Baby Jogger City GO 2
The Baby Jogger City GO 2 rear-faces up to 35 lb and is 17.3 in wide, per Baby Jogger. An infant carrier from Baby Jogger with a 4-35 lb rear-facing range that clicks into Baby Jogger strollers. It can be installed with or without the RAPIDLOCK base.
- $399.99List price
- 35 lbRear-facing to
- 17.25 inWidth
City GO 2: key facts
- The Baby Jogger City GO 2 rear-faces from 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Baby Jogger.
- It installs with LATCH, seat belt or baseless (taxi-safe belt path).
- It's 17.3 in wide at the widest point.
From Baby Jogger's published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the City GO 2 stacks up
Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the 30 lb most infant car seats list.
Within the typical range for infant car seats (16.9 in to 17.5 in).
Within the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).
What sets the City GO 2 apart
Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Highest rear-facing limitof the 73 infant car seats with it published: 35 lb
- Width: 17.3 inin the middle half of the 41 infant car seats that publish it (16.9 in to 17.5 in)
Next to its closest matches
- Clek LiingoNext to it, the City GO 2 is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; 0.4 in wider; has base included (the Liingo doesn't).
- Maxi-Cosi AmbraNext to it, the City GO 2 is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; no load leg (the Ambra has it).
- UPPAbaby Aria V2Next to it, the City GO 2 is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; 0.3 in wider; no load leg (the Aria V2 has it).
Strollers named with the City GO 2
2 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the City GO 2 in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Baby Jogger strollers (see Baby Jogger Stroller & Infant Car Seat Compatibility chart, April 2026: https://newellbrands.imgix.net/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180.pdf).
| Stroller | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| Mockingbird Single (original) | With the Car Seat Adapter |
| Mockingbird Single-to-Double (original) | With the Car Seat Adapter |
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Listed features
- 35 lb rear-facing limit
- Baseless belt path for taxis and rideshare
- One-hand adjustable headrest, no rethread harness
Worth checking
- Base is sold separately ($169.99)
Where to buy the City GO 2
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Baby Jogger City GO 2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in |
| Width | 17.25 in |
| Base included | Yes |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (taxi-safe belt path) |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes |
| Rotates | No |
| Recline positions | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Baby Jogger strollers (see Baby Jogger Stroller & Infant Car Seat Compatibility chart, April 2026: https://newellbrands.imgix.net/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180.pdf) |
Compare the City GO 2 with
How each closest rival differs from the City GO 2, from the makers' specs.
- ClekLiingorear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$399.99
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 0.4 in narrower
- Maxi-CosiAmbrarear-facing to 30 lb7 lb$399.99
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- UPPAbabyAria V2rear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$399.99
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 0.3 in narrower
- CybexAton G2rear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$399.95
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 0.3 in wider
- $0 less
City GO 2: questions answered
From Baby Jogger's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Baby Jogger City GO 2 rear-face longer than other infant seats?
Yes. Its 35 lb rear-facing limit is the highest of the 97 infant seats we track, tied with 22.
Will the Baby Jogger City GO 2 fit three across or in a small car?
It's wider than 52% of the infant seats we track, at 17.3 in. The narrowest is the Evenflo NurtureMax at 14.8 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you use the Baby Jogger City GO 2 in a taxi or Uber without the base?
Yes. Baby Jogger lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.
City GO 2 or Liingo: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the City GO 2 has an anti-rebound bar; the Liingo has no added flame retardants (maker's claim). See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used City GO 2?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
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- ChiccoKeyFit Max Zip ClearLuxrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
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- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Urban Mobilityrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
Where these specs come from
- babyjogger.com/car-seats/infant-car-seats/city-go-2-infant-car…
- sites.salsify.com/41c9c255-1884-40e0-bc05-ad8dd5617744/b2dae3b8…
- newellbrands.imgix.net/765dbe31-6fae-36d2-9226-fd397982c180…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.