Ratings Summary
4.6
out of 5.0
553 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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Recommend
Shannon
Westport CT
Arms Come out Not Protected
September 27, 2016
When the toddler is almost two years old the little black piece that is supposed to hold their arms in will slide down.  They can take their arms out.  VERY Dangerous. I have twins and bought two of these.  Once they turned 21 months the black piece can be slid down by them and they can get their arms out. I am eating over $400 to replace these with another brand. 
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Mommy T.
Valley, CA
Best Car Seat on the Market for Toddlers
September 21, 2016
We have two car seats one in my car and this car seat in daddy's car. I reviewed, and researched for months and bought a Chicco Nextfit and I struggle all the time. It's stiff and the straps get stuck all the time. The Maxi Cosi Pria 85 my husband picked because it was cheaper than Britax and Chicco. Best decision ever, I love it. It's so roomy, comfortable, and cheaper! Also, it easily unzips for cleaning (similar to chicco). The best feature is it has strap hooks on both sides so it so easy to put a squirming toddler in without struggle, the straps are also long and so easy to adjust.
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Brooke M.
Lodi, CA
Verified Buyer
Comfortable and easy to install
September 20, 2016
This car seat is top quality, easy to install but does sit high in the back seat making it difficult to get baby into the seat. If you have an SUV it's not a problem!
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Easy to clean
  • Comfortable
Elizabeth
Houston, Tx
Verified Buyer
Awesome
September 16, 2016
Son love his car seat. He is 6 month old and when I place him in within a few minutes he fell asleep. The color is gorgeous and the material is nice and plush. Plus he doesn't get sweaty in the seat. Love it
The T.
NY
Saved her life!
September 10, 2016
I was in a really bad, front collision involving four cars, with my 2 year old in rear-facing Pria 70. Not only did it save her life - she walked away without a single scratch! I am so grateful to Maxi Cosi for developing this car seat and plan to buy it again as our replacement.  (Disclaimer: you must ensure that your child is strapped in properly and that the car seat is installed properly - contact a local CPST to help out with this.) 
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Kirstin
California
Verified Buyer
Safe baby
September 5, 2016
Can't wait to put this in my car. Plus its gorgeous
Nataliab
Kissimmee ,fl
I love
August 15, 2016
Confirte le for ma daugther
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Molly
Pittsburgh, PA
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
August 2, 2016
I'm very happy with this purchase. I got it when it was on sale so that was a plus. The seat itself is a bit large but still able to fit in both of our cars. Material is nice and our little guy is comfortable in it and loves the cup holder! I would def recommend
Best Uses
  • Safety in the car
Cons
  • Larger than expected
J
Salt Lake City, UT
Verified Buyer
Great quality
July 29, 2016
I actually would like to give the product 4.5 stars, since I can't do that, so I rounded my rating to 5. We purchased "Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Ribble Convertible Car Seat - Cairo Linen", the color is what we expected, fabric is well made, seat is padded well that the baby doesn't complain while sitting in it, cup holder is a great addition. The only drawback of this product is the installation, the manual doesn't make sense too much, but user can easily find some videos on Google. It's definitely worth the price! We are looking to buy a second car seat, and I think we are going to get Maxi Cosi Pria 85 again!
Pros
  • Many choices of color; padded seat, cup holder
Cons
  • Installation is a bit complicated
Rose
Portland, OR
Verified Buyer
Comfortable car seat for my little one!
July 26, 2016
The material is very soft and comfortable. The watercolor is very beautifulHowever it took us long time to install in the car and a bit bulky, not for small cars.
Laura
Garden Grove, CA
Verified Buyer
Comfy Seat for my Toddler
July 20, 2016
If it weren't for my tiny human occasionally sweating up a storm in this seat, I'd have gone with a full 5 stars... HOWEVER, I do live in Southern California, and it does get pretty hot some days (like 100F+)--and my kid might just be more of a human furnace than others, lol. But--this seat must really be super comfy because anytime we take a long enough drive, he knocks out right in his seat. Plus, it looks nice and feels well built. The straps seem to twist more than my hubby likes, but we just make sure to slow down when buckling him to avoid poorly adjusting his straps. The seat fits really well in my husband's 2014 Subaru Forester XT -- the front passenger can still ride comfortably in front of the seat. It also fits in my 2015 Toyata Prius C, but the front passenger has to sit a bit up close to the dash if we're carrying the tiny human. The seat is also pretty easy to install, remove, and reinstall between cars, too--though, it's not particularly light. While the seat will fit in my 2013 Scion FR-S, it renders the front passenger seat basically useless... and the backseat in the Scion FRS are not really sized well for not-short people, lol.
Pros
  • Encourages mobile naptime, Comfy for the tiny humans, Fairly easy to move between cars, Looks nice in your back seat
Best Uses
  • Carting tiny humans around town
Cons
  • Straps will occasionally twist, Tiny humans get shweaty in it sometmes
Kimberly
Colorado
Verified Buyer
Love this car seat.
July 17, 2016
Bright fabric that is soft. The look of the car seat is clean and it seems well made. It was easy to install for my 23lb boy in the rear facing position using the latch connectors. For my infant car seat I kneeled on the base to get it in there really snug and this was much more difficult to do with a convertible seat. But that would be true for any convertible car seat. I haven't used it enough to wash the cover but it seems to come off easily enough. Although in the rear facing position I will have to undo the latch connectors to remove the cover because it gets pinched against the back of the car's seat and I can't really get my hands in there to undo the cover. So expect to have to unhook the seat if you want to wash the cover while in rear facing position. My sons seems comfortable in this car seat. He's on the small end so I expect this to fit better as he gets bigger. I would not recommend this car seat for any baby smaller than 18 lbs. Or if you must , I would suggest removing the shoulder strap pads. The strap pads are rather large and cover almost the entire strap from the chest buckle to the entry into the seat back with my child. I love that there is no threading and rethreading of straps. As you adjust the headrest to the correct height, the straps are simultaneously adjusted for you. Overal, I am super pleased with this car seat and recommend it.
MommyRay
San Antonio, TX
Love this Car Seat!
July 15, 2016
We bought this car seat when it was time to purchase (about three years ago) a forward facing seat for our now 40lb 4 year old son. It's great to know that this car seat will grow with him. No need to make another car seat purchase after this one!
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Rachel
Philadelphia, PA
Verified Buyer
Great car seat so far
July 12, 2016
We are really happy with this car seat so far - just installed it last week. LATCH installation was simple - my husband was able to install the seat within a few minutes. It is comfortable, cute, and the cup holder is a plus.
Angela
Baytown, TX
Love it!
July 8, 2016
I've had this car seat for about 1 1/2 years now and it's great. My daughter sits in it comfortably and always falls asleep in it. I love that I can remove the padding easily to throw in the washer and dryer. I will definitely be considering another Maxi Cosi seat for my second child! 
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Grateful M.
Nyala, NV
Will never buy any other carseat again!
July 5, 2016
A couple days ago I was in a roll over accident with my 2 children (my 3 year old & my 9 month old). My 3 yr old was luckily safely buckled into the Pria 70, we rolled multiple times in rugged terrain. The car stopped rolling on my 3 year olds side. A large branch/trunk was sticking through her window. If the side impacts would not have been there, it would have taken off her face, if not worse. She walked away without a scratch. My 9 mo. also survived without a scratch (he was in a Britax); however, seeing the position he ended in his seat verses my 3 year old I will be ordering 2 replacement Pria seats. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for making a high quality seat that I'm sure has saved not only my child but lives of many others.
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Christian
Las Vegas
Verified Buyer
Wonderful car seat so comfy
June 25, 2016
This car seat has met my expectations. It is extremely soft and comfortable. The car seat is easy to manage and my son loves it.
Want A.
Cincinnati, OH
Straps fray and extremely difficult to tighten
June 13, 2016
I'd select zero stars, but a min of 1 is the lowest possible. The main strap to tighten/loosen gets caught in the back of the seat and in such a way that it's nearly impossible to locate easily by hand to free up. The same strap also catches near the "loosen lever" and begins to fray...so much that you'll not be able to tighten the strap at all. Check for example videos and do some searches for this. For the price and shameful quality of this product, I'd never go near Maxi-Cosi again...even if this model was an anomaly. No recalls for either of these 2 issues is unacceptable. I'm shocked there have not been lawsuits or serious harm to someone.
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CU
Minnesota
LOVE!
June 12, 2016
We bought this to use after my son out grew his Uppa Baby infant seat, since Uppa Baby doesn't make a convertible. We are VERY happy with our purchase and say so almost everyday. My son (1 1/2 years old) still falls asleep in his seat and really likes the sippy cup holder. This rates in the top list for consumer reports for safety, is super easy to clean and install (we switch between my VW passat and my husbands Dodge truck multiple times weekly and it is a breeze!) LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Also purchased the Maxi Cosi sun shade to attach to the seat to keep sun out of babies eyes, and LOVE that thing too! This is a great buy, I highly recommend!  Note: It was tricky to tighten the straps all the way at first, I read another review to pull the strap from the back as I pulled on the front strap and this worked like a charm! My only suggestion for improvement...a pull out foot rest like the Graco model just came out with and maybe another sippy cup holder on the other side? Also my child pulls off the shoulder  pads so permanent ones would be great...(I just tied on some fleece -like the tie blankets- and that seems to do the trick).
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Mira
Nashville
Verified Buyer
Maxi cosi Pria
June 10, 2016
Love Albee baby. Fast shipping and items come in tip top shape.
Lindsay
Hamilton, Indiana
Verified Buyer
Love this car seat
June 9, 2016
I purchased the maxi cosi pria 85 for my 16 month old son and we LOVE it. This seat is very easy to install in my car using the latch system and the fabric is soft and not hot for him in the warm weather. The cushion can easily come off be washed if something gets spilled on it also.
Pros
  • Comfortable, safe, machine washable cover, not too hot, can be used forward facing or backward, has a cup holder, and easy to install.
Best Uses
  • Safety for my son !
li
Chicago, IL
HARNESS STRAP FRAYS - CUSTOMER SERVICE DOESN'T RESPOND!
June 6, 2016
We purchased two Maxi Cosi Pria 70s last year in August.  We have not even had them a year and the strap used to tighten the harness has frayed on both of them.  I contacted Customer Service TWICE now and have not received a single response back.  Because I fear the safety of my daughter in these, I have since purchased other brand car seats. DO NOT TRUST the straps; they are difficult to tighten and because of that, the fraying seems to be a problem other families have encountered as well.  Deplorable that the company has not responded at all since my inquiries to them over a week ago regarding this (the auto generated response says to expect a real reply within "48 hours"; no one replied).  These should be recalled.
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Banu
New york
Verified Buyer
Best car seat ever
June 3, 2016
My 10 month old used to refuse to sit on a car seat and get very cranky. That's why I wanted to buy a new one with much room. She liked it very much and went to sleep when she sit on it for the first time. It is very comfortable. One downside is that when she sleeps her head leans toward her shoulder but I guess when she is bit more older that wouldn't be a problem. The fabric I chose is also great she loves blue and the stars so this was the best one.
AM
Columbus, OH
Verified Buyer
love it!
June 2, 2016
This car seat looks and feels amazing. My daughter loves it and looks comfy as can be! I look forward to the ease of throwing the cover into the washing machine and it fits perfectly in my car rear-facing without having to compromise too much legroom in the front seats. Adjusting the harness is a piece of cake and installation was a breeze too. Would definitely recommend.
Amber
Little falls, MN
Love It
May 12, 2016
We have been using this seat since my son was 7 months old. Very easy to install and comfortable for our little guy. 
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Hannah
Colorado
Verified Buyer
Love this car seat
April 16, 2016
I have a 2 yo who has always been off the chart for weight and height. I had a Britax pavilion but he constantly fought me when I would put him in it and kept saying it hurt him. It pained me to buy another one because they're so expensive but he loves the Pria 85. He hops right up and it is really soft on the inside. It's a huge car seat though so I'm not sure it would fit all cars.
Pros
  • Very comfortable and so cute.
Cons
  • Big
Jd
Columbus, ohio
Verified Buyer
Perfect
March 28, 2016
Happy with this car seat. My little one melts into the seat! The fabric is soft and breathable, will be great during the summer months!!
Amber
cataula, GA
Verified Buyer
Our favorite seat
March 9, 2016
I bought two other car seats before this one and wasn't happy with either. This one, however, is GREAT! Its roomy, soft and the straps rarely twist.
Pros
  • Fabric is extra plush and the linen color blends well into a car with tan interior.
Jaime
Murrieta, CA
Verified Buyer
Wonderful Seat
March 5, 2016
This car seat is safe, beautiful, and comfortable for my son. We moved him to this seat after he out grew the infant seat. I love the room that he has and the fabric feels great. We have the Red and the Logan Grey. I have to say the the red is much darker than I expected, but still beautiful. The grey has a different fabric, and it is softer than the red, more like a sweatshirt. Both are great. They are easy to adjust and the design enables me to keep the straps out of the way when I put him in the seat.
KENDALL
Olathe, Kansas
Verified Buyer
Great product
February 29, 2016
Love the carseat! Was shipped to me super fast and everything I expected based off the research and reviews I had previously done. I would highly recommend this carseat and love the fact that it is both rear facing up to 40 lbs. and forward facing.
Edita
Chicago
Verified Buyer
Love it
February 1, 2016
It's my 4th Maxi cosi seat. I love it that they have made an improvement to hold the belts on the side. My mom has actually attached a Velcro on the older model because it was really bothering me that the child would sit on the belts and you have to dig for them.
Courtney
Massachusetts
Verified Buyer
Why didn't I get this seat to begin with?
December 18, 2015
Needed something to fit rear facing in a very small car (Ford Fiesta). Gained several inches for the front passenger compared with the Combi Coccoro. Wasn't intending to install right away, but when I took it out of the box, toddler got in it and wouldn't get out for 2 hours. Guess it must be pretty comfortable! Fabric and padding are pretty plush, noticeable upgrade from the Combi. Love the cupholder, the strap holders, ease of install. My only small complaint is I haven't figured out how to keep the crotch buckle from ending up under the toddler's bum and having to go fish it out after I put him in the seat. I need a third hand to hold it forward.
Xieanne K.
Grand Rapids, MI
Verified Buyer
Love our new seat!
December 18, 2015
The seat is even more plush and comfortable than I thought it was. My daughter enjoys it and it fits very nicely in my sonata. A little wider than anticipated but it still works for us!
Ann
Reno, NV
Verified Buyer
Comfy Cosi
December 17, 2015
With 18 month old twins, we needed a second set of car seats. We chose this one because it's safety, ease to install, growth potential and comfort for the babies. Albee Baby is also a pleasure to work with.
grace
los angeles, california
Verified Buyer
beautiful colors, cool cloth!
November 10, 2015
I was worried that my big headed son was not going to fit well in the Pria 75 well so I got the 85. There is plenty room in the head pillow for him to grow into! Also, the sliding head pillow/straps make adjusting for height a breeze. No more rethreading. WOO HOO!
Wayne
Irvine, CA
Verified Buyer
Pria 85- Well designed carseat
November 9, 2015
It provided extended range of weight limit and excellent protection for both rear and forward facing.Nice quality of fabrics.
Serena
California
Verified Buyer
Safe and Comfortable
November 9, 2015
We have been using it for our son for two weeks, and it feels safe and comfortable. He loves it. It's much easier for us as well.
Grace
SF, CA
Verified Buyer
Good car seat, few flaws
October 14, 2015
We bought this car seat based on the positive reviews. For the most part, we agree with most of them, here are the pros and cons we have found:ProsGreat padding/ comfortableEasy adjustment of seat heat to grow with baby/childSeems Sturdy Not too bigLove the Buckle holdersConsBottom seat buckle is not easy to releaseBaby gets hot sitting in seat, even on cool daysSomewhat difficult to tighten when installingChest harness seems to be made of cheap plasticOverall it's a good seat but still has some flaws to work out
J P.
FL
Verified Buyer
Comfortable Car Seat
September 20, 2015
My son had been hating car rides for a few months now and I wondered if it was due to the comfort of the car seat we currently have. We needed a second car seat so I researched quite a bit before deciding on the Maxi Cosi. I'm happy we did. My son is much more comfortable in it. The fabric is very different from any other car seat I have seen. I feel like it's very secure and padded but allows him a bit more room. He does not feel so confined in the back. AlbeeBaby also ships out very fast so I love ordering from them.
Pros
  • comfortable, great size
Cons
  • none
Momma 2.
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Verified Buyer
Fasionable & Comfy!
September 5, 2015
Bought this seat in blue and love the way this car seat looks and fits! My LO HATED his infant seat, every time we went somewhere in it he would cry the whole ride. He LOVES his new seat he's very quiet in in and usually falls asleep. Very easy to install. I did a lot of research before I bought this seat and couldn't decide between this seat and the Britax Boulevard clicktight, I ended up choosing the Pria 70 because of the color options and there's like no recalls on anything Maxi Cosi. Very happy with my purchase!!!
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BLAIRE
Baltimore, MD
Verified Buyer
I wish adult driver's seats were as comfortable as the Pria 85 appears!
August 28, 2015
Very roomy and comfortable for my 15 month old. She absolutely loves it! I love the material and the easy of being able to wash the cover without re-threading. The clips on the side to hold open the straps are a great parent feature!
Silvia91
Winter Haven, Fl
Verified Buyer
Life saver!
August 26, 2015
I bought this for my baby when she was about 3-4 months old because she'd cry a lot in the car with her other car seat. When she switched to this one, the crying ceased, and she would fall asleep before we even got to the stop sign at the end of the road. This is only a small part of why I love this car seat. When my baby was 5 months old, we got in a terrible wreck and my car was totaled. Besides being scared from it all, she was perfectly fine. No seat belt marks or anything. It truly is a life saver. If I would have known about it before she was born I might have gotten it first. The only down side I see to this car seat is that despite having a newborn insert, it's not that convenient for newborns since you technically can't carry the baby out in it. Other then that, it's perfect!
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hidlc
Chicago, IL, USA
Verified Buyer
Frustrating to Install
August 15, 2015
I bought this yesterday, and was so excited to get it. I read through the manual and looked at videos of how to install. I went to install it this morning and everything was going well until I tried to recline the seat to get the proper tilt. I could recline it from 1 to 2, but once it was in 2 I couldn't recline it at all. I tried everything! I consider myself to be an educated and strong person, but this was much more frustrating than it should be. I was never able to get it out of the 2 recline. Therefore, it will be going back to the store today. Very disappointing and very frustrating. Could be just my seat as I had no troubles reclining it in the store yesterday.
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Tiffany
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Verified Buyer
Horrible fabric!
August 10, 2015
I bought the pria 85 after loving my sons all black pria 70 a couple years ago. I absolutely hate the pink and grey pria 85!! The grey fabric is like a jersey knit and it pilled after a few used and is now so rough. The seat is very stained on the pink and grey and cannot be cleaned. I expected more for the price and regret the decision of this purchase!
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lyla93
New Jersey, USA
Verified Buyer
excellent carseat!
August 6, 2015
We had very cheap carseat for my kids since we had a very tight budget. After having a very bad accident in town when 3 kids died because of their carseats we decided to upgrade it for the kids safety and peace of mind for us parents. We made a great choice with the pria 70! The kids are comfortable and i know they are also safe! Best purchase ever!
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jes9907
Austin, TX
Verified Buyer
Frustrating
August 6, 2015
We bought this car seat 3 weeks ago and every time I put my daughter in it I have to fight the seat to tighten the straps. I feel like it is a workout to get them to tighten. The seat is very comfortable but safety comes first. I wish I knew a way to fix this problem.
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Laura
Memphis, TN
Verified Buyer
Daughter loves her car seat
August 5, 2015
This is her second car seat. She outgrew her 30/30 and moved into this one. She has so much room!
Nikki J.
San Marcos, TX, USA
Verified Buyer
Very Frustrating
August 3, 2015
I want to love this seat cause my baby is very comfortable in it, but I can't. It's a huge pain to tighten and I'm alwsys worried I've done it wrong. Ultimately I have to reach in the back to pull on the straps which is not how it should work. The straps get twisted and it's a nightmare getting in and out. On top of that the material is starting to come apart where the strap holders are. We've had this thing less than 4 months, I'm not even sure how we are even going to come close to it lasting another year. Very upset with this product.
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Bsublett
Austin, tx
Verified Buyer
We love it! Going to get another!
July 29, 2015
We bought this car seat after much research after I could no longer carry the infant car seat. We love everything about it from the comfort to safety to cleaning ease to the fabric that keeps my daughter cool in this Texas heat! We will be replacing my toddlers Britax with one as well!!!
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Catrina
San Tan Valley, AZ
Verified Buyer
My twins love theirs!
July 23, 2015
The seat is not to heavy and I love the material. My twins are comfy on long car rides & the cup holder is great for their sippy cups! The latch system was simple & worked as described. Only complaint would be that I can't get the sliding shoulder strap adjustment to lock in place on one of the car seats? I'll need to call Maxi Cosi to see if it's my error or a defect?
Pros
  • Material
  • Comfort
Cons
  • Shoulder strap adjustment won't click into place

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