Britax Willow SC vs Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+
The Mico Pro+ lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Willow SC | Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $329.99 | $319.99Lowest price |
| 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) 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 | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant positioning pillow (optional): can be used with infants weighing less than 11 lbs (5 kg); harness inner loop/slot maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Infant head support ('You may remove it for bigger infants') and body pillow; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | ClickTight, LATCH | LATCH (base), baseless (taxi mode belt guides) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Select Britax strollers | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position 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 | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 8 years |
Britax Willow SC
A step-up Britax infant carrier with ClickTight installation and an Alpine base with a stability bar.
- ClickTight belt install
- Anti-rebound stability bar on base
- Fabric without added flame retardants
- 30 lb limit
Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+
A step up from the Mico Pro that adds an anti-rotation load leg on the base. It also has a ventilated shell and a flip-out canopy extension.
- Anti-rotation load leg on base
- Ventilated shell and canopy
- Base has three adjustment positions
- Costs $100 more than the Mico Pro
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
Willow SC or Mico Pro+?
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?
Willow SC: certified for planes, 9.3 lb. Mico Pro+: certified for planes, installs without a base.
What does the extra $10 for the Willow SC get you?
Per the makers, the Willow SC adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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