Maxi-Cosi Rodi Sport Booster Car Seat - Seafaring

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport (cream color) through a promotion with the Stellar Product Testing Panel and have really enjoyed this product so far! As a mom of 3 children (ages 11 through 6), I have done ample research, for more than a decade, on car seats, booster seats, and ways to keep my children safe as we drive. Even though I had not previously purchased a Maxi Cosi product, I have always respected the brand, and the Rodi Sport lives up to my expectations of this great brand. The seat came securely packaged and in perfect condition. The instructions were clear to follow and I was able to easily and safely install the booster seat (with the back) into my car in less than 5 minutes. My son was so excited about a new seat that was just for him (especially as the third child who has received many hand-me-downs)! We both loved that the cup holder could be easily attached to either side of the seat. He has said that the seat is comfortable and is excited to take naps in it on longer journeys. I also love that I can remove the high back part of the booster when he out grows that and we can only use it as a booster for longer! Something of note is that I have already noticed a few small grease stains on the bottom seat. We were given the cream color as part of the promotion , which I think is a beautiful color, but the stain is more noticeable than the black would be. Despite this, I will certainly be recommending the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport to others in the future!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a decent, mid-level booster seat. I like that it connects with the LATCH system, so I know it will stay in place, but lining up the hooks was not easy. The arms that hold the hooks extend out, which helped, but lining them up to connect them took multiple attempts and climbing across the seat from the other side. Once in, it seems solid and my six year old said it's comfortable. Attaching and detaching the back to change between high-back booster and backless booster was simple and easy, though needs to be done when it is not in the car. Comes with one cup holder that you can attach to either side, comes off easily, and is dishwasher safe. The booster I received is a light tan, which I just know is going to get grubby looking pretty quickly. I recommend going for a darker color. I received this booster seat for free through the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I really like this car seat. It is sturdy and fairly lightweight. It has a detachable cup holder that can be switched to either side. That is a great feature because we all know that part of the car seat always needs cleaned. I also really like that this car seat can transform and adjust as my child grows. The back of the car seat goes quite high. It is very easy to adjust the back to the proper height. It is very easy to put the back on and to take it off. However in the directions for putting it together it does say that it will “click”. It is not an audible “click” like you think, it is more of the sound of it going into place. The feature that stood out the most to me was really how easily the back came on and off. It is quick and easy and a very minor adjustment. This is a great option for being a great sturdy car seat that you will definitely feel safe and comfortable with your child riding in.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the product from the stellar Product testing panel. My overall impression of the seat is that it was lightweight, clean and comfortable per my son’s words. Once I took it out of the box, there was 2 pieces and it was easy to put together. It was light and easy to move from one car to the next if needed. It was easy to adjust to have a proper fit for my son. As soon as he sat down in it to test it out he said it was “comfy”. I will take that because there are times that we travel and being comfortable is super important to me. The material used for the seat looks and feels high end. I love that it can be a traditional seat and then can change to a backless booster. It’s a great concept and the only booster seat I will need. It can be broken down from the traditional to the backless booster pretty quickly. The feature that stood out most to me was how easy to put together and light it was.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I cannot believe how easy this car seat was to install and utilize! My daughter couldn’t stop talking about how comfortable it was compared to her other car seat. We just got a second car and the timing of this new booster could not have been more serendipitous! I wish I knew about this booster seat sooner!! Truly!! In our other car, we have the UppaBaby booster, and while I received this Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport for testing as part of the stellar product testing panel, I will be buying a second to replace our Nuna. I kid you not— this thing is plush, comfy, has arm rests and a sturdy cup holder (our other one broke off in a week). To have a 6 year old say anything (let alone anything positive!) about a booster is wild to me. Don’t sleep on this and don’t waste your money on any other product. 10/10 would recommend for any of my friends and their kids.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat. Overall, this car seat is well made with nice comfortable and breathable fabric as well as a sturdy build that stayed well in place after installation. I like the neutral color of the off-white and the grey. The fabric felt nice and smooth and soft and can tell it was very breathable. The fabric was well made, and stitched well around the booster, overall great quality. For installation, overall it was easy to install. This particular booster had the solid “hooks” versus straps to hook into the seat. It did take a little just to attach it since they are solid, but once it is clicked into place, it is very sturdy and the bottom of the booster does not move which I feel like can happen, but with this booster, you know it is sturdy and stays in place once it’s installed. So you know it is safe and sound providing peace of mind. I like that this booster can be set up with the back and headrest or as my child grows that portion can be removed, and only the bottom base of the booster can be used. It allows great flexibility as my child grows, which I like and it allows for easier transportation when we travel so it’s not a bulky booster. It did feel lighter in general too. One thing I do wish the booster had was a second cupholder. This one only came with one. I also did feel like this booster isn’t as wide as others, but it didn’t seem to affect the comfortability in space for my child. However, it is something to note depending on the child sitting in it and how they grow. If space is a concern in the car this one I think is an average size but not so large. I would recommend this car seat if you’re looking for one that will grow with your child and affordable price tag.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First, I received this booster seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Upon first receipt of the booster seat, I was very much impressed with the construction, feel and look of the seat. The color was neutral and could be used for any gender child, which is a plus, as well. When I installed the booster seat into the car, it was super easy and did not require a lot of thought or work to get it placed into the car. The booster was also very lightweight and easy to switch between vehicles. I used the booster with both the back and backless with my child. She was very comfortable with both. Since she is getting older, we will likely opt to use the backless booster more often, but both styles are perfectly fine. Lastly, our favorite feature was the cup holder. My child really enjoyed having her "own" cup holder attached to the seat. Both my child and I really like the booster seat and would highly recommend to others.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I initially received the Maxi Cosi RodiSport booster seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel, the first thing I noticed was the light, breathable, and soft, cushiony fabric that covers the seat. Taking it out of the box, however, was a little difficult due to how heavy it was. I love the easy click-in and click-out attachment system for cars that have the LATCH system. The click-in and -out system makes is super easy to move the seat from one car to another, but you do have to squeeze VERY firmly to detach the seat from the latch connectors. I love that the covers of the entire seat are removable for easy washability. It's super easy to connect the high back to the bottom booster for younger kids and to remove it for your older kids when they no longer need the high back. It's a little tight in the upper seat belt area which made it a little difficult to navigate the crossbody seatbelt into its spot, but once it's in, it feels snug and easily placed in the correct spot. The seat has an easy system to raise and lower the head rest portion of the high back to adjust for your child's height and it clicks into place easily and solidly. I LOVE that it came with a cupholder that's actually solid plastic! And I absolutely love that you can attach the cupholder to either side of the base which allows you to move the seat from one side of the car to the other! Overall this is a fantastic high and low back booster! Just know that it's a little heavier which might make it a little difficult for air travel, etc.! Thanks again to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to try such a great versatile booster seat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. From the moment we took this booster seat out of the box, it truly impressed us. It felt very heavy duty and well built, giving us immediate confidence in its quality and safety. We also loved the color because it matched our car interior perfectly. Installation was simple and hassle free. We tested the seat with both of our children, our 5 year old daughter who is about 45 pounds and our 9 year old son who is about 65 pounds, and it worked well for both, making it a great option for growing families! We especially appreciated that the booster seat can transform from a high back booster into a backless booster as your child grows. The back was comfortable for our 5 year old, but our 9 year old preferred it without the back, so having the option to easily remove it was a huge plus. Installation was quick and stress free thanks to the LATCH system, which kept the seat sturdy and secure during drives and gave us extra peace of mind. Adjusting the seat for a proper fit was effortless. Our favorite feature was the adjustable headrest. With the press of a button, it was easy to lower it for our younger child and raise it for our older child, making switching between kids seamless. One downside is that the booster seat does not recline. Because of this, our 9 year old found the high back configuration uncomfortable and preferred using it in backless mode. Overall, this booster seat is well built, easy to use, and versatile, making it a solid choice for families with children at different stages!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport. It is the easiest seat to install I have ever had! It literally clicks into the car, and you're good to go. The headrest also moves up or down with an easy click. We ended up using it without the back, and my son felt so grown up. He actually asked 'Why is this so comfy?' Because it's easy to install, it's going to make moving the booster to grandma's car when she visits an absolute breeze. Our only issue is that he has two younger siblings who are also in car seats, and it was a bit tight in the back of my Toyota Yaris despite the other two having narrow seats already. This seat fits fine, but it's a little tricky even for little hands to reach the buckle between his seat and another. I almost wish the arm rest on that side could raise and lower to make buckling in a bit easier. However, overall, this booster is a dream. The convenience and ease of use is fantastic, especially if you want something you can easily move between cars and be confident it's installed correctly and securely every time. I really appreciate the Stellar Product Testing Panel sending this seat for us to try. It was perfect timing, because my son just became ready for a booster. I absolutely recommend it. In fact, we're going to be buying another for dad's car!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for including us in this product review of the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport kids booster car seat! We really liked the neutral color which eradicated any issue arising from our littles bickering over which gender it was made for and who got to sit in it. Maxi-Cosi's solid reputation for high safety standards and comfortability rang true with the cushioned foam and adequate seat spacing. The best benefit with this booster seat was that it was baffling how E-A-S-Y it was to install. The LATCH connectors helped us secure the booster seat in just one minute with bilateral smooth rails that slide out!!! The head rest quickly adjusted with a single pull as well. The belt guides allowed our kiddos to safely buckle themselves in, everyone got it on the first try. All parents and guardians will appreciate the removable covers which are machine washable and dryer-friendly. This booster seat can be converted to backless as well, so it will grow with our family making it a smart purchase for your budget! The cup holders are also removable. For those wanting a 5 point harness, this booster car seat does not come with that kind of strap nor a tether to adhere the back of the booster to the back of our bench seat. Unfortunately, families that need to fit THREE car seats across a middle bench seat or rear seat will have to pass on this product as it is too wide to safely allow three highback boosters across, even when combined with different brand's slimfit styles... We moved our other two boosters to the third row to continue using the Rodi Sport for our youngest, but when we need to lower the third row seats for rear storage space when traveling, we won't be able to use this booster. The last con I noticed was how loudly it squeaked when unoccupied against the leather bench seat of our Yukon. Luckily, we use a carseat safe seat cover which, once reinstalled, helped minimize the noise it made sans occupant. Overall, the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport is a great booster seat that's easy to install with basic safety features and a backless option for growing kids 40 to 100lbs. Larger families with 3 or more kids might have to pass on this one due to limited spacing and it squeaks loudly against leather when unoccupied.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The safest car seat is the one you can install properly and this car seat is foolproof! I have four kids and have had several car seats over the years (4 infant, 2 convertible, 3 boosters with 5 point harnesses, 3 backed boosters, and 3 backless boosters). I was excited to try out this new car seat that I received from the Stellar testing panel. Out of all of the car seats I’ve ever used, this was the easiest to install and felt the most secure once installed. The car seat is lightweight but far from flimsy. My 9, 7, and 5 year olds all found it comfortable, but my favorite part by far is the long arms that come out to attach to the car’s anchors.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was in the market for a new car seat because my son was outgrowing his old one.. and frankly, I was tired of feeling like I needed a gym membership just to lug it around. Lol. I always thought high-back boosters started at 4 years/40 lbs., so imagine my delight when I found this one starting at 3 years/30 lbs. Cue angelic choir. Imagine my happiness to receive this as part of Stellar Testing Panel. Huge huge win for us!!! Like any responsible parent, I did my research (translation: read enough reviews to qualify for an honorary PhD in Car Seatology). The seat arrived quickly. Setup was surprisingly easy too.. sooooo easy, I didn’t even have to channel my inner IKEA warrior. It fit perfectly in my mid-size sedan, the fabric was soft, and my son gave it the coveted kid seal of approval by declaring it comfy before I even finished installing it. Big win.This booster has become our go to. We have two currently and plans to buy a third. The ability to run the seat belt through the strap holder eliminates the issue of the seat belt moving or not being at the proper height- an issue that we were having with other backless boosters. Kiddo reports that it's also much more comfortable. He falls asleep in the car often, and the headrest allows him to sleep comfortably so he's not slumping over. We love how easy it is to remove and move it over to another car. Very portable and light weight. Overall a great quality booster and we have recommended to others too!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. This seat was perfect for us as we have one in a booster and one in a high back booster. Installation was easy and I absolutely loved the built in latch feature which made the process so much simpler. It made the car seat feel safer too, as the latches made me feel more secure than the straps on other car seats which are hard to tighten. The fabric was nice and I loved the color. I could not recommend this car seat more!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My family received this seat through the Stellar Product testing panel. My daughter is 8 and absolutely adored this seat. It was super easy to install utilizing the clips in the backseat. This is one of my favorite features. The clip in installation provides more stability and reassurance that the seat is not moving. It is very easy for my daughter to lock herself in with the seat belt where we only have to check. She enjoys the high back and the head rest. Seat padding feels super comfortable and we heard no complaints on our longer rides.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport is our favorite new booster seat. It took us around 10 minutes to set up and install, start to finish thanks to the LATCH clips that were easy to place. It has a really good look and fits well into my car’s overall upholstery and vibe. I think it would be a good fit in mostly any car since it looks so modern and has multiple color options. It is not a flimsy seat at all. I feel like my child is safe and secure in this seat. I love that it can be converted into a backless booster when we are ready for it. The headrest part secures the seatbelt and has good support for my child who likes to be comfortable in the car. I was able to use one hand to adjust the headrest to his size which was my favorite feature. It can be easily changed to swap for multiple kids heights. The padding is nice and soft and washable! He likes the cupholder and it can be put on either side. I would have preferred two cup holders or a small storage for snacks. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through the Stellar Testing Panel and I am very impressed. This is my third child to use a high back booster and most of the ones I've had are clunky and the material is not great. The Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport is appealing to the eye, the fabric is premium in comparison to most brands, and the latch system is great. It's easy to adjust and my child can tighten the seat belt in the right position all by herself. I anticipate this being the last seat we'll need for her and if we had to replace it for some reason, I would purchase this one again.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This booster seat is very sleek and modern looking. My daughter was very excited to use it. I love how easy it was to use the LATCH to install the seat. It is very simple to convert the seat from a low back to high back, and to adjust the height setting for a proper fit. What really impressed me was how lightweight the seat felt and how it was not cumbersome to move. I was able to easily install it in the middle of a bench seat with other car seats on the end. My only wish was that the base was slightly more narrow. But overall I am very impressed and happy with the booster. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very excited to receive this car seat free from the Stellar Product Testing Panel! My 6 year old says "It is really good!" Installment was simple and feels very secure. It has extendable metal rods that secure to Latch hooks in my car. Additionally the seat is rather lightweight making it easy to move when needed. I received the lighter colored model that seems to show stains a little more easily, but the padding is removable and machine washable to freshen it up when needed. For the backless mode it includes a strap to adjust the seatbelt fit that we will use when he's a little bit older.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and I am so glad that I did! We have been looking for a high back booster to replace another brand, and the Maxi Cosi Rodi Sport absolutely fits the bill. I have an 8yo who currently uses a backless booster, and a 5yo who is using a high back booster and tested this seat. From the moment I pulled it out of the box, the overall quality of the seat and fabrics was impressive. I received a light grey version, which is super cute and sure to stay cool in the Texas summer heat. While lighter fabrics might be more prone to stains, it is also machine washable (and DRY-able!) which will be very helpful. This model has the rigid latch, which is a recent discovery of mine, and I don’t think I will ever go back! This is my favorite feature, as install is a breeze. Simply extend the rigid latch bars on either side, click into the latch anchors in the vehicle, and slide the whole seat back. As you push back, you hear/feel some click as it sort of ratchets back and tightens. I was easily able to get the seat secured with zero side to side movement. While lack of movement is not required in any seat, it helps keep seat belt buckle access clear and avoids unnecessary rattles. Fit to child was also a great feature of the seat. Simply grip the top of the headrest with one hand, squeeze the handle, and move up or down. The seat belt guide at the shoulder is OPTIONAL and only required to achieve correct seat belt placement as described in the manual. Use of the guide restricted seatbelt retraction in my vehicle, and placement was fine without, so we will not be using it. Conversion to a backless booster is very easy. With the seat removed from the vehicle, simply hold the bottom and push back on the top and they will click apart. I do appreciate that it easily stays clicked together in high back mode, so it will stand on its own without the back detaching, which is great when removing seats to clean out the car! The seat is low profile and much easier for my 5 year old to buckle himself in correctly. It is comfortable and appropriately padded, we used on a 3-hour road trip with no complaints. It is also a pretty booster, and I love the look in my vehicle. I would highly recommend this booster to growing families, and will likely be buying another for our second vehicle!