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%. This is an excellent choice for parents who want to get the most of their investment.
The seat belt is fitted with a visible indicator that changes from red to green to show when it has been correctly tightened. This will ensure that your child will be safe in their seat in the event of an accident.
Height
Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain Maxi Cosi Pria85 Convertible car seat due to the fact that the head movement while using the lap belt with no tether can exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 "Child Restraint Systems". This could lead to your child's injury during a crash. To determine the model number and the date of manufacture of the child's seat, visit their recall site here.
This seat is very comfortable, and it has ample padding on the headrest to provide comfort to your child as they ride. It also comes with the torso with side impact protection, which is a nice feature that can help prevent head trauma in the event of a collision. The shell is much easier to clean than other seats since it's open. It's possible to clean grime from the buckle area and the seat back. It has two cup holders integrated, with a rubber-type rim that can be a bit too small for larger sippy cup or snacks.
The crotch cover is a challenge to remove, and kids may complain that it pinches them when they use the seat. The cover also covers rigid belt stalks that can be difficult for older children to use while buckled up in booster mode. This seat also has a less rigid belt path than many of the competition that makes it harder to achieve a tight installation and could require some help from an adult.
For rear-facing seats, the Pria comes with three crotch buckle slots that differ in size and position however it is only able to allow them to be used with children who weigh up to 85 pounds or 52" tall. This is a very small limit, and many children will grow out of the seat before this height limit.
It has a line level on the decal to indicate the belt of the vehicle, however there is no color code to indicate when it is at the right angle for installation and secure enough. It is also very heavy on the top and requires some effort to keep it in place when installing. It was an average seat in terms of ease of use using the anchors for LATCH, however the tether anchor was much more user-friendly than other seats reviewed in this review.
Weight
Maxi Cosi is a brand known for luxury and this seat is not a exception. The materials of this seat are extremely soft and cushioned, making it extremely comfortable to ride in. Even on long trips. (Getting kids in and out can be an issue.) maxi cosi pearl 360 car seat comes with three ways to adjust both the headrest height and the harness height. It also has built-in harness holders that keep the straps out the way for children going in or out. The seat comes with two removable cup holders that can be cleaned in the washing machine and can be used for sippy cups or bottles.
The seat's rear-facing weight as well as height limit is lower than that of most of its rivals, at 40 pounds. This means it's 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 strap has only one forward-facing position and we believe that the majority of children will outgrow it before they reach the belt-positioning booster.
This seat has a padded harness cover to protect the chest sensor when you use the crotch buckle when in forward facing mode. It was a little harder to take off than other seats and we're wondering how it'll hold up in time. It is, however, 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.
Like the Pria 85 Max has a relatively low rear-facing limit of 39 pounds and 41" It's going to be a tight squeeze for a lot of kids who want to reach the 5-year mark before they have to transition to a booster, and the crotch buckle is only one forward-facing position, which isn't particularly tall. The installation process is easier than most of the other seats we've tested. The LATCH anchors work well and the molded line that appears on the decal when the seat is properly angled for vehicle belt installation can be useful to first-time parents.
Head Circumference
The seat is well-padded and has a headrest and a SIP area that will be 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 as they get older. This will help ensure that their head isn't too close to the seat back, which could cause serious injuries in the event of a crash. The headrest also has an infant insert that can provide additional padding for your child to be more comfortable.
The fabric on the Maxi-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It's a little more difficult to clean and remove than some of the competitors however, it is machine washable at the cold setting. We also like that the user's manual is kept inside the cover instead of being tacked to the harness straps. This makes it easier for caregivers to access it when installing or using the car seat.
When you are considering this car seat, it's important to remember that the top tether is secured with clip. This clip is designed to limit head movement during an accident. The tether isn't required by the i-Size regulations, but it could be an important element to your child's safety. The manual suggests the tethering of your child if they weigh less than 65 pounds. It also advises caregivers to keep their hands from getting in the way when putting on the harness.
Another thing to consider is that the Cosi weighs a little more than the typical car seat in this class. its larger width could be an issue 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 1. This could cause a gap to form between your child's head, and the car seat in a crash.
This seat has great results in sled crash tests which is a sign of its overall safety. It also comes with a large amount of padding, and is easy to put together and use. It's a great option for parents who wish to protect their child in any circumstance.
Neck Circumference
It is not as important as the head circumference for car seat safety, but it is still crucial to take into consideration the neck size of your child. A properly fitted car seat should allow your child travel with their head in a secure position. You can test this by holding your child's head inside the car seat and checking whether the top of their head is in contact with the back of the car seat. If it is, it's time to upgrade to the latest car seat.
A major difference between the new i-Size car seats as well as the older R44/04 car seats is that iSize utilizes length to determine the size of a group for a specific seat instead of weight. This is because children differ in height and weight. In addition, using length considers that a child might experience a growth spurt at any time and get out of their current car seat sooner than expected.
The Pria 85 Max convertible car seat is rated for up to 85 pounds and can be used by children up to 52 inches tall. However the crotch buckle could be a little 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 problem.
In tests of sled crashes, the Pria 85 Max performed better than its rivals in sled crash tests. This is a sign that the seat was constructed to the highest standards of safety and will provide your child with some additional protection in the event of a collision.
This seat comes with only one disadvantage in that installation is arduous. It has an ISOFIX base built in however it does not have the locking mechanism. Installing the belt on the vehicle through the lower anchors could be a challenge. It also has a top-heavy. This means you'll have to wrestle with the seat in order to keep it straight and thread the vehicle belt through. It's not easy and could take a few tries to get this right.