Lightweight and easy to adjust
[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. When I received this product, I thought the entire box was already light so I knew carrying the car seat would be easier than my current one. The frame itself and ergonomic design were also light so very little fatigue when holding it with my 9 month old in it, which is the best feature. The strap adjustment was simple (even if I had to make significant adjustments/loosen slack since it defaulted for a newborn upon opening) The slack lever/release was initially hard to find because I am not familiar with the maxi cosi system, but that is not a mark against the product. The removable cushions surrounding the straps and all over were a very nice touch because I was always afraid normal straps would rub or scratch my baby boy and these made him more comfortable. Living in Las Vegas, it is unavoidable for his back to be warm when we take him out of his seat, but the vents on the pico pro+ lessen the heat he retains. The material of the canopy is very nice and soft, but with a sturdy brim, giving it a very modern and slick look. Installing the base is straightforward even though we were not familiar with the system (as FTP, we only installed one). My only gripe is because it is a super new product, I wasn’t sure if it was compatible with our stroller or others I was interested in buying in the future. We did not want to buy attachments simply to see if we can use this with other systems. I initially thought we were going to receive a travel system with both, but again, not a negative on the product - just difficult to review in a short amount of time without further research on other compatible systems it can work with seemlessly without putting a lot of money. Overall, I believe those familiar with maxi cosi systems will like the nice upgrade. And for a first stroller ever, it is a nice option as well that I would recommend to FTP like myself.