Confused regarding weight limits

1mommy · Apr 13, 2015

So I've been eying up the Maxi Cosi Pria 65 in Bohemian Blue for a while but I'm confused if it will have an older date of manufacture. I thought that in February of 2014 that they changed the rules for crash testing so all the seats were rated to 70 pounds are now only rated to 65 (except for a few rated to 80 like the Pria 80 or the Graco Argos Elite). I emailed Dorel asking them about and I got this response back which makes it seem like they are still making them.

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LISmama810 · Apr 13, 2015

I think the Pria 70 is still 70. CarseatBlog posted a review of the Pria 85 two months ago, and it has a comparison of the 70 and 85 models: http://carseatblog.com/32323/maxi-cosi-pria-85-convertible-review-safety-comfort-style/

As long as a seat can accommodate and pass testing with the 10-year-old dummy, it can have a weight limit over 65 lbs.

Cnidaria · Apr 13, 2015

Here is the whole story on the 70 vs 65 lb thing, if you're interested: http://csftl.org/65-is-the-new-70/

LISmama810 · Apr 13, 2015

CarseatBlog covered that, too

http://carseatblog.com/26565/new-fe...atch-weight-limits-what-parents-need-to-know/

Admin · Apr 13, 2015

Cnidaria said:
Here is the whole story on the 70 vs 65 lb thing, if you're interested: http://csftl.org/65-is-the-new-70/

LISmama810 said:
CarseatBlog covered that, too http://carseatblog.com/26565/new-fe...atch-weight-limits-what-parents-need-to-know/

We do prefer links to our partner website, CarseatBlog.com when appropriate.

Even better, we would also like to have basic questions answered here on the thread, rather than send people to another website if at all possible.

1mommy · Apr 13, 2015

LISmama810 said:
CarseatBlog covered that, too http://carseatblog.com/26565/new-fe...atch-weight-limits-what-parents-need-to-know/

Thanks but that article is regarding Latch weight limits- I was just confused on the Harnessing weight limits, which still doesn't make much sense to me, if they have to use a 77 pound dummy for testing anything over 65 pounds, why does Dorel have a 70 and 80 pound version of the same seat... ugg.

LISmama810 · Apr 13, 2015

That article does also address the change regarding the use of the 10-lb dummy. The regulations were made at the same time regarding both topics.

brooksfamily · Apr 13, 2015

As I understand there are a few subtle differences between the seats. There's the obvious which is the forward facing weight limit. But 85 has the easy to remove cover and harness holders. The 70 offers a tiny fit option where the 85 does not, so the 70 can be used from birth and the 85 can't be used until 14 lbs. Also the 85 gets you another 1/2 inch of ff harness height.

My guess, and this is just a guess, is that the Pria 70s that are being sold may have manufacturing dates before 2/14, which I believe is when the test dummy thing changed.

1mommy · Apr 13, 2015

LISmama810 said:
That article does also address the change regarding the use of the 10-lb dummy. The regulations were made at the same time regarding both topics.

Missed it first time I read the article, thanks!

1mommy · Apr 13, 2015

brooksfamily said:
As I understand there are a few subtle differences between the seats....

My guess, and this is just a guess, is that the Pria 70s that are being sold may have manufacturing dates before 2/14, which I believe is when the test dummy thing changed.

That was my guess too which is why I'm confused that it isn't right, they are still making the Pria 70's... But oh well, I'm still happy they are making them so hopefully I will get one with a fairly recent DOM if I decide to take the plunge and buy one...

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