For many of us, the holiday season means a family road trip. We fill the car with suitcases and snacks, and then drive long distances, often over unfamiliar roads, so that we can spend time with our extended family.
One of the challenges for parents is keeping your children safe and comfortable during extended trips. Car seats can be uncomfortable and safety restraints are confining. Kids want to get up and move around, which often leads to temper tantrums or frequent stops so that everyone can stretch their legs.
Finding a comfortable car seat is the first step and it is important to have a seat that is the right size for your child’s age and weight. Kids grow pretty quick and this usually means buying new car seats periodically so that your child can stay safe and comfortable.
Another solution is to use a convertible car seat, which is a seat that can be adjusted to fit your child as they grow. We recently tried the Pria Max 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat which is designed to carry children from their first ride home up to 10-years-old (4-100 lbs). It comes with removable infant pillows that provide extra support and comfort for younger children. And the QuickFit shoulder harness can be adjusted so that the harness and headdress are at the height no matter how much your child grows.
Adjustable car seats also make it easier for parents stay in compliance with the changing child restraint laws. If you live in the state of Washington, check out this link for details on the changes to Washington’s child restraint law that take place January 1, 2020.
The Pria Max 3-in-1 uses soft-to-touch cushions and premium fabrics which makes the seat more comfortable, especially during long trips. The self-wicking fabric helps to keep your kid cool and comfortable. The GCell patented foam absorbs crash energy and protects your child’s head in a side impact crash.
In our tests, we liked how easy it was to get a child in and out of the seat. The Pria Max has a flip away buckle and a spring assist out of the way harness system that makes it much easier to use than many other car seats we’ve tried over the years. Installation was made easy with the one click latch connectors and the 3-position recline helped us install the seat correctly in a few different vehicles.
Snacks are a big part of any extended road trip and that, of course, means clean up. The Pria Max seat pad and harness covers are both machine washable and dryer safe. The two cup holders are both dishwasher safe and easy to remove.
We found the Pria Max 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat to be sturdy, reliable, and easy to use. It was simple to adjust the seat to accommodate a growing child and the seat’s materials made it comfortable to use and easy to clean. The Pria Max 3-in-1 is offered in four colors (grey, blue, sand, black) and retails for $329.99.
A comfortable child is a happy child, and that makes the road trip better for everyone.
