Does a Maxi-Cosi ISOFIX fit any car seat?

Does a Maxi-Cosi ISOFIX fit any car seat?

No, not every Maxi-Cosi ISOFIX base fits every Maxi-Cosi car seat. There are different ISOFIX bases for different car seats, however there are some Maxi-Cosi ISOFIX bases that fit more car seats than others, such as the FamilyFix2 and FamilyFix3, which fit several Maxi-Cosi car seats.

Is I-size the same as ISOFIX?

‘i-size’ is a new EU safety regulation for child car seats (ECE R129). It was introduced in July 2013 to make child car seats easier to fit, provide better protection from side impacts and keep children rearward-facing for longer. i-size only applies to Isofix seats.

Do all car seats fit in all cars?

Make sure you use a car seat that fits your child’s current size and age. Not all car seats fit in all vehicles. Make sure the car seat is the right fit for your vehicle (PDF, 1.77 MB). Test the car seat you plan to buy to make sure it fits well in your vehicle.

What is Maxi Cosi I-size?

The Maxi-Cosi Kore i-Size is suitable for children between 100 and 150 cm and offers the upmost comfort as it grows with your child both in height and width. Kore i-Size meets the highest and latest i-Size safety standards. Its open design makes getting in and out the seat and buckling up very easy for children.

What does I-Size Mean Maxi Cosi?

i-Size (also known as UN legislation – R129) is the latest standard for maximum child car safety. Whereas ECE R44/04 compliant child car seats offer great safety, i-Size takes it to the next level. Besides improved safety i-Size also helps parents to choose the right product.

Is Isofix safer than seatbelts?

Independent tests show that ISOFIX mounted seats are extremely safe. Rather than relying on a belt, the car seat is fixed directly to the child seat base. That means there’s less movement in the seat in the event of an accident, particularly a side on impact. The real advantage to ISOFIX is that it’s so simple to fit.

Do I really need an ISOFIX base?

This depends on which car seat you have. The majority of infant carriers tend to fit in with a seat belt as well as ISOFIX, whereas some car seats aren’t ISOFIX compatible at all. In short, if your car seat has the option to fit in with a seat belt then no, you don’t need an ISOFIX base.

Is my car compatible with ISOFIX?

You can check with the child seat manufacturer – many have a list on their website that shows which Isofix-fitted cars work with which Isofix-fitted seats. You can also check along the join in your back seat, you should find a tag with the Isofix logo on it – and feel the two attachment points.

Does my car seat have to be I-size?

Do i-Size car seats fit any car? No. This is an important point. It’s not enough that your car has ISOFIX fittings, this doesn’t mean the seat will fit safely.

What age can you use Maxi-Cosi car seat?

Baby car seat: suitable from birth up to 13 kg (R44 regulation) i-Size baby car seat: suitable from birth to 9-12 months (R129 i-Size regulation) Multi-age car seat: from birth to approximately 7 years. Your baby can travel rearward-facing in the convertible baby/toddler car seat for the entire period of 4 years.