Baby Jogger City GO 2 vs Maxi-Cosi Ambra
The City GO 2 rear-faces up to 35 lb, versus 30 lb.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Jogger City GO 2 | Maxi-Cosi Ambra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99 | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 7 lb |
| Width | 17.25 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Head and body pillows: 'may be used to provide a better fit and body positioning for smaller infants up to approximately 11 lb (5 kg).' Do not use head pillow without body pillow. |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (taxi-safe belt path) | LATCH (base), seat belt, baseless (taxi mode belt paths) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 7 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 5 |
| 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) | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers and travel systems |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | Not listed | 8 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)
Maxi-Cosi Ambra
A light infant carrier from Maxi-Cosi that comes with a stay-in-car base. The base has a load leg and an anti-rebound bar, and the carrier can also be belted in without the base.
- Carrier weighs about 7 lb without canopy and inserts
- Load leg and anti-rebound bar on the base
- 7 harness/headrest positions and 5 recline positions
- List price $399.99
- Maker lists 30 lb maximum, so outgrown sooner than 35 lb seats
City GO 2 or Ambra?
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 Ambra?
The Baby Jogger City GO 2: it goes rear-facing, up to 35 lb. The Ambra goes rear-facing, up to 30 lb.
Which is easier to travel with?
City GO 2: installs without a base. Ambra: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7 lb.
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