Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review
The car seat has a soft carrier that can be removed to reduce the weight of the car seat by 50%. It's a great option for parents who want to make the most of their investment.
It features a visual indicator that changes from green to red to let you know when the seat belt has been properly tightened during installation. This will ensure that your child is secured in their seat during an accident.
Height
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi Cosi Pria85 convertible car seat because the head movement when using the lap belt, without the tether can surpass Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 "Child Restraint Systems". This could lead to your child's injury in an accident. Visit their recall page to check the model number and manufacture date of the car seat your child is using.
This seat is extremely comfortable and has ample padding in the headrest area to provide comfort for your child when they ride. It also provides side impact protection for the torso This is a wonderful feature to have that can help prevent head trauma in the event of collision. It's shell is easier to clean than many seats since it's open. It's possible to clean dirt from the buckle area and the seat back. It has two integrated cup holders with a rubber rim. But, they're too small for larger snacks or sippy cups.
The cover for the crotch buckle can be hard to remove and can cause kids to complain that it pinches their thighs whenever they try to use the seat. The cover also covers the lengthy rigid belt stalks, which are tough for older kids to use when buckling themselves up in booster mode. This seat also has a shorter rigid belt path than many of the competition and makes it more difficult to achieve a tight installation and may require some assistance from an adult.
For rear-facing use, the Pria comes with three crotch buckles which differ in size and position however, it only allows them to be used with children who weigh 85 pounds or 52" tall. This is a low limit, and many children will leave the seat before this height limit.
It has a decent line that is level on a decal to the belt of your vehicle however, there is no color code or lock off to tell you when it's at the right angle to install and is sturdy enough. It's also extremely heavy on the top and requires some effort to ensure it stays upright while installing. The LATCH anchors were not very good, but the tether was a lot easier to use.
Weight
Maxi Cosi is known for luxurious seating, and this one certainly lives up to that billing. The fabrics are incredibly plush and soft, and the seat is super comfortable to ride in, even for long trips (though getting kids out and in is a bit of a challenge). The seat comes with three ways to adjust the headrest and harness height and comes with built-in harness holders that keep the straps from getting in the way while getting a kiddo into and out. The seat comes with two removable cup holders that can be cleaned in the washing machine and can be used to hold sippy cups or bottles.
The seat has an upper rear-facing limit than the majority of its competitors, at 40 pounds and 43 inches. This means it's a bit difficult for most children to reach 5 years old before they have to transition to a high back booster. The crotch strap only has one forward-facing position, and we believe that most children will outgrow the seat before they reach the belt-positioning booster.
This seat has a padded harness cover to protect the chest sensor when using the crotch buckle in forward-facing mode. We found it more difficult to remove than some of the competition and we're curious how it will hold up after repeated washings, but it's machine washable and dryer-safe. The Pria 85 Max has the extremely convenient ClipQuik chest clip that is magnetic and designed to be easy for caregivers to use, but difficult for kids to release on their own.
Like the Pria 85 Max, this seat has a low rear-facing limit, at 39 pounds and 41 inches. This seat will be difficult for many youngsters to use until they reach the 5-year-old mark, and there is only one forward-facing position on the strap for the crotch. Fortunately, the install process is much easier than the majority of other seats we've tested. The LATCH anchors are simple to use and the mold-in line on the decal that shows when the seat is at the correct angle for installing a belt is helpful for parents who are just starting out.
Head Circumference
The seat is well-padded and has a headrest as well as a SIP area that is suitable for children to ride in. It comes with 14 adjustments for height for the headrest. This allows you to raise your child's head when they get older. This will ensure that your child's head isn't too close to the back of the seat, which can cause 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's a bit more difficult to clean and remove than some of the competitors however it's machine washable with an ice setting. The user's manual is kept inside the cover rather than being attached to the straps of the car seat. This makes it easier for caregivers when installing or using this car seat.
One important thing to remember when considering this car seat is that it has clips for the top tether which is designed to minimize head-on excursions in the event of an accident. The tether may not be required under iSize's regulations, but it could aid in ensuring your child's safety. The manual recommends attaching your child to a tether if they weigh less than 65 pounds. It also advises caregivers to keep their hands away from the harness when installing the harness.
Another thing to think about is that the Cosi weighs a bit more than the standard car seat in this class and its larger width could 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 one being more reclined than the first. This could cause gaps between your child's head and the car seat back in a crash.
This seat has excellent crash test results for sleds, which is a positive indicator of its overall safety. It also offers a generous amount of padding and is simple to put together and use. It's a great choice for parents who want to make sure your child's safety in all situations.
Neck Circumference
This isn't as big of an issue as head circumference when it comes to safety of the car seat However, it is important to think about the size of your child's neck. A properly-fitted car seat should allow for your child's head to be properly supported. You can test this by placing your child's head inside the car seat and observing if the top of their head is in contact with the car seat back. If it is, then it's time to move them to the next stage of a car seat.
The main difference between new i-Size car seats as well as the older R44/04 car seats is that i-Size utilizes length to determine the group of children for a particular seat rather than weight. This is because children of the same age can differ greatly in height (tall/short) and weight (light/heavy). The length factor also considers that a child may experience an upward growth spurt and grow out of their car seat faster than they anticipated.
The Pria 85 Max is an all-in-one convertible car seat which is rated to up to 85 pounds and 52 inches tall. The crotch strap may be too long and could pinch the legs of children who are in the seat for long durations. Maxi Cosi provides a crotch-buckle cover to ease this issue.
maxi cosi kore pro i size car seat pushchairsandprams outperformed many of its rivals in the sled crash test. This is a positive indication that the seat has been designed to meet the highest safety standards and will provide your child a greater degree of safety in a frontal collision.
The seat has one downside it is that the installation process can be laborious. It has an ISOFIX base built in, but it lacks an locking mechanism. Installing the belt on the vehicle through the lower anchors can be a hassle. It is also top-heavy. This means that you'll have to wrestle with the seat to keep it in place and then thread the belt through. It's a bit difficult and may take several attempts to get this right.