Maxi-Cosi Vita Pro Review
Specifications
RRP
$799
Type
Type A4/B convertible car seat
Weight
10.4kg
Age
Rearward facing: 0 – 2-3yrs (approx)
Forward facing: 12mo – 4yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 65 x W 45 x D 56.5 cm
(54cm depth in rearward facing mode)
Height markers
Lower marker
(must rearward face under marker): 34cm
Middle marker (turn to forward facing): 39cm
Upper marker (stop use): 43.5cm
Anchoring
ISOFIX
Seatbelt
Adjustability
8 position headrest and in-built harness adjustment
3 position forward-facing seat recline
Built in rebound bar
Harness
5-point harness
Other features
Safety Shield, Dual Action Protection for head and torso protection
G-CELL design
Air Protect superior side impact protection
2 piece infant insert with head huggy to aid superior comfort for infants
Chin Support Technology – supports child’s head when they fall asleep (minimises head flop)
Magnetic Harness Holders to aid simple and safe use of harness
3D Mesh provides air flow & additional support under their legs
Cool Baby Wicking Fabric
Removable and machine washable seat covers
Warranty
10 years on shell and 3 years on fabric
The Maxi-Cosi Accident Exchange Service offers new for old replacement of your car seat in the event of a car accident.
Pros and Cons
Pros
+ Top of the line safety features (Air Protect and G-Cell)
+ Narrow width for 3 in the rear
+ Short depth
+ Extended rearward facing to 2-3 years
+ ISOFIX
+ Chin support to prevent head flop while sleeping
+ Infant insert for younger babies
+ Well priced for the features
Cons
– Heavy at 10.4kg
Bottom line:
Maxi-Cosi have come out with a feature-laden convertible car seat with the Vita Pro. They have loaded it with the latest safety features in Air Protect head cushion protection and G-Cell side impact protection, which protect your children in the event of a side impact accident. For the particularly safety conscious parent, it also offers extended rearward facing to 2-3 years, which is an even safer position.
The Maxi-Cosi Vita Pro also loads up the comfort and convenience features too: ISOFIX is included, with handy storage for the straps in case you need to hide them, and an infant insert that supports babies from newborn. Moisture wicking fabric is the right choice for hot Australian summers, and the chin support stops sleeping children’s heads from nodding around when sleeping. Its footprint at 45cm wide and 56.5cm deep makes it suitable for smaller cars. Finally, in a helpful everyday touch, the magnetic harness holder makes buckling and unbuckling that little bit easier.
Apart from colours, the only difference between the Vita Pro and Vita Smart is that the Vita Pro has the chin support to help prevent your child’s head from flopping when they sleeping.
At $799 it is priced very steeply but it does represent best-in-class for convertible car seats.
Who this is for:
Parents looking for a fully-featured, latest technology convertible car seat for a very competitive price.
CREP safety rating using ISOFIX
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CREP safety rating using seat belt
Protection rating
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