Full Review ⭐ Cosatto Zoomi Car Seat - Group 1 2 3: 9-36 kg, 9 Months-12 Years, Forward Facing (Cosatto Carnival)

The Cosatto Zoomi is a high-quality car seat suitable for children from 9 months to 12 years old. Designed and manufactured in the UK by Cosatto, this forward-facing seat provides safety and comfort for kids from 9-36 kg.

The Zoomi car seat features a stylish and fun design that kids are sure to love. It's part of Cosatto's Carnival range, with colorful patterns and graphics on the cover. This seat will keep your child protected while also adding a pop of personality to your car's back seat.

This review will provide an overview of the key features and benefits of the Zoomi car seat. We'll cover the design, age/weight range, installation, safety, comfort, and other useful details to help you determine if this is the right choice for your family. Keep reading to learn more about this popular car seat from Cosatto.

Design and Appearance

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat comes in a range of fun and vibrant designs that will appeal to kids. It's currently available in five different prints:

• Kokeshi Doll - This print features colorful kokeshi dolls on a black background. The predominant colors are pink, blue, orange and white.

• Unicorn - A bright and magical unicorn print with lots of rainbow colors including purple, blue, pink, yellow and green.

• Monster Truck - A bold design with different colored monster trucks, trucks and cars against a blue background.

• Dino - An eye-catching dinosaur print in greens, blues, browns and creams featuring T-Rexes, Triceratops and more.

• Fairy Garden - A softer design with fairies, butterflies, snails, mushrooms and flowers in pinks, purples, greens and blues.

The different prints allow you to pick a design your child will love. The seat itself comes in a black shell regardless of the cover selected. If you're looking for an extended rear-facing car seat that will grow with your child for many years, check out the Cosatto All in All + Baby to Child Car Seat. This innovative car seat is designed for children from birth to 12 years old, with a weight capacity of 0-36kg. It offers enhanced safety through extended rear-facing, side impact protection and anti-escape system. The All in All + car seat can be installed using ISOFIX for a rock solid fit in your car. It also has a fully reclining seat with 3 positions to keep your child comfy while travelling. Like the Zoomi, the All in All + comes in a range of fun, vibrant prints that kids will love. The Unicorn Land design features a magical unicorn with rainbow colors for a bright and cheerful look.

When it comes to choosing the right car seat for your child, safety should always be the number one priority. The longer a child can remain rear-facing, the better, as this is the safest position in the event of a crash. Many parents choose to keep their children rear-facing up to the maximum limits of their car seat, which is usually between 3-4 years old. Extended rear-facing seats like the Cosatto All in All + allow you to keep your child rear-facing even longer, up to around 6 years old. This provides enhanced safety and protection for their delicate neck and spine in an accident.

Aside from extended rear-facing, other key safety features to look for in a car seat include side impact protection, anti-rebound technology and ISOFIX installation. The ISOFIX system provides a secure, rigid connection between the car seat and your vehicle for minimal movement. Anti-rebound bars or legs help reduce the rebound motion in a collision that can lead to head and neck injuries. And effective side impact protection safeguards your child in the event of a side crash impact. The Cosatto All in All + car seat offers all of these important safety features, giving your child superior protection on the road.

Of course, while safety is paramount, you also want your child to be comfortable and happy in their car seat. The ability to recline the seat on long journeys helps keep kids cosy and content. And fun, colorful designs help provide entertainment and give them a sense of ownership over their special seat. The Cosatto car seat range offers both safety and style to give parents peace of mind and keep kids smiling too.

Age and Weight Range

The Cosatto Zoomi is suitable for children from around 9 months old to 12 years old. It has a wide weight range of 9 to 36 kg, allowing it to grow with your child.

The seat is rear-facing from 9-18 kg, which covers ages approximately 9 months to 4 years. Once your child reaches 15 kg, you can switch the seat to forward-facing mode. It remains forward-facing up to 36 kg, suitable for kids aged around 4 to 12 years.

With its 4-position recline and adjustable headrest, the Zoomi adapts as your child grows. The harness height can be adjusted from 29 to 49 cm. So you get years of use from this seat as your child progresses from baby to toddler to child.

As your child gets older and outgrows their Cosatto Zoomi car seat, you may want to consider the Cosatto Ninja 2 iSize Car Seat. This is another great option from Cosatto designed for older kids. The Ninja 2 is an iSize car seat suitable for children approximately 4 to 12 years old, with a height range of 100 to 150cm. It can be used as a high back booster seat or with the back removed as a backless booster.

The Ninja 2 has a 10 position adjustable headrest so you can get the perfect fit as your child grows. Installation is easy with either the seatbelt or using ISOFIX connectors. It's tested and approved to the latest iSize safety regulations (ECE R129) so you can be assured it meets high safety standards.

With its fun and stylish designs, the Ninja 2 will keep your child comfortable and happy on journeys. It comes in a range of colorful patterns including Pretty Flamingo, Cutie Pie, and Hetty Hippo. Your child will love picking which design they want.

The Cosatto Ninja 2 transitions nicely from the Zoomi as your child gets bigger and is ready for a forward-facing high back booster seat. With side impact protection and padded wings for comfort, it will keep them safe while making car rides fun. The headrest is adjustable for growing kids and it's easy to install and use.

So when the time comes to move on from the Zoomi, take a look at the Cosatto Ninja 2 iSize. It's a great choice for older kids who need a bit more room and back support than the Zoomi can provide. With Cosatto's stylish designs, you'll have no trouble getting your child excited about their new big kid car seat!

Installation

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat can be installed both rear-facing and forward-facing depending on the age and size of your child.

For rear-facing installation from 9-18kg, the seat uses an ISOFIX connection or vehicle seat belt. There are guides on the sides of the seat to help feed the vehicle belts through the correct path for a secure installation. It's important to ensure the seat is installed at the appropriate recline angle for rear-facing use.

Once your child is over 15kg and able to sit unaided, the seat can be installed forward-facing from 18-36kg. Again, you can use either ISOFIX or the vehicle seat belt to secure the seat. The seat features an adjustable headrest and harness that grows with your child, allowing for a customized fit as they get taller in forward-facing mode.

The seat also has an impact protection system that reduces forces in the event of a collision. Overall, the Zoomi provides a safe and sturdy installation in both rear and forward-facing configurations. Just follow the manual and belt guides for a proper fit in your vehicle.

Safety Features

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat prioritizes safety with its robust design and protective features. It has been rigorously crash tested and approved to the latest European safety standards (i-Size), giving parents peace of mind.

One standout safety feature is the effective side impact protection. The seat has deep, padded side wings that cocoon smaller children, reducing forces in the event of a side collision. For older kids, there are still deep side walls and padding for enhanced protection.

The 5-point harness also keeps children securely in place. It has padded chest and buckle pads for comfort, along with a quick release button when you need to get kids out promptly. The harness can be easily adjusted to accommodate growing children. There are also harness holders to keep straps out of the way when placing a child in the seat.

With its emphasis on tested safety features like side impact protection and a 5-point harness, the Cosatto Zoomi provides reliable protection for kids aged 9 months to 12 years old. Parents can feel confident in its ability to safeguard children while travelling.

Comfort

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat prioritizes comfort and support for growing kids. It comes equipped with thick padded covers to cushion your child during drives. The headrest, seat back, and seat base are all lined with plush padding that provides comfort without compromising safety.

The seat can be reclined to 4 different positions, allowing you to find the right angle of incline for your child's comfort. For younger kids, the seat can be fully reclined to make napping on the go easier. As your child gets older, the seat can be adjusted to be more upright. The multiple recline settings ensure your child will stay cozy and content on even long car rides.

The seat width and depth provide ample room for kids to stretch out without feeling cramped. The side impact protection wings also have padded covers so there are no hard surfaces pressing against your child. The seat aims to keep kids comfortable mile after mile.

Ease of Use

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat is designed to make securing your child as easy as possible. Adjusting the harness height is simple with the one-pull adjustment at the front of the seat. There are three height positions to choose from as your child grows.

To buckle your child in, the chest and waist straps can be easily clicked together at the same time with one hand. The straps pull smoothly and lock securely into place. Releasing the harness is just as easy by pressing the button at the front to unclip both straps at once.

Many parents find the harness straps stay in place well without twisting or slipping, so adjusting is minimal each time you put your child in the seat. The straps can be held apart while seating your child so they don't have to climb through and under the straps each time.

Overall, parents report the Zoomi's harness system is simpler to use than many other forward-facing car seats thanks to easy height adjustment and a secure locking buckle. This makes the daily task of securing your child in the car a quick and frustration-free experience.

Additional Features

The Zoomi car seat comes with a few handy additional features that add to its convenience and ease of use.

Cup Holders

Integrated into both sides of the headrest are two cup holders, allowing kids to easily store drinks and snacks within reach. The cup holders are made of durable plastic and are sized appropriately for children's cups, juice boxes, water bottles, etc. They help keep the car tidy by giving children a place to put their drinks besides the floor or an unstable seat.

Storage Pockets

On the back of the headrest there is a mesh pocket for storing small toys, books, or other items to keep kids entertained on car rides. The pocket is made of stretchy material so it can accommodate bulkier items. There is also a small zippered pocket on the side for keys, pacifiers, and other small necessities. These pockets allow you to keep everything your child needs within reach and organized.

Weight and Dimensions

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat is designed to be lightweight for easy carrying and transport. It weighs just 6.4 kg, making it one of the lighter group 1-2-3 car seats on the market.

When installed in the car, the Zoomi has the following dimensions:

• Height: 59 cm
• Width: 44 cm
• Depth: 46 cm

The relatively compact dimensions allow the Zoomi to fit well in most vehicles, while still providing ample room and support for kids up to 36 kg. The seat depth and width provide space for growing kids, while the height enables good visibility and doesn't obstruct your rearview mirror.

The lightweight build and compact installed size make the Zoomi a versatile choice that can be switched between cars with ease.

Pros and Cons

The Cosatto Zoomi car seat has many positives but also some potential downsides to consider.

Pros

• Attractive and fun design with multiple color options
• Covers wide age and weight range from 9 months to 12 years
• Padded and comfortable seat for child
• Adjustable headrest and harness for growing child
• Side impact protection
• Installs easily with ISOFIT or seatbelt
• Cup holder and storage pockets for convenience
• Removable and washable covers
• Compact and lightweight for easy portability

Cons

• Expensive compared to some other forward-facing seats
• Limited recline positions
• Some users report loose or difficult harness straps
• Bulky when installed, may not fit smaller cars
• Reports of poor quality control and parts breaking
• Difficult to properly install in some vehicles
• May not be ideal for taller/heavier kids at upper end of weight range

Overall, the Cosatto Zoomi offers nice styling and a wide age range in one seat but has some potential downsides to be aware of. It provides good safety features but may not be the easiest to use or install properly compared to other options.