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Maxi Cosi Romi – A Convertible Car Seat Your child's car seat plays an important part in their travel. There are numerous features to consider when choosing an ISOFIX base or the seat belt base. The length of your child and not their age is the best indicator to determine when they are ready to transition to an entirely new seat. Using length as an indication helps parents keep their children facing forward for longer and avoid unnecessary transitions. Rear-facing The Maxi Cosi Romi convertible car seat allows babies to face rearwards until the age of two. It can be used by children as heavy as 44 pounds and is narrow enough to fit into many cars. The seat is non-flame retardant and comes with a protective shell. It also has an upper base that is less likely to collect dirt than other seats. The Romi is among the cheapest infant car seats available and is offered by a majority of major retailers. Rear-facing car seats are the most effective for protecting babies, as they decrease the force of impact. The energy generated by the collision is absorbed by the seat and distributed by the seat's shell as well as car belts. Rear-facing car seats for children are more secure than forward-facing ones which can result in whiplash or neck injuries. When choosing a car seat, it's essential to select one that is compliant with European safety standards. Maxi-Cosi I-size car seats meet these requirements and is among the safest available. In contrast to the current ECE R44/04 standard, which relies on weight as a criterion to determine a car seat's group classification, i-size regulations depend on length to determine a baby's readiness to go to the next step. This will allow for a better car seat fit and better understanding of the growth of the child. It also makes use of advanced Q series crash test dummies for neck and head protection. It is advisable to consider moving to the next stage when your baby's head is rising over the top of the back of the seat. This is a sign your child is ready to move on. To check, just place your hands on the back of the seat and check whether the top of your child's head touches it. If you're looking for an simpler method to change seats to a different size, think about a rotating car seat. These seats are compatible with ISOFIX or the seat belts in your vehicle. It is then easy to flip the seat around to face you so you can quickly put your baby in and secure it. They also help save space in your car and can also be used as a travel system when combined with strollers that are compatible with them. Forward-facing This seat is a great choice for children who are ready to transition from a rear-facing car seat to an forward-facing one. It's stylish, comfortable, and easy to use. It's also a good choice for families who travel and would like seats that last for many years. Installation is a bit more difficult and requires a lot of towels to secure it when you thread the vehicle belt through. The Pria 85 comes standard with harness covers. These are soft and help to keep hair of the child out of the buckle. It also comes with a second set grippy covers for children weighing more than 65 pounds or do not have tether anchorage. They are identical, and are stored in the same pocket that is on the side, where the manual can also be found. The car seat is super light, slim and comes with flame-retardant fabric. It can rear-face the majority of children until they are two years old and is an excellent alternative for frequent travelers or those looking for the cheapest car seat. It isn't as tall as some convertible car seats, making it simpler to install. It's also simple to use with a car seatbelt which is a bonus. Maxi-Cosi provides a range of car seats that are suitable for different ages. They all meet the same safety standards, and are rigorously tested using a crash sledge in their advanced technological center. They are also subject to tests by independent institutes such as STIWA or ANWB. Make sure to remember that a rear-facing car seat is the best choice to safeguard your child. The seat shell as well as car belts protect them in the case of a side or frontal impact collision. Maxi-Cosi recommends parents wait until their children's feet are out of the car seat before switching them to a booster or another type of car seat. The new iSize vehicle seat laws UN R129 increase the level of safety by using length instead of weight as a basis to determine the appropriate car seat group. This is because children develop at different rates and may have different lengths. Belt-positioning booster It's time to switch your child to a backless seat if they have outgrown the harness on a high-back booster. This type of car seat allows your child to safely ride only the belt of the vehicle. It is equipped with many useful features that make it simple for children to buckle themselves. They include the ability to retract the headrest and a seat belt clip that is easy to access. Some models have armrests and cup holders integrated into the seat. Some booster seats have an instruction for the seat belt that allows altering the shoulder portion of the belt, this is important as it ensures that the seat belt is properly placed over your child's shoulders and chest. When the seat belt is in the right position, it should not be too close to the neck or slide off the shoulder, and it should not rest on the lap. This is referred to as a proper fit. The belt-positioning booster can be found in both forward-facing and rear-facing modes, depending on your child's needs. It is recommended that you start with the rear-facing option, as it provides more protection in the event of a side-impact crash. This model comes with Dorel’s Air Protect which protects the child's head in side and frontal crashes. Rodifix has a variety of options for recline, for children who are ready to move to a backless booster. They are not adjustable to meet your child's comfort or preferences, and will only function when the booster seat is in a flush position with the vehicle's back. The lower rigid anchors of Rodifix have fixed widths and won't work in vehicles with narrow headrests. The Pria booster seat has a number of convenient features, including harness holders that don't require rethreading. This keeps them from becoming tangled or bent. The seat's adjustable headrest has 3 reclining positions and can be raised without any tools, which is useful in the event that your child experiences an growth spurt. The seat's protective shell and foam-lined headrest are designed to absorb crash energy and ensure that your child's head neck, and body secure. The headrest that can be adjusted in 10 positions grows with your child up to 63” and has colored seat belt guides. The SecureGuard seatbelt clip and the in-and-out harness holders make buckles for your kid much easier and faster and the machine washable materials are a huge plus. Weight limit The car seat is one of the most important safety items that you can buy for your child. Making sure they are installed correctly is crucial to protect your child in the event of an accident. To help with this, Maxi-Cosi offers a wide selection of car seat bases as well as toddler and child seats that can be installed using either ISOFIX or the belt of your vehicle. Maxi-Cosi also offers travel systems that make it easier for parents to transfer their baby from one vehicle into another. Maxi-Cosi's Pria 85Max convertible car seat is light and easy to use. It was rated highly for its user-friendliness and the safety it provides to the head and chest. However, it's not the ideal choice for cars with small spaces because it is wider than the standard seat. The shell of the seat is prone to collecting dirt and gunk more easily since it is exposed. The cup holders aren't big enough for sippy cups. The chest clip that is magnetic is the most impressive feature of the Pria. It is automatically fastened when you take off the harness. It looks like magic and is designed to allow caregivers to release it easily. However, it is difficult for children to play Houdini. Children can use the Pria as an infant seat or a forward-facing car seat, up to 85 pounds and 52 inches tall, depending on the rules of their respective countries. The crotch strap is adjusted in three different positions to ensure it fits snugly. The top harness height is set to be at or above the shoulders of your child. Most children will outgrow the car seat before they reach these limits. The SMART Guide System from Maxi Cosi is an Australian invention that reduces misuse risk by rerouting top tethers to a safer location. It is simpler to use and helps parents avoid not re-engaging the tether. This system was designed to tackle the issue that up to 40% of car seats are not properly installed or tied. The Pria 85 Max can be installed using an ISOFIX base for Click and Go installation, or with the vehicle belt, in case your car doesn't have the required anchor points. The company recommends using both to ensure maximum security. Pushchairs & Prams reduce the risk of improperly fitting car seats, while using the belt on the vehicle could result in a seat unbuckled in the event of the event of a crash.