Graco GoMax vs Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+
The GoMax lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco GoMax | Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $299.99Lowest price | $319.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 10.9 lb | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1" (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat | 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 | Not listed | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Body support (accessory): 'The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb' (manual p.65). Buckle can be shortened for low birth weight infants (minimum weight 4 lb). | Infant head support ('You may remove it for bigger infants') and body pillow; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | built-in Insta-Install Rigid LATCH, optional stay-in-car base | LATCH (base), baseless (taxi mode belt guides) |
| Load leg | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | Not listed | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Graco GoMax stroller or most Graco strollers (sold separately); check Graco's compatibility chart | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers |
| Handle in the car | Handle Has 4 Positions (A-D). 'Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying. Handle can be in any position when used in the 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 | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 7 years | 8 years |
Graco GoMax
A Graco infant carrier with rigid LATCH connectors built into the shell, so it can be installed without a base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Installs without a base using the built-in LATCH arms
- Optional base for a stay-in-car setup
- Memory recline on the LATCH connectors
- 30 lb limit
- Priced at $299.99
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
GoMax 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?
GoMax: certified for planes, 10.9 lb. Mico Pro+: certified for planes, installs without a base.
What does the extra $20 for the Mico Pro+ get you?
Per the makers, the Mico Pro+ adds a load leg, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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