BOB Champ vs Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| BOB Gear Champ | Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lb | Not listed |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) or below the top edge of head restraint | The top of your child's head must be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat. |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillow (no weight limit printed in the extracted text); harness Inner Loop: Maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (European belt path) | LATCH lower anchor belt (with base), vehicle belt (with base), vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt (without base) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | BOB strollers (Wayfinder travel system); maker publishes a compatibility chart | Tayla Max (sold together as travel system) |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. BOB Gear & Britax recommend Position 1 for use in a vehicle. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 8 years |
BOB Champ
BOB Gear's own infant carrier, sold with the Wayfinder travel system and with a Wilder base. Rear-facing limits are 4-30 lb and 17-32 in.
- Pairs with BOB strollers
- Baseless installation option
- Sold mainly as part of a travel system
- 30 lb limit
Ask the meadow
Champ or Mico Luxe+?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Champ: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9.3 lb. Mico Luxe+: certified for planes, installs without a base.
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