Baby Jogger City GO 2 vs Cybex Aton G2
The City GO 2 rear-faces up to 35 lb, versus 30 lb. The City GO 2 is 0.3 in narrower. The Aton G2 lists for $0.04 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Jogger City GO 2 | Cybex Aton G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99 | $399.95Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 17–32 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 9 lb |
| Width | 17.25 inNarrowest | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Top of child's head is a minimum of 2.5 cm (1 in) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Infant Insert: manual recommends using it until the child weighs about 11 lbs (5 kg) or about 3 months |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (taxi-safe belt path) | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 11 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 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) | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Manual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in one of the five LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Positions: 0 Anti-Rebound (optional), 1 Carry, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting. |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | Not listed | 6 years |
Baby Jogger City GO 2
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.
- 35 lb rear-facing limit
- Baseless belt path for taxis and rideshare
- One-hand adjustable headrest, no rethread harness
- Base is sold separately ($169.99)
Cybex Aton G2
A light Cybex infant carrier with a load-leg base and automatic harness height adjustment through the headrest.
- Load leg
- Light 9 lb carrier
- Flame-retardant-free fabric
- 30 lb limit
- Short 18-month age guideline
City GO 2 or Aton G2?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the City GO 2 or the Aton G2?
The Baby Jogger City GO 2: it goes rear-facing, up to 35 lb. The Aton G2 goes rear-facing, up to 30 lb.
Which is easier to travel with?
City GO 2: installs without a base. Aton G2: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb.
What does the extra $0.04 for the City GO 2 get you?
Per the makers, the City GO 2 adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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