# Custom Car Seats Maxi-Cosi's Online Platform Helps Parents Personalize Infant Car Seats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-car-seat References: [stockhouse](http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2015/04/17/maxi-cosi-introduces-first-custom-designable-car-seat) & [maxicosicustom](http://www.maxicosicustom.com/mico-max-custom) Safety usually takes precedence over style in many [infant products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infant-gear), but Maxi-Cosi is a brand proving that it can provide both by introducing an online platform for the creation of custom car seats. From colored seat cushions to the canopy and frame, the Maxi-Cosi Custom Program features over 250 potential ways to customize the Mico Max 30 model. This car seat boasts being the lightest premium car seat on the market and is [compatible with a number of strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-stroller) for Maxi-Cosi for ease of transportation. Other impressive features of the car seat include a snap-on pad that can be easily removed for washing and a one-click system for effortless installation. Once an order is placed through the Maxi-Cosi Custom Program, each of the custom car seats is assembled by hand and delivered within three weeks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Car Products:** With the success of Maxi-Cosi's custom car seat platform, expect to see other infant products, as well as adult car products, start offering customization options. - **Online Custom Platforms:** As more consumers become interested in customizable products, expect to see other industries begin to build their own online custom platforms. - **Functional Style:** This trend of customization shows that consumers are looking for products that blend both style and functionality, providing an opportunity for businesses to develop products that meet both needs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Infant Products:** The success of Maxi-Cosi's custom car seats program highlights the potential for other infant products, such as strollers and clothes, to offer similar customization options. - **Automotive Industry:** As consumers become more interested in customization, the automotive industry has an opportunity to offer more customizable options in both interior and exterior design. - **Furniture Industry:** With the success of Maxi-Cosi's custom car seats program, furniture companies could start exploring similar customization options for other consumer products such as chairs and sofas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Convertible Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-convertible-car-seats.md) - [Luxury Baby Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-baby-gear.md) - [5-in-1 Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4ever-dlx-grad.md) - [Baseless Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-baby-pipa-urbn.md) - [Auto-Branded Baby Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-baby-gear.md) - [Ultra-Safe Pet Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-car-seats.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md) - [Sleek Modern Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-baby-line.md) - [Multi-Functional Pet Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-beds.md)