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Maxi Cosi Coral XP - Canada
Although the Maxi Cosi Coral XP offers lower maximum height and weight limits than most of the infant seats on the market, it has some unique features that make it worth considering!
Our Review of the
Maxi Cosi Coral XP - Canada
Although the Maxi Cosi Coral XP offers lower maximum height and weight limits than most of the infant seats on the market, it has some unique features that make it worth considering!
Our recommendation: From birth until it’s outgrown, 9-12 months
An infant car seat
From birth
Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
Inner carrier
The infant seat has an additional inner shell that can be removed. This portion is very lightweight and can be used with the crossbody strap. This makes for a light option to carry the baby inside for a quick trip. This piece cannot be installed in the vehicle by itself. It can be used on the Maxi Cosi strollers if you buy an adapter made just for this seat.
Load leg
A load leg is a metal pole that comes down from a rear-facing car seat and rests on the vehicle’s floor. Load legs reduce crash forces which offer additional protection for rear-facing infants, especially for your child’s head, neck, and spine in the event of an impact.
Self-retracting lower anchors
The Maxi Cosi Coral XP car seat is easy to install with the lower anchors. After connecting them to the vehicle, you close the release lever and push down on the base. The lower anchors will tighten as you push down on it.
Seat is good for you if
You need to fit 3 across.
The Maxi Cosi Coral XP infant car seat is only 17.5″ wide, and it has a seat belt lock-off, which makes it a good choice in a 3 across configuration. The lock-off helps you get a tight, secure installation, even if you need to move the base closer to the door to fit another seat beside it.
You want a car seat that’s easy to install.
Whether you choose to install this seat with the lower anchors or the seat belt, you will find it very quick and easy to get a tight installation.
Use caution if
You have a small back seat.
The Maxi Cosi Coral XP infant car seat is one of the larger infant seats, so it's not a good option for caregivers who have small backseats or are very tall.
You are expecting a baby that is smaller than average.
Even with the 7.5 pound newborn we tried the harness just passed the pinch test when it was tightened as much as possible. A smaller baby is not going to fit properly for this reason.
Quirks to be aware of
Child Fit Information
Our 5-month-old model is 16 pounds and 24 inches tall. She fits well in this seat.
Installation Information
Airplane Use
Like most infant car seats, the Maxi Cosi Coral XP does have aircraft approval. If traveling internationally without the base, you will need a locking clip. Contact the car seat manufacturer to get one for free. If you travel with the base, it does have a seat belt lock-off, so you can avoid dealing with a locking clip. For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.
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SITS Bottom Line
The Maxi Cosi Coral XP infant car seat offers innovative features like a removable inner shell with a crossbody strap, making it a lightweight and convenient option for quick trips. At 17.5 inches wide, it works well in 3-across configurations, but its larger size may not be ideal for small back seats or tall caregivers. While the seat accommodates average-sized newborns well, it will not fit smaller babies properly.
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Specifications
Maxi-Cosi
Product Information
Weight: 12.3 lbs
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 29"
Weight: 4-22lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
harness may not tighten enough
Crash Replacement Policy
Always replace
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Position 1
Vehicle Seat Protectors
This brand allows the Maxi-Cosi Vehicle Seat Protector or a thin towel