Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe Infant Car Seat with Base

Overview

The Maxi-Cosi IC365GYK is a rear-facing car seat rated to a 30 pound weight capacity, built with a polyester cover and installed using the Latch system. The seat itself weighs about 19.15 pounds.

Latch installation and a rear-facing-only design position this as an infant to young toddler seat rather than a convertible one that grows with a child past 30 pounds. Worth noting, its 3.8 average rating trails the other listings in this batch, so it's worth weighing against alternatives before buying.

• Rear-facing car seat
• 30 pound weight capacity
• Latch installation
• Polyester cover, about 19.15 lbs

Who it's for

Suits parents needing a rear-facing seat for an infant or younger toddler under 30 pounds who plan to install with Latch. Not for parents wanting a single seat to carry a child through to forward-facing use.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Latch installation is generally quicker and more consistent than seat-belt installation once anchors are located, and the 30 pound capacity plus rear-facing-only orientation position this as an infant to young toddler seat rather than a convertible one. At 19.15 pounds, the seat itself is heavier than compact infant carriers, worth factoring in if you move it between cars often.

Specifications

Closest rivals on specs

Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat and Base

Graco Gomax Lightweight Infant Car Seat

UPPAbaby Aria V2 Lightweight Infant Car Seat

• Item Weight 19.15 vs 17 pounds (+13%)