Car seats are a minefield, there’s no denying it. Knowing when to move up to the next stage car seat, which one to choose, whether to get rear or forward facing, what features you want to have – it leaves most of us confused and wondering how we will ever choose one! We have recently bought a new car and wanted a seat that could stay in there for Max to use. We knew we wanted a stage 1,2,3 car seat that would last him from now until he no longer needs a seat, but that was as much as we knew.
Cosatto recently took my indecision away by sending me the Zoomi car seat.
The Zoomi My Robot is classic Cosatto – eye catching, bright and funky but with all the practical features you need too. Zoomi is billed as the car seat that goes from baby hugger to big kid booster seat, which is exactly what we were after, and priced at a very reasonable £115 it’s definitely one to put on your shopping list.
Fitting the Zoomi is pretty straightforward. Place the Zoomi onto the seat and feed the seatbelt through the guide slot at the shoulder. Pull the seatbelt through behind the back cushion and underneath the opposite arm rest and click into place. Get someone to kneel in the seat and then pull the seatbelt as tight as possible – that’s it! Once in place correctly there is minimal movement, especially once the child is strapped in. There is a 5 point safety harness for smaller children, which is what we have been using with Max. Obviously this can be removed for older kids. The harness is simple to use – just slide the straps over the shoulders and secure into the crotch strap, then pull the adjuster strap to tighten.
After safety, one of the main concerns is how comfortable Max is in the seat. We have been using the Zoomi almost daily for a couple of weeks now, and I have to say that so far he seems to really like it. He is keen to get in it – this may be something to do with the appealing design, as he isn’t so keen to get in the black car seat that is in our other car! Once in he seems really comfortable. The reversible seat liner is really well padded so he has a really cosy place to travel – this liner also serves as a headrest when he is tired. The squidgy chest and crotch pads ensure the harness is comfortable to wear too, and there is no digging in. I was worried that the lack of recline might be an issue but it’s not – the angle of the seat seems to keep Max’s head in the correct position even when he falls asleep – as you can see from the picture!
I think you can also see from the pictures just how happy Max is in the Zoomi. Just recently we have had a few toddler tantrums when it comes to getting in car seats and pushchairs, but we don’t have any of that when getting in the Zoomi. Whether this is novelty factor or comfort I’m not sure – we will see. But for now, Max hops in happily, and I hope this will continue.
As Max gets bigger we will be able to remove the seat liner, adjust the headrest and remove the harness to convert the Zoomi into a high backed booster. There is no need for us to buy another seat for him, ever. That’s a real selling point for me – I don’t want to have to be changing seats every 5 minutes, especially when we find one that Max likes.
So for us, the Zoomi has it all. Everything we need from toddler to big boy, plus all the fun and bright appeal that I have come to associate with the Cosatto brand.
This is my first time to link-up with #triedandtested. Admittedly, I just recently found out about it! I know, I must have been asleep or something. Anyway, that carseat really looks, as the Cornish would say “A proper job!”. My daughter is 4 and the current car-seat we have can be converted into a booster seat, though of course, she’s still a bit young for that… at least, I think! 😉
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That is such a bright and funky car seat isn’t it.
spicers1976 recently posted…Miss A’s First Trip To The Ballet
Wowee I love the colour and pattern of this car seat! I’d love one! #TriedTested
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This looks like a really great seat. I love the design, so bright and funky, I also like the fact that it will last for year and change with them as they grow.
Jenni – Odd Socks and Lollipops recently posted…Stafford Castle – Our Day Out
Love love love! I’m a huge Cosatto fan and this seat really is classic Cosatto! Fab review- we have a Scootle in bubble and we love that too! x x
Wowee! It’s a really zingy colour and the patterns really cool too. What we kinda expect from Cosatto 🙂 Their products are just so expensive though…. #triedtested
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I love the Cosatto designs – so much more fun than boring black!
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It must have a good angle for his head not to drop forward. With the one we had (a Maxi Cosi) unless I remembered to recline it (which I never did), N’s head would always drop forward.
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Oh I hadn’t seen the Cosatto car seat range and am now so tempted, I love the buggy prints but we’re nearing the the end of our buggy days – which is brilliant and heartbreaking all at once! x
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What a lovely design (and review!) I need to look into getting another car seat but have to say, I keep putting it off because there are so many things to think about!!
He really does look so happy in there! I’m still not completely happy with our own car seat arrangements I must admit.
Colette B recently posted…Siblings – February 2015
I love Cosatto if even for their amazing designs! I am currently learning to drive and when I pass I will be looking into getting Cosatto carseats for my little ones definitely, Max looks really comfy and super cute in his carseat!
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That’s a great review, it is a really lovely car seat. Gone are the days of boring plain colours! I can see how he happily wants to get in there. It does look really comfy too.
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This seat is such a striking colour scheme 🙂 … the idea behind only needing one seat is certainly a bonus for penny pot! .. max is such a cutie x
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What a great design, love that it’s easy to fit in the car too. I always get in a panic I’ve not done it right #triedtested
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I’ve just been looking at this for one or both of our girls… It looks quite narrow but I can’t find any measurements – would you say it’s narrower than other car seats?
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i love Cosatto, they are so quirky
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I’ve just come across your review because my little boy is nearing the upper weight limit on his current car-seat.
I love the colour combination with this car-seat. Great review and cute pictures 🙂
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