Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review

This car seat comes with an easy-to-wear carrier that can be removed to reduce the weight of the car seats maxi cosi seat by 50 percent. This is an excellent choice for parents who want to get the most out of their investment.

It has a visual indicator that changes from red to green to let you know when the seat belt has been properly tightened during installation. This will ensure that your child's safety the seat during a crash.

Height

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain maxi cosi mico car seat 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 an accident. To check the model number and date of manufacture of your child's seat go to their recall website here.

This seat is extremely comfortable and offers plenty of padding in the headrest to ensure your child's comfort when they ride. It has torso side-impact protection that can help protect the head from injury in the event of an accident. Its shell is cleaner than other seats because it's open and allows you to clean away dirt from the buckle areas and the seat back. It does come with two integrated cup holders with a rubber-type rim that could be a bit small for larger sippy cups or snacks.

The cover for the crotch buckle can be hard to remove and can cause children to complain about it pinching their thighs when they try to use the seat. The cover also covers the lengthy rigid belt stalks, which are difficult for older children to use when they buckle themselves up in booster mode. This seat has a less rigid path than many of its competitors, making it harder to install and may require the assistance of an adult.

For rear-facing use, the Pria comes with three crotch buckles which differ in size and position, but it only allows them to be used with children who weigh up to 85 pounds or 52" tall. This is a very low limit and many children will outgrow the seat before this height limit.

It has a nice line of a decal for the belt on your vehicle however, there is no color code or lock off that tells you if it's at the right angle for install and is sufficiently secure. It's also heavy and requires some effort to keep it upright during installation. The anchors for LATCH were not very good, but the tether was a lot easier to use.

Weight

maxi cosi car seat Cosi has a reputation for quality and this seat is no exception. The fabrics are extremely soft and cushiony and the seat is super comfy to ride in, even on long journeys (though getting kids in and out of it can be a workout). This seat features three different ways to adjust the headrest height and the height of the harness. It also has built-in harness holders that keep the straps out the way when the child is getting in or out. The seat a's head as they grow older. This will ensure that your child's head doesn't get too close to the back of the seat which could cause serious injuries in a crash. The headrest also features an infant insert that will provide additional padding for your child to be more comfortable.