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Maxi Cosi Mico infant seats raise the bar on carseat safety and comfort
It's lighter, cushier and has a smaller footprint than most of the infant carseats on the US market. So it is easy to see why the Maxi Cosi Mico ($169) has long been beloved by Europeans. Note: the same carseat was sold under the model name "Cabrio" in Europe.
The Mico is currently getting a warm welcome stateside. The Mico meets or exceeds US safety standards and this is not surprising, considering that Europe has stricter guidelines than the USA. Saferty features include EPS foam lining and superior side impact protection for the tiniest passenger.
This carseat is easy to take in and out of the car, thanks to the lighter weight and narrower profile. It latches very quickly and securely onto their base or can be secured using a seatbelt. There are indicators on the seat that let you know when you have attached it properly. Adjustments to the child harness are easy and can be done from the front of the seat via a one-pull mechanism. The handle is ergonomically designed for maximum carrying comfort and the hood is generously sized and extra sturdy. Babies love all the comfy padding and siblings love that there is still room for them in the backseat.
As if all this was not enough, the Maxi Cosi comes in a bunch of hot colors combos. The fabrics are removeable, washable and genuinely fashionable. Rest assured - no overly cutesy bears to avoid here.
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We have the Cabrio which we purchased in Germany. They have made some modifications in the US model. For example, our Euro version can be used up to 29 lbs while the US version only goes to 22. That was the best feature! Our biggest and really only complaint is that unlike the US Graco type seats, this doesn't have a notch cut out for shopping carts. You put ours on top of a shopping cart and with one wrong move she'll go sliding off. Hope they added this to the US version but it doesn't look like it from the pictures I've seen. Anyway, we love ours and think they are way cuter than anything else for sale now. Plus they work with bugaboos!Posted by: Monica Bocaner | January 5, 2008 7:57 PM
I have the Mico and yes my biggest gripe is that there is no notch for the grocery cart. I think they are still working out the kinks for the U.S. version. I have experienced and read about others experiencing difficulties with the car seat latching into the base. Their customer service was excellent and sent me a new seat and base. I have not had any problem with the new seat.Posted by: janice stitzer | January 19, 2008 12:12 AM
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