Ratings Summary
4.6
out of 5.0
553 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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Recommend
Irene
Manalapan, NJ
Verified Buyer
Excellent
March 19, 2018
Great for long car rides and easy to clean. Highly recommend. Love the pattern
Pros
  • Easy to clean
Janice
Los Angeles, CA
Verified Buyer
Comfy yet stylish
March 18, 2018
I love the maxi cosi convertible car seat. My toddler loves the seat and the functionality and ease of use is truly the best. I would recommend this car seat to ally Mom friends!
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Stylish
  • Easy to install
  • Safe
Best Uses
  • Toddler car seat
Janice
Los Angeles, Ca
Verified Buyer
Love the comfort and ease
March 18, 2018
Love the easy install of the maxi cost and how comfortable my toddlers are in the seat. This is our third maxi cosi and the safety, design and comfort are all what make it an amazing purchase!
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Easy to install
  • Safe
Best Uses
  • Toddler car seat
Zuoguang
Schenectady, NY
Verified Buyer
sometimes too loose
March 6, 2018
this car seat is comfortable, but it can not be tightened good enough as Britax
Vanessa
benzingervanessa@gmail.com
Verified Buyer
Maxicosi
March 4, 2018
Fast shipping , product just as described, & great price. This is not my first time ordering from Albee Baby & definitely not my last.
Pros
  • Price , fast shipping,
Hillary
Boston, ma
Broke first year
February 28, 2018
I have made several attempt to contact the customer service in regards to my Pria 70. The tightening pull became frayed and is now completely jammed. My son is either uncomfortably tight (with light jacket on) or a little loose (with just a tshirt) this is very unsafe. Do not buy any cost products as they do not return messages & this product did not make it a year! Ugh! 
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Caleb's M.
MD
Stands up to the test of time
February 28, 2018
I have been using this seat since my son was about 13 months old; he is now almost 3 1/2. He like the seat and finds it roomy (he is a big boy). I have washed the cover and pads several times without the colour fading, or the fabric aging. All the stains have always come out. None of the straps have frayed or deteriorated. I would definitely buy this again.
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Audrey
NJ
Easy to install
February 13, 2018
Great car seat! Love the look and most importantly- it was easy to install!
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Silvia
Louisiana
Wish I would have bought this seat a long time ago!
February 4, 2018
My son hated car rides until he was 7 months old and I switched to this one! I feel he is safe in it. Sturdy & built very well. I wish I would hav brought this one as a new born but didn't know better. Would def purchase again for next child :) 
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Jordan
Boston, MA
Test headline
February 2, 2018
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Becky
Boston, MA
Defective straps, extremely difficult to tighten and fraying
January 28, 2018
We had high hopes for this seat, however we are now on our second one after the first was exchanged for being defective, and are experiencing the same problem with the replacement. The straps are extremely difficult to tighten (to the point that I am unable to tighten them as much as they should be), and we just discovered fraying as well - an obvious safety hazard. I now see other reviews saying the same, so this appears to be a fairly common complaint. I'm shocked that there hasn't been a recall as a result, and would not recommend.
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J
Milford, CT
sturdy, comfy
January 12, 2018
Pros: very stable, heavy, super comfortable, high weight limit Cons: very difficult to adjust straps, cover doesn't wash all that well Its heavy, bulky and a little difficult to install, so don't plan to move this seat frequently, if at all. Because of the safety and comfort, I'd buy again.
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LLJona
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat!
January 8, 2018
We love our Maxi Cosi Pria 85 carseats. Transitioned our tiny toddler from an Uppababy Mesa, which we also loved, and it has been great! She's super comfortable and has great room to grow. The only car seat we will need with the 85 lb. weight limit!
Pros
  • SUPER easy to wash and very comfortable fabrics!
Cons
  • Somewhat hard to anchor down...we used two people to ensure a really tight fit. Once it's installed, no complaints!
Philip
Box Elder, South Dakota
Verified Buyer
Maxi Cosi car seat
December 26, 2017
This is our second one, but in different color. Great colors and looks. Very durable and reliable! My son is always extremely comfortable in it. It fits in the car very well and is easily to install. Very easy to clean! We will use this for several years. Great product overall!
Ava
Long beach, California
Verified Buyer
Excellent - We'll be buying another
December 25, 2017
Love the design and style. Seat has traveled great both on and under a plane. Black and dark grey material does not hold the suns heat (and we don't have tinted windows) but the buckle metal can get a bit warm. Sometimes, but seldom, the arm straps will twist or baby will pull of the shoulder pads (not a big deal and is an easy fix). Other than loving the design, it's very easy to clean, has a great safety rating and our baby is very comfortable in this seat. Glad we made this purchase, will be ordering a second.
Hannah
Fairmont, Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Excellent carseat
November 29, 2017
We love this car seat! Transitioned into at about a year! Works great rear facing and forward facing.Very comfortable for our toddler and seems very safe!
Alison
Sanford, North Carolina
Verified Buyer
Our second Pria purchase!
November 26, 2017
We love the Maxi Cosi Pria and this is the second we have purchased for our kids. Definitely a good investment. They sleep really well in them on long trips.
Zelda
Renton, wa
Verified Buyer
My baby loves her Maxi-Cosi
November 22, 2017
My 10 month old is loving her new car seat. Very comfy and spacious. I had my 14 yr old son watch the install video and he did it right the first time. A little bit bulky but understandable because it could hold up to 85 lbs. I had my 9 year old boy sit on it and he seemed comfortable too. I have a pilot and we had to rearrange our seating arrangement because we had to move the front chairs forward to accommodate the car seat.
Cons
  • Bulky
Jenna
Snoqualmie, WA
Verified Buyer
Overall good seat
November 19, 2017
This is an overall good seat. It fits my little one, and he finds it comfortable. I would recommend.
Daisy
Houston
Verified Buyer
Overall satisfied with both product and customer services
November 10, 2017
Pro: 1. The two anchor for the strap on both side of the carseat are unique to Maxi Cosi Pria 85 and to me very convenient to get the strap away while putting the baby into the carseat. 2. The fabric feels comfortable and not too cozy to be too hot. 3. The cover is easy to be taken off. I haven't tried to machine wash this cover yet, hopefully it will still fit after wash.4. Customer services from Albeebaby is great. My price match request is fulfilled in 3 minutes. No kidding, literally 3 minutes from when I sent the email request to when the customer services responded with refund.Con: 1. No liquid or bead level indicator, just a line carved into the side plastic of the seat and state that please keep the line horizontal to the ground. I have to dig out my level tool from the tool box to make sure the line is perfect horizontal to the ground. 2. The cup holder is screw to the carseat frame. I wish it can be taken off easier, since it will be spilled with juice a lot.
Pros
  • 1. The two anchor for the strap on both side of the carseat are unique to Maxi Cosi Pria 85 and to me very convenient to get the strap away while putting the baby into the carseat.
  • 2. The fabric feels comfortable and not too cozy to be too hot.
  • 3. The cover is easy to be taken off. I haven't tried to machine wash this cover yet, hopefully it will still fit after wash.
  • 4. Customer services from Albeebaby is great. My price match request is fulfilled in 3 minutes. No kidding, literally 3 minutes from when I sent the email request to when the customer services responded with refund.
Cons
  • 1. No liquid or bead level indicator, just a line carved into the side plastic of the seat and state that please keep the line horizontal to the ground. I have to dig out my level tool from the tool box to make sure the line is perfect horizontal to the ground.
  • 2. The cup holder is screw to the carseat frame. I wish it can be taken off easier, since it will be spilled with juice a lot.
Jana
Nashville, Tennessee
Verified Buyer
comfy ride for my toddler
November 8, 2017
My toddler seems to like his comfy seat. The extra padding on the sides is great for when he naps too!
Melina M.
melina.moses@yahoo.com
Verified Buyer
Exactly as description states
October 29, 2017
Love the car seat. Comfortable, washable & is easy to use.
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Happy p.
Austin, texas
Verified Buyer
Safety and comfort
October 27, 2017
Very comfortable, cushioned and spacious, finally a car seat that my little one loves, the straps holder in the side makes it even easier what used to be such a long routine, also like that they come in different colors, just a great value product.
Mayan
Montpelier Vt
Verified Buyer
Maxi cosi pria 85
October 26, 2017
Firstly, the color is so vibrant! I transitioned my 3 year old to this seat from the pria 70(his baby sister is in that now). The seat is definitely bigger then the pria 70, which is a plus for my growing boy! We've taken long road trips since I purchased this seat and he has been so comfortable, the fabric is very cushy and he hasn't complained once, even after driving for 6 hours with minimal breaks!
Tom
Irvine, California
Verified Buyer
good choice for my baby
October 12, 2017
This car seat is perfect for my oversized baby! Good space for him, and good quality! Have had it for several months, love it so far!
Mom 2.
Rocky hill, Connecticut
Verified Buyer
love it
October 11, 2017
we always used Britax for the safety but our daughter was never happy in her carseat until we put her in this one. It's much easier to put her in the seat than the britax and she seems to be more comfortable. Another feature that she likes is that she can see out of the window *rear facing still* and she wasn't able to see out of the window with Britax. We haven't had to take off the cover yet but we hear it's easy. I like the watercolor blue color because it's different and it looks just like it does online. I didn't think my 19 month old would care for the cupholder but she has already used it which is a nice feature.
Pros
  • comfy for toddler and easy to strap in and out, the holder for the straps is a great feature
Taylor
Queen Creek, AZ
Verified Buyer
I wanted to LOVE IT.
October 9, 2017
This car seat is super plush and so pretty but installation is challenging. We have another seat which of course is a Britax Advocate Clicktight (easiest install ever) so I know I'm a bit spoiled but this seat is hard to get in a good reclined position in my vehicle. I have only tried it with latch so far for rear facing install but will need to try seat belt install because it's just night tight enough. I also think this car seat should have a bubble or ball indicator at this price point to ensure the seat is leveled properly. My britax has the ball indicator but this is just simple a line on a sticker that says it must be parallel to the ground. That's nice and all but your counting on your eyes to tell you if something is straight or not and that can be a challenge. I also do feel the harness is a bit more pesky and the straps twist too easily. It will definitely be our back up seat once I get it installed in our other car.
Pros
  • Plush & Comfy
Cons
  • A pain to install rear facing.
Kristina
Seattle, WA
Great seat. Comfortable, but bulky
October 9, 2017
This seat is pretty big, which can be a plus or a minus depending on who you are. I personally am ok with it, since it makes me feel like baby is more secure and comfortable. I find it easy to adjust head rest, straps etc. The fabric really does dry quickly from spills etc and wicks away moisture, though does get discolored from sunblock (black fabric, anyway) Only dislikes are the cover really doesn't come off that easy and the crotch buckle is positioned back a little far, so I constantly have to readjust my toddler to get the strap out from under her, even at the farthest forward position. Overall, very safe, worth the price and would buy again. Purchased ours in 2013, so it may be even better by now.
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Angela
Minneapolis, MN
Verified Buyer
Great car seat!
October 8, 2017
We got this to keep in grandparents car. Easy to install and very comfy for our toddler!
Marvy
New York
Verified Buyer
I'm in LOVE with the Pria 85 Marlin Sweater Knit
October 3, 2017
When my daughter reached age one, I/we decided to upgrade her car seat, best decision ever. I spent weeks researching top car seats extensively and purchased the Nuna Rava, I fell in love with the safety, the look of the chair and the feel of their fabric. After a month with the Nuna, I realized we needed another seat for our 2nd car; using that old Graco seat was no longer suitable. In my original research I fell in love with both the Nuna & the Maxi Cosi so I decided to give the Pria 85 a try. The cost of the Pria was much LESS and the Pria offered equal protection as the Rava so this was a no brainer. Of course, I spent another couple weeks reading reviews from various sites, going to Buy Buy Baby to feel the fabrics & communicating with Albee Baby about fabrics etc. After seeing the chair in store I was extremely please with the chic look and feel of the chair. Now I was torn between buying the Pria 85 or the 70 for additional savings. The 70s offered that soft memory foam-like fabric that I love in the Rava, however, I really loved the idea of the removable washable fabric, it offer newer safety technology, and the seat belt holder was a plus (on the 85). Now it became a matter of choosing the softest fabric in a color I would love for years. I initially purchased the Triangle Flow, as soon as I open the box and felt the fabric was I disappointed. The chair was beautiful but the fabric was awful in my opinion, it was rough and hard to the touch, it was not an option to keep this chair so I started the return process. I contacted Maxi Cosi directly and they were super helpful in walking me through the fabrics & what to expect; note- the Devoted Black fabric was identical to the Pria 70 & the Rava. I decided on the Sweater Knit- Marlin as I wanted a non-black color & OMG, I was in love at first sight!!! The color is more of a Periwinkle &/or Lavender, it is SUPER SOFT to the touch, my baby girl jumped in it immediately and was enveloped (happy baby happy parents)! I would imagine it will keep her warm in the Winter and not get over heated in the Summer. Albee Baby shipping and return was very smooth, their customer service was extremely helpful as I communicated with them a number of times to get this purchase right. The Pria 85 Marlin is EVERYTHING & MORE, I only wish they had an adult version :) Sorry for the lengthy review but I really appreciated those detail reviews and thought I would pay it forward, happy shopping guys!!!!
Pros
  • Great price point for such a chic looking chair.
Cons
  • wish it had a foot extension to support their toddler legs especially when the chair goes front facing. Also I wish Maxi Cosi would provide the stores with fabric swatches to assist parents in that very important decision of fabric selection.
Kathy
Seattle, Washington
Verified Buyer
Gorgeous car seat but so hard to tighten the harness!
October 2, 2017
We got our older daughter this gorgeous car seat because i love the look of it (and the cognac leather matches my car's leather perfectly!) and we got the matching infant carrier for baby two. The car seat material is luxe and is so comfortable for our daughter. However, and this is a HUGE however, the harness does NOT tighten safely enough! We found that we weren't the only ones with this issue! Even my husband struggled to tighten the harness and given that we've had many car seats for our daughter, we know it shouldn't be this much of a struggle to tighten. We ended up returning the car seat to Maxi Cosi and are waiting for them to send a replacement. I'm hoping it was just a fluke and the new one we get works fine because I just love the car seat so much!
Very t.
Charlotte, NC
Very difficult to install correctly, Toddler is NOT safe
October 1, 2017
Loved the features of this seat (we have the Ribble fabric), it is soooo easy to adjust the harness hight as it's no rethread, the wash ability of the fabric is amazing and so easy to get off. BUT, and HUGE but here I DO NOT like the difficulty of the installation. As a social worker I've dealt with MANY different kinds/brands of seat and non have been this difficult. I've tried every seat possible (rear facing) using both the cars seat belt and the impossible to tighten latch connector. The seat doesn't sit even right in the car ie, the car seat when in the rear facing position leans FAR to the passenger side. I wish I felt safe using this seat as my toddler seems very comfortable in it, but I can't risk his safety! 
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Elena
North Hollywood, California
Verified Buyer
Comfortable and stylish not to metion safe!
September 29, 2017
I'm very happy with this purchase, it's a perfect fit for my daughter. She feels and looks comfortable in her new car seat.
Jolita
Las Vegas, Nevada
Verified Buyer
Amazing
September 26, 2017
its great color, super soft material, all positions and easy to wash. My baby likes traveling in this seat, so that means it is great for sure!super easy to put into the car. love it
Meg
Milford, PA
Verified Buyer
Perfection!
September 23, 2017
We couldn't be happier with this car seat! It is spacious and looks incredibly comfortable. The cup holder, sun shade and additional organizer are nice touches. I drive a Subaru Outback Sport and we had no issue with the install. The print on the seat is adorable too!
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Comes with a sun shade
Grace
New Jersey
Verified Buyer
LOVE!!
September 21, 2017
We really love this car seat. The color is cool and baby rides in it every single day. The only issue is too hot to sit in during the summer time. Overall, we love it:)
Randy T.
Dunkirk NY
Verified Buyer
Great car seat!
September 21, 2017
I bought this car seat for our grandson. It was very easy to install and he really likes it. The fact the cover snaps off for easy cleaning is a God send! It was so easy! Highly recommend. It is great you can get different colors and buy replacement covers. Love it!
Mom J.
Washington DC
Still impressed
September 13, 2017
We have had this car seat for a little longer than one year. It replaced another gray maxi cosi, so altogether we've had this brand carseat for three and a half years. Our son is four in October. I am still quite impressed with the ease of using this car seat. It truly grows with our son.
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Elizabeth
Ogden, UT
Perfect Fit!
September 11, 2017
We love the Pria 85, it fits and supports my 4 year old perfectly. My son is very small for his age but needed a new car seat to better fit his needs and this seat does!
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Wayne
wharris@irvinecompany.com
Verified Buyer
Just What I Expected
September 9, 2017
Product arrived on time and was perfect. We installed it right away for our granddaughter. Thanks
Mthompson
Grand Rapids Michigan.
Verified Buyer
Good
September 8, 2017
Great seat but it is big and bulky. I purchased 2 to have when I help with twin granddaughters but the 2 seats take up my entire back seat of my Ford Fusion.
Richard
Alameda, California
Verified Buyer
Great Carseat - have two!
September 8, 2017
The Pria 85 carseat is great. It is incredibly easy to adjust and easy to take off the padding to wash. My daughter loves it and finds it very comfortable.
Pros
  • -Durable padding
  • -Easy to remove and put back on
  • -Adjusts very easy
Cons
  • -Many crevices so food often gets stuck in the plastic below the padding
  • -A bit heavier than other car seats we looked at
  • -Some sharp edges inside so when inserting your hand underneath the padding to adjust straps watch out!
JW
Boulder, CO
Verified Buyer
Perfect!
September 7, 2017
Love the material and my daughter seems to enjoy it as well. We also love the hooks to keep the straps out of the way while we buckle her in.
Pros
  • Good quality for the money.
yifei
91739
Verified Buyer
it is a very nice carsite
September 6, 2017
I like the colour and all my friends suggest I should get this!
Erin
South Dakota
Verified Buyer
Difficult to get a tight install
September 3, 2017
I wanted to love this seat. Comfy and has washable cover. But despite multiple attempts and both my husband and I pulling on seatbelt and pushing on seat we just could not get the super tight rear facing install we wanted. Had to return and we bought a Clek fllo instead which we have been very happy with. It has seatbelt lock offs and the install was much easier.
Maggie
Phoenix, AZ
Verified Buyer
Good buy
September 1, 2017
So far so good an do the price was great. I read reviews after I had made the purchase so I was very worried. It arrived within a week and I made sure to check the manufacturer before I opened the box. Date was recent, setting it up was easy. Reason I gave it four stars was that the fabric is not as soft as the one I felt at Babys R Us. It really bummed me out but nothing I can't deal with. The color is beautiful and the cushion is nice and padded
Pros
  • Safety
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • Texture isn't really soft
ALINE
Sunrise, Florida
Verified Buyer
Easy to clean
September 1, 2017
It os confortable and easy to clean
AG
Phoenix, Arizona
Verified Buyer
Great price on this special edition Pria 85
August 30, 2017
Great price on this special edition (just a special colored cover but it is the same material as the Pria 85). Compared to our infant carrier, the cover, cushioning and strap covers on the Pria 85 are very plush and soft. Installation was relatively easy and the cup holder is great for holding pacifiers, sippy cups etc. We live in Arizona and this material does not get hot like other carseats. The strap holders are also a nice feature that we use regularly. My only issue is with getting the baby strapped in. The fabric behind the bottom of the belt gets in the way of clicking in the belt and tightening the straps once baby is in is a little challenging. However I would still recommend this seat.
AG
Phoenix, Arizona
Verified Buyer
Overall very satisified with this purchase
August 30, 2017
Compared to our infant carrier, the cover, cushioning and strap covers on the Pria 85 are very plush and soft. Installation was relatively easy and the cup holder is great for holding pacifiers, sippy cups etc. We live in Arizona and this material does not get hot like other carseats. The strap holders are also a nice feature that we use regularly. My only issue is with getting the baby strapped in. The fabric behind the bottom of the belt gets in the way of clicking in the belt and tightening the straps once baby is in is a little challenging. However I would still recommend this seat.
XIAO
CAMPBELL, California
Verified Buyer
very nice car seat
August 29, 2017
very nice, my baby loves it

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