Ratings Summary
4.8
out of 5.0
76 Reviews
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Sophia
MA
Very comfortable car seat
December 29, 2011
Bought the Maxi Cosi Priori Convertible model for my 4 month old daughter since she would no longer like to sit in her PegPerego infant car seat... and was very happy to see my daughter being much more comfortable using this product.it is easy to install, not bulky and comfortable.
Kimberly
Traverse City, MI
Verified Buyer
awesome!
December 27, 2011
Love this car seat (my son would babble the same). We bought three different car seat for each vehicle and this one was the cheapest and easiest to install. This will fit in most cars.
Morgan
Washington
Love this car seat!
December 26, 2011
Great car seat, it fits great in my Mazda 3. Its very sporty and my baby seems very comfortable.
Val
L.A California
Verified Buyer
We highly recommend it!
December 23, 2011
I bought this carseat for my daughter when She was 10 months ( she's now 1 year) cause she hated the infant carseat and already had reached the height limit for the infant carseat .. It was easy to install and very easy to move from car to car ( we only have 1 carseat and use it in two different cars) she loves her carseat, is very easy to sit her in and take her out. And we love the fact that it reclines... (This is great for naps) and the straight position is great for when she wants to see around! My daughter is still forward facing and doesn't have a problem in this carseat!We have a jetta and this carseat is in the middle seat and there's room on each window side for a personTo seat! The only thing I didn't like was that the seat came with this sort of sleeve for the bottom part on wichYou secure the straps and it constantly falls out when we put our daughter in or out... It doesn't has a purpose only for looks or design but looks good... So I wish they had sewn it! Other than that I really recommend this carseat we love it!
Pros
  • Pros;
  • Space saver
  • Super comfy
  • Easy to install
  • Easy to move from car to car
  • Lightweight
  • Reclines for naps!
Cons
  • A little part of its design I described above!
  • Another thing I didn't like is that the cup holder is not built in is kind of on the side as and add on an it gets on the way when someone sits next to it! So I don't use out cup holder and is not very easy to reach when strapped in!
Margemomma
Concord, NH
Verified Buyer
Great Car seat at a great price
December 20, 2011
Like the recline feature...
Silvia R.
Pembroke pines, fl
Verified Buyer
Car seat
December 20, 2011
Great car seat no issues
Pros
  • It's not huge easy to install, looks nice like the recline feature
Cons
  • Nothing
Anna
Colorado
Verified Buyer
Good, safe seat but very confusing installation booklet
December 20, 2011
My 11-month-old son likes this seat and seems to be quite comfortable in it. I have no concerns about its safety and have been happy with it once we got it installed in our Accord. One of my favorite features is the little "hooks" on the sides that hold the straps open while you put your child in. I gave it 3 stars, however, because the installation booklet that came with it is very confusing. My husband, as well as my father (who is very handy and can do almost anything) had the hardest time figuring out how to install this on our own. The main issue was figuring out where the un-used latch system latches were supposed to go to be tied out of the way for safety reasons (the booklet showed us where they were supposed to go, but the drawing and instructions were so vague that it was impossible for us to figure it out). It was irritating and frustrating. We finally had to make an appointment with our local fire department to have it properly installed. Even the fireman (who had taken a 40-hour class to learn how to correctly install car seats) had a difficult time. Maxi Cosi, PLEASE make your installation instructions more clear! This would have saved us much frustration. Other than that, the seat has been a great one for us.
Tom
WA
Verified Buyer
Awesome!
December 19, 2011
Too good to be true for the price. Easy to install and my son looks comfortable.
Pros
  • Price! and quality.
Cons
  • None
Mom T.
Orlando, FL
Verified Buyer
Excellent Car Seat-Affordable price
December 19, 2011
I researched a lot of different car seats before I settled on this one and I am not dissappointed in it at all. It has all the features I was looking for. My little guy is a year old but Standards have changed and the pediatrician now recommends to keep him rear facing until 2. He had already outgrown his infant car seat and I did not want to make two purchases. I wanted a car seat that would be rear facing and front facing that could last him a long time. The other feature that sold me on this one was that it has fron facing recline. I hated to see my firstborn with head hanging in the back whenever he fell asleep in the car, I did not want to go through that again. Other car seats in the market offer the same features but they are HUGE which basically would take over half of the backseat. I have a 4Runner and with this car seat, my 8 year old can use his booster and I still fit an adult. That is a plus! Anyway, the only thing we had a hard time was trying to put the harness in because we could not figure out the instructions, one we got past that, no problems. I love this car seat and my toddler does too. He loves to sing in the back seat and most often than not will quietly fall asleep.
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Smaller than most
  • Reclines front facing
Cons
  • Harness hard to adjust
Lise
Richland, WA
Verified Buyer
Love it!
December 9, 2011
I looked for a while for a car seat, finally I got this one, mostly because of the price reduction. I use it rear facing, it was easy to install, my daughter seems very comfortable in it and it fits in my small car: my tall husband can seat on the front seat and has still room for his legs. This is what I expected from a car seat!
Liz
Denver, co
Verified Buyer
Love it
December 7, 2011
We have 4 of these, 2 in each car, and love them. Very easy to use and comfy in rear and forward facing positns for our 3 year old and 13 month old.
Rebecca
Knoxville,Tn
Verified Buyer
Excellent carseat!
December 6, 2011
I love everything about this carseat! Don't have any negative remarks about it. My son looks so safe and comfy.
meg
Missouri
Verified Buyer
great car seat!!
December 6, 2011
i am the mother of 7 children and we have owned many brands of car seats. maxi cosi makes a fantastic, easy to use, easy to clean, safe product. i will not buy any other brand!
Pros
  • easy to use, clean, easy to install.
Amy
Tennessee
Verified Buyer
Awesome!
December 6, 2011
My kids are picky and they both love this car seat. I have two 23 lb boys in them and I have no issues getting them in and out of theese carseats. I love that it reclines so that they can rest and they love to lay back and relax in them especially when we go on longer day trips. The love that it has cup holders they mostly store little toys in them though. I bought 2 identical carseats in September of 2011 and LOVE them both!
Cons
  • The size and that the straps adjust better when seat is reclined.
Mom 4.
Owatonna, MN
Verified Buyer
Perfect seat for long car rides
December 5, 2011
This is my 6th Priori carseat, (2 for each of 3 kids). Its a great seat for those long car rides with the reclining feature. This is the only quality seat I found that reclines without needing the actual vehicle seat to recline. The carseat is physically more narrow than most which is great if you have to have 3 carseats side by side in a vehicle. This latest version has a much improved buckle release. Past buckles had buttons that could be stubborn to release. The carseat cover washes well. My kids love the seats especially with the cool colors. I've used it in both the backwards and forwards positions. Its a LATCH system install but still a little tricky to get tight against the vehicle seat. Just a great seat overall!
Pros
  • narrow profile
  • reclinable
  • cool color schemes
  • better buckle release
Cons
  • installation of the seat
Melissa
Nebraska
Verified Buyer
Very happy.
December 4, 2011
Was extremely pleased with this car seat.
Kaia
Miami Beach
Verified Buyer
good car seat
December 4, 2011
works well. seems comfortable
Mel
Rubber City, OH
Verified Buyer
Much more attractive in real life
September 21, 2011
We had the Maxi Cosi Mico prior to this seat and we love the quality & durability of this brand. It was a no-brainer when purchasing our child's next car seat.We received the Priori in Corniche a couple of days ago and had it installed within minutes. It was easy to install and has ample room for our growing child. The color of the trim is actually gray while the primary seat color is black. The white piping is reflective. The picture isn't very accurate as it looks bluish-green on the trim. Don't be fooled by the colors in the image. It's a great looking car seat.
Pros
  • Flexibility in positions
  • Easy to install
Michelle
New York
Great 2011 Carseat
August 31, 2011
I was a little wary when i purchased this car seat. But it has been nothing but GREAT! I have been looking for a while at car seats- and the one i had my eyes on for a few months ended up being HUGE in real life. So this was amazing and compact. Another bonus is that this car seat was made in May 2011- which is a bit strange- but its stamped on the car seat. So i guess its a brand new seat- and really unsure why the price is so cheap... And i love the color actually! i was nervous it wouldn't have enought padding as it looked in the picture- but it seems perfect. My little one loves sitting in it.. NEVER complained and jumps into the seat. GREAT BUY!!!
Jennifer
Florida
best carseat
August 21, 2011
I love this car seat. It is compact, but big enough for baby's comfort. My son is almost 3 and still using this car seat comfortably. We purchased this when he was just over a year old and it has held up well through multiple fabric washing. Would highly recommend over those huge car seats that are like putting a small recliner in the back seat.
Pros
  • great size, safe, easy to remove fabric for washing, priced well, high quality.
Cons
  • wish there were bright colors available for baby boys.
A J.
Vestavia, AL
Verified Buyer
LOVE IT!!!!!!!
July 31, 2011
We LOVE this seat! We had bought a Britax first and found it to be big, bulky, and very uncomfortable for my daughter. We bought this seat for the second car but quickly switched it to the family car. It is FANTASTIC! It is comfortably, roomy but not bulky, reclines for bottles and naps (major plus), a great cup holder, and feels safer and more secure. DEFINITELY worth every penny!
Pros
  • Color: it looks green but it is black and dark grey
  • Comfy, roomy
  • RECLINES in 5 positions (FANTASTIC!)
Cons
  • None
Jennifer
Hammond, Louisiana
Love this carseat!
July 27, 2010
I was a little nervous about purchasing this carseat. I researched several of the highest rated brands for months, and finally decided to go with the Maxi Cosi. I've had the seat for about 2 months and so far have been very pleased! UPS delivered the carseat to my house in the pouring rain when I wasn't home and left it on our uncovered porch, so I was very upset to find it soaking wet! The water had gone through the box and saturated the seat! So, I immediately took the cover off to let it dry out, and it was very hard at all. I just read through the directions quickly and figured out how to release the seat belt harness, and the cover came off very easily. I was very excited to see the color when it arrived also! In the picture it looks kind of gray with silver sides, but it's actually black with gray sides - very sporty! Looks great in my Nissan Murano! My son is 16 months old and loves the carseat. We had the Chicco Keyfit 30 infant carrier which will hold a child until they're 30lbs, so we didn't have to rush into buying a new seat. He loves facing forward; haven't tried it in the rear-facing position. I love that it's black and doesn't show stains! I love the recline feature too - it reclines a good bit compared to other seats we looked at, and it's very easy to reach back and recline when he falls asleep. His head has never fallen forward even in the upright position. The sides are great for him to lean against when he's sleeping. The downside is that it's a little heavy, so it's hard to move from car to car. Also, it has to be in the recline position to install, so sometimes its difficult to explain to the grandparents about how to install it when they're picking him up from daycare, etc. Other than that, it's not difficult to install at all. It feels very sturdy and safe too! For the price offered on this website, there's nothing better! We love this carseat!
Pros
  • Color
  • Recline
  • Size
Cons
  • A little heavy
Elizabeth
Edwardsville, IL
Great Seat
June 28, 2010
I recently installed this carseat, rear facing, for my 8 month old boy. I didn't buy the corniche color; we bought the Penguin color when I was pregnant. I searched a long time before purchasing a convertible car seat for our peanut. I wanted one that would be slim (to fit in the backseat of our cars), highly rated for safety, as well as by consumers. This was the best bang for our buck. Our baby seems to really like the seat. It is easy to get him in and out of, and I know he's safe while sitting in it. I will be buying another one for my husband's car. Albeebaby.com is a great place to buy baby products, I haven't found a better deal yet!
Pros
  • Fairly Easy to Install
  • Safe
  • Slim Design
brooke
Kansas
Verified Buyer
Love the seat...not the color
June 10, 2010
I agree with all of the positive reviews about this seat. Especially the recline feature. The only thing I was disappointed in was the color. In the picture the Corniche color looks like a deep plum. However, it is actually black. Just plain black. I still love the seat, but wish I would have known what the color would be. Maybe include the true color in the description.
AllyGatorGirl
Love It
March 11, 2010
We love this car seat. We have had it for over a year and have not had any problems. The car seat is very spacious and is fits nicely in our cars. We have an Accord and a VW CC. We have not had any difficulties in installing the car seat, although getting the straps in the right place takes some work. The harness is very easy to use and we love the fact that we can loosen it with one hand. We also love the four position recline. It is very easy to recline from the front seat. We have used the car seat in the rear and forward facing positions. Overall, it is a great product. We currently own four maxi cosi priori car seats (one for each of our cars and the others for relatives). They have great safety ratings and this website offers the cheapest prices by far!
Jamie
Comfortable and Slim
December 26, 2009
I love that I can fit two carseats right noext to one another in my small backseat because this one is slim compared to some others yet still very comfortable. I also like when my 2 year old falls asleep her head rests on the sides instead of falling forward like in another carseat we have for her. However changing the strap position is not the easiest but not the hardest either

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