Child Passenger Safety Week | Maxi-Cosi

3 Top Safety Features of our Car Seats

ISOFIX Base Unts

Securely attached to your car's ISOFIX points for quick, correct installation and easy car seat removal.

G-Cell Technology

Honeycomb-like design absorbs and diverts side-impact forces for superior child protection.

AirProtect

Patented headrest reduces head injury risk by up to 20% by absorbing crash forces instantly.

What is i-size?

i-Size, or UN R129, is the latest EU safety standard improving child car safety by requiring rearward-facing travel up to 15 months. It uses a child’s height, rather than weight or age, to determine the correct seat, as parents usually know this more accurately. This accounts for growth differences, ensuring a better fit and safer travel. i-Size seats are designed for specific height ranges.

Rearward facing

Rearward facing

Rearward-facing car seats are considered the safest option for babies and young children up to 15 months because they provide significantly better protection for the head, neck, and spine in the event of a crash.

Rearward facing

Rearward facing

Rearward-facing car seats are considered the safest option for babies and young children up to 15 months because they provide significantly better protection for the head, neck, and spine in the event of a crash.

What is ADAC?

ADAC is a central testing facility and is renowned as one of the leading testers of child car seats in Europe.
The ADAC safety testing score is based on 5 testing areas; crash testing, ease of use, ergonomics, testing
for harmful chemicals, and ease of cleaning.

7 Benefits of New-born Car Seats (Group 0)

Welcoming a new member into the family is an exciting adventure, and as parents, we want the best for our little ones right from the start. Enter the detachable infant Group 0 car seats – the guardians of your baby’s safety and comfort from day one.

Our top 5 car seat innovations

We’re super proud of our car seats. They’re the result of working with brilliant minds in Europe to create the safest, smartest seats around. Your baby’s safety is our top priority, and we’re committed to protecting them every step of the way.

Top 10 Car Seat Safety Tips

Now, you might be thinking, "Okay, but my kid is already past the baby stage, do I still need a car seat?" The answer's a big "YES!" Standard seat belts in our cars were designed with grown-ups in mind (150 cm and taller peeps).

Booster Seats for 4 - 12 year olds

A booster seat raises your child up so the belt fits exactly where it should, snug across the shoulder and low on the hips. Studies show that boosters reduce the risk of injury by up to 59% compared with seat belts alone.

Mastering the Art of Baby Car Seat Strapping

We all know that strapping your tiny tot into a baby car seat can sometimes feel like you’re entering a wrestling match, complete with niggles and tantrums as the opening act. We’ve got the tips and tricks to make this daily car-seat-strapping chore as smooth, safe, and giggle-worthy as possible.

The importance of rearward facing travel to approx 3years

A rearward-facing seat helps cradle your little one, spreading the forces of a crash across their back, head and neck. This is especially important in head-on (frontal) and multi-vehicle collisions, which are among the most common and severe types of collisions, making up around 60% of crashes.

Choosing a Car Seat

Get the perfect fit! The best car seat is the one that fits your child, fits your car and is easy to install and use.

How to choose the best i-size child car seat? All you need to know when choosing your first car seat Quick checklist when choosing a car seat Group 2/3 Car Seats, why should you buy one? Bringing Your Newborn Baby Home from Hospital

Car Seat Experts

How SlideTech™ technology makes every day easier Who are the independent organisations behind the safety ratings? How do we test our products? Why choose a car seat with side-impact protection? How a five-point safety harness keeps your child safe Why select a car seat with AirProtect® technology? Enhanced protection on every journey with our G-Cell technology Maxi-Cosi’s Safest Car Seat Technologies

Car Seat Legislation

What is the legislation ? Which are the important things to look at ? Discover the laws and rules in Europe, specificities for each country.

What are the car seat rules for rear- and forward-facing travel? i-Size FAQ Car seat safety rules explained: What does an ECE R44/04 label mean? What is the latest law for car seats?