Britax Maxi Rider Review
Specifications
RRP
$399 at Baby Bunting only
Type
Type B/E convertible booster seat
Weight
6.1kg
Age
Forward facing: 6mo – 4yrs (approx)
Booster mode: 4yrs – 8yrs (approx
Dimensions
H 68-86.5 x W 46 x D 50.5 cm
Height markers
Lower marker
(must be above): 29cm
Middle marker (convert to booster): 43.5cm
Upper marker (stop use): 49cm
Anchoring
Seatbelt
Adjustability
Hassle Free Harness headrest and harness adjust
2 position seat recline
Harness
6-point harness
Other features
Active Head Restraint
Slideguard Clip to prevent submarining in booster mode
Quick remove cover
Warranty
5 years on Safe-n-Sound car seat moulding, harness and fittings
2 years on softgoods supplied with Safe-n-Sound car seat at the time of purchase (including accessories)
With extended warranty:
10 years on Safe-n-Sound car seat moulding, harness and fittings
5 years on Thermo5 soft goods.
CREP safety rating
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Active Head Restraint
+ Baby and toddler insert
+ Hassle-free harness easy adjust
Cons
– Only 6mo+
– No premium fabric
– Booster seat from 4-8yrs, new Type G car seats keep harnessed to 8 years
Bottom line:
The Britax Maxi Rider is a convertible front-facing harness seat from approx 6mo – 4yr and a booster seat from approx 4yr – 8 yr.
It does have Active Head Restraint as a safety feature but it is missing Britax’s side impact protection SICT.
While it does do its job in a workmanlike way, the new type G harnessed car seats are probably better because they allow harnessing all the way to 8 years.
Britax’s Maxi Guard, particularly the PRO, is probably a better proposition as a newer harnessed car seat design, or if you are really keen on a convertible booster seat, look at the Maxi Cosi Titan Pro which has G-Cell and nicer fabric. However, in light of better alternatives, the store price which has been seen below $300 represents this seat’s position in the pecking order.
Who this is for:
Parents looking for an affordable convertible booster seat instead of a harnessed car seat.
