We're still waiting for the house to be done before we can even set up anything!! 5 weeks to go, and fingers crossed the bean does not decide to come earlier than expected! AND... we're having a really hard time getting a drivers license in PA. This means, we're not able to buy a car at all! And this means our research in getting the car seat we wanted goes out of the window.
After shopping around, we decided Maxi Cosi had one of the most comfortable seat (not that we have tried it out literally, but we think the baby would feel most comfy in that as compared to the Chiccos and the Gracos).
Our first choice was the Maxi Cosi Pria. This car seat can be used from infants till about 40lb. BUT... this means we'd need a car. It's hard renting a car and moving this big bulky car seat in and out of rental cars and carrying it around. (plus you look a little stupid doing that too)
Ohh... i just love the look of the Pria 70!!!
This means, our options are limited to an infant seat carrier - of which we short listed this to the Maxi Cosi Prezi and the Mico AP.
THE PREZI
It's got the rebounding foam (which absorbs impact) and the Air Protect Technology. Prezi could be carried around, and can be used to about 30lb. The seat itself weighs about 11lb. Imagine if the bean was 30lb, and seat 11lb... would any mom be able to carry a 41lb (that's a whooping 18.6kg) car seat on her arm? That's like lifting a luggage bag and carrying it everywhere you go without dragging the wheels. OK i admit, i'm not that strong. No way the bean's gonna be in this till 30lb.
Colours are limited though...
And is this really worth $289??
THE MICO AP
The AP (aka Air Protect) has the Air Protect Side Impact Technology which just means that during a car crash (touchwood), the impact will be minimized through the release of air. The Mico AP carries the baby till about 22lb. Which I guess is a good weight before needing to change seats.
A whole range of colours to choose from too!!! And they did recently release a white base one too!
Loving the variety of colors...
And it's going for $199 (which is $90 cheaper than the Prezi)
Decisions decisions....
