ABC Videos: Maxi Cosi Prezi, Summer Infant Prodigy, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible
First, the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible that is starting production this week and should arrive in stores by November. It’s a very nice convertible with some nifty features. We really like it, with the exception of a relatively low rear-facing standing height limit, presumably because the shell is relatively compact. That may be a good thing for small vehicles and those who need more front seat legroom!
Next is the Summer Infant Prodigy base installation video. The Prodigy is appearing on shelves now with some very innovative features. It fits the 4-pound preemie doll, has an “automatic” harness height adjustment and a smart screen electronic sensor system to help with installations. We covered it earlier this year at Lifesavers and last year at ABC Kids, but thought we’d do another video of a production model base since it is now available. Minor improvements include a label with a line reminding you that it is easier to do half rotations of the tightening handle for a couple clicks rather than trying to move it the full rotation each time.
Finally, the Maxi Cosi Prezi infant seat. Also designed to fit the 4-pound infant doll, it features foam harness pad inserts to help keep straps from twisting and to help keep them out of the way for getting baby into and out of the seat. This is a prototype but should resemble the version coming soon to the USA!
Reader Comments
Does the Prodigy base still not lock-off or has that been addressed? If I remember correctly, during the webinar about it, they said the ratcheting base did not lock-off (so you still had to lock the belt).
Unless it’s changed from Kidz in Motion last month, you would still have to lock your belt w/ the Prodigy. The ratcheting feature is for tightening, not locking the belt.
The seatbelt does still need to be locked with the Prodigy, like Danielle said.
Thanks, that’s what I thought. It came up during discussion with several other techs during Seat Check Saturday and I wanted to see if they’d changed that on the production model or if it was the same as they’d stated in the webinar several months ago.
When will the Maxi-Cosi Prezi be released in the USA? Finally a carseat that is like the European one, looks much better! What is the weight limit going to be?
@Karen – I believe it’s going to be 4-30 lbs but don’t hold me to that. It should be available sometime this summer.