Maxi Cosi Car Seat Red Review
If it's highchairs that transform into regular chairs or carseats that last from birth until age 10 All-in-one products are the rage for parents. This convertible car seat isn't an exception.
It can be used with either a base or a vehicle seat belt and both are easy to install. Once it is attached to the base, it is stable and secure.
Product Description
The Maxi-Cosi car seat red is a rear-facing infant car seats that will keep your little one secure from birth until they are ready to move to forward-facing seats. It is easy to install, meets European safety standards and has multiple recline positions. It also comes with a headrest with no-rethread straps and a headrest adjustment to fit your growing baby. Its breathable fabric prevents swamp-back and home testers have reported that their babies were comfortable for hours in it.
If you want to use this car seat with strollers it comes with a stroller adapter that lets you connect it to any brand of baby stroller. It has an extensive hood that shields your child from sun UV rays, as well as an opening in the front for snacks or toys. Its latch system makes it simple to use. It can be used with either a vehicle seatbelt or the Maxi-Cosi Click and Go base (sold separately).
The car seat isn't only packed with features but also has an innovative design that makes it simple to get the child into and out of the car. The frame that rotates can be rotated 360 degrees so that you can quickly change from forward-facing to rear-facing mode. It also has an inbuilt belt holder that keeps the seat belt out of the way while getting your child into and out. There is an adjustable buckle that keeps the straps in place when you take off the harness.
It also has an audible and visible confirmation on the base, which confirms the proper installation. This is crucial since a poorly-installed car seat can pose a serious safety danger to your child.
The cost is the primary negative aspect of this car seat. It's a bit expensive for an infant car-seat that's despite it coming with some great safety features. Compare the price to other top-rated products before buying.
Safety Ratings
The car seat is among the most important purchases you can make for your child. It is recommended to choose one that has a high safety rating. This will ensure that the seat is properly installed, and also that it has all the features needed to protect your child during a crash. The Maxi Cosi Emme 360 has a good safety rating and is simple to install. It also has the 10-position harness, magnetic chest clip, and machine washable materials. The only drawback to this seat is that it does not have an on-board level that can be used to check the angle of installation in your vehicle, which can be a problem for children with a long, lanky body.
Coral XP includes a Quick Start Guide for Installation. This guide is not an alternative for the manual in its entirety, but it can help you get going right away. The guide is accompanied by three indicators that help you understand the steps to take at each step of the process. The guide also has an audible alarm to inform you that the installation is completed.
The Coral XP car seat is easier to install, but it does require some effort. Push Chairs & Prams is extremely top-heavy and it can be difficult to keep it in place when threading the belt of your vehicle through it. It may also be difficult to access the lower anchors as the base cover covers the top of them. The seat itself is top heavy, which means it isn't easy to move.
Coral XP cannot be used with seat belts that are inflatable that are found in specific Ford Motor Company and Mercedes cars. Inflatable seatbelts can cause danger to babies and toddlers during an accident.
The Mico Luxe is another great Maxi-Cosi car seat that is able to be used in both forward and rear facing mode. The seat has an unrethread harness that can be adjusted without pulling out the straps. It comes with two different crotch buckles that you can choose from as your baby grows. It features a large opening window to allow for more airflow in hot weather.
Installation Instructions
As a renowned car seat manufacturer, Maxi-Cosi knows the importance of correctly installing their car seats. If the seat isn't set up correctly, it could move during a collision and cause your child to be injured. The Maxi-Cosi Coral XP includes a quick-install guide which outlines the essential steps to an efficient car seat installation. Always consult the manual for your car seat to get more in-depth instructions and information specific to your vehicle or child.
The rear-facing installation starts by locating the belt pathway and removing all obstructions from the vehicle. Then, you can slide the belt through the top slots and bring it back to fix it to the base of the seatbelt which is secured by clips that are located at the front of the base. Once the seat belt is securely attached, you can proceed to tighten it and adjust it as needed.
If you'd prefer to make use of the ISOFIX lower anchorage points you can do so by positioning the connectors on both sides of the car seat and aligning them with the lower anchorage points of your vehicle. You'll have to press down on the car seat to ensure an unsecure connection. You can also check your installation using the recline indicator and making sure that the installation tightness indicator is green.
You can use the lever or pull-up handle on the side to rotate the car seat until the blue indicator light goes off. After that using the buttons on the torso of the shell's adjuster, you can slide the headrest upwards and down until it's the right height for your child.
Once the seat is in place and the seat is in place, tighten the straps of your harness and attach the chest clip to ensure that it's positioned at the armpit level. After you have done this, you should examine your headrest is in the correct position. Hold the belt path using both hands and give it a firm shook. It is also important to check the harness straps for signs of stretching or wear and replace them if required.
Conclusions
If you're in search of an infant car-seat I recommend the Maxi Cosi Magellan Max. It is among the safe seats available, and it has many features that make it a great choice for parents. It is able to use it as a high-back booster once your child has outgrown the rear-facing mode, the easy installation, and a huge canopy. It also exceeds safety standards set by the government. This is a major benefit in my book.
The Coral is a bit expensive in comparison to other carseats in the group 0+. This is due to the inclusion of the base and the possibility of being used for a longer amount of time in rear-facing mode than other seats. It comes with a variety of great features, including the baby-hugg inlay (which can be removed when your baby grows) as well as a large base that reduces the amount of space occupied by the seat, and an audio-visual indicator to confirm correct seat belt routing.
I was also impressed by the ease to loosen and tighten the straps, which are accessed from under the seat, not on the sides of the carrier like some other models. I also appreciated the fact that the entire seat could be removed from the zip, and then put into the washer. This allowed you to access the vehicle's belt path and mini-connectors that are typically hidden in dust and other particles.
In terms of installation I was dissatisfied to discover that the Coral XP doesn't allow baseless installation using the vehicle seatbelt routed through the Euro Belt Path (shoulderbelt connected behind the seat). This is something I've been used to from higher-end seats, and is an important feature for me when I purchase a new car seat.
Overall, the Coral is a great seat and I highly recommend it. However I would not advise to buy this seat if on a tight budget as there are less expensive options out there that offer the same level of safety.