Review of Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat

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We've been using this seat for a bit over five months now and I love it. Our little dude was born quite premature, and we were finally allowed to bring him home when he hit 5 lb. At that size he would have been almost lost in most of the other car seat we looked at, but the Mico came through like a champ with the infant insert, though we actually ended up supplementing with the Kiddopotamus Snuzzler (link below). I don't consider that a defect, since one size cannot fit everyone and an additional $15 is a small price for baby comfort and parental peace of mind.

PROS:

The seat is very light, which becomes increasingly important as baby becomes heavier;

The base is really heavy, which seems right to me;

The LATCH clips go in easily using a seatbelt requires a little more elbow-grease, but nothing extraordinary;

Materials are high quality we have not noticed any wear or tear;

The seat works great with our Bugaboo Cameleon at present he is too big for the Buagoo's bassinet, but not really big enough for the seat, so he just stays in the Mico car seat, which has now become associated with nap time anyway;

The seat clips easily into the base, with a very apparent "clunk"; and

The deep seat and high, well-padded sides at least appear to give more protection than many other models on the market.

CONS:

There is some tendency for straps to tangle between uses not really more than other car seats, but it does happen; and

If your family has a history of big kids, be aware that you will be out of this seat by 22 lb and 29" there are some other models like the Graco Infant SafeSeat Step 1 which can go bigger if necessary.

Kiddopotamus Snuzzler Link:

http://www.amazon.com/Kiddopotamus-Snuzzler-Complete-Support-Ivory/dp/B000DZS720/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1262633725&sr=8-1

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We received this as a baby shower gift. We have had no major issues with this car seat. It states that the car seat will carry your baby up to 22 lbs. My son is now 6 months old and about 17 lbs, and it is starting to get too small for him when he is bundled up in his winter gear, so we will upgrade to the Maxi-Cosi Priori Convertible soon. We seem happy with the brand.

What we liked best about the Maxi-Cosi Mico was that it was light weight and attached to the bugaboo stroller with attachments, so we were able to easily move our son from car to stroller without disturbing him. We also received lots of compliments on the look and color.

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I am a BIG fan of this seat. I did a lot of research on which seat to buy; for my first kid I got an inherited Graco seat. It worked well, but it reached the six-year max so we had to get rid of it. With this next one, I went to consumer reports and asked everyone I knew why they liked their seat. I will admit, I didn't talk to anyone I knew that picked the Maxi Cosi brand, but I think that is just because they are hard to come by in stores. But this one is WAY lighter and I really like the handle shape. I have read reviews of the "terrible sun shade" but it is honestly just like the one on my last Graco seat. So no complaints here. Most moms I talked to picked their seat because of the seat pattern, and I'll admit, i had a hard time and went with the neutral black. I was worried that it would get really hot, but my husband pointed out that we hardly ever leave it in the car. Anyway, very happy. And this is currently rated #2 in Consumer Reports over the combi seat, but it is because of the "ease of using a shoulder seat belt" over the Combi. I'll take the higher rating in safety anyday.

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When our first son was born, we had a Mini Cooper. It turns out, there is exactly one stroller that will fit in the boot of a mini, and that's the Quinny Zapp. And the car seat compatible with the Zapp is the Maxi-Cosi Mico, so that's what we bought. We were pleased by how substantial the Mico was it's solid, but also well-padded , especially around the head area. It's completely true what other reviewers say this carseat is a bit bulky and awkward to carry, especially when your tiny newborn becomes a chunky 5 month old. But in our calculus, the awkwardness was an acceptable price to pay for the additional safety and comfort for our baby. It also does get hot (we live in Georgia) but we haven't found it to be a huge issue. And we have loved the compatibility of the Mico with the Zapp. We're now on kid #2, and while the Mini Cooper is gone, the Mico and the Zapp are still around, and working beautifully with our second son.

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I ordered this seat online and read all the reviews, it was perfect for our 2nd child, or so I thought. The seat itself is very nice, very secure and just feels all around safe. However, the base is very long, and has a hard time fitting right in the back seat of my SUV where the Graco one we had previously fit perfectly. The biggest issue is that this seat has a hard time latching to the base. It's impossible to hook it in a hurry. You have to make sure it goes in JUST RIGHT to get it to lock. My husband hates it and insists that I didn't read any reviews before I purchased it and we get into an argument about it nearly everytime we he uses it. I suggest buying a different seat!!