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Our Review of the Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat

The Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Car Seat has been the European parent's baby seat of choice for years. Word travels fast these days, and American moms and dads have been on the hunt for light and low-profile Maxi Cosi car seats too.

World-renowned Maxi Cosi infant car seats, convertible seats, and boosters were untested and unavailable here in the States. Today, Maxi-Cosi car seats are certified safe, passing US FMVSS 213 standards, and available right here at EliteCarSeats.com.

  • The Maxi-Cosi Cabrio infant car seat is the European version of the Mico
  • After a few minor changes and NHTSA Certification, Maxi-Cosi named the North American version of their infant car seat the "Mico" 

Safety Comes First with the Mico

The Maxi Cosi Mico is a safe and thoroughly tested infant carseat that surpasses all NHTSA safety standards. Lined with impact absorbing EPP foam and equipped with thickly padded, deep side wings in the seat area, the Mico secures and protects babies from 5 to 22 lbs. The Mico's weighted base installs in a rear-facing configuration with LATCH connectors, but you can also install the carseat using only your vehicle's safety belts and the carrier's special belt guides.

The Maxi Cosi Mico has a very narrow profile and a sleek ergonomic design, making it extra easy to get in, out, and tote. Taking the Mico carrier out of its weighted base is easy, and there is a special indicator on the base (green for go, red for no) that tells you if the seat is locked into the base properly.

Comfort is Part of the Package

For newborn babies, the Mico comes with a plush insert that keeps their head stable during a car ride, and well padded harness straps. Most infant car seat carriers have a bulky retractable sun canopy that can get in the way. The Mico, on the other hand, has an elastic canopy that tucks away neatly behind the seat and attaches to the carrier handle when the sun is out and baby needs some shade.

For your convenience, the carrier's handle retracts to multiple positions, and the shoulder straps adjust to four different heights to accommodate a boy or girl from 19" to 29". Thanks to a simple harness adjustment system at the front of the seat, its easy to get the perfect fit every time you sit your baby, safe and sound, into the Maxi Cosi Mico infant carseat.

The Mico is Compatible with New Quinny Strollers

The Maxi Cosi Mico is part of our newest European travel system. By combining the Mico with the compatible Quinny Buzz or Quinny Zapp stroller (also brand-new to the U.S.) you will definitely have the most unique car seat / stroller combo in the neighborhood. The Mico snaps right into either of these strollers, replacing the standard seat. You can simply set the stroller seat aside for later when your son or daughter has outgrown the Mico. (You can view some pics of the Mico / Quinny stroller travel system in the 'Photos' tab below)

In addition to their rare look, Quinny strollers are some of the lightest and tightest folding baby strollers to ever land on American shores. The Buzz has a one-of-a-kind automatic unfolding mechanism, and the Zapp has the smallest folded dimensions of any stroller in the world.

Find a stroller to work with the Maxi-Cosi Mico infant seat

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    Happy Flower
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    Juice
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    Happy Flower w/ included canopy
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    Mico in use w/ Quinny Buzz (sold separately)
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    Mico in use w/ Quinny Zapp (sold separately)
  • Maxi-Cosi Mico bug netting - sold sperately
    Mico Bug Netting (sold separately)
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    Mico footmuff (sold separately)
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Click here to download instruction manual. (Adobe Reader required)

Car seat specs

Min child weight
5 lbs.
Max child weight
22 lbs.
Rear-facing minimum weight
5 lbs.
Max child weight - Rear Facing mode
22 lbs.
Max harness weight capacity
22 lbs.
Min child height
19"
Max child height
29"
Max 5-pt harness child height capacity
29"
Installed w/o Base?
Y

Car seat dimensions

Product weight
8 lbs.
Seat Base / Foot Width
17"
Seat height
14"
  • 5 – 22 lbs, 19 – 29" Rear facing
  • EPP Foam
  • 5-point harness with up-front adjuster
  • Soft Side Padding
  • Cozi Dozi infant insert
  • Deep-sided wings
  • 4 harness heights
  • Ergonomic handle
  • Multi-position, rotating canopy
  • Stay-in-car adjustable base
  • LATCH equipped

Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat Reviews

Maxi-Cosi Mico infant car seat

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infant to toddler setting

4
Reviewer: Anonymous , Massachusetts Date: October 02, 2008
Just wanted to let people know that you can change the buckle setting from infant to toddler to allow more room for the legs. My son is 4 months old and I was going to buy a convertable seat because I could no longer buckle over his legs on the loosest setting. Then I read that you can change the buckle position and it is so easy, just pull belt clip through front and move it to next slot. Now there is plenty of room for his chubby legs.
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We love it!

5
Reviewer: Anonymous , San Mateo, CA Date: September 27, 2008
We use this with Quinny and can't be happier! It is good looking. It is very safe car seat if you use properly. It takes a couple times to get used to it.
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Satisfactory but would probably buy another for next baby

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Toronto, CA Date: September 24, 2008
I live in Canada and bought the first shipment literally in April 2008. We were originally very happy with it, as the straps are not as long and loose as some other infant car seats out there, but baby was happy and the inserts made him nice and comfy. No problems with the baby, he loves it, and can sleep and endure long rides in it no problem. The only problem is like other reviewers state, the base does not always fully click into the seat. After a month of this I contacted Droel Group and surprisingly they offered to replace the full unit which made me quite happy. However, having the 2nd base now has the same problem and I have not called them again about it. Glad that other people are having the same issue and I'm not crazy, though this is a safety concern for me as many times I check to make sure by shaking the seat (which the baby does not enjoy, but what else can I do) to ensure all the locks have taken just to start driving and the last one clicks during the car ride. Does not make me a happy camper to second guess the thing all the time. We want to put in our convertible car seat now, but need the infant car seat to connect to our mutsy stroller since baby is not big enough for the toddler seat yet. All in all, my only concern is the safety of this product, and since its been replaced once and it has not rectified the issue, I'm reluctant to constantly contact the company just to get a replacement with the same issues. Looks a lot cooler than most infant car seats out there, but would you compromise the safety? I will probably buy something else out there when I have my 2nd babe or buy a few spare bases
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Why You should purchase this car seat

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Mountain View, CA Date: September 16, 2008
I have read through the previous reviews and feel compelled to offer what I hope is an objective review of the seat because previous reviews criticize the seat for what seems to me to be subjective opinions. So here goes. Pros to the seat: 1) Safety. It is the safest car seat for infants on the market. US Consumer Products reviews are terrible so don't bother trying to find anything there. But the German Consumer Products reviews rated this seat as #1. The EU has tougher car seat testing standards than we have in the US (shouldn't we be upset about this?), including side-impact tests. 2) Style - not a reason to buy something this important, but it doesn't hurt. The colors are cool. Now for the completely subjective part: the thing just looks so much cooler than the US made seats/stroller combinations, not just because of the colors but because of the design in general. 3) Baby sits snug - some parents seem to have found their baby is too 'tight' in the seat, which surprised me. Don' t you want your baby to sit snug in the car seat? I'm surprised to see the way some parents strap their babies in the car seats - loosely, too loosely in my opinion. And if the baby has tons of head room, that means that the baby's head can get hurt if there is an accident! Cons: 1) Straps are difficult to loosen (the straps were tricky to connect, but after a few times, we got the hang of it and it is no problem; however, pulling the straps loose is still difficult) 2) seat does not always latch in properly to the base. We feel comfortable with it as long as we double check it each time. 3) Fit with the Quinny Buzz - removing the car seat from the Quinny is tricky. The engineering department could improve on the design in my opinion. Now on to a few subjective observations - My baby slept like a doll in the car seat. He felt secure and snug and comfortable. I think the babies who didn't sleep well probably wouldn't have enjoyed any car seat! - I guess that's it!
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After some adjustments we love it!

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Woodland Hills, CA Date: June 13, 2008
We bought the maxi cosi carseat because we loved the new foray stroller and the colors were so pretty. But my 7lb 5oz daughter hated the seat! I read many reviews where parents said the same thing - the baby was unhappy, seemed buckled in too tightly and the buckle seemed to squeeze their thighs. I even tried to reach the company for suggestions but no luck. I was ready to return the seat when my husband decided to change the center buckle setting from the infant setting to the toddler (further out) setting. It's totally counter intuitive because you think that by changing it you'll make the problem worse but suddenly my daughter was a happy camper. She stopped crying and slept well in the seat. Hooray! We also had to take out all inserts, shoulder pads and adjust the shoulder straps to a higher setting. It's as though their infant settings are just way too small for an infant. So as an fyi - adjust EVERYTHING and it will be great.
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Maxi Cosi mico in Juice

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Boston, MA Date: May 19, 2008
We've had our mico now for about 2 months and like it. The center buckle is a bit cumbersome at times but once you get used to it, its not so bad. Our seat snaps into the base so easily I was surprised to read about everyone else's difficulty. The thing we didn't realize was that this seat does not fit with any snap-n-go out there yet. It is a little tricky to fit with the bugaboo. (The bugaboo is a bit tricky folding and unfolding to begin with.) We just got a Quinny Zapp and it fits perfectly. The sunshade is a bit short but we have an accessory to cover the rest of the seat. Our daughter likes her car seat and sleeps in it no problem.
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update from January

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Chicago, IL Date: May 09, 2008
I thought I would update my review now that I've worked with the seat for several months. My daughter seems to tolerate the seat better, but certainly isn't happy to be in it for any length of time if we're not in the car (perhaps this is just her personality, though). The center (male) buckle is easier to put together now, but is still more difficult than other seats - even after loosening the belts. I can't stand the hood. I still feel that it is flimsy, short, and doesn't stay up well at all. We have found that you have to be sure the latch belt (part that is connected to the seat with center bolt on base) is completely out of the way and running through the belt path - the seat will not install if there is anything in the way. There are still times when we really have to struggle to get the seat into the base. I have also noticed that several minutes after driving I hear an audible "click" as if the seat was not totally latched into the base (I always tug on seat and latch the handle back when installing the seat). All in all, I don't hate the seat as much as I used to, but I still don't love, or really even like, it. For people who are willing to put up with these issues and like the look of the seat - I get stopped all the time by people who want to know more about the seat and like the way it looks. Again, I wish I could give this seat a better review. I really want to like it!!!!
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Great seat...just takes some getting used to!

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Reviewer: Sara , Honolulu, Hawaii Date: April 24, 2008
I agree with some of the concerns that others have posted about the Maxi Cosi Mico, but have found it to be a great seat overall. We purchased this seat as it was compatible with the Quinny Buzz stroller. It has been extremely comfortable for my now 5 month old...I like the head support and the colors available. I agree that the center buckle was very hard to latch at the beginning, but once we loosened up the straps (very easy to do with the one touch button) and got some practice, it can now be done with ease. I agree though, that if you lived in a colder climate where the baby was bundled up more, it might be difficult (we live in Hawaii). Also, the sunshade is much too small and we had to purchase the Kiddopotomus sunshade attachment (which works great). We have had no problems snapping it in and out of it's base...very easy and just takes a moment to pull out. Overall, we would recommend it to others.
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We love this car seat

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Wenatchee, WA Date: April 23, 2008
We love this carseat...be have two carseats, the maxi-cosi mico and a babytrend carseat. Our son has always been very comfortable in the Maxi-cosi even on long road trips. When he was a newborn, the insert kept him very cozy and comfortable. He seemed lost in our other carseat which we had to fill extra space with receiving blankets. The maxi-cosi is light weight and easy to carry when loaded with an infant. When out of the base it has a nice rocking feature with a rubbarized bottom so it will not slip. The buckle does sit low between his legs making it a little trickier to buckle, but once we got used to it, it wasn't a problem at all. Bottom line - I would recommend this seat. Comfortable for our son, easy to carry around, and comes in cool colors.
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