Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review
This car seat features a detachable soft carrier that reduces carrying weight by 50 percent. This is an excellent choice for parents who want to get the most out of their investment.
It comes with a visible indicator that changes from green to red to inform you that the belt is properly tightened during installation. This will ensure that your child's safety the seat in the event of an accident.
Height
Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible car seats due to the head extension when using the lap belt only without a tether in forward-facing mode could exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." This will result in your child being less protected from injury in the event of a crash. To find the model number and date of manufacture of the child's seat, visit their recall site here.
This seat is extremely comfortable and has plenty of padding on the headrest to ensure your child's safety when they ride. It also has torso side-impact safety that can help avoid head injuries should there be an accident. Its shell is easier to clean than other seats, as it is open and allows you to clean away dirt from the buckles and the seat back. It comes with two cup holders that feature the rim of rubber. However, they're too small for sippy cups.
The crotch cover is difficult to remove, and kids might complain that it irritates them when they sit in the seat. The cover also covers rigid belt stalks that could be difficult for older children to use while buckled up in booster mode. This seat also has a shorter rigid belt path than many of the competition, which means it's harder to achieve a tight installation and may require some assistance from an adult.
The Pria rear-facing seat comes with three crotch strap slots that are different in terms of size and position. However they are only suitable for children who weigh up to 85 lbs, or 52 inches tall. That's a bit short and many children will outgrow their seat before that height limit particularly if they are using the highest harness position which requires that their shoulders be above the top of the headrest fully extended.
It has a decent line that is level on a decal to the belt on your vehicle, but no color coding or lock off that tells you if it's on the right angle for install and is sufficiently secure. It's also very heavy and requires some effort to keep it upright during installation. It was a decent seat for its ease of use with the anchors for LATCH, however the tether anchor was simpler to use than other seats reviewed in this review.
Weight
Maxi Cosi is a brand known for luxury and this seat is not a exception. The fabric of this seat are extremely soft and cushioned, making it incredibly comfortable to ride in. Even on long journeys. (Getting kids in and out can be an issue.) This seat has three ways to adjust both the headrest height and the harness height. It also comes with built-in harness holders which keep the straps out of the way for children getting in or out. The seat also features two machine-washable, removable cup holders with an open design that can accommodate bottles and sippy cups with handles.
The seat's rear-facing weight and height limit is lower than most of its competitors, weighing in at 40 pounds. It's a bit difficult to get most kids to five years old in this seat before they need to switch to a high-back booster. The crotch buckle is only one position when forward facing and we believe that the majority of kids will outgrow it before they reach the belt-positioning booster stage.
The seat has a cushioned cover to shield the chest sensors when the crotch strap is utilized in a forward-facing orientation. We found it harder to remove than other models and are curious about how it will stand up to repeated washings, but it's machine-washable and dryer-safe. The Pria 85 Max comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips designed to be easy for caregivers to use 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. This seat will be difficult for a lot of youngsters to use until they reach the five-year mark, and there's only one forward facing position on the strap for the crotch. Fortunately, the install process is less difficult than the majority of other seats we've tested. The LATCH anchors are fairly easy to use, and the mold-in line on the decal that shows when the seat is at the right angle for vehicle belt installation is helpful for parents who are just starting out.
Head Circumference
This seat is a great choice for kids, with a well-padded SIP and headrest. We like the fact that it comes with 14 height adjustments for the headrest, allowing you to raise your child's head as they develop. This will ensure that their head isn't too close to the seat back, which can cause significant injuries in a crash. It is also a plus that the headrest includes an infant insert which will add some extra padding to help your child be more comfortable.
The fabric on the Maxi-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It's a little more difficult to take off the cover and clean it than its rivals however, you can wash it on a low setting. We also like the fact that the user's manual is stored inside the cover instead of being attached to harness straps. This makes it easier for caregivers to access when installing or using the car seat.
When considering this car seat, it is important to keep in mind that the top tether is attached to clip. The clip is designed to minimize head movement in an accident. The tether isn't required by the i-Size regulations, but it could be a helpful addition to your child's safety. The manual suggests attaching your child to a tether when they weigh less than 65 pounds. It also suggests that caregivers keep their hands from getting in the way when putting on the harness.
It is also worth noting that the Cosi car seat weighs a bit more than other seats in its class and its wider size could pose a problem for families using it in rental cars or taxis. It also comes with two recline positions for forward facing, the second one being more reclined than the other. This could cause a gap to form between your child's head, and the vehicle seat in the event of a crash.
This seat has fantastic crash test results for sleds, which is a great indicator of its overall safety. It also comes with a large amount of padding and is simple to put together and use. It's a great choice for parents who want to ensure that their child is safe in all situations.
Neck Circumference
It's not as crucial as the head circumference for car seat safety, but it is important to consider the neck size of your child. A properly-fitted car seat should allow for your child's head to be supported. Try this by placing your child's head in the car and then observing if their head touches the back of the seat. If so, it's probably time to upgrade them to an upgraded car seat.
A major difference between the new i-Size car seats as well as the older R44/04 car seats is that iSize makes use of length to alter the group of children for a particular seat instead of weight. This is because children differ significantly in height and weight. The length factor also considers that a child might experience a growth spurt and outgrow their car seat sooner than they anticipated.
The Pria 85 Max is an all-in-one convertible car seats that is rated up to 85 pounds and up to 52 inches tall. However the crotch buckle could be a bit short and can pinch the thighs of children when they sit in the seat for extended periods of time. Maxi Cosi offers a crotch buckle cover to alleviate this issue.
The Pria 85 Max outperformed many of its competitors in sled crash testing. This is a sign that the seat has been designed to meet the highest standards of safety. It should provide your child with extra protection in case of collision.
The only downside to this seat is the lengthy process of installing it. While it does come with a built-in ISOFIX base however, it doesn't have a locking mechanism, and it could be difficult to install the belt using the routing through the lower anchors. maxi cosi pearl car seat 's also very top-heavy, meaning you'll have to wrestle with the seat and ensure it is upright when you thread the belt through the narrow belt path. This can be quite a hassle and could take multiple attempts to get it right.