Maxi Cosi I Size Car Seat Review
The seat is huge and plush with a great feel. The fabric is machine washable and dried, which is a great bonus.
The i-Size regulation relies on height rather than weight to classify car seats. This leads to better fitment and increased side protection from impacts.
Use in conjunction with the Isofix base for easy Click & Go installation. It is compatible with the base of Isofix from birth to 12 kg. Visual indicators are included for the correct installation.
Safety
The Maxi Cosi i size car seat is an all-in-one car seat that is designed to adapt to your child's needs from infant to toddler. It can be used rear-facing (4-40 pounds and 19"-40") and forward-facing (2-65 pounds and 29"-49") and as a belt-positioning booster (40-100 pounds and 43"-52"). The seat is in compliance with the most current child safety standards R129/iSize, and is compatible the iSize ISOFIX base.
It comes with some impressive safety features, including Dorel’s G-Cell Sideimpact Protection that is built into its headrest. This offers superior protection during a side-on collision. It also has a small but robust shell that absorbed the impact of an accident, keeping your child safe. This car seat provides side-impact protection that protects the torso of your child's chest when an accident happens.
As the leading European brand for baby car seats, Dorel Juvenile (which owns Maxi-Cosi) has an advanced Technical Center in Europe to develop and test their car seats. This center combines the best of both worlds-traditional craftsmanship with modernization. The company is a long time member of UNECE, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe which assists in the development and establish standards for child safety.
For easy installation for quick installation, the i size car seat comes with an ISOFIX base that connects to the car and locks the seat onto the vehicle. The base features an adjustable feature that allows you to slide the seat of your child towards you. The seat itself can be installed using lower anchors or the belt of the vehicle.
The seat is cushioned and has soft strap covers to ensure the ultimate in comfort. The padded liner is machine washable and dryer safe, which makes for an extra plus. The car seat is available in various colors and patterns that will fit your baby's personality.
One thing to be aware of with this car seat is that it's top heavy, and you may need to use towels to keep the seat in place during installation. It doesn't also have a lock-off for the lower anchors and has a line level on the decal to indicate the correct angle to install. It is recommended that children wait until they reach at least five years old before transferring to an high-back booster. However the car seat isn't able to get most children to age five due to its low headrest height.
Comfort
Car seat comfort is essential and the Maxi-Cosi Mica Eco i-Size is among the most comfortable choices in our car seat review. It offers a variety of recline positions to ensure that your child is always comfortable and has soft padding for fussy babies, and enough room for older children to stretch out. It also features an innovative side impact protection that absorbs and distributes force to safeguard your child.
The seat comes with a convenient storage pocket to store essentials and the cup holders can hold your child's favorite beverage. It also comes with a UV-protected sun canopy that can be removed easily when not in use.
Its base can be installed by using the Isofix anchor points on your car. We loved the indicator lights and audible alarms to let you know the seat is fitted correctly and ensure that you don't leave home without your child secure in the back of your car. We had to be extremely cautious when we threaded the belt since it is extremely heavy and difficult to maneuver.
This seat is on the more expensive end of the spectrum for a group 0+ car seat, especially when it is compared to other seats that offer similar safety and comfort features. We believe this is because it has a longer rearward facing travel of up to 4 years, something that not all other seat manufacturers provide.
As part of the Dorel Juvenile group, Maxi-Cosi has an advanced Technical Centre in France. This state-of the-art facility offers them all of the resources needed to design and test their car seat. This makes them a great choice for safe, European parents. Their advanced technology and experience mean you can count on them to ensure your children are in a seat that is sturdy and safe. The company is based out of Europe with strong presence in Scandinavia. maxi cosi marble car seat www.pushchairsandprams.uk have a large global network of distributors and dealers, which allows them to reach families across the globe.
Design
Maxi-Cosi offers a variety of car seats that can be used from infancy through toddlerhood. From toddlers to big kids, their plush padding and handy adjustments ensure comfort on every journey.
Many of their baby chairs come with height-adjustable headrests and harnesses that expand with your child. This feature makes sure that the straps are always positioned correctly on your child's shoulders so you won't need to worry about them falling off or getting loose during an accident.
Some of their car seats have built-in cup holders for drinks and snacks and also ventilation systems to keep your kids cool and comfortable during long drives. This helps avoid sweatiness and overheating, particularly when traveling in summer.
Maxi-Cosi has designed their car seats to be simple to use and install. The majority of their seats are compatible with the majority of automobiles and come with simple installation instructions and videos. They also provide Isofix anchor points and support legs that eliminate the uncertainty and ensure an extremely solid installation. Some of their car seat models have angle indicators to ensure the proper slope.
If convenience is important, consider a rotating i-size Maxi Cosi car seat. These let you turn the seat to face you when buckling up your child, making it easier to get them into and out of the car. They're also great for travel on planes, since you can use the seat belt to ensure your child's safety.
Another advantage of Maxi-Cosi car seats is their hefty warranty. They have a one year limited warranty that covers the main seat, harness and buckle against any defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty also covers the base and ISOFIX connectors for peace of mind in the event that something goes wrong during this time period. It is important to note, however, that the warranty doesn't protect against any wear and tear caused through abuse or misuse.
Installation
We're a family company with many years of experience designing and testing car seats for infants, toddlers and older children. Our advanced Technical Center allows us to design, construct, and test child car seat in a cutting-edge facility. Maxi-Cosi's car seat meets the highest standards of safety and give you peace of mind when driving.
Maxi-Cosi car seat are equipped with comprehensive and clear instructions for installation, adjustment and use. This assures your child will always be secure. They also undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are compliant with European safety standards, such as the i-Size.
i-Size introduces new standards that are more rigorous in terms of car fit and protection from collisions with the sides. The i-Size group classification is determined by height (cm) instead of weight which allows for better seating positions and greater car compatibility. I-Size also has new side-impact test protocols that utilize advanced Q-dummies which provide more realistic results to assess the side-impact protection.
Our iSize collection of car seats includes options that can either be installed with the ISOFIX base, or with your car seat belt. If you choose an i-Size car seat that comes with ISOFIX connectors, you can have a faster and more secure Click & Go installation.
To attach your i-Size vehicle seat using the ISOFIX base, locate the ISOFIX indicators on either side of the familyFix 360 Pro base or look for the yellow metal bars at the back of your car's rear seat. Push the indicators of the base into your vehicle's anchorage points and then align the ISOFIX clip until you hear a click sound.
With the FamilyFix 360 Pro base that slides and rotates using patented SlideTechTM technology, putting in your child's car seat is easy. This is the only infant car seats that can be locked in place, rotate, slide and go. This revolutionary car seat base is compatible with our latest convertible car seats, Pearl 360 Pro and Pebble which makes it easier than ever before to transition your child from car to stroller and back again.
To connect your i-Size car seats with the seat belt simply attach the seat belt to the buckle on the car seat, and then click into the position. The seat belt will guide you through the correct size guide to ensure that your child is always fastened and ready for the adventure ahead.