Hire for Baby vs Maxi-Cosi

Hire for Baby

Who it suits

• Australian parents at the birth stage who want an Isofix infant carrier now and a booster later, since the range covers infant, convertible and booster.
• Families who would rather hire than commit to buying, because a rental option is offered and infant hire starts at AUD 45.
• Shoppers who want named models on the hire list, with Britax Unity Isofix, Maxi Cosi Mico Plus, Booster Car Seat given as reference points.

Who should look elsewhere

• Families hiring outside Australia, since the service runs in AU only, where Britax and Evenflo Company sell direct instead.
• Parents who want rear facing beyond up to 12 months, since Safety 1st lists an all-in-one type that the Hire for Baby range does not.
• Buyers who want a seat to keep, since the Hire for Baby model is built around a rental option, where Evenflo Company and Britax sell seats outright.

Maxi-Cosi

Who it suits

• Parents who want one brand from the first seat to the first stroller, since the range covers all in one, booster and convertible seat types and full size, compact and travel stroller types.
• Shoppers who want the most child covered per seat: the Pria runs to 45.36 kg, which ranks 10 of 24 brands on that limit.
• Buyers in US who want strollers with a one hand fold and a cabin size fold, and want sleep products in the same place.

Who should look elsewhere

• Anyone who needs phone support, since support runs on email and help centre only; check Safety 1st if a call is your first stop.
• Buyers outside US, who should start with Britax or Evenflo to see whether their range is listed for their own market.
• Parents whose child needs a rear facing cap above 40 lbs, 40 in in a single seat, who should compare the Evenflo range alongside this one.