You then use the seatbelt to further secure the seat and your child into the car. The seatbelt routing is clear and easy to follow, which is reassuring for parents who may feel that they need some extra guidance.

Maxi-Cosi is a popular brand with parents, and many of its models can be used with pushchairs to create a travel system. They can even be used with other brands of pushchair, so long as you have the Maxi-Cosi car seat adaptors. Can I recycle a Maxi-Cosi car seat? We found the fabrics to be soft and padded and both testers commented on how comfy they were when travelling. Made from bamboo fibres, they help with temperature regulation. They also feature mesh fabric panels at the sides of the seat keep them cooler. The covers can all be removed and washed on a delicate 30 degrees cycle, which will definitely be needed over the course of the 8 years it could last you! Things to look out for...Maxi-Cosi's Kore i-Size is incredibly easy to install. Everything you need for set-up is included in the box and the instruction manual contains clear, easy-to-follow illustrations plus details on altering the seat to suit different-sized children. Jemma also tested the seat with her four- and seven-year-old nieces. If your car doesn’t have ISOFIX, then you can secure the Kore i-Size using the vehicle's three-point seatbelt. The illustrations in the installation guide show exactly where across your child's shoulder and lap the seatbelt should be sitting.

As a seat that will appeal to most ages, which is definitely something to take into account when deciding on the right car seat for you and your family, overall the Kore offers good longevity for a very reasonable price tag. Jemma found the Maxi-Cosi Kore i-Size really easy and convenient to use on a day-to-day basis. Her daughter, who was almost six at the time of testing, was able to climb easily in and out of the seat and was very comfortable, even on longer journeys of approximately an hour in length. When it comes to design, there are no loose parts that could potentially be swallowed or anywhere for curious little fingers to get trapped. The headrest is simple to adjust one-handed once the seat has been installed in the car – the adjuster is located at the side of the headrest to make this easier. This meant that Jemma felt confident that her daughter and nieces were positioned correctly in the seat during every journey. Without the newborn inlay, it's approved for use from when your baby measures 61cm in height, which is around 3-4 months.Our tester, Jemma, thought it would be very difficult to make a mistake when installing this seat, even in a hurry, as belt routing was generally very intuitive. Jemma loved the look of the seat and thought the fabric was lovely. The cover was easy to remove, wash and replace and looked and felt premium in quality.

Maxi-Cosi's darker colour options means that the Kore i-Size has the ability to hide a multitude of child-induced stains – but, of course, it will still need to be washed, especially if you opt for the lightest shade (Authentic Grey). That said, Jemma did think the ISOFIX installation was a little fiddly. What’s the difference between the Maxi-Cosi Kore i-Size and Maxi-Cosi Kore Pro i-Size? However, this will depend on whether your local recycling centre has facilities to separate hard or rigid plastics from other materials. It's worth calling the local recycling tip to see if it offers this service, otherwise it may have to go into landfill. div>