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Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review
The car seat has a soft car seat that can be removed to reduce the weight of the car seat by 50 percent. This is a great choice for parents who want to get the most of their investment.
The belt comes with a light indicator that changes from red to GREEN to indicate when it has been correctly tightened. This ensures that your child's safety in the seat in the event of a crash.
Height
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi Cosi Pria85 convertible car seats due to the head movement when using only the lap belt without the tether may surpass Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 "Child Restraint Systems". This could lead to your child's injury in a crash. Visit their recall page to verify the model number and date of the car seat your child is using.
This seat is extremely comfortable, and it comes with plenty of padding in the headrest area to provide comfort for your child as they ride. It also provides torso side impact protection This is a wonderful feature that can avoid head injuries in the event of collision. The shell is much easier to clean than many seats due to its open. You can wipe off grime from the buckle area and the seat back. It has two integrated cup holders with an elastomer rim. However, they're too small for sippy cups.
The crotch cover is difficult to remove, and kids may complain that it pinches them when they use the seat. The cover also covers stiff belt stalks, which can be difficult for older children to use when buckled up in booster mode. This seat has a less rigid path than its rivals which makes it more difficult to set up and may require the assistance of an adult.
The Pria rear-facing seat has three crotch straps which are different in terms of size and position. However, they are only available for children who weigh up to 85 pounds, or 52 inches tall. This is a very small limit, and many children will leave the seat before this height limit.
It has a decent line of a decal for the belt of your vehicle, but no color coding or lock off to inform you if it's at the correct angle for installation and is sufficiently secure. It's also heavy and requires some wrestling to keep it in place during installation. It was a decent seat for ease of use with the anchors for LATCH, however the tether anchor was much easier to use than most other seats in this review.
Weight
Maxi Cosi is a brand known for its luxury and this seat is not an exception. The fabric of this seat are extremely plush and cushioned, making it extremely comfortable to ride on. Even on long trips. (Getting kids in and out of the seat is an issue.) The seat comes with three ways to adjust the headrest as well as harness height and comes with built-in harness holders that keep the straps away from the way while allowing a child into and out. This seat comes with two adjustable cup holders that can be washed in the machine and can be used to hold bottles or sippy cups.
The seat's rear-facing weight as well as height limit is lower than that of most of its competitors, with a maximum weight of 40 pounds. That means it will be somewhat difficult for most children to reach 5 years old before they are required to change to a high back booster. The crotch strap has only one position for forward-facing children, and we think that most children will outgrow it before they reach the belt-positioning booster.
This seat comes with a padded harness cover that protects the chest sensor while using the crotch buckle when in forward-facing mode. We found it more difficult to remove than the other seats and wonder how well it will last after repeated washings. However, it's machine washable and dryer-safe. The Pria 85 Max comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips designed to make it simple for caregivers to operate, but difficult for children to remove themselves.
Similar to the Pria 85 Max, this seat has a low rear-facing limit of 39 pounds and 41 inches. It's going to be an extremely tight squeeze for a lot of kids to make it to the 5-year mark before they need to switch to a booster. Additionally, the crotch buckle has only one forward-facing position, which isn't very tall. Fortunately, maxi cosi car seat of installing is much easier than most other seats we've tested. The LATCH anchors work well and the mold-made line that appears on the decal when the seat is correctly angled for vehicle belt installation can be useful to first-time parents.
Head Circumference
The seat is well-padded and has a headrest and a SIP space that is comfortable for children to ride in. It comes with 14 adjustments for height for the headrest. This lets you raise your child's head when they get older. This will help to ensure that their head doesn't get too close to the seat back, which can result in serious injuries in a crash. The headrest also features an infant insert that will provide extra padding for your child to be more comfortable.
The fabric of the Maxi-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It feels premium. It's a bit more difficult to take off the cover and clean than its rivals however, you can wash it at the lowest setting. We also like the fact that the user manual stores inside the cover instead of being attached to harness straps. This makes it easier for caregivers to access it when installing or using the car seat.
One thing to keep in mind when considering this car seat is that it uses an attachment for the top tether which is designed to limit head excursion during an accident. The tether isn't required by the iSize regulations, but it could be a beneficial addition to your child's safety. The manual recommends using a tether if your child is less than 65 pounds and advises caregivers to use the harness pads to help keep them away from the way during the installation.
Another thing to take into consideration is that the Cosi weighs a bit more than the standard car seat in this class. Also, its wider width may be a problem for families who are using it in taxis or other rental vehicles. It also has two recline positions for forward facing children, the second being more reclined than the first. This could cause a gap to form between your child's head and the car seat in a crash.
This seat is a top sled crash test results which is a positive indicator of its overall safety. It also offers a generous amount of padding, and is easy to put together and use. It's a great option for parents who wish to protect their child in any situation.
Neck Circumference
It's not as important as the head circumference to ensure car seat safety but it is still crucial to take into consideration the size of the neck of your child. A properly-fitted car seat should allow your child's head to be supported. You can test this by holding your child's head in the car seat and seeing if the top of their head is in contact with the back of the car seat. If it is, then it's time to move them up to the next stage of a car seat.
A major difference between the new i-Size car seats as well as the older R44/04 car seats is that i-Size uses length to change the group of children for a particular seat instead of weight. This is due to the fact that children of the same age can differ greatly in height (tall/short) and weight (light/heavy). The length calculation also is a consideration that a child could experience a growth spurt at any point and get out of their current car seat sooner than anticipated.
The Pria 85 Max is an all-in-one convertible car seat which is rated up to 85 pounds and 52 inches tall. The crotch strap can be too long and can be a problem for the legs of children who are in the seat for long durations. Maxi Cosi offers a crotch buckle cover to help alleviate this issue.
In sled crash tests, the Pria 85 Max performed better than its rivals in sled crash tests. This is a good indication that the seat has been built to high safety standards and should offer your child an extra level of protection in frontal collision.
This seat has only one disadvantage in that installation is arduous. While it does have an integrated ISOFIX base however, it doesn't have an locking mechanism, and it may be difficult to install the belt through the lower anchors. It is also very top-heavy, meaning you'll have to wrestle with the seat to ensure it is upright when you thread the belt through the narrow belt pathway. It's not easy and could take a few tries to get it right.