It's A Maxi Cosi Car Seat Weight Limit Success Story You'll Never Believe

It's A Maxi Cosi Car Seat Weight Limit Success Story You'll Never Believe

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 seat belt is fitted with a light indicator that changes from red to GREEN to indicate when it has been properly tightened. This will ensure that your child is secure in the seat during a crash.

Height

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible car seats because the head excursion when using the lap belt only without the tether in forward facing mode can surpass Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." This could result in your child being less protected from injury in the event of a crash. Visit their recall page to find the model number and date of the car seat your child is using.

This seat is extremely comfortable, and it has plenty of padding in the headrest to provide comfort for your child when they ride. It has torso side-impact protection which can help prevent head trauma in the event of an accident. The shell is much easier to clean than other seats since it's open.  Read Significantly more  can clean off dirt from the buckle and the seat back. It has two cup holders that are integrated with a rubber-type rim that can be a bit smaller for larger sippy cups or snacks.

The crotch cover is a challenge to take off, and kids may complain that it pinches them when they sit in the seat. The cover also covers rigid belt stalks that could be difficult for older children to use when buckled up in booster mode. This seat has a shorter rigid path than its rivals which makes it more difficult to install and could require an adult's help.

For rear-facing use, the Pria has three crotch buckle slots that differ in size and location however, it only allows them to be used with children who weigh up to 85 pounds or 52" tall. This is a lot and a lot of children will outgrow the seat well before that height limit, especially if they are using the highest harness position which requires the shoulders to be above the top of the fully extended headrest.

It has a line-level on the decal to indicate the belt of the vehicle, however there is no color coding to indicate if it is at the right angle for installation and is secure enough. It's also very heavy and requires some wrestling to keep it in place during installation. The LATCH anchors were not very good, but the tether was a lot easier to use.

Weight

Maxi Cosi has a reputation for quality and this seat is not a exception. The fabrics are extremely soft and soft, and the seat is comfy to ride in, even for long trips (though getting kids in and out of it can be a gruelling exercise). This seat has three ways to adjust the height of the headrest as well as the harness height. It also comes with built-in harness holders which keep the straps out of the way when the child is getting in or out. The seat also features two washable, machine-washable cup holders with an open design that can accommodate sippy cups and bottles with handles.

The seat has an upper rear-facing limit than the majority of its rivals, at 40 pounds and 43 inches. That means it will be somewhat difficult to get most kids to five years old in this seat before they have to transition to a high-back booster. The crotch buckle is only one position when forward facing, and we think most children will outgrow the seat before they reach the belt-positioning booster stage.

The seat has a cushioned cover to protect the chest sensors when the crotch strap is used in a forward-facing orientation. It was a bit more difficult to take off than other seats and we're wondering how it'll last over time. However, it is machine washable and dryer safe. The Pria 85 Max comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips designed to make it easy for caregivers to operate, but difficult for children to release themselves.

Similar to the Pria 85 Max, this seat has a fairly low rear-facing limit, at 39 pounds and 41 inches. It's going to be an extremely tight squeeze for a lot of kids to make it to the age of 5 before they have to transition to a booster. Additionally, the crotch buckle only has one forward-facing position, which isn't very tall. The installation process is easier than most of the other seats we've test. The LATCH anchors work well and the molded line that appears on the decal when the seat is correctly angled to allow belts to be installed can be helpful to parents who are new to the process.

Head Circumference

The seat is well-padded and has a headrest and a SIP area that will be comfortable for children to ride in. It has 14 height adjustment for the headrest. This allows you to raise your child’s head as they grow older. This will ensure that their head doesn't get too close to the seat back which could cause serious injuries in a crash. The headrest also comes with an infant insert that will provide extra padding for your child to feel more comfortable.

The fabric of the Maxi-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It feels premium. It's a little more difficult to take off the cover and clean it than some of its competitors however, you can machine wash it on the lowest setting. The user's manual is kept inside the cover instead of being affixed to the straps of the car seat. This makes it easier for caregivers installing or using the car seat.

When considering this car seat, it is important to remember that the top tether is secured via clip. The clip is designed to reduce head movement during an accident. The tether isn't required by i-Size regulations, but it could be an important element to your child's safety. The manual does recommend using a tether if your child is under 65 pounds, and instructs caregivers to use the harness pads to help keep them out of the way during installation.

It is also important to note that the Cosi car seat weighs a bit more than other seats in its class, and its greater width could be a problem for families who use it in rental vehicles or taxis. It also has two recline positions for forward facing children, the second being more reclined than the first. This could create a gap between your child's head, and the seat of the vehicle in the event of a crash.


This seat has fantastic crash test results on sleds which is a positive indicator of its overall safety. It also has a huge amount of padding, and is easy to put together and use. It's a great choice for parents who want to ensure your child's safety in every situation.

Neck Circumference

It's not as important as the head circumference for car seat safety, but it is important to consider the size of the neck of your child. A properly-fitted car seat should allow for your child's head to be properly supported. Test this by placing your child's face in the car and then observing if their head touches the back of the seat. If it is, it's the time to upgrade them to an upgraded car seat.

One of the major differences between new i-Size car seats as well as the older R44/04 car seats is that iSize uses length to change the size of a group for a specific seat rather than weight. This is due to the fact that children differ in weight and height. The length factor also takes into consideration that a child might experience an increase in height and grow out of their car seat faster than they expected.

The Pria 85 Max convertible car seat is rated for up to 85 pounds and can fit children up to 52 inches tall. The crotch strap could be too short and can be a problem for the legs of children who sit in the seat for prolonged periods of time. Luckily, Maxi Cosi includes a strap for the crotch that you can use to alleviate this problem.

In sled crash tests the Pria 85 Max performed better than many of its competitors. This is a sign the seat was built to high standards of safety and should give your child extra protection in a collision.

The only downside to this seat is the arduous process of installing it. While it does have an integrated ISOFIX base but it doesn't come with an locking mechanism, and it may be difficult to install the vehicle belt by routing it through the lower anchors. It is also a top-heavy. This means that you will have to struggle with the seat to keep it straight and then thread the belt through. It's a bit difficult and may take several attempts to get this right.