Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro vs Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro | Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $219.99 | $199.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 7.5 lb |
| Head rule | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (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 | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant head support ('You may remove it for bigger infants') and body pillow; manual gives no weight limit | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH (base), baseless (taxi mode belt guides) | LATCH (Insta-Latch connectors), vehicle belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. | 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 | 8 years | 8 years |
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
Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The upgraded Insta-LATCH model with LATCH connectors and an adjustable-height base.
- Self-retracting LATCH connectors
- Base height adjustable
- Four harness heights
- Costs about $75 more than the standard Insta-LATCH
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
Mico Pro or OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX?
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?
Mico Pro: certified for planes, installs without a base. OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX: certified for planes, 7.5 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Mico Pro get you?
Per the makers, the Mico Pro adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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