Thule® Maple i-Size Car Seat with Base

Thule® Maple and the base Thule® Alfi were designed in accordance with the philosophy Scandinavian Safety, in which child safety serves as the starting point for the entire design process. The car seat's design, installation method, and the ergonomics of the child's seating position come together to form a comprehensive safety system, designed with real-world usage conditions in mind. The set received excellent results in ADAC tests, demonstrating a high level of safety and an intuitive assembly process that significantly reduces the risk of errors on the part of parents.

Thule Swivel Base uses a unique disc-based car seat mounting system, without hooks, guides, or traditional fastening mechanisms. The car seat can simply be to place or slide it onto the base in one motion, intuitively and without the risk of incorrect attachment. Integrated clamping lever allows the base to be precisely aligned with the car's frame, eliminating the common mistake of installing it too loosely. Proper installation is indicated by a light and an audible signal. The database is modular and, after the infant stage, it can also be used to install a next-stage car seat (up to approx.. 4. years of age) Thule Elm.

After installing the Thule® Maple car seat On the stroller frame, you can achieve an exceptionally flat lying position, a feature rarely found in the 0–13 kg infant car seat segment. Unlike most competing designs, where the child remains in a distinctly contoured arch, the Maple allows the child to be positioned a position similar to that found in a carrycot. This results in a more restful sleep, a more natural alignment of the spine, and significantly greater comfort while walking. In practice, this means the possibility of actually using the car seat on the stroller frame for a longer period of time, no time pressure and no compromises on ergonomics.

Thule® Maple was designed as a full-fledged component of the travel system, rather than a seat assigned exclusively to a single platform. Its clean, technical design harmonizes naturally with Thule strollers, but it also complements other designs that share a similar approach to form and function, such as Bugaboo. This solution is for parents who want to maintain a consistent look and have the freedom to choose a stroller frame without compromising on safety.

In the infant car seat segment, it’s easy to fall for the misconception that a lighter car seat is always the better choice. In practice, car seats installed on ISOFIX modular bases, equipped with a mechanism for folding them flat, They are inherently heavier than structures without this feature—and this is a material limitation that cannot be overcome today. Thule® Maple However, it remains one of the lighter car seats in its immediate class, while maintaining the full functionality of the travel system. This means it can also be used safely and comfortably on a stroller frame, not just as a car seat. Importantly, in everyday life, the car seat is carried in one’s hands for only very brief moments—much less often than it is actually used.

Thule® Maple Car Seat Upholstery It was designed in a simple and logical way—for the most part, it is pulled directly over the seat shell, no hidden fasteners, guides, or complicated layers. This makes it quick and intuitive to remove and put it back on, even without consulting the manual. This is a detail that people rarely consider when choosing a car seat, but one that actually saves parents time, stress, and energy in everyday use.

In addition to the seat-mounted child seat system, base Thule® Alfi It stands out a built-in mechanism that presses the seat against the backrest, operated by an integrated lever. This solution allows you to the base to be precisely aligned with the car's structure, regardless of the shape of the seat or the type of vehicle. Thule designed the system so that parents can install the base on their own and without any confusion — The base always adjusts to the backrest, and the only adjustment is the extension of the stabilizing leg.

Thule® Alfi Base was designed as part of a long-term security system. After the infant stage, it allows for the installation of a next-stage car seat (0–18 kg), serving the child until about 4. year of life. At this stage, the base no longer provides 180° rotation, but offers a full 360° range, adapting to changing needs—from rear-facing to forward-facing, in accordance with safety standards and the parent's decision.

Both Thule® Maple car seats, as well as Thule® Alfi ISOFIX bases are manufactured in Poland, at the brand's factory in Piła. This is a deliberate design and logistical decision that allows us to maintain full control over quality, precision of workmanship, and process consistency. Local production means direct oversight of every stage — from the structural framework, through the installation of safety systems, to the final inspection. This is a rarity in the car seat segment, where quality often suffers as production scales up.