Having read a report by a leading consumer group which stated that the maxi cosi tobi was the safest non isofix car seat on the market we felt we couldn't do anything other than upgrade our existing car seat.
When the tobi arrived I was really impressed with it, it fitted really securely in the car (a citroen picasso) and my little girl loved it, it was really comfy and gave good head support. We had it in the car for a week when the heat wave struck. I got in the car after work one day and noticed that the base of the car seat where there is a seam was split and the lower part of it had begun to warp. This concerned me slightly but I assummed it was the heat. It was 40degrees in the car. We took the car seat out of the car that night and expected it to return to normal.
Unfortunately it didn't, and the next day it warped even more so it looked really bad. I contacted the supplier (a leading online baby shop) and they agreed to accept a return. They have to inspect it before we get our money back.
My husband went to Halfords and bought the same car seat, but on inspectioin one of the clips was missing from the tension leaver so we returned that one. Today I thought we must be 3rd time lucky and bought a tobi from a local shop. However when I got it home and fitted it in the car I noticed that at the seam on the base there was a gap present. It wasn't warped but I am so anxious that the same thing will happen in a hot car that I have rung the shop and I am taking it back tomorrow.
I suppose I am saying that in theory I like the car seat very much, it offers good support and is easy to fit, but buyers please be aware of the weakness in the base which I believe to be a manufacturing fault and wouldn't be suprised to see these car seats recalled, they've only been out 4 months!.
That leaves me feeling guilty because I haven't got the best available car seat for my daughter, is guilt written into the job description for parenthood?
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Innovative easy-out harness, the harness belts and belt buckle won't get in the way Easy ... more
adjustment of the headrest and harness belts at front of product with one hand(7 positions) Side Protection System offers optimal protection against side impact Co...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Innovative easy-out harness, the harness belts and belt buckle won't get in the way Easy ... more
adjustment of the headrest and harness belts at front of product with one hand(7 positions) Side Protection System offers optimal protection against side impact Co...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: Good Quality, sturdy, comfortable, looks great, and very easy to use. Disadvantages: Harness can spring open quickly - can startle child if sleeping whilst being taken out.
commie 08.07.2006 (06.05.2008)
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