Rating of the TOP-8 Maxi-Cosi car seats: an overview of the best models for newborns and older children

More and more parents are trying to protect their child on the road and purchase a high-quality car seat. They study the key parameters of the selection, get acquainted with the brands, look for the crash test results of the models they like. However, even in the lines of reputable brands there are unsuccessful models. In order not to get confused in the choice, we have prepared a rating of the best car seats from the European company Maxi-cosi. The presented devices received high marks in tests, and also earned the most positive feedback from users and experts.

In this review, we will consider the best models of children's car seats brand Maxi-Cosi. The manufacturer is located in the Netherlands, owns its own test center and invests heavily in the development of new technologies.

Maxi Cosi car seats considered in Russia as a standard of quality, this is confirmed by the results of independent crash tests.

What features should you pay attention to when choosing a Maxi-Cosi car seat?

When choosing a car seat for your child, you should consider such parameters as:

Compliance with the age group.
In modern gradation, the age and weight of the child being transported are taken into account, and by European standards, height is also taken into account.
Mounting technology.
Armchairs without a fastening system are fixed using regular vehicle belts.
Some models are equipped with a special Isofix mounting system that provides high reliability.
Safety.
You should pay attention to the results of tests and passed crash tests.
Design features.
Many models are able to change the configuration, adjusting to the seated child.
Conveniently, when the headrest can be adjusted in height, the backrest can be tilted back slightly and the footrest can be extended to different lengths.

Top models 0+ (up to 13 kg)

Consider the best models, designed for a maximum weight of a transported child of 13 kg, with the possibility of using when transporting newborn babies.

Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix, essential graphite

The lightweight Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix group, essential graphite, is equipped with a special insert for newborns to support the head and back.

Inside the device, the child is fixed by means of a 3-point seat belt.

A convenient parental carrying handle is also an additional anti-tilt protection, adjustable with a push button.

The chair has a rounded oscillating base and is installed on the car seat "backward". There are pads for belts and a diaper pillow.

Side impacts are dampened by a special protection system. Included are: carrying handle, hood / awning from the sun, anatomical pillow.

Technical specifications:

material - impact-resistant plastic, textiles;
seat belts - 3-point;
maximum load - 13 kg;
type of installation - back forward;
fastening - car belts;
weight - 3.35 kg.

Advantages

there is a hood;
can be installed on the Isofix base;
light weight;
rounded rocking mechanism;

Flaws

cannot be set forward facing.

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size, essential red

Car seat Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size, essential red is suitable for use by children from birth to 15 months, from 45 to 80 cm in height and weighing up to 13 kg.

The product with an anatomical shape repeats the curves of the baby, and the foam filler has a memory effect.

The design provides an ergonomic removable insert that supports the back and head of the baby. The headrest and inner belts can be adjusted in height.

Thanks to the rigid high sidewalls, the baby is reliably protected. The carrier has a stretchable sun visor.

Technical specifications:

material - impact-resistant plastic, textiles;
seat belts - 3-point;
headrest - adjustable;
type of installation - back forward;
fastening - car belts or on the Isofix base;
weight - 4.55 kg;

Advantages

built-in visor;
tilt control system;
ease of installation and adjustment;
approved for use on an aircraft.

Flaws

high price.

Maxi-Cosi Citi, scribble black

Carrying chair Maxi-Cosi Citi, scribble black is a lightweight model with an anatomical seat shape and reinforced side protection.

The load on the spine of the child will be removed by the insert, which helps the body to take a horizontal position.

The depth of the chair can be changed according to the height and weight of the baby. The passenger is fastened with internal 3-point belts, adjustable in one movement.

The model is installed only against the movement, being fixed with a standard belt. The lining is made of hypoallergenic polyester.

Technical specifications:

material - impact-resistant plastic, textiles;
belt adjustment - central;
headrest - adjustable;
type of installation - against the course of movement;
fastening - car belts;
weight - 2.8 kg;

Advantages

orthopedic insert;
light weight;
high score after crash tests;
affordable cost;

Flaws

when installed in some cars, there is not enough length of the belts.

The best models of the group 1-2-3 (9-36 kg)

We list the best Maxi-Cosi car seats designed to transport children weighing from 9 to 36 kg.

Maxi-Cosi Titan Pro Isofix, authentic cognac

The Maxi-Cosi Titan Pro Isofix, authentic cognac model has several backrest positions, as well as an orthopedic insert at the base.

With the help of anchor fastening and the Isofix system, the car seat is installed on any passenger seat of the car in the position in the direction of travel.

The inner belts have a spring-loaded structure, they are able to diverge to the sides when landing and fastening the child. The headrest is made with GrowSafe side impact protection technology.

Toddlers of the 1st age group are fixed with 5-point belts, and older children - with regular car belts.

The bamboo cover has thermoregulating properties and is pleasant to the touch.

Technical specifications:

material - impact-resistant plastic, textiles;
head and shoulder protection - AirProtect;
headrest - adjustable;
type of installation - in the direction of travel;
fastening - car belts;
weight - 12.5 kg;

Advantages

comfortable model for long trips;
dense upholstery fabric;
ease of installation;

Flaws

no back tilt
great weight.

Maxi-Cosi Titan Isofix, nomad gray

The universal model Maxi-Cosi Titan Isofix, nomad gray is installed on the back seat of the car using standard belts and the Isofix system.

The design is adjustable as the passenger grows, there are 3 seat positions.

The 5-point seat belts will prevent the baby from slipping, and older children can be fastened with regular car seat belts.

Protection around the shoulders provides protection even in a side collision. The model is equipped with a removable cushion to reduce the depth of the seat.

The upholstery is durable and can be easily removed for washing.

Technical specifications:

material - plastic, polyester;
additional fastening - anchor;
headrest - adjustable in height;
type of installation - in the direction of travel;
additionally - orthopedic insert;
case - removable;

Advantages

securely fixed;
the baby is easy to plant and fix;
convenient belt tightening mechanism;

Flaws

complex attachment mechanism.

The best models of the group 0-1-2 (up to 25 kg)

Consider the best car seat, designed for a maximum load of 25 kg.

Maxi-Cosi Beryl, nomad black

The model is designed to transport children from 40 to 125 cm tall and with a maximum body weight of 25 kg.

Among analogues for this category, this chair has an impressive internal volume, a comfortable headrest, soft shoulder pads and an optimal tilt angle.

The reinforced G-Cell design is implemented in the form of cells, it provides lateral protection for the passenger in an extreme situation.

The patented AirProtect system releases air during a side impact, thereby protecting the head.

Technical specifications:

material - plastic, polyester;
number of headrest positions - 11;
internal belts — 5 point;
type of installation - in the direction or against the movement;
additionally - anatomic insert for the baby;
cover is removable.

Advantages

non-slip upholstery;
ease of installation;
soft straps.

Flaws

high price.

The best models of group 2-3 (15-36 kg)

And finally, consider the best car seats for the age group 2-3, with a body weight of 15 to 36 kg.

Maxi-Cosi Rodi AP Fix, authentic cognac

Model Maxi-Cosi Rodi AP Fix, authentic cognac belongs to the budget segment.

The gel inserts make the headrest anatomically comfortable, which are also able to absorb the energy of a side impact. The headrest can be in any of 8 positions.

The backrest tilts back a little, and the sidewalls change in width.

In the area of the headrest there are special guides for the belt, they improve the stability of the chair in motion.

The hypoallergenic polyester cover can be easily removed for washing and then dries quickly.

Technical specifications:

material - plastic, polyester;
number of headrest positions - 8;
internal belts — 5 point;
type of installation - in the direction of travel;
additionally - anatomic insert for the baby;
cover and upholstery - removable;

Advantages

the cover absorbs moisture;
upholstery can be easily removed and washed;
affordable cost.

Flaws

unstable in a car with a soft seat.

Maxi-Cosi Kore Pro i-Size, authentic gray

The car seat has an open design, which allows the child to sit down and get up on his own.

Maxi-Cosi Kore Pro i-Size, authentic gray was new for 2019. The back and side walls keep the child safe, from the shoulders to the hips.

Although the model does not have internal fixing belts, the passenger is held by the car's standard belt.

To avoid mistakes when fastening, the chair has a design that prevents the belt from accidentally flying out of the guide in the headrest.

The cover is made of hypoallergenic fabric and can be easily removed for washing.The backrest tilt can be changed, the height of the headrest is also adjustable in height.

Technical specifications:

fastening type - Isofix or regular car belt;
internal belts - absent;
type of installation - in the direction of travel;
additionally - side protection;
weight - 6 kg;

Advantages

comfortable and reliable design;
put in any car;
easy wash removable upholstery.

Flaws

no ventilation system.

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Useful video

This video provides an overview of the Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix car seat:

Conclusion and Conclusions

The car seats of the line of the Dutch brand Maxi-Cosi are presented for children of various age categories.
For newborns, a model has been developed that combines 2 functions: carrying and car seats, which can be installed with your back towards the movement.
Universal car seats for children from 9 months to 12 years old have ergonomic armrests and a retractable footrest.
Car seats from the Maxi-cosi brand comply with international safety standards.
Models are designed in accordance with the anatomical features of children in different periods of their childhood.
Safety in case of emergency braking or collision will be provided by shock-proof side protection, which in some models is implemented by the patented AirProtect air exhaust system.
To create a favorable microclimate on the trip, some models have ventilation holes in the plastic case.

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