Maxi Cosi Turn2Me Review
The Graco Turn2Me car seats is a budget-friendly option that can also be used as a booster. It features an easy and quick installation, a back-saving rotating design, one-hand rotation and harness holders built-in.
It is also airline approved and has an exclusive TensionFix tension sensitive indicator which fixes the problem that 7 out of 10 parents have with loose belts in their vehicles.
Features
This car seat is a great choice for those who want to rotate their infant carseat but don't require a base that can rotate. It has a few extra features that make it a great choice for parents with smaller cars or who travel often. It comes with an inbuilt cup holder and a headrest that can be moved to different positions as your child grows. It can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing modes. It also features one-handed rotation, making it easy to get your child in and out of the seat.
The i-Spin Safe comes in a single piece, without a separate base, and it installs with Isofix (follow the standard color-coded system). Our reviewer was impressed by the soft locks kept the seat steady while buckling and unbuckling your child. the swivel function was quick and easy to use.
It can be used either rear-facing or front-facing and is compatible with Maxi Cosi's new slide-out bases. It comes with a high ADAC rating, as well as a range of features such as 'Guard Surround" safety panels as well as a magnetic strap holder that keeps straps out the way, and 19 positions of adjustment for the headrest as well as the harness. It is designed to withstand crashes up to 25mph, and is iSize-compliant.
The seat is heavy and heavy making it difficult to move it between vehicles. It's also not as narrow as many competitors, and the seat's height adjustment has only five different settings that could be restrictive as your child grows. Its cup holders are also extremely small and our reviewer noticed that they could only hold regular-sized drinks, which isn't really the purpose of having a built-in tray in the first place.
maxi cosi car seat adapter Pushchairs And Prams with this seat is that there is no storage space for the LATCH connectors. You will need to remove the seats from your vehicle in order to access them. You'll have to store them in the belt path or on the anti-rebound bar, which isn't as convenient as many seats that let you store the connectors on the side of the seat.
Installation
The car seat is one of the most important items you can purchase for your child. Installing them correctly is essential for keeping your child safe. Maxi Cosi's ISOFIX bases and toddler car seat come with color indicators to aid in ensuring that the seat is securely locked into place. However, it is important to note that these indicators may not guarantee a snug fit, and you should ensure that you check the seat before driving. Additionally, ISOFIX base and toddler car seats come with a support leg or top tether, which must be connected to the vehicle's rear door anchorage points in order to complete the installation process.
The Maxi-Cosi Peri 360deg Infant Car Seat is an ideal option for parents who wish to reduce back strain while getting their child into and out of the vehicle. The seat can be rotated with only one hand. It can also be swiveled in forward-facing mode so that it is easier to reach your child's head. It is also the lightest car seat for infants, making it easier to transport and carry.
This seat is also distinguished by its patented antirebound bar. It helps reduce the rotation of an accident. It also helps spread the force of the impact across the body of the vehicle. The deep cradle and foam that absorbs energy in the car seat safeguard your child from side-impact collisions.
Its easy-to-read installation indicator lights make it one of the most simple convertible car seats that you can install in a majority of vehicles. Its mediocre pivot (which isn't easy for one-handed operation) and sweaty material that left even our tiniest testers hot, kept it from claiming the top place.
This car seat is compatible with a stroller, and comes with a set of stroller adapters. It's compatible with a wide variety of strollers, and it comes with release buttons that let you easily transfer the car seat from your car to the stroller without disturbing your child. It's also easy to assemble, disassemble and wash in the machine.
Safety
Like many European car seats, this one comes in two pieces: the base and the seat's shell. In contrast to other car seats that rotate where the shell slides onto a track that is on top of the base for installation, this seat's shell attaches to the base and is then clipped into the base. This means less confusion for parents, but it can also mean that the seat is more difficult to install.
The seat is simple to use. It has a one-handed swivel to get your child into and out of the vehicle with built-in levels that assist with the proper vehicle belt tension and harness systems that have tandem tension. This helps to prevent the buckle being pulled up onto the belly of your infant. The seat also features five positions of recline in a rear-facing mode, and a headrest that has a built in slide-out lever to help with the sometimes difficult task of getting your little one out of the forward-facing car seat.
This seat did well in our crash tests. It received four stars out of five in the side impact test and four stars out of five in the frontal crash test. This test demonstrates that it has a solid structure and is covered with plenty of padding. Its fabric is soft, and hides its tough plastic seat frame well.
One drawback is that it weighs more than other convertible seats, which could pose a problem for parents with children who have to accommodate three seats in the back seat, or who plan to make use of taxi and Uber services. It's also too large to fit into some trunks of cars.
The LATCH anchors are located under each side of the shell close to the bend in the seat and the tether clip is on the back of the base. The LATCH anchors are easier to use than the tether strap, however, it takes time to get them tight enough. The tether, though it's not readily accessible, it can be clipped on to the anchor points behind the seat, meaning you won't lose it during an accident.
Price
The car seat rotates not only at the seat but also at the base. This allows for easier access to get the baby out and in, and reduces back strain on parents. The base has soft locks that are easy to release. It is simple for parents to buckle. It also has built-in levels to help you make sure the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle. The harness straps come with tandem tension, which can help parents secure their child. It has a good ADAC rating, and is suitable for babies from newborns to early tweens.
The seat can only be used rear-facing for children up to 40 pounds. After that, you'll need to switch it to forward-facing mode which means that the swivel feature is no longer available. It is also not one of the tiniest seats on the market. It weighs around 20 lbs, and isn't the simplest to carry between cars or even homes.
Another option is the Graco Turn2Me, which combines the 360-degree swing of a swivel along with the convenience of the convertible seat. It's a bit more expensive than other convertibles, however it comes with many great features that make it worth the extra cost. One of them is the TensionFix that solves a common installation problem by indicating when the belt is tight by a red-to-green tension-sensitive indicator. The seat also features an integrated vehicle belt lock off arm, and an easy-release harness that can be operated with only one hand.
The seat, just like the Pria seat, comes with 360-degree rotation to save you back strain while buckling or unbuckling your child. The headrest can be adjusted to 14 different heights, depending on your child's development. There are five positions to choose from for the forward-facing and rear-facing harness. It also has an adjustable buckle holder with a magnetic buckle that holds the buckles out of your way when you are putting your baby in or out. It also has two machine-washable, dishwasher-safe cup holders. It comes with a plush infant insert, which you use until your baby's shoulders are over the lower limit for this seat.