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). | Infant head support ('You may remove it for bigger infants') and body pillow; manual gives no weight limit |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Gia XP, Siena CP (sold together as travel systems) |
| 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. | The carry handle must be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| 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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