Maxi-Cosi Sela
The Maxi-Cosi Sela rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and weighs 27.3 lb, per Maxi-Cosi. A non-rotating Maxi-Cosi all-in-one with rigid LATCH, a belt lock-off and tension indicators.
- $449.99List price
- 40 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 100 lbBooster to
Sela: key facts
- The Maxi-Cosi Sela rear-faces from 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and 34.4 to 49 in tall; works as a booster from 40 to 100 lb and 43.4 to 52 in tall, per Maxi-Cosi.
- Outgrown by height: "Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest."
- It installs with Rigid LATCH or seat belt (built-in lock-off arm).
- Maxi-Cosi says it expires 10 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. / Booster Seat: This restraint is not certified for aircraft use, when used as a booster seat, because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.").
From Maxi-Cosi's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Sela stacks up
Against the 57 all-in-one car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
The same as most all-in-one car seats (10 years).
The same as most all-in-one car seats (40 lb).
Within the typical range for all-in-one car seats (20 lb to 29.3 lb).
Above the typical range for all-in-one car seats ($229.99 to $399.99).
What sets the Sela apart
Measured against the 57 all-in-one car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 27.3 lbin the middle half of the 35 all-in-one car seats that publish it (20 lb to 29.3 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1Next to it, the Sela is 5.1 lb lighter; no rotates (the Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 has it); has aircraft label (the Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 doesn't).
- Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1Next to it, the Sela is 3.1 lb heavier.
- Maxi-Cosi Andi 360Next to it, the Sela is $50 less; no rotates (the Andi 360 has it); has aircraft label (the Andi 360 doesn't).
Flying with the Sela
Maxi-Cosi's label: “This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness. / Booster Seat: This restraint is not certified for aircraft use, when used as a booster seat, because aircraft seats do not have shoulder belts.”
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
- Rigid LATCH and tension indicators
- 10 headrest/harness positions
- 8 recline positions
- Aircraft approved per Maxi-Cosi
Worth checking
- 27 lb seat
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
- High regular price
Where to buy the Sela
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- 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 Sela | |
|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one |
| List price | $449.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 27.25 lb |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Head and body pillows, optional; must be used together (manual). Maker page: infant head and lumbar inserts. |
| Installation | Rigid LATCH, seat belt (built-in lock-off arm) |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Harness heights | 10 |
| Recline positions | 8 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the Sela with
How each closest rival differs from the Sela, from the makers' specs.
- JoiePepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$449.99
- 5.1 lb heavier
- Graco4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$429.99
- 3.1 lb lighter
- $20 less
- Maxi-CosiAndi 360rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$499.99
- $50 more
- Joiematcha spin SIrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$399.99
- 2 lb heavier
- $50 less
Sela: questions answered
From Maxi-Cosi's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Maxi-Cosi Sela rear-face longer than other all-in-one seats?
15 of the 70 all-in-one seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 40 lb. The highest is the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One at 50 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 bring the Maxi-Cosi Sela 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. It weighs 27.3 lb to carry through the airport.
Sela or Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the Sela has no added flame retardants (maker's claim); the Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 has a rotating seat. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used Sela?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Maxi-Cosi lists a lifespan of 10 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.
More all-in-one car seats
- GracoTurn2Me 3-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$399.99
- Disney BabyTurn and Go 360 Rotating All-in-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$399.99
- Maxi-CosiKani 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$379.99
- ChiccoOneFit Max ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$379.99
- Graco4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$369.99
- BritaxOne4Life Slimrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$449.99
Where these specs come from
- maxicosi.com/products/sela-all-in-one-convertible-car-seat-cc392
- maxicosi.com/pages/compare-our-convertible-car-seats
- images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--9YY5MIX2--/dohize1giwq2sqxd3evi
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.