This video from Lifesavers Phoenix covers most of the important features and specs of these two new-to-us, Kiddy Child Restraints. Keep in mind, both of these seats were prototypes so changes should be expected before the final products reach store shelves. Heather was camerawoman extraordinaire and, as usual, I played the part of “the mouth” of CarseatBlog.com! Disregard the racket in the background – it was the end of day 2 and everyone was literally breaking down camp around us!
I am copying and pasting info from Heather’s Lifesavers Manufacturers Update blog and adding a few extra notes:
Kiddy is a well-known German CR Manufacturer with several German award-winning CR models. They are known for their emphasis on and utilization of energy-absorbing impact shield technology. The Kiddy World Plus combination seat & Kiddy Cruiser Fix Pro booster will be the first Kiddy CRs available in the US.
The Kiddy World Plus is expected to be available in June. MSRP will be approx $269. Features include:
- 20-40 lbs. with energy absorbing shield
- up to 100 lbs. without shield used as a belt positioning booster
The Kiddy Cruiser Fix Pro is expected to be available in May. MSRP should be under $250 but they didn’t have an exact price point to give us yet. Features include:
- honeycomb in head and shoulder area
- shock absorber technology in area of lap belt guide
- Rated up to 110 lbs
- Several unique features (check out the video – we don’t want to spoil the surprises!)
After watching the video back, I realized that I was off in my projections of height and depth measurements. Forgive me – we had taken measurements earlier and I wasn’t spot-on in my recollection of the actual numbers.
Kiddy World Plus (KWP):
- top height in booster mode (measured to bottom of belt guide) 22.5″
- Seat depth (leg support) 15.25″
Kiddy Cruiser Fix Pro (KCFP):
- top height in booster mode (measured to bottom of belt guide) 20.5″
- Seat depth (leg support) – 3 positions. Range from 13.75″ – 16.5″ fully extended
I have been working with Kiddy since January and I can’t wait for these new seats to arrive so that I can try them out. I’ve been doing research on the company and their products and I am very impressed with their innovative technology. I have been counting down the days to their arrival.
Kecia – thank you for such an honest, thorough and enthusiastic review!
{fans Julie in an attempt to revive her} 😉
Thud.
That’s the sound of me passing out from complete, overwhelming joy.
🙂
KAT – No lower anchor attachments in booster mode for the KWP (because the lower LATCH strap is connected to the shield) but top tether strap should be used in both modes (with and w/o shield).
I really like the KWP…. and you were close on the height and depth originally, so we’ll forgive you… lol.
I wish it could be bought without the pallas/shield for kids who already don’t need it but want that booster. Can it be latched in booster mode?
I really love that there is going to be a booster with adjustable depth… we haven’t seen that since Recaro stopped selling the Start here in the US. I also LOVE the rigid latch connectors.
This seat reminds me in how the side bolsters move up with the headrest of the Cybex, but it goes taller and has some more features that I really love.
LOL, “Mouth”! If you didn’t talk, it would have been mighty quiet :D. Besides, you say interesting things. Oh, you know, I should write and show everyone how you *officially* talked ;).
Awesome. I hope the Cruiser Fix fits skinny kids well because that adjustable seat depth would be perfect for my skinny, leggy six year old! 🙂
Great reviews! Thanks!