According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, children under 12 years old in a car must be transported in safe seats. Modern children's stores offer an extensive selection of car seats of any price category and age group. The Dutch company Maxi Cosi has a wide range of high quality seats that have passed all the necessary tests and crash tests. In this article, we will look at the pros and cons of this brand's car seats for newborns, review products and reviews.
Features and Benefits
The Maxi-Cosi child car seat has a huge number of advantages that have secured it first place in most ratings. First of all, it should be noted that all models have a European safety certificate ECE R44 / 04, which speaks of the manufacturer's compliance with all the necessary technical standards, manufacturing rules, conducts mandatory crash tests that assess the reliability of the car seat.
The brand's products are made of durable shock-resistant plastic and ensure maximum child safety. Most models have an adjustable backrest and headrest to reduce stress on the child's body during long trips. For added convenience, a special footrest is included with the car seats. The company carefully monitors every stage of production of its products and uses only high-quality raw materials for manufacturing.
Maxi-Cosi car seats are upholstered in durable hypoallergenic material with increased wear resistance. Natural ventilation will prevent sweating on your baby's back.
Some models are multiple winners and prize-holders in various ratings of the best car seats. Perhaps the only drawback of this brand's child seats is the high price, but it absolutely justifies the high quality of the goods and guarantees the safety of the child, confirmed by numerous tests. Another disadvantage of the seats of this age group is the fact that children grow out of them quickly enough and parents are faced with the question of buying a new chair of a larger weight category.
Review of popular models
The Dutch brand offers a wide range of car seats, among which everyone can choose a seat for a child according to his age group and weight category. Let's take a look at the most popular Maxi-Cosi car seats.
"Pebble"
This model belongs to the "0+" group and is intended for newborns and children weighing up to 13 kg. The car seat is equipped with three-point seat belts adjustable in length, has an anatomical insert to smooth the backrest angle and a hood to protect the face from the sun. In 2015, the Maxi Cosi Pebble was named Parents' Choice. The child seat is an updated and improved version of the Cabriofix model. The Pebble has more reinforced internal harness and an improved headrest. Product weight is 4 kilograms.
This car seat can be used as a carrycot and taken out of the car without waking the child. The semicircular bottom of the carrier is a fairly convenient solution, since it can be rocked like a cradle so that the baby falls asleep faster. The Pebble can be attached to the car in two ways: with a regular seat belt and with the Isofix system, which implies attaching the chair brackets to metal hinges on the car body. In the second case, you can adjust the seat tilt. The removable cover can be cleaned in a washing machine at a temperature of 30 degrees. Installation takes place against the direction of the vehicle.
The removable cover can be cleaned in a washing machine at a temperature of 30 degrees.
Installation takes place against the direction of the vehicle. Among the shortcomings of the model should be noted the high cost (19,500 rubles) and the lack of space for a child in winter overalls. Some parents recommend adding a thin pillow in addition, since, despite the presence of an insert, the position is not horizontal enough for babies.
"Citi"
This newborn model has been specially designed for small cars. Due to its small dimensions and low weight, it can easily fit even in a small salon. The convenient handle makes it easy to carry the carrycot from the car to the room and vice versa. The structure weighs only 2.8 kilograms, making it one of the lightest seats in the niche for children up to 13 kilograms. The 3-point harness with a robust closure is adjustable in length with one hand movement and has soft pads to prevent chafing.
The depth of the car seat is adjustable to slightly increase its capacity. A special anatomical inlay designed for babies provides additional support for the baby's back. The wave shape of the infant carrier provides lateral protection. The Maxi Cosi Citi can be installed on the stroller base and transported in it on the plane. Comes with a sun hood. Fastening takes place using car seat belts. The cost of the model is 12,000 rubles.
The disadvantage of the chair is the upholstery made of synthetic fabric, which can cause the child to sweat during a long trip.
"Cabriofix"
The Cabriofix car seat is one of the most popular models for children in the 0+ age group. It provides maximum comfort and safety for the child, as evidenced by good test results. This model became the winner in the category "Parents' Choice" in 2016. The 3.4 kg design is easy to carry thanks to its low weight and comfortable handle. The internal three-point seat belts are adjustable in length and equipped with soft pads.
The model is fastened in the direction of the vehicle using standard seat belts. It can also be installed on Familyfix and 2wayfix bases. The depth of the infant carrier can be adjusted with a single movement of the hand, thereby increasing the interior space. A special anatomical insert for babies smoothes the angle of the backrest and gives additional support to the child's body. The set includes a hood from the sun rays and a small pocket for small things, where you can fold napkins or a small toy.
The model can be rocked thanks to the rounded bottom and used as a carrier. The car seat is designed in such a way that it fits perfectly on the cradle-like stroller bases.
Among the shortcomings of the model are the handle, which is not very convenient to fold, and the high cost, which not everyone can afford - 15,400 rubles.
See below for an overview of the Maxi Cosi CabrioFix infant car seat.
"Pebble Plus"
The car seat is an improved model of the Maxi Cosi Pebble, the main advantage of which is compliance with the newest European I-Size safety certificate, introduced in 2018. The uniqueness of this certificate lies in the qualification of the group belonging to the baby by his height, and not by the weight category. In addition to the main difference from the previous version, the Pebble Plus has an improved anatomical liner that will make the ride even more comfortable.
The model can be fastened using the standard seat belt or using the Isofix system, in this case the infant carrier is installed on the 2wayfix base.
The carrier weighing 4.2 kg can be installed on the wheelchair base and used on the plane. The three-point seat belts are lightly sprung and have soft pads. The rounded bottom of the structure allows the car seat to rock slightly to calm the baby or prepare him for bed. The upholstery of the model is easily removable and can be washed in a machine. The set includes a hood for protection from the sun and a pocket for small items.
The main and only disadvantage of Pebble Plus is the high price of 23,000 rubles. The model is one of the first car seats in the “0+” group category, which has a 2018 safety certificate, and this is precisely what caused such an inflated price. Most likely, over time, the manufacturer will lower the cost when such car seats appear from competitors.
Having made a review of Maxi Cosi products designed for children weighing 0-13 kg, we can conclude that the brand's products provide not only safety during the trip, but also comfort.
