Maxi Cosi Opal review
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- Group 0 plus - one
- Baby to toddler
The Maxi Cosi Opal is a Group 0+/1 seat, designed for use rearward-facing from birth up to 13kg (12-15 months) and forward-facing up to 18kg (about four years old). It is secured in the car using the adult seatbelt. Read the review and watch the video to find out how it fared in the Which? Child Car Seat tests.
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Technical specifications
General
- StageBaby to toddler
- Direction of travelRearward-facing Group 0+ and forward-facing Group 1
- Manufacturer URLWww.maxi-cosi.com
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