Evenflo LiteMax NXT vs Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro
The Mico Pro lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax NXT | Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $249.99 | $219.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.6 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17.83 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back | 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 Insert: required for children weighing 1.4 - 2.7 kg (3 - 6 lbs) and optional for children over 2.7 kg (6 lbs). | Infant head support ('You may remove it for bigger infants') and body pillow; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LockStrong belt tensioning | LATCH (base), baseless (taxi mode belt guides) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Q&A: Pivot Xpand strollers (not Pivot Vizor, not Folio3) | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers |
| Handle in the car | The Carry Handle MUST be in any locked position when traveling 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 | Not listed | 8 years |
Evenflo LiteMax NXT
Evenflo's lighter-weight infant carrier with SensorSafe alerts and a belt tensioning system. Rear-facing only, 3-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Starts at 3 lb
- Carrier around 8.6 lb
- SensorSafe reminders (temperature, child left, chest clip) on this version
- 30 lb limit is lower than 35 lb infant seats
- Load leg sold separately
Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro
Maxi-Cosi's mid-priced infant carrier. It uses a one-click LATCH base with three base positions and can be belted in without the base.
- Lower price than the Mico Pro+
- Base has three adjustment positions
- Belt install without the base is supported
- 30 lb maximum
LiteMax NXT 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?
LiteMax NXT: certified for planes, 8.6 lb. Mico Pro: certified for planes, installs without a base.
What does the extra $30 for the LiteMax NXT get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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