The rear high strap connects to an anchor point typically on the rear of the seat. To tighten said strap, instead of pulling away (giving you maximum leverage) you must awkwardly force the strap downwards where the locking pin interferes with getting it to synch. The side anchor straps is actually one strap that has 3 tails, making it impossible to tighten all 3 directions causing sloppiness in seat-to-car connection and extremely dangerous if the vehicle experiences any whipping motion.

If you are pressed for discrimination this isn't your seat, but in every other way it's fabulous. Great height and weight limits to keep them rear facing and then forward facing as long as possible. Easily wiped down. My kiddo seems comfy and happy.

My daughter loves this seat! It is so much more comfortable than her previous seat. She loves that it sits up higher, so she can see out of the windows. I love that the shoulder pads are attached to stay in place. No twisting! I also love the magnetic chest buckle that makes it so easy for me or my child to clip the buckle. I appreciate anything that makes it easier for me to buckle my child when I'm reaching into the third row of my van. The biggest downside of this seat is that it is large/wide. That's not a huge deal to me, though, because I've found that unless I'm using a specifically slimline seat, I can't fit three seats across anyway. I would recommend this seat. I received this seat as part of a promotion.

I have used several car seats in my attempts to find the perfect one and the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max is definitely in my top 2 along with the Nuna. I have tried the Maxi-cosi with both my infant and with my 5 year old. My five year old loves it. She says it's very comfy and that she prefers it over her previous one. With my infant, I love that it is so cushioned and seems to support her head so well. Her head doesn't flop around when she falls asleep, which is a major problem with most car seats. Also, I love that this car seat is so versatile. It works for newborns and grows with the child first as a rear facing seat and then eventually can be used for older kids that are forward facing. There are some amazing features that I had not realized I was missing. The quick fit shoulder harness is the best thing ever! It has harness holders on both sides to keep the straps out of the way when you're putting your baby in the seat. It's a game changer when you have a squirmy baby in tow! Also, the cushions on the straps are held in place and don't have to positioned higher or lower when you're loosening or tightening the straps. And honestly, the magnetic chest clip feature should be standard on all car seats! I can get her in and out of that seat with one hand and without fumbling and getting her arms all tangled in the straps. It makes my life easier while protecting my girls. What else can you ask for from a car seat?

This convertible car seat is really neat! It has two cup holders and has washable parts that can be removed easily to be washed. I like that it also has a button that you press to adjust the headrest and straps instead of having to pull in the belt itself. It seems very sturdy. It is both forwards and backward facing. My baby is 9 months now and I can see us using this car seat for a long time. It even came with the extra inserts for small infants. Had I known about this one I probably would have opted for this car seat first before getting my previous one.

I love the seat! We researched for hours and it's so hard to find a very safe seat that does it all and this one fits the bill. It's sturdy and feels like it's going to last though all the stages it'll be needed for. I love that you can have an infant all the way to booster. The fabric is really high quality and will be great for spot cleaning. It's huge though. As we think about growing the fam- I don't think 3 of these would fit in a row. Something to think about but for now perfect for our sweet girl and fits great in our Subaru. We love all Maxi Cosí products- always amazing quality.

This car seat was incredibly easy to use, from adjusting it prior to installation, to installation, and putting my child in and removing them. It also comes with a quick install guide which is nice (but still read the full manual!) The only minor downside is that it is quite large & bulky compared to some others on the market, which can be challenging especially when rear facing (and having tall parents).

We replaced the car seat in Grandma's car with this one and my 2.5 year old has rave reviews about how much more comfortable she is in it versus the cheap seat we used to have her in when she rode in Grandma's car. I feel much better about her riding in Grandma's car now too because this car seat appears to be much more secure than her old car seat, in addition to being much comfier for her little body!

What is not to love about a car seat that can grow with your baby?! I have two older kids and this would have been so amazing to have with them, I'm just thankful we have it now. The seat is easy to install, either forward facing or rear. It just takes a minute to adjust the straps in the right position. I love how much it tilts so that when your child is rear facing they aren't leaning forward with their head bobbing when they sleep...it's an issue that I'm so happy doesn't happen anymore. The headrest adjusts easily as well. This car seat is rated highly for collisions which will give any new parent peace of mind. You will be so happy with this purchase. It is truly everything you need

Before trying out the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-In-One Convertible Car Seat, I had previously used the Chicco Keyfit 30 and the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat. I was perfectly happy with both of those, but the Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-In-One has some awesome features I didn't even realize I was missing out on with the KeyFit and Extend2Fit seats. The thing that most jumps out at me with this car seat is the magnetic chest clip. It nearly buckles itself. It makes getting a squirming baby safely secured much easier. The cushioning feels plush and comfy and I love how the comfort covers around the straps to protect baby's neck are actually connected to the rest of the car seat's fabric, rather than just wrapped around the seat belt. By this, I mean that when you tighten or loosen the straps, you don't have to also adjust the positioning of the cushions. They stay firmly in place. Installation was the same as any other car seat that uses a Latch system. The only thing this car seat could do better is accommodate extended height/weight ranges to keep baby facing rear longer. This isn't a deal breaker, but just something to keep in mind. This car seat tops out for rear facing at 40 lbs. while the Extend2Fit can continue on to 50 pounds. Overall, I'm very happy with this car seat!

Really have no complaints. We have a competitor car seat in our SUV and this one in our sedan. It fit just fine in our smaller car and install was super easy. The material is a bulky, comfortable but bulky. My favorite part is definitely the ease of getting my 18 month old buckled in. The straps don't get in the way and the chest clip is effortless going in and getting out. I have only used it for a few weeks but so far no complaints and we are happy with it!

We love our Maxi Cosi so much that we already purchased a second one for our baby coming next year.

So we currently use A Chicco car seat and we're excited about this even more expensive brand. Out the box it was significantly lighter and I thought, oh this is nice. The material itself seemed very nice: plush, soft, but not cheap. Then I saw lots of edges were frayed and in many areas the material wasn't enough to cover plastic edges of the frame. I tried to look past it and was eager to use it on our next Disney trip. We usually time the drive so the girls will nap on the way. We decided we would let out almost two year old use it. It never happened. First, It was very difficult to get the latch On right. Once we finally got it to where we were semi comfortable we put her in it. Then my husband asked why I changed the positron to 2. I told him I didn't change it. We wanted her in the most leaned back position so she could sleep without her neck falling over. Eventually we figured that it was still in setting 3, but once baby was sat in it the weight distribution was such that it moved to a different position. It took us a long waste of time to come to this conclusion that we didn't feel comfortable having her strapped into this for a nap, much less a drive. When we got our current car seat we immediately felt safe putting our daughter in it. So much that we own another for our second. It just felt flimsy. Would not recommend based on our experience. If it crunches to a whole different position just in securing it and putting baby in it, I cannot trust it in an unforeseen accident

This seat is huge and heavy so while it is great for keeping in one car, it is not good for switching between cars or for traveling. Luckily, I was not looking to travel with this. The initial setup was kind of daunting. There are so many parts since it is adjustable for so many different sizes of children. I really had to pay close attention to which parts were only used in each seat orientation. We didn't need any of the rear facing parts. We also did not use the lower buckle cushion because it makes it hard to get to the buckle. I like that the height of the straps is easily adjustable with the push of a button instead of having to try to thread things through and get them back on correctly. That makes it easier on my husband who never figured out how to do that on the seats we currently have. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this seat. I've tried it with both my 2 year old and my 4 year old and they both like it. Now I wish I had 2!

We absolutely love this car seat! It is comfortable for both of our children. Our very tall five year old likes to ride in it forward facing and our two year old was super comfortable in it rear facing! The seat meets all of our needs and on top of that it was super easy to install both forward and rear facing. We highly recommend this seat because it can be used with a little one and grow with them as they get bigger!

I got this car seat as for my other car for my son. He is 8 months old, so I have not used this for a newborn but I love that it can be used for newborns+. First impressions were great, it is very nicely padded and soft which I like. Nice, dark color and 2 cup holders. It is larger than my other convertible car seat, which may be an issue for fitting into smaller cars. I have a Kia optima and it fits but it's tight. Installation was a little hard, I had to have my husband help because I could not tighten it up once I latched it in. He had some issues with it too, but we got it after a while. My son likes it, and I'm happy to have a car seat that will grow with him! I did receive this in exchange for a review.

We received one Maxi-Cosi Pria Max All-In-One Convertible Car Seat as part of a promotion, and purchased a second one for our other twin. We were in the market for new car seats as our twins neared outgrowing the 40-pound capacity of the convertible car seats they were using. The Pria Max All-In-One was already on our short list. Once the promotional one arrived, we knew it was the right decision to invest in the same car seat for our other twin. To be thorough, I removed the cloth as one would to launder it, and found it very easy to remove and replace. The seat is heavy, so I expect it will be quite durable. The soft cushioning looks very comfortable. The twins enjoyed lounging in the seats indoors before we installed them in the car, so they found them comfy. It was exceptionally simple to adjust the shoulder straps to the appropriate height. Installation had about the same difficulty level as similar convertible car seats. We are very pleased to have seats that will work for our twins until they outgrow booster seats.

Out of the box its a great looking seat, very luxurious. Beautiful color, very soft & comfortable with plenty of room for my son to grow. The pads are great for when he falls asleep & his head is still able to stay secure. Easy to open & close & once installed with the latch system very secure. Also love the removable fabric for easy cleaning. Super happy with this seat, I definitely recommend!!

I replaced a different car seat with this one and I love how much easier it is to get my son into. He's tall for his age so the low sides are great! It is super tall too which we love for his size but does make it harder to see him in the mirror. Easy to install into the car. To tilt it, it's harder to do when rear facing but can be done if you tilt before installing. It's super cushy too!

As a mom of 4 I consider myself a carseat expert. I've gone through many carseats from all different brands. I can confidently say the Maxi-Cosi Priaâ"¢ Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat is officially my favorite. Not only is it so pretty especially in the blue color it's very comfortable for my 2 year old who usually gives me a very hard time whenever I have to buckle her in the carseat. It was very easy to install and is literally one of the safest carseats around which is super important to me. Also comes with 2 cup holders which is great since we often go on road trips so my little one can store all her snacks and cups there. The seat is very spacious which is great cause as she grows it will grow with her. Highly recommend it.

I received this product complementary in return for my honest opinion. This car seat is very comfortable for my son. We replaced an Evenflo convertible car seat and this one is much more comfortable for him. The head rest is so plushy. Installation was easy and I love the magnets that hold the straps out of the way while I buckle him in. The only issue is that the harness is a bit hard to tighten but other than this we love this seat.

Confident in our selection for safe car seats for our kids. We have had limited usage time but wanted to leave our initial impressions and installation review. Initial Impression: As other reviews have mentioned these are sturdy well made seats and I am confident they will hold up over time. The height/strap adjustment is simple one handed operation. I Look forward to the machine wash and dry feature. Installation: It would be a lie to say installing any car seat is easy, but I was surprised how well it went. Two 3-1 's configured and installed in under an hour (one rear facing and one front facing over 40 lbs). As others have mentioned it is always a good idea to get your install inspected. Rear facing experience wasn't too bad, I use the knee in the seat method to apply weight while tightening the latch system. Took a few tries until I felt I got it tight enough. Front facing over 40 lbs was a bit easier. Per instructions I fed adult lap belt through the car seat, buckle and tighten (also used the knee in seat method to apply weight while tightening). Anchor latch was breeze. Look forward to these seats keeping our kids safe and comfortable for years to come. Note: Received product free in exchange for review.

I washed the fabric in the washing machine and now it's falling apart my son had for less then a year I thought this would last 10 but I been searching for replacement fabrics no luck what am I supposed to do now im very upset and the cup holders keep falling out of the seat I did alot of research and spent alot of money I haven't washed his seat again because it will be nothing left I wipe it but it looks dirty I cover it but I need a better solution ugh please help.. I feel like I been tricked I watched videos and testimonials but it's to make a sale not because the product it great at first loved this now I regret it its hard to recline its tight and now it's dirty ......and hot my son sweats so much im not a happy customer at all...

With this car seat, I haven't had any issues. We had an uppababy baby mesa that my daughter hated so we switched to a pria max 3 in 1 rear facing and that solved all of our car ride woes. We love it so much we bought a second for our son, who won't be born for another 4 months. Some reviews have suggested it's difficult to tighten, my only real complaint is size. It's wide, it's takes a lot of space rear facing. It only fits in the middle seat in the back of our 2019 Mazda CX-5. But most car seats don't fit in our vehicle. The uppababy Mesa was no different.

1. This car seat looks amazing, BUT, its a workout to strap your baby in it. My kid hates it since its too tight. She feels claustrophobic. 2. The bottom buckle is not centrally aligned and that causes her to slouch. We are not able to make long drives with this. 3. The shoulder straps are stitched and so if your child is short there is no way to tighten the straps and baby can wriggle out easily. 4. The installation is traumatic. 5. Not easy to clean. 6. Material is too hot. My kid is always sweating even with a full AC. 7. The head rest is too bulky and is uncomfortable because of which. my baby cant sit upright. ITS A PAIN. 8. The headrest broke during installation and we are stuck now.

This is the third convertible seat we have used and it falls in between Nuna (top) and Evenflo (bottom). The first thing I noticed is how light the box is compared to other convertible child seats. The base is made of thin plastic and the back of the seat is exposed to minimize weight. This is good and bad. It certainly does not have the premium feel of other seats with a sturdy (albeit heavy) base and stylish closed back. As others have stated the seat ships in the box without any plastic covering it which is odd for what's considered a premium child seat. However, the material quality is nice and the seat is very plush. The magnetic clip works well but the straps require a hard tug to tighten. This is very difficult when the seat is rear-facing. I also had trouble with the recline feature. Even with the button pressed it wouldn't budge. I had to use my free hand to manually detach the bar under the base. This may be intended only when a child is seated but an issue nonetheless. Our other seats did not have any adjustment issues when unoccupied. I had no issues with the latch anchors, but miss the drawcords that other manufacturers use to detach easily. On sale, I see nothing wrong with this seat for the price, but other brands have more innovation where it matters. If you're looking for a comfortable seat at a reasonable price for the material quality this is a good choice but certainly not the best.

I'm having difficulty getting it in the recline position for a 3 month old baby. I removed it from the car and still was unable to recline. I spent a very hot, sweaty hour trying to figure it out and then couldn't tighten it enough. I can only get it into the upright position. I'm very frustrated with this car seat.

I love this seat. My son is very comfortable in it. The main issue that I have is that I took the seat cover off and when I went to put it back on I couldn't remember how some parts went like the piece that holds the straps up. I looked everywhere online for a video of how to put the seat together and couldn't find it so now it isn't on at all and I feel like that was one of the main reasons I bought this seat. If anyone knows how to put it back on or has a video please send it to me.

Only thing I Don't Like is magnetic buckle. Very hard to slide up. Ones I couldn't open and my baby was crying even almost cut off straps. I end up buying different buckle for a carseat.