Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review
The car seat comes with a soft, detachable carrier that reduces carrying weight by 50 percent. It's a great option for parents who want to get more use out of their investment.
It has a visual indicator that changes from red to green to indicate that the belt is properly tightened during installation. This will ensure that your child's safety in the seat in the event of a crash.
Height
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi Cosi Pria85 convertible car seats due to the head movement while using the lap belt with no tether may exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 "Child Restraint Systems". This could lead to your child being injured in an accident. To determine the model number and date of manufacture of the seat your child is using visit their recall website here.
This seat is extremely comfortable and has plenty of padding in the headrest to ensure comfort for your child as they ride. It also has torso side-impact safety, which can help to avoid head injuries in the event of an accident. Its shell is a little more easy to clean than other seats, as it's open and allows you to clean away dirt from the buckles and the seat back. It comes with two cup holders that have an elastomer rim. However, they are too small for sippy cups.
The crotch cover is a challenge to take off, and kids might complain that it pinches them when they sit in the seat. The cover also covers the lengthy rigid belt stalks, which can be difficult for older children to use when they are buckling themselves up in booster mode. The seat also has a shorter rigid belt path than some of its competitors that makes it harder to achieve a tight installation and could require some help 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 can only be used for children who weigh up to 85 pounds or 52 inches tall. This is a very low limit, and a lot of children will grow out of the seat prior to this height limit.
It has a line level on the decal that is for the belt of the vehicle, but there is no color coding to indicate when it is at the correct angle for installation and secure enough. It's also quite heavy on the top and takes some effort to keep it in place when installing. It was a decent seat for ease of use using the anchors for LATCH, however the tether anchor was simpler to use than other seats in this review.
Weight
Maxi Cosi is a brand known for its luxury and this seat is no exception. The fabric is extremely soft and cushiony and the seat is comfortable to ride in, even on long journeys (though getting kids out and in is a bit of a challenge). maxi cosi car seat adapter Pushchairs & Prams comes with three ways to adjust both the height of the headrest and the harness height. It also comes with harness holders that keep the straps out of the way when a child is taking a ride in or out. This seat also has two removable, machine-washable cup holders with an open design that can accommodate sippy cups and bottles with handles.
The seat's rear-facing weight as well as height limit is lower than the majority of its rivals, at 40 pounds. It will be difficult to get most children to 5 years old in this seat, prior to having to change to a high-back booster. The crotch strap is only one position for children facing forward We think that most children will outgrow the seat before they reach the belt-positioning booster.
The seat has a cushioned cover for the harness to protect the chest sensors when the crotch strap is used in a forward-facing position. We found it a bit more difficult to take off 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 comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips designed to make it simple 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 an extremely tight squeeze for a lot of kids to get this seat to the 5-year mark before they're required to change to a booster, and the crotch buckle only has one forward-facing position, which isn't very tall. Fortunately, the install process is less difficult than many other seats we've tried. 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 first-time parents.
Head Circumference
This seat is a great choice for kids with a well-padded SIP and a headrest. It comes with 14 adjustments for height for the headrest. This allows you to raise your child’s head as they grow older. This will ensure that the child's head doesn't get too close against the seat back and could cause serious injuries in a crash. It is also beneficial that the headrest has an infant insert which will provide extra padding to allow your child to be more comfortable.
The fabric of the Maxi-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It's a little more difficult to take off and clean than other brands however it's machine washable with a cold setting. The user manual is also stored inside the cover, instead of being affixed to the straps of the car seat. This makes it easier for caregivers installing or using this car seat.
One important thing to consider when considering this car seat is that it uses a clip for the top tether that is intended to reduce head movement during an accident. The tether might not be required by iSize regulations, but it will aid in ensuring your child's safety. The manual recommends tethering your child if they weigh less than 65 pounds. It also suggests that caregivers keep their hands away from the harness when putting the harness on.
Another thing to think about is that the Cosi weighs a bit more than the typical car seat in this class. Also, its wider width may be a problem for families who are using it in taxis or other rental vehicles. It also comes with two forward facing recline positions, and the third is more reclined than position one. This can cause a gap to form between your child's head, and the car seat in a crash.
This seat has excellent results in sled crash tests, which is an indication of its overall security. It also offers a generous amount of padding and is easy to install and use. It's a great option for parents who want to ensure their child's safety in any situation.
Neck Circumference
This isn't as much of concern as head circumference in relation to car seat safety However, it is important to think about the neck size of your child. A properly fitted seat should allow your child's head to be properly supported. You can test this by putting your child's head in the car seat and observing whether 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 level of a car seat.
The main difference between new iSize car seats and the older R44/04 car seats is that i-Size uses length to change the group for a particular seat rather than weight. This is because children can differ in weight and height. Using length also is a consideration that a child could experience an upward growth spurt at any point and get out of their current car seat sooner than they would have expected.
The Pria 85 Max convertible car seat is designed for up to 85 pounds and can accommodate children as tall as 52 inches in height. However, the crotch buckle can be a little short and pinches kids' thighs when they are sitting in the seat for long periods of time. Fortunately, Maxi Cosi includes a crotch buckle cover that can be used to ease this issue.
In sled crash tests the Pria 85 Max performed better than many of its competitors. This is a good indication that the seat has been designed to meet the highest safety standards and should offer your child an extra level of protection in a frontal collision.
The only downside to this seat is the lengthy installation process. It comes with an ISOFIX base built in however it does not have an locking mechanism. Installing the vehicle belt through the lower anchors could be a challenge. It is also extremely top-heavy. This means that you'll need to wrestle with the seat to maintain it upright while you thread the belt through the narrow belt pathway. It's not easy and may take several attempts to master this.