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Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+

The Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ rear-faces up to 30 lb and has an expiration of 8 years, per Maxi-Cosi. 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.

  • $319.99List price
  • 30 lbRear-facing to
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Mico Pro+: key facts

  • The Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Maxi-Cosi.
  • Outgrown by height: "The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat."
  • It installs with LATCH (base) or baseless (taxi mode belt guides).
  • Maxi-Cosi says it expires 8 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Maxi-Cosi lists it as certified for aircraft ("This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.").

From Maxi-Cosi's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the Mico Pro+ stacks up

Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration8 years

Within the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).

This one
6 yearsmiddle 7 years10 years
Rear-facing limit30 lb6th highest rear-facing limit of 73

The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Price$319.9929th lowest price of 58

Within the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).

This one
$74.99middle $329.99$850

What sets the Mico Pro+ apart

Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

Next to its closest matches

  • Britax Willow SCNext to it, the Mico Pro+ is 2 years longer before it expires; has load leg (the Willow SC doesn't); no anti-rebound bar (the Willow SC has it).
  • Joie Mint LatchNext to it, the Mico Pro+ is 1 years longer before it expires; $20 more; has base included (the Mint Latch doesn't); has load leg (the Mint Latch doesn't).
  • Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearTexNext to it, the Mico Pro+ is 2 years longer before it expires; $20 more; has load leg (the KeyFit Max Zip ClearTex doesn't); no anti-rebound bar (the KeyFit Max Zip ClearTex has it).

Flying with the Mico Pro+

Maxi-Cosi's label: “This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.”

What airlines say about car seats:

  • American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
  • Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
  • JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
  • Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
  • Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
  • Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
  • Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source

Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.

Listed features

  • Anti-rotation load leg on base
  • Ventilated shell and canopy
  • Base has three adjustment positions

Worth checking

  • Costs $100 more than the Mico Pro
  • 30 lb maximum

Where to buy the Mico Pro+

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+
TypeInfant car seat
List price$319.99
Rear-facing weight4–30 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 32 in
Head ruleThe top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat.
Base includedYes
Newborn insertInfant head support ('You may remove it for bigger infants') and body pillow; manual gives no weight limit
InstallationLATCH (base), baseless (taxi mode belt guides)
Load legYes
Anti-rebound barNo
RotatesNo
Works with strollersSelect Maxi-Cosi strollers
Handle in the carThe carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle.
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
No added flame retardantsYes
Expires after8 years

Compare the Mico Pro+ with

How each closest rival differs from the Mico Pro+, from the makers' specs.

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Mico Pro+: questions answered

From Maxi-Cosi's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ rear-face longer than other infant seats?

24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Can you use the Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Yes. Maxi-Cosi lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.

Can you bring the Maxi-Cosi Mico Pro+ on a plane?

Yes, Maxi-Cosi lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label.

Mico Pro+ or Willow SC: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the Mico Pro+ has a load leg; the Willow SC has an anti-rebound bar; the Mico Pro+ lists for $10 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used Mico Pro+?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Maxi-Cosi lists a lifespan of 8 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.