So 2 days later it happens again. Not only that, but the straps have jammed on tight, so I take the seat out of the car to investigate only to find that the plastic housing around the belt tensioner under the soft-cap has broken and the strap is caught up in it. This was probably done as a result of us trying so hard to get the straps to tighten over her shoulders. Anyway I extracted the belt from the housing with some difficulty and had to use the seat the next day.

AIRPROTECT TECHNOLOGY: the AirProtect technology in the headrest is designed to absorb the force of impact, providing the best side protection possible and reducing risk of head injury with 20% HEIGHT AND WIDTH ADJUSTABLE: the child seat’s adjustable open design alters in both height and width, so that your child will always be safe & comfortable, with just one press of a button Good thing my DD is 4 now so she doesn't need this. I don't know if Maxi Cosi has solved this problem with the new ones but I don't know why they did this in the first place. Maxi-Cosi Tobi is a safe convenient car seat for your little toddler and for you as a parent. Its unique belt routing explains exactly how the car seat should be installed. The additional seat belt tensioner tightens the car’s seat belt for an extra secure fit. This way, correct installation is assured. Once installed, the innovative easy-in harness automatically stays open, so you can easily place your little one in the seat.At Maxi-Cosi we have carried over 50 million babies home from the hospital. As a leading specialist in child mobility, your little one’s safety is our top priority. Our intuitive and innovative toddler car seats are designed to protect your toddler and carry you as family happily into the future. External crash test centres, such as the German automobile organisation ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club), test our Maxi-Cosi car seat on dynamic safety and ease of use. The indicator serves only as a reminder that the belts must be tightened securely before every trip.

If you have one that works for you, then there's no need for concern, however if you are buying one for your 9/10 month old, please think carefully as you do not know how they will grow in the next 6 months or so. Thanks for reading. As a parent you want to make sure your little one is safe in the car. The Maxi-Cosi Tobi is designed with a unique belt system and belt tensioner for an extra secure installation. The harness and headrest adapt to your growing child, for a perfect comfortable fit.I have reviewed many blogs and post from others on the internet who have also experienced the same problems but whether they persued the issue I do not know. When the ADAC tested Maxi-Cosi Tobi, it scored above average on safety. The Tobi car seat is equipped with a Side Protection System (SPS), which means that in case your car has a harmful side impact, Maxi-Cosi Tobi’s SPS reduces the risk of your little one getting injured.

I-SIZE SAFETY: this ISOFIX car seat is designed and tested according to the highest EU safety standards (ECE R129). Using ISOFIX installation, this car seat promises your child safe travels Easy to use and install with the car's three-point seat belt, the Tobi has colour indicators to confirm the installation is correct. For optimum safety, the Tobi features Side Impact Protection. Belt tensioner to ensure a secure fit in your car Height adjustment of headrest from the front even when child is in seat It is ideal for curious toddlers as its extra high position gives them great visibility out of the window. When it's time for a sleep, the comfortable recline position can be accessed from the front of the seat.

The Maxi-Cosi Tobi is a forward-facing car seat that is suitable from 9 to 18 kg (approx. 9 months until 4 years).