Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe + Review
The Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ is among the most sought-after infant car seats available on the market. It scored highly in our tests for comfort, safety and convenience of use.
Our newborn Huggable Images doll is 2 inches too short for this seat, however normal-sized newborns will fit with the light birth weight routing and smaller harness loops.
Safety Ratings
There are a variety of infant car seats available on the market, and they vary from good to not so great. It is worth doing some research prior to buying an infant car seat to ensure you know what to look for and which ones are the top and rated. The good news is that even the most affordable no-name infant car seats are likely to perform well in crash tests.
Maxi cosi has been helping to keep children safe in Europe since 1984 and they've brought that experience to the US with a line of rear-facing carseats that are only rear facing. The Mico Max Plus is their most recent offering and looks fantastic.
This seat is unique in the sense that it can be rear facing for a longer period than most other seats. This is significant because research shows that babies are more secure to be rear facing as long as they can. The Mico Max Plus can remain rear-facing for as long as two years!
Another feature that makes this seat stand out is the fact that it has a reclining feature. This feature isn't found in most infant car seats, but it can make it easier for your child to fall asleep. The seat also has a nice amount of padding and the SIP/headrest is extremely well padded too.
The only negative with the Mico Max Plus is that it's not as easy to use as some other infant car seats. It's more difficult to get the seat in the right position and you'll need to work a bit harder to tighten the straps. There's also maxi cosi isofix car seat learning curve with the LATCH anchors and tether.
Overall, this car seat has a high safety rating. It was among the top performers during our crash test, and the dummy's head as well as chest experienced very low forces of g.
The only other thing to consider is that this seat won't last as long as other models. According to CDC charts that your child will outgrow it around age 3. It's a challenge to raise them to age five in this model. It has a maximum weight limit of 40lbs and only one height adjustment. You'll probably need to switch to an unsupported booster at that point or go with an even bigger seat.
Simple to Use
Maxi-Cosi car seats for infants are among the most simple on the market to use and come with features that make buckling or unbuckling an easy task. They are also lightweight and compact, making them easy to carry around. They can also be fitted into most vehicles. They can even be used with premium strollers to create travel systems that allow babies to enjoy a comfortable ride right from the moment they are born.
You're looking for a car seat for your infant that makes your journey enjoyable and easy, whether you're on a family trip or running around for errands. In our tests of user-friendliness we examined a variety of factors that affect a seat's overall usability. The ease of installation and adjustment to the base as well as the ease of putting a child in the seat, securing the harness and taking the child out were all considered. We also examined how well the seat fitted in our vehicle, and how well LATCH suited to different vehicles.
Mico 30 was the winner of our tests on ease-of-use. It scored higher than its competition. Its lightweight design is easy to carry, and it's compatible with most top strollers. This makes it a perfect choice for busy parents. The seat also comes with a sun canopy with multiple positions and a flip-out visors that offer ample protection for your child, while the ergonomic handle is designed to curve around your hips for less stress on your back.
We also loved the Mico's seat pad that is made from self-wicking fabric that deodorizes and pulls liquids away from the baby. It's easy to remove and machine washable for easy and quick cleaning. Plus, the included infant insert provides additional neck and head support for babies with smaller necks. However in an earlier crash test conducted by Consumer Reports, two of the LATCH straps on the Mico 30 tore through the base's belt path, which could lower its margin of safety during an intense frontal crash. This was a rare incident but it is crucial to be aware that this could happen when installing car seats.
Comfort
As a new father or mother the comfort of your baby is of utmost importance. The best way to keep them happy and comfortable in the car is by using a Maxi-Cosi infant car seat that offers a comfortable recline and plenty of head support. This is especially important when the seat is the rear, as babies are more sensitive to heat and pressure on their heads.
Maxi Cosi offers a variety of options for babies that meet our criteria for comfort. Their selection includes ISOFIX base and seatbelts which is recommended for babies to reduce the risk that incorrect installation could occur. The company also provides a variety of travel systems designed to make life easier for you and your baby, including the award-winning Mica, as well as its latest version, the Mico Max Plus.
The new Mica car seat is the first to offer 360-degree rotation. This can be very helpful for transporting babies or children. This feature can be helpful for parents with back or neck problems. The seat is padded with plenty of padding to keep kids comfy with one MFM tester stating that it felt like an infant La-Z-Boy. It's made of eco-friendly fabrics that are fire-resistant and machine washable, so it's a hit with green moms.
Magellan is another option for newborns. It provides torso-side collision protection, which shields infants from injury if there is a side collision. It also comes with a cushioned headrest and safety harness pad that ensures that children are safe and comfortable, especially in the event of an accident.
For toddlers and older children, the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix and 2wayFix are both highly valued for their comfort. The seats are large, and feature a storage space beneath the base to store additional toys and accessories. The leg supports can be adjusted to meet the height of your child. They can be used with a variety of strollers. They are slightly heavier in weight than the other brands however this is offset by the high safety standards they meet. The FamilyFix has a solid connector for LATCH that is easier to tighten than the soft connectors that are employed by other brands. It gets top marks in terms of safety and ease-of-use.
Installation
Installing a car seat is the first step towards making sure your baby's safety. We offer a variety of infant car seats that are easy to use. Simply enter and go. Our Baby Car Seat Tool can help you determine which maxi cosi model best suits your family's needs and car type. We also recommend using an ISOFIX base to ensure a secure Click & Go installation. However, if you don't have ISOFIX anchor points in your vehicle Our car seats can be installed with a regular seat belt.
Maxi-Cosi infant seats are designed to allow easy entry and exit by you and your child, whether you travel via train, car, or plane. Many of our convertible car seats for infants can be combined with a stroller in order to create an ideal travel solution. The CabrioFix i-Size, for example can be used in conjunction with the FamilyFix stroller to create an entire travel system starting from the time of birth.
We also make it simple to keep your child's car seat fresh by offering fashionable accessories and washable fabric covers. Our PureCosi foam and fire-resistant fabrics are free of wool and chemicals, which is better for your child as well as the planet. Our Mico Luxe infant car seat also has ClimaFlow technology to regulate their temperature, while the removable infant head and lumbar inserts guarantee an ideal fit.
A majority of our car seats can be placed to the rear middle seat of your car to ensure maximum safety. For instance the Pria All-in-One Convertible Car Seat features an anti-rotation stability leg that prevents the movement of the back and forth to limit head and neck injuries. It also comes with a green-to-red tightness indicator to confirm correct installation with either the belt system of the vehicle or the LATCH system.
Our Coral 360 and Pebble Plus car seats are both rated for use with lap belts in airplanes. (Only rear-facing). Install the seat using blue belt hooks that are located in the seat of your airline and use the lap belt to secure your child. Our FamilyFix 360 Pro bases rotate by hand, making it easier to lift the car seat onto and off the plane.