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£210.00
RECARO Monza Nova IS Review
We have been taking a look at the RECARO Monza Nova IS car seat. With its innovative compact shield, it offers a comprehensive safety system that grows with your child.
Nursery Product Review
RECARO child safety make car seats designed around the maximum level of safety and the very best in comfort, using the very latest technology and materials. Here at Mumii we have been taking a look at the car seat that grows with your child – the RECARO Monza Nova IS.
What's in the box?
RECARO Monza Nova IS car seat, instruction manual
Price
The RRP of the RECARO Monza Nova IS £210
Colours
Black, Graphite, Shadow, Cherry, Pink, Saphir, Mocca and Violet.
Specifications
• Car seat Group: Group 1,2,3
• Child weight: 9-36kg
• Childs Age: 9 months – 12 years
RECARO Monza Nova IS - Installation in the vehicle
The RECARO Monza Nova IS couldn’t really be much simpler to install in a car. Just pull the Isofix connectors out as far as they will go, and then push firmly into the Isofix points in your car. A green marker will show on the side to let you know that the seat is correctly attached.
If you don’t have Isofix, you can fit the Monza Nova IS with the seatbelt. Just place onto your car seat in the correct position and feed the seatbelt through the guide loops to secure. It really is that simple – there isn’t much more to say, you can just pop it in and go!
RECARO Monza Nova IS Safety and Security
Awarded the Which? Best Buy in June 2013, the RECARO Monza Nova is billed as a comprehensive safety system that grows with your child. Complete with ASP side impact protection at the head, sides and hips to keep your little traveller safe in the event of a crash, as well as shock absorbent, high performance materials, you can be sure that your child is sitting safely.
The impact shield can be used for children between 9 and 18kg .It is designed to offer a feeling of less restraint while still maintaining a high level of protection and keeping your tot sat in the right position.
When used with the Isofix fittings, the green safety markers reassure you that the seat is fitted properly, and so you won’t feel the need to pull over when driving ‘just to check’ – we have all done that, right?!
RECARO Monza Nova IS Day to day use
Although safety is hugely important in a car seat, we also want to know that our children will be comfortable in the car too. The RECARO Monza Nova IS could put many an anxious mind at rest – at first glance you can see straight away how comfortable it will be. A very well padded seat, deep and supportive headrest and even armrests for your child all scream comfort and relaxation. The seat base itself is lovely and spacious, so no scrunched up little bottoms with this seat!
Impact shields may frighten some people – the idea of not having a harness for a small baby is daunting to say the least, and I was the same. But having seen an impact shield in use, and having read up on just how safe they are, I would certainly use one myself now.
The impact shield on the RECARO seat is padded with the same super soft material used on the main car seat, and it just feels strong. Once in place, there is no movement, and when the child is in position, you can see just how well it holds and supports.
You then simply use in the same way as any other seat. The isofix holds the seat in position securely, while the seatbelt and the impact shield secure the child.
Of course the view of impact shield technology is my personal opinion. There are many differing views about belts or impact shield. I feel that this is a very personal decision, so I would suggest you research both systems before picking which option to go for.
I love all the little extra touches with this seat – they make it stand out from the crowd. There is an integrated RECARO sound system with speakers in the headrest, so you can link up your childs music player and let them listen to their own songs - a bit of a break for mum and dad! There is an air circulation system that allows the materials to breathe and prevents the horrible sweaty car seat feel. There are even 11 height adjustable positions so no matter how much your small person grows, you should be able to find a comfortable setting for them to rest their heads.
RECARO Monza Nova IS Conclusion
A car seat with a difference, the RECARO Monza Nova IS has a whole host of features that can make travelling with children that little bit less stressful. From a parents point of view, you know that your child will be well protected – the reassurance of green Isofix markers that let you know when the seat is fitted properly, the security of the impact shield for smaller tots and the high levels of side impact protection all make for parental peace of mind. From a childs point of view, this seat offers comfort – great padding, deep headrest, breathable materials, as well as a bit of fun with the inbuilt sound system, which my children absolutely adore.
If you are in the market for a car seat offering value for money alongside all the safety and comfort features, then I would highly recommend the RECARO Monza Nova IS. A seat that grows with your child, looks great and keeps them super safe. A real winner.
We give the RECARO Monza Nova IS 5 out of 5 stars
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