Britax Brook+ vs Chicco Bravo
The Brook+ is 1.9 lb lighter. The Bravo lists for $30 less. The Bravo folds smaller (5.7 vs 7.8 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Brook+ | Chicco Bravo | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $329.99 | $299.99Lowest price |
| Weight | 23 lbLightest | 24.9 lb |
| Folded size | 36 × 23.5 × 16 in7.8 cu ft | 15 × 22.8 × 29 in5.7 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 34 × 23.8 × 42 in | 35.2 × 22.8 × 42.7 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | With an infant car seat |
| Seat size | 12.5 in wide | Not listed |
| Seat recline | Partial | Partial |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | No |
| One-hand fold | No | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | No | Not listed |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Basket | 11 lb, Large basketBiggest basket | 10 lb, Large basket with 2 organizer pockets, front & rear access |
| Car seats | Britax Willow S, Willow, and select other infant seats (sold separately) | Chicco infant car seats click into the included child tray/infant car seat adapter |
| Folds with the seat on | Not listed | Yes |
| Brake | Not listed | Foot brake |
| In the box | Parent tray (2 cup holders, phone holder), child snack tray, SafeWash seat insert | Toddler seat, canopy, removable child tray/infant car seat adapter |
| Sold as a travel system | Willow S Brook+ Travel System / Willow Brook Travel System | Bravo Trio Travel System (with KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35) |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not listed |
| Handlebar height | 42 in | Adjustable |
| Wheels and suspension | Foam-filled | Treaded tires, all-wheel suspension; 7.5" front / 10.3" rear |
| Canopy | Water-resistant UPF 50+ with peek-a-boo window and flip-down visor | UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo mesh window |
Britax Brook+
A modestly priced full-size stroller with a reversible toddler seat and Britax car seat compatibility. Newborns ride in a compatible infant car seat.
- Reversible seat
- Self-standing fold
- Large basket
- Seat does not recline flat
- Fold needs two hands per a review test
Brook+ or Bravo?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Brook+ or the Bravo?
The Britax Brook+ weighs 23 lb, 1.9 lb less than the Chicco Bravo (24.9 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Brook+ or the Bravo?
The Bravo folds to about 5.7 cubic feet, versus 7.8 for the Brook+.
Is the Bravo cheaper than the Brook+?
Yes. The Bravo lists for $299.99 and the Brook+ for $329.99, a $30 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Brook+: With an infant car seat. Bravo: With an infant car seat.
Which one lasts longer?
Both seats hold up to 50 lb.
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