At Maxi-Cosi we offer an ISOFIX solution in each age category; baby, toddler and child. For baby car seats, you will need an additional car seat base to use ISOFIX. Most first-time parents install our baby car seats correctly thanks to the easy-to-use ISOFIX base.
The Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix2 has been designed to fit our Rock i-Size, Tinca i-Size, Pebble Pro i-Size i-Size baby car seats, and Pearl Smart i-Size or Pearl Pro2 i-Size toddler car seats, allowing your baby to use the base for up to 4 years with an absolutely easy Click & Go installation.
Do all Maxi-Cosi car seats fit the ISOFIX base?
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.
At Maxi-Cosi we offer different ISOFIX car seats in different age groups. Installation with ISOFIX minimizes the risk of incorrect installation and provides a solid connection with the ISOFIX anchors in your car. No worries if your car doesn’t allow for ISOFIX installation our belted car seat are just as easy to use.
Do you need ISOFIX for Maxi-Cosi car seat? – Related Questions
Is ISOFIX better than seat belts?
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.
Is ISOFIX a legal requirement?
Children of 12 years old or taller than 135cm do not need to use a child seat. Before this age or height they must do by law. Child seats must be fitted either using ISOFIX mountings or a diagonal seat belt strap.
Should car seat go behind driver or passenger?
The car seat should always be installed in the back seat. That is the safest spot for your baby. If you can, put the car seat in the center seat. If not, it is fine behind either the driver or passenger side.
When did ISOFIX become mandatory?
With the exception of two-seater cars, ISOFIX will be mandatory in all new models launched from November 2012, and in all vehicles manufactured after November 2014. Some ISOFIX car seats feature indicators that confirm when the seat is correctly fitted.
ISOFIX was first introduced in 1997 so it’s been around a while. It was developed by Britax-Romer in collaboration with VW and by 2001, most European cars are believed to have integrated the technology.
Do all cars in UK have ISOfix?
Today, all cars sold in the UK adhere to ISOFIX, and feature identical anchor points – including a metal loop usually found in the gap between the flat and upright sections of a car seat.
Is ISOfix mandatory in Europe?
Most cars sold since 2006 have been equipped with Isofix, and in 2014 it became a legal requirement in Europe for all four-seater cars to be fitted with at least two Isofix points (except for two-seater cars).
Can ISOfix be added to a car?
Isofix provides a more secure and easier way of attaching child seats in cars. Basically, fitting points are built into both cars and child car seats when they are manufactured.
Are car seat bases necessary?
Typically, you don’t need the base to properly use your car seat — it’s just a convenience. To install without the base, just thread the seat belt through the grooves on the side of the seat and tighten in the same manner as above. It should look something like this (for American car seats).
How do you fit a car seat without Isofix?
How do you secure a car seat without a base?
Can any car seat fit any base?
No, not all car seat bases are universal. When choosing a car seat base, it is vital to check and double-check that the base is compatible with your car seat make and model.
10 Best Car Seat Bases | Universal For All Car Seats
UPPAbaby Mesa Car Seat Base.
Chicco KeyFit and KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat Base.
Mico Max Plus Infant Car Seat Base.
Ally 35 Infant Car Seat Base.
Nuna PIPA Infant Car Seat Base.
Graco SnugRude SnugLock Infant Car Seat Base.
Doona LATCH Car Seat Base.
Is a car seat safer with a base?
No Base In crash tests, properly used seats tested slightly better without a base. HOWEVER, this does not mean you should run out and buy a seat without a base. If you have a base, once it’s installed, you’re done.
Do car seats expire?
In general, car seats expire between 6 and 10 years from the date of manufacture. They expire for a number of reasons, including wear and tear, changing regulations, recalls, and the limits of manufacturer testing.
How do I know when my maxi cosi car seat expires?
Finding your seat’s expiration date is easy enough – on most car seats, it can be found either on a sticker on the seat itself or in the manual. Maxi-Cosi products have a sticker on the back of the seat with the manufacture date, and the lifespan is in the manual.
