As your bump grows, it is time to start thinking about a baby car seat. As part of your baby shopping list, your baby car seat is the most important to get right. We have bundled all the information you need, to be able to choose your baby car seat.
Let's start with the basics:
- Did you know that it’s against the law for a baby to travel in the car without car seat? Even during that first trip home from the hospital it is not allowed;
- A baby car seat makes you feel confident about your baby’s safety;
- It’s recommended not to buy a second-hand car seat, but to buy a brand new one instead. This way, you’ll be 100% sure that no incidents have happened to it in the past;
- Installing your car seat with an ISOFIX base, makes the installation of your car seat easier;
- Maxi-Cosi offers different strollers that attach to the baby car seat, for a complete travel system.
Law on baby car seats in Singapore
Did You Know?
The law in Singapore requires anyone below the height of 1.35m to be secured with an appropriate restraint, booster seat or adjustable seatbelt. Those 1.35m or taller are expected to wear a seatbelt irrespective of age. Under the Road Traffic Act, drivers and passengers found not using a seatbelt or appropriate restraints could be fined up to $1,000 or jailed up to three months, or both.
Ten Reasons To Buy Maxi Cosi Baby Car Seats
Let us do a countdown of why you should choose a Maxi Cosi car seat over other brands.
#1 Carried 60 million babies home from hospital since 1984
Founded in the Netherlands in 1984, Maxi-Cosi launched Europe’s first modern baby car seat. Maxi-Cosi car seats have carried over 60 million babies home from the hospital. Maxi Cosi's track record is unmatched in Europe.
#2 Maxi Cosi Car Seats Are Made For European Cars
Maxi-Cosi is also the only child car seat brand to have their car seats crash-tested up to 70km/h. If you are driving a Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mini, Volkswagen or a European branded car you should choose Maxi Cosi. Their car seats are slimmer and less bulky and fit smaller vehicles.
#3 Maxi Cosi Car Seats Are Made For Japanese Cars
The models that we import into Singapore are designed to fit Japanese cars as well. Japanese car seat belts are shorter than European cars. Large bulky infant carriers sometimes cannot be secured safely. If you are driving a Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Lexus or a Japanese branded car you should choose Maxi Cosi. Their car seats are slimmer and less bulky and fit smaller vehicles.
#4 Maxi Cosi is the only car seat brand to have a full product showroom with certified consultants.
Our Maxi-Cosi child personal safety consultants will help you select the right car seat, stroller and gear. Learn from them about baby car seat features and safety tips
- ISOFIX car bases vs seat belts
- European iSize car seat standards
- baby carrier installation issues
- proper stroller and carrier adaptor installation
- how to use a stroller car seat combo safely
- help you with your car seat installation and training
#5 World's Safest Car Seat - Tested To 70 km/h
In our ultra-modern car seat test facilities, we've got everything necessary to design, build and test car seats. Our Maxi-Cosi test centres bring together the industry’s best research, design and technology to foster cutting-edge innovation of baby, toddler and children’s products.
How do car seat crash tests work?
Using cameras and height-specific dummies with up to 300 sensors, we can measure exactly how well our car seats will protect your child in a car crash. To be certain we've achieved optimum levels of safety, we'll carry out up to 1,000 crash tests during the development of a car seat. We also use these child car seat crash test results to constantly evolve and improve for your peace of mind.
Why do we use our own car seat safety tests?
By having our own research facilities, we can run far more than the minimum crash tests required to bring a product to market. We test our car seats from the start of the development phase and through to final production. And the testing doesn't stop there. To be sure our manufacturing process is flawless, we continue to test one seat after every 5,000 that are made. This gives us and our customers, total confidence in everything we make.
#6 iSize - The Car Seat Standard That Is Law In 2023
When you’re choosing a new car seat, it has to meet ECE R129 or R44 safety standards. If it doesn't, you'll be breaking the law and you could be putting your child in danger. Here we explain ‘what is i-Size?’ to help you to decide which is the best car seat for you.
What is i-Size?
i-Size is a European car seat safety standard that was launched in 2013. The R129/i-Size car seat standard is the most up-to-date safety standard for car seats. iSize standard is mandatory from September 2023 in Europe.
What makes i-Size different from ECE R44?
The older ECE R44 standard is based on the weight of your child. By contrast, i-Size is height-based.
The guidelines on what car seat is suitable are based on a child's height. Usually parents are more aware of the height of their child than their weight. This means that i-Size makes it easier to be sure you are using the right car seat for your child.
i-Size safety for your peace of mind
i-Size car seats are considered to be the safest, with improved head and neck protection. That's because:
- Side-impact crash test results are assessed as part of the i-Size standard.
- i-Size safety tests are completed using advanced Q-dummies, which have more sensors than the dummies used for the R44 test.
- Your baby must travel in the very safe rear-facing position up to the minimum recommended age of 15 months. Some i-Size car seats can even be used rear-facing until your child is 105 cm tall, which is around four years old.
#7 Maxi-CosiTechnologies
Maxi-Cosi uses innovative technologies to ensure the safety and comfort of children, making it a well-known brand.Some of the technologies that may be included in a Maxi-Cosi car seat include:
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Side Impact Protection. This technology helps to protect the head, neck, and torso of a child in the event of a side-impact collision. (SIPS)
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Air Protect Side Impact Technology. This technology uses air cushions to help absorb impact and reduce the risk of injury to a child in a side-impact collision.
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EasyFix Base. This technology allows the car seat to be easily and securely installed in a vehicle using the car's ISOFIX anchor points.
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One-Click Installation. This technology allows the car seat to be easily and securely installed in a vehicle using just one click.
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Recline Position. We use technology that allows parents to adjust the car seat to different recline positions, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit for their child.
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Grow Together Adjustment System. This technology allows the headrest and harness to be easily adjusted as the child grows, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit at all times.
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Ventilation System. This technology helps to keep the child cool and comfortable by circulating air throughout the car seat. (ClimaFlow)
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Removable and Washable Cover. This Maxi Cosi technology allows the car seat cover to be easily removed and washed. This keeps it clean and hygienic.
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Ergonomic Design. This technology helps to ensure that the car seat is comfortable and supportive for the child, with contoured padding and a supportive backrest.
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Compatibility with Other Products. Many Maxi-Cosi car seats are compatible with other products, such as strollers, to provide a seamless and convenient travel experience for parents and children.
#8 Free Installation, Loan, Fitting & Testing @ 25 Tagore
Picket&Rail is the exclusive distributor for Maxi Cosi Products in Singapore. As a distributor we are responsible for marketing and sales of these products through reputable channels. If you have bought a Maxi Cosi product rest assured you are in good hands. We provide free installation services at our 25 Tagore Lane facilities. We will help you out if you face problems fitting in your car seat.
#9 Three Year Warranty
All products have a warranty for three years. Should anything go wrong you can get a loan from us while your car seat is being repaired. Our consultants have the necessary expertise to help you select the best model for your needs.
#10 Picket&Rail Supports Maxi Cosi
Picket&Rail is the authorized distributor for Maxi-Cosi baby car seats and strollers. This includes toddler car seats, child car seats, ISOFIX car seats, car seat accessories, strollers from birth, strollers from 6 months, carrycots, infant baby carriers, double strollers, stroller accessories, rockers, highchairs and travel cots.
Maxi-Cosi - A Brand Of Dorel Juvenile
Maxi-Cosi has over 7,000 employees across the globe. Maxi Cosi shows its care by providing parents with peace of mind and a worry-free time with their children. Dorel Juvenile’s portfolio features a diversity of brands at various price points and innovative design, supported by excellent distribution channels. With products available in more than 100 countries. They help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products that rank highest in consumer reviews.
Dorel Juvenile Is Part Of Dorel Industries Inc.
Dorel Juvenile, a segment of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX:DII.B, DII.A) is a world class juvenile products company. Dorel Juvenile’s powerfully branded products include many global juvenile brands. They include Safety 1st, Quinny, Maxi Cosi and Tiny Love. Furthermore they are complemented by regional brands such as Cosco, Bébé Confort and Infanti. Dorel Industries Inc. has annual sales of US$2.6 billion. They employ approximately 10,000 people in facilities located in twenty-five countries worldwide.
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