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.  

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.  

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.  

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.

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,