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Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe + Review The Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe + is among the top infant car seats available. It scored high in our tests of safety, ease of use and comfort. Our newborn Huggable Images doll is 2 inches too small for this seat, however average-sized newborns should fit well with the low birth weight routing, as well as the smaller harness loops. Safety Ratings There are a variety of infant car seats available on the market and they all vary from really excellent to not so good. It's worth doing some research before you buy an infant car seat so that you know what to look for and which are the best evaluated. The good thing is that even the lowest priced no-name infant car seats usually do well in crash tests. Maxi cosi has been assisting in keeping kids safe in Europe since 1984. They've brought that expertise to the US with a line of rear-facing carseats that are only rear facing. Their most recent offering is the Mico Max Plus and it seems like a great option. This seat is unique in the sense that it can be rear facing for a longer time than other seats. This is important since research shows that babies are more secure to be rear facing as long as possible. The Mico Max Plus can be used rear facing up to 2 years! Another feature that makes this seat stand out is the fact that it has a reclining feature. Most infant car seats don't include this feature and it could be beneficial in assisting your baby to rest. The seat also has a nice amount of padding and the SIP and headrest are very well and padded. The Mico Max Plus has one negative: it is not as easy to set up as other infant car seats. It's harder to get the seat into the correct position and you need to work more to tighten the straps. There's also learning curve when using the LATCH anchors and Tethers. Overall, the safety ratings for this car seat are extremely high. It was a top performer in our crash test and the dummy's head and chest had very low g forces. This seat will not last as long as other models. According to CDC charts that your child will be outgrowing it by age 3. It's a challenge to raise them to age 5 in this seat. It has a maximum weight limit of 40lbs, and one height adjustment. You'll probably need to switch to a backless booster at this point or go with an even bigger seat. Easy of Use Maxi-Cosi infant car seats are some of the easiest to use available, and come with user-friendly features that make buckling and unbuckling a breeze. They're also lightweight and compact, which makes them easy to carry and fit nicely in all cars. They can be combined with premium strollers to form travel systems that allow babies to enjoy a stylish ride from the moment of birth. You want an infant car-seat that makes your journey enjoyable and simple, whether traveling with your family or running an errand. In our user-friendliness tests, we looked at a wide range of factors that affect a seat's overall user friendliness. These included how straightforward it is to set up the seat and its base, change the harness's positions, put the child in the seat, secure the harness, and then remove the child from the seat. We also examined how well the seat fitted in our vehicle, and how the LATCH system worked with different vehicles. Mico 30 was the winner of our tests for ease-of-use. It scored higher than its competitors. Its light weight design makes it easy to carry and is compatible with all premium strollers, making it a great choice for busy parents on the go. The seat features an umbrella sun canopy that has different positions as well as the visor can be removed to provide plenty of protection for your child. The ergonomic handle is designed so that it curves around your hips, reducing strain on your back. We also loved the Mico's seat pad made of self-wicking fabric that deodorizes and wicks away liquids from the baby. It is easily removable and machine washed, making it fast and easy to clean. The infant insert included provides additional neck and head protection for babies who are smaller. However in the recent crash test conducted by Consumer Reports, two of the LATCH straps of the Mico 30 tore through the base's belt path, which could reduce its margin of safety during a severe frontal crash. While this was a very uncommon event, it's crucial to note the potential for this issue when installing the car seat. Comfort As a parent of a newborn, the comfort of your child is of paramount importance. The best way to ensure they are at ease and content in the car is by using a Maxi-Cosi infant car seat that offers a comfortable recline angle as well as plenty of head support. This is especially important when the seat faces the rear, as babies are more sensitive to heat and pressure on their heads. Maxi Cosi has a variety of options that meet our standards of comfort for babies. Their selection includes ISOFIX base and seatbelts which is recommended for infants to reduce the possibility that a mistake could occur. The company also offers a range of travel systems that can make life easier for you and your baby, such as the award winning Mica, as well as its most recent version Mico Max Plus. Mico Max Plus. The new Mica car seat is the first car seat to provide 360-degree rotation, which can be very helpful when transporting babies or small children. This feature is also helpful parents suffering from neck or back pain. The seat is padded with plenty of padding to keep children comfy, with one MFM tester stating that it felt like an infant La-Z-Boy. It's even made from eco-fabrics that are resistant to fire and machine washable, which means it's a winner with green-mums. Magellan is a different alternative for babies. It offers torso-side impact protection, which protects infants from injury if there is a side-impact. It also features a padded safety harness pad on the headrest to ensure children are safe and comfortable in case of an accident. For toddlers and older children Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix as well as 2wayFix are both highly rated for their comfort. The seats are large, and feature a storage space underneath the base to store other toys and accessories. They also have adjustable leg support that can be raised or lowered according to the height of your child and they are compatible with a range of strollers. maxi cosi pearl 360 car seat weigh a bit more than other models, but the safety standards they adhere to are more than enough to make up for it. The FamilyFix also features a strong LATCH connector that is much more secure than the soft connectors used by other brands, so it's a top choice for security and ease of use. Installation Car seat installation is the most crucial step to ensure baby's safety. We offer a variety of infant car seats that are easy to use. Simply enter and go. Our Baby Car Seat Tool will help you discover which maxi cosi model matches your family's lifestyle and car type. For an incredibly secure Click & Go install, we suggest an ISOFIX base. If you don't already have ISOFIX anchors in your vehicle our car seats can also be installed using a regular seatbelt. Maxi-Cosi infant car seat are designed to make it simple for you and your baby to get into and out of the seat, regardless of whether you're traveling via train, car or plane. Most of our convertible car seats for infants can be combined with strollers to create a travel solution. For instance the CabrioFix i-Size can be combined with our FamilyFix stroller to create a complete travel solution from the moment of birth. Our stylish accessories and washable fabric covers will keep your child's seat looking new. PureCosi's fire-resistant foams and fabrics are free of any added chemicals and wool making them healthier for your child and the environment. Our Mico Luxe baby car seat includes ClimaFlow Technology to regulate the temperature. The infant head can be removed and lumbar liners guarantee a comfortable fit. Most of our car seat can be installed in the middle seat of your vehicle for maximum protection. For instance, the Pria All-in-One Convertible Car Seat has an anti-rotation stability leg that limits back and forth movement to prevent neck and head injuries. It also has a red-to green tightness indicator to ensure that the seat is properly installed using either the belt system of the vehicle or LATCH system. Our Coral 360 and Pebble Plus car seat are both approved to be used with lap belts in aeroplanes. (Only rear-facing). Install the seat using blue belt hooks in the seat of your airline and use the lap belt to ensure your child's safety. Our FamilyFix 360 Pro bases rotate using one hand, making it easier to move the car seat onto and off the plane.