In this article we cover Maxi-Cosi car seat installation and care, focusing on the best Maxi-Cosi convertible car seats.
Let’s get started!
How long are Maxi-Cosi convertible car seats good for?
Maxi-Cosi car seats have a lifespan of 6 to 8 years, depending on which model you choose.
Where to find the Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat expiration date?
You can find the expiration date of your Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat printed into the shell of the base of the car seat. If you can’t find the expiration date on your car seat, you can locate it in the instruction manual, or contact customer support.
How to install a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat: rear-facing?
LATCH
Thread the LATCH connectors through the rear facing belt path.
Attach the LATCH connectors to your vehicle’s lower anchor points.
Press down firmly on the car seat, and pull the LATCH connector strap to tighten it.
Wiggle the car seat to ensure that it’s installed securely.
For more help, check out this short video that demonstrates how to install your Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat in the rear-facing position using the LATCH system.
Vehicle Seatbelt
Thread the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt path and buckle it.
Press down firmly on the car seat, and pull the seatbelt to tighten it and remove any slack.
Wiggle the car seat to ensure that it’s installed securely.
If you need more assistance, take a look at this short video that’ll show you to install your Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat in the rear-facing position using the vehicle seatbelt.
How to install a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat: forward-facing?
LATCH/Vehicle Seatbelt
Remove the infant inserts.
Thread the LATCH connectors throught the forward-facing belt path.
Attach the LATCH connectors to your vehicle’s lower anchor points.
Press down firmly on the car seat, and pull the LATCH connector strap to tighten it.
Wiggle the car seat to enure that it’s installed securely.
Connect the top tether to your vehicle’s tether anchor.
The same process can be conducted to install your car seat using your vehicle seatbelt. For a visual demonstration, check out this short video.
How to adjust straps on a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat?
Find the A-lock.
Lift the A-Lock and pull the harness straps to loosen them.
Place your child in the car seat, and buckle the crotch buckle.
Pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness.
Fasten the chest clip, and make sure it’s at armpit level.
This short video will demonstrate how to adjust the harness straps on your Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat. For further instruction, refer to your product’s instruction manual.
How to put together a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat?
Maxi-Cosi convertible car seats do not to be assembled right out of the box. For detailed instructions on how to attach your harness straps and set buckle, refer to your product’s instruction manual.
How to remove a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat cover for washing?
Undo the buckles.
Remove the crotch buckle cushion.
Undo the button located under the headrest and base of the car seat.
Pull the straps through the seat pad.
Slide the head protection off the front of the car seat.
Loosen the car seat cover around the edges of your car seat.
Remove the cover from the side anchors.
Slid the car seat cover up and over the top of the car seat.
Here’s a helpful video to demonstrate how to remove a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat cover.
How to put a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat cover back on?
To easily replace your Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat cover, reverse the steps listed in the previous section. For further assistance, take a look at your product’s instruction manual.
How to clean a Maxi-Cosi convertible car seat?
The fabrics can be machine-washed on a delicate cycle. The harness, buckle, and plastic can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild soap. It’s very important that you don’t submerge these pieces fully into the water. Let everything dry thoroughly before you reinstall your car seat.
Maxi-Cosi Manuals
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Maxi-Cosi Replacement Parts
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Growing up I was a carefree male going about life like there was no tomorrow. Naturally, I ‘grew’ up, settled down and started a family.
Going from an independent carefree male to a family man was somewhat of a U-turn and required a lot of learning. Luckily for me, my wife works in education and has always been the shining light always ahead of me on all factors kids related.
Initially, my wife didn’t have a driving license (luckily this has now changed and it does make life easier), and all things car related were my task. Child locks were the obvious starting point which lead me down a rabbit hole.
So far we have personally tested dozens of convertible car seats and have owned five despite neither of our kids having reached the age of 5! Simply put, a car seat can be great on paper, work great on trying out but can fail on you in real life.
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Mitzi Stevens says
How do you put the harness buckles back in the maxi cosi pria 70 carseat? I removed all of the straps to wash & now I do not know how or where to put the straps back on the carseat. Can you please help me?