Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Convertible Car Seat -
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Product Description
With a one- LATCH system and a one-hand harness height adjustment, the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 Convertible Car Seat - Steel Grey is designed with parent convenience in mind. It's also designed for safety, with advanced crash energy management and superior side impact protection. About Dorel Juvenile Group Based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Dorel Juvenile Group was founded in 1984. The company achieved instant success thanks to the internationally recognized ''Baby on Board'' sign; Dorel is also well-known for its Safety 1st campaign and comprehensive line of childproofing products. Dedicated to helping provide a safer world for children, Dorel Juvenile Group offers a diverse range of innovative products from a variety of powerful brands. With their enduring commitment to safety, convenience, and value, Dorel is a name you can trust. One-hand harness height adjustment. Revolutionary side impact technology. Advanced crash energy management with FlexTech. Child cup holder. Rear facing 9-40 lbs.; Front facing 22-70 lbs..
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #69021 in Toys & Games
- Size: One Size
- Color: Steel Grey
- Brand: Maxi-Cosi
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 21.00" h x23.00" w x29.00" l,23.00 pounds
Features
- One-hand harness height adjustment
- Revolutionary side impact technology
- Advanced crash energy management with FlexTech
- Child cup holder
- Rear facing 9-40 lbs.; Front facing 22-70 lbs.
Most helpful customer reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.This seat is very comfortable and keeps considerably cool compared to the Britax Chaperone (Red) that we used before. We live in the tropics and we had to wait a considerable time for the air conditioning to cool down the car before we could put the baby in the Britax and even then she'd still end up sweating.I chose the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 over the Britax Advocate and the Diono RXT mainly because I wanted to ensure my little one was as comfortable and cool as possible so we could keep her rear-facing longer. I think I made the right choice. Here are some of the factors I considered as well as some things I know now that I have the seat:HEAT - If keeping your baby cool is a major consideration then the fabric colour is the major factor. That's why I went with this lighter colour - Steel Grey. The downside is it has the potential to look worn quickly. And this colour doesn't pop out at you and say "brand new". The Maxi-Cosi has some pretty cool colour options but this and probably the tan are the only light colour options. Btw - this seat really does stay very cool!SAFETY - If safety is your only consideration then I'd choose the Britax Advocate. (All car seats that pass NHTSA Tests are fine. But who wants just fine for their baby? Just remember the most important thing is installing it and strapping the kid in properly)COMFORT - The fabric they use on the Maxi-Cosi Pria 70 is really well padded and soft. And if the seating on the Britax Advocate is made of same material as that on the Chaperone then it's not that comfortable and kind of rough to the touch. So Pria wins here by a landslide.SIZE:WIDTH - If you have to fit 3 car seats in the back seat (or 2 car seats and an adult) and you have either a car or a small SUV then you should consider a Diono. They're ugly, in my opinion, but when my family expands please God I will most likely be buying one for the eldest child when she outgrows the Maxi-Cosi.HEIGHT - The Maxi-Cosi is currently rear-facing and in the third recline position in order for the relevant line to be level with the floor. This is most likely because of the way the back seat of the car (Kia Sportage) is inclined. This is really advantageous for us as this seat is pretty tall and has the potential to block the view out the rear-view mirror. But in the 3rd recline position it's even shorter than the Britax Chaperone. Note here though that the Britax Chaperone had a couple of level instruments. So I spent over 15mins looking for the level on the Maxi-Cosi. Imagine my surprise when I realized that all they had was a line marked out on the frame itself. My husband and I laughed hysterically at the lack of basic technology and joked about sending the seat back. But I realized it's really only necessary to differentiate between which one of the three different recline positions is the best suited for your particular vehicle. So sophistication isn't really necessary. I think it's straight/level enough not to need a towel/noodle. Besides I wouldn't like to know the safety of my child depended on a rolled up towel/noodle.COST - The Diono RXT wins here because it has a higher weight limit. But I still recommend using an infant car seat at minimum for a newborn cause it fits them better. Did I mention that the Diono is ugly? Lol! But it's a great option.TOXICITY - All I'm going to say here is do your research as this may change with time as companies upgrade. From what I understand this is more an issue when the seat gets really hot. Hotter than normal operating conditions. However since I do live in a hot climate and there is the potential for the car seat to get hot this is also a consideration for me.FIT OF HARNESS ON CHILD - Tightening the straps is not as easy as on Britax Chaperone. And although there is a nice padded protector below the buckle, it's not big enough to protect against chaffing/rubbing from the connectors that snap into the buckle. Stupid! Additionally the buckle doesn't fall forward automatically like on the Diono. (The Britax Advocate may have this feature as well. The Chaperone didn't.) So the Maxi-Cosi loses here! But my child does not seem uncomfortable at all. And so far no signs of irritation/chaffing.SUMMARYThis was a really tough decision for me. If heat and size are not major considerations for you then the Britax Advocate is the best choice. (According to Consumers' Reports Britax has 5 of the 7 top convertible car seats)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.I got this seat after returning a Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 (gave it a two star review). I really hoped this was going to be as good as the reviews. I have two friends with this seat and they love it. My only hesitations were 1) reviews that the cover stained easily and was impossible/very difficult to remove and clean, and 2) that some people had issues with tightening and loosening the strap. I can't comment on the cleaning of the cover because we never got that far. I couldn't loosen the harness AT ALL when we first got it. My husband finally got it to loosen and I was able to get it to work for me by pulling and pulling with all my weight. Even then, I felt like the harness was just a smidge too loose but could not get it any tighter. So that is the big reason why we are returning the seat. But, I wasn't crazy about the seat anyway.As background, we have a Britax Marathon (old style), Britax Boulevard 70 CS (now known as the Pavilion), and Cosco highback booster with harness. We really like the Boulevard with the exception of 1) the lack of legroom rear facing and 2) the lack of cupholder (the Britax cupholder sold separately is not great either - keeps falling off). So we decided to try something new. Especially since the Peg Perego got great reviews for being great for small cars and Pria 70 got great reviews as being the coolest in hot weather and the most comfortable.Other than the tightening of the harness issue, I just feel the Britax is a superior car seat. The Britax is steel reinforced and easier to install (the only way we got the Pria to install properly was after watching a Youtube video that had additional instructions not in the manual). In addition, despite the rave reviews of the Pria's luxe fabric, it felt to me like polyester - reminded me something between a cheap 70s polyester suit and the fabric used for some lunch sacs. The plastic also felt thinner - when I pulled on the seat at the side to test for movement, the plastic gave way some while the Britax is thicker and did not give way. Also, the harness clip felt like flimsier plastic than the Britax and the buckle was VERY hard to unclip. In fact, other than the added padding, this seat seemed to be about the same quality as the $40 Cosco seat, but for $200 more. Since Cosco and Maxi Cosi are both Dorel companies, I think there is a good chance they are using the same materials (the harness clip is identical). So, for $250, I expected a lot more. Going back to Britax.For anyone considering this color, it is darker in person.As a side note, I am not crazy about the Cosco seat either and plan to replace it soon with a Britax Frontier 90.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Bought this convertible car seat for my 8 month old baby boy who was hating his infant car seat (chicco key fit 30). I wanted a car seat with grey fabric because I didn't want the seat to overheat in the summer sun. Installation was quick and our baby loves sitting in it. We have a Mazda 3 hatchback and it fit in the back seat with no issues. It's very padded with soft smooth fabric. He loved it. Glad that we splurged for this car seat.
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