Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Review

Written By: Samantha Wood
Reviewed By: Megan Svetz
Published:

Updated Version

This review is for an older version of the Maxi-Cosi infant car seat, click here to see their updated model, the Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe.

Our Verdict on the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Car Seat

The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is an excellent infant car seat. It scored well in our review and the price is right.

The Mico Max 30 shines particularly thanks to its installation easiness (see below), the anti-rebound bar on its base for added safety, its oversized canopy, the quality of the seat’s fabric, and the number of colors available to customize its look. We love that!

While it’s a good all-around car seat, we would mostly recommend it to parents who already have a compatible stroller with Maxi-Cosi.

Why?

Because for nearly the same price you can get the Chicco KeyFit 30 that performs overall slightly better in every category of our tests.

But don’t take our word for it, read our review to see if the Mico Max 30 is the right infant car seat for your family.

Our Rating: 9.6 / 10

Summary

We like:

We don’t like:

  • Only the American seat belt fastening is possible without the base.
  • Doesn’t come with a no-rethread harness, adjusting the height of the harness is thus more complicated.
  • Lacks a recline angle indicator on the base.

Who is it for:

The Mico Max 30 is perfect if you already have a stroller from one of the compatible brands (Maxi-Cosi, but also Cybex, Nuna, Silver Cross, and Quinny).

Where to buy it: check price on Amazon

Alternatives:

  • The Chicco KeyFit 30: the best infant car seat of the year for the same price than the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 (check price). You should only pick the Mico Max 30 over the KeyFit30 if you already have a compatible stroller with Maxi-Cosi.
  • The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio: the best infant car seat if you can stretch your budget. It comes with a European seat belt lock when used without its base. Perfect if you’re often taking taxis or Ubers (check price).
  • The Evenflo LiteMax 35: if you’re looking for a less expensive alternative. In addition, it is one of the lighter weight options (check price).
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Overview: Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Car Seat

Safety Icon

Safety
9/10

Comfort Icon

Comfort
9/10

Build Quality Icon

Build Quality
9/10

Installation Easiness Icon

Installation Easiness
9/10

Vehicle Fit Icon

Vehicle Fit
10/10

Portability Icon

Portability
9/10

Stroller Compatibility Icon

Stroller Compatibility
10/10

Design Icon

Design
10/10

Maintenance Icon

Maintenance
10/10

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Features: Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Car Seat

Car Seat Weight Icon

Car Seat Weight
8.9 lbs (4 kg)

Car Seat Dimensions Icon

Car Seat Dimensions
31″ x 16″ x 18″

Durability Icon

Durability
8 years

Infant Weight Range Icon

Infant Weight Range
4-30 lbs (2-13.5 kg)

Infant Height Limit Icon

Infant Height Limit
32″ (80 cm)

Facing Direction Icon

Facing Direction
Rear-facing

Reclinable Icon

Reclinable
YES

Base Installation Easiness Icon

Base Installation Easiness
LATCH & ISOFIX

Adjustable Harness Icon

Adjustable Harness
YES

Our Hands-on Review of the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Car Seat

It’s easy to fall in love with the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30. It comes with all the right features, you can customize its look and the price is reasonable.

You’ll have no problem using it with your baby from the very first day thanks to the cushy and cozy infant insert. And it will stay with you until your baby reaches 32” (80 cm, or about 15 months old).

The Mico Max 30 performed very well in our tests. It’s a significant upgrade from Maxi-Cosi’s previous infant seat (that was already very good). The latest model comes with the addition of an anti-rebound bar in its base and improved side-impact protection (what the brand calls Air Protect technology) for added safety.

But it’s hard to fully recommend the Mico Max 30. And that’s because for a similar same price, you can get the best infant car seat that we reviewed: the Chicco KeyFit 30. You won’t be disappointed if you get the Maxi-Cosi, but the Chicco infant car seat is just an overall slightly better package.

That said, I would absolutely recommend the Mico Max 30 if you already have a stroller compatible with the seat. Maxi-Cosi is a popular and well-known brand with a few excellent strollers of its own. Many other stroller manufacturers also provide adapters to Maxi-Cosi seats. If that’s the case for you, you should get the Mico Max 30 with no hesitation.

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Mico Max 30 Safety Ratings and Crash Test Results

Just like every other car seat sold in the US, the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 meets the Federal safety standards and even more. It’s also approved by the FAA to be used inside an airplane.

The latest update of the Mico Max 30 comes with the addition of two interesting features that improve the safety of the seat: an anti-rebound bar in its base and more side protection for your baby’s head.

The anti-rebound bar on the base is a piece near the foot of the car seat base, where it connects with the back of your car seat. An anti-rebound bar helps reduce or prevent rebound movement. Because your baby’s head will not be braced against the seat of your car in a rear-facing position, the infant car seat risks bouncing up and down in case of an accident. Note that the Mico Max 30 comes bundled with the car seat if you purchase it on Amazon here.

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While rear-facing car seats have proven to be safer than forward-facing seats, the bouncing movement can cause injury. Reducing that bouncing movement with the anti-rebound bar is thus an extra safety. It’s not required by Federal standards in the U.S., but we like every extra level of protection that manufacturers can add to their infant car seats!

The Mico Max also adds extra side-impact protection. The Maxi-Cosi marketing department calls this Air Protect Side Impact Protection. We just call it a more cosy side protection. It comes down to extra thick protection surrounding the head of your baby. It uses EPP foam, which is proven to be more durable than EPS foam.

Helpful Note

We use the official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ratings and crash test data under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to determine each car seat safety ratings in our reviews.

Learn more about how we evaluate car seat safety ratings.

How Comfortable is the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30?

It’s very comfortable for babies of all shapes and sizes. There is plenty of extra padding to make this seat very comfortable for your child. The area around the neck and head received extra attention in that regard. The infant insert is also very soft and cozy. It’s perfect for preemies and small babies from 4 lbs (2 kg).

We really like the fabric in the Mico Max 30. It’s made from a special material that helps regulate moisture and wetness to keep your baby dry and comfy in the seat. Other car seats in our tests caused our child to rapidly feel too warm because of the non-breathable material.

Maxi-Cosi calls this self-wicking fabric. We just call it a great little trick.

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Photo by @mrs.alexandra.willis

The extra-large canopy of the Mico Max 30 also deserves kudos. It can extend to cover most of your baby and never gets in the way when using the handle to carry the seat around. Sounds simple enough, but this is an area where most of the other car seats in our tests felt short. There is a flip-out visor that can further extend the canopy’s coverage and keep your baby in the shade. And, of course, the canopy’s fabric provides UV rays protection.

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The Mico Max harness is about average in terms of comfort. Nothing wrong with it. But nothing that makes it stand out in our tests either. It comes with four different height positions, so you can extend the belt as your baby grows. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy to adjust as a no-rethread harness (see how practical it is in the next section). There are also two crotch buckle positions and an easily adjustable forward-facing crotch strap belt.

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Photo by C. Bechard

How Practical is the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30?

Carrying the Mico Max around is slightly better than most of the other seats. It’s lighter than most of the other infant car seats that we tested. The contoured handle is very comfortable and designed specially to curve around your hip or leg (yay, no more bruising for you).

Of particular notice is the option to easily snap and lock the Maxi-Cosi onto shopping carts. You should never place an infant car seat at the top of a shopping cart. But you can lock the Mico Max 30 inside your shopping cart to avoid movements when you walk. You can then easily unlock the seat with the same release button than you would normally use with the base in your car.

The bottom of the seat itself is a bit curvy, so you can gently rock your baby back and forth when the seat is placed on the ground. Perfect when you’re stopping for a quick bite outside.

As mentioned above, adjusting the harness on the Mico Max 30 isn’t as easy as it should be. There is no slider at the back of the seat to pull up or down the harness and adjust the height of the seat belt. Instead, you’ll need to reach to the back of the seat and pass the belt through the right slot for your baby. It’s not a big deal, but it’s a bit harder to estimate the right height as your baby won’t be sitting in the seat as your change the belt.

Here’s an instruction video explaining how to adjust the harness height on the Mico Max 30:

The Maxi-Cosi is approved by the FAA to be used inside a plane. The dimensions of the seat with its base are 31″ x 16″ x 18″ so you should be able to fit two Mico Max 30 side by side on your rear car seat if you want.

Installation Instructions

If you buy your Maxi-Cosi from Amazon here, it will come together with the Mico Max 30 base. We’ll review first how to safely install the car seat with the base, before talking about the installation without the base.

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Installation with the Base

The Mico Max 30 is easy and straightforward to install with its base. It’s not quite as good as the Chicco KeyFit 30 but we like it nevertheless. Just follow these 5 simple steps:

  1. Place the Maxi-Cosi base on your car rear seat.
  2. Adjust the recline angle of the base appropriately.
  3. Attach the base with the LATCH connectors.
  4. Tighten the LATCH strap.
  5. That’s it. When done correctly, the base should move less than 1 inch from side to side.

If your car has the necessary LATCH anchors, we recommend that you use them instead of the seat belt to safely install the seat. Don’t try to use both systems at the same time though. The base isn’t built for it and it won’t make the installation safer.

We’re glad to say that the Mico Max 30 base is one of the easiest to install with the LATCH. It comes with handy little clips that safely lock into the anchors. You then just need to pull the LATCH belts to tighten them up as much as possible. The LATCH belts are easily accessible when you’re facing the base and can be tucked back in once the base is safely installed.

Helpful Note

LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. The LATCH system is mandatory for both car seat and vehicles built since 2002. LATCH greatly facilitate the safe installation of a car seat and should be preferred over other installation methods.

Learn more about how to securely install your baby in a car seat.

There are three reclining positions in the base to help you adjust the seat parallel to the road. You’ll find the lever to change the recline position on the back of the base.

Here’s an instruction video from Maxi-Cosi that illustrates the whole process:

We also love that the anchors are very easy to detach from the LATCH when you want to take off the base. Some of the other infant car seats that we’ve tested were absolutely terrible in that regard.

Once the base is safely installed, you just need to clip the car seat in it. You’ll hear a clicking sound to tell you that it’s correctly installed, but you should try to pull it out to make sure that it stays in.

When you’re done, you can easily detach the car seat by pressing the release button at the back of the seat.

So overall, we really like the Mico Max installation with its base. It’s one of the best ones that we’ve tested.

You can purchase the base separately from Amazon if you want. It also comes in white if you prefer that color. An extra base is very handy if you often use the seat in two vehicles so you don’t need to reinstall it each time your baby changes car.

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The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is also one of the lighted car seats that we’ve tested. Photo by @jeanettepadillavega

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Installation without the Base Using the Seat Belt

If you’re taking a taxi or an airplane, you also have the option to attach the Mico Max 30 without its base, using just a seat belt. It’s not as quick and easy as clipping the seat on a pre-installed base, but it’s not very complicated and still complies with all the safety regulations.

The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 does not come with a European belt path. That means that you’ll need to pass your car seat belt only through the front of the seat. The European belt path provides an extra level of safety by also attaching to the back of the seat, so it’s our preferred method, but only one infant car seats in our tests had that option (the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio).

Helpful Note

Read our guide on how to securely install your baby in a car seat to understand the American belt routing method versus the European belt routing method.

We prefer the European method as it adds an extra connection at the back of the seat, but it isn’t required by the NHTSA in the U.S. at the moment.

Follow these 6 steps to attach the Mico Max 30 without the base:

  1. Place the infant car seat rear-facing in your car.
  2. Recline the seat appropriately by following the level line indicator on the side of the carrier. You might need to place a towel between the car seat and your car to achieve the right position.
  3. Pass the seat belt through the belt path on both sides of the seat and fasten it.
  4. Pull the seat belt as tight as you can then lock it in (depending on your car’s model, you might have to fully extend the seat belt or give it a sharp pull to trigger the locking mechanism).
  5. Feed as much of the seat belt back as possible to keep it very tight.
  6. That’s it. When done correctly, the infant car seat should move less than 1 inch from side to side.

Here’s an instruction video showing exactly how to install the KeyFit safely without its base:

Installing the Mico Max 30 without its base is very easy. Passing the seat belt through the belt path is quick and straightforward. And it was simple to find the right angle position with a towel between the seat and the car.

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Weight Limit

The Mico Max 30 has a weight limit of 30 lbs (13.5 kg). It’s below most of the other infant car seats that we tested (except the Chicco KeyFit 30 that has the exact same limits) but it doesn’t really matter because your child will most probably reach the height limit before they reach the weight limit.

The height limit of the Mico Max 30 is 32 inches (80cm), just like most of the other seats in our tests.

On average, children weight about 24 lbs by the time they’ve reached 32 inches. That’s usually around 15 months old.

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When Can I Remove the Maxi-Cosi Infant Insert?

The Mico Max 30 that’s sold here on Amazon comes bundled with an infant insert. The insert is an extra layer of cushion protection for babies who weigh between 4 and 5 lbs (1.8 kg to 2.3 kg). Depending on how fast your baby grows, you might need to keep the infant insert until they reach 6 lbs (2.7 kg).

Premature babies, in particular, might need to keep the insert for a little longer until they reach the weight limit. But some full-term newborns don’t even need it if they are already above 5-6 lbs.

As a rule of thumb, just make sure that your baby is both securely fasten and comfortable with enough room once installed in the seat.

In addition to the infant insert, the Maxi-Cosi also includes covers for both the buckle and the harness strap to protect your baby.

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Photo by @BuyBuyBaby

Maintenance and Washing Instructions

The more time your baby spends in the seat, the more often you’ll need to clean it up. That’s why we think that maintenance is a very important factor to consider when buying an infant car seat. If you can’t easily take off the cover to wash it, it will become an ongoing annoyance after a month or two.

And here again, the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is excellent. The cover’s fabric and the headrest pad are easy to take off and put back. And they are both machine washable and dryer safe.

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The harness covers, however, must be washed and dried by hand to avoid damaging the velcro.

We particularly like how easy it is to remove the cover. You don’t even need to unthread the harness, so there is no need to re-adjust the seat belt after washing the cover.

Note for the Premium Rachel Zoe Mico Max Seat

There is a special edition of the Maxi-Cosi designed in collaboration with Rachel Zoe that comes with different cover styles. The special edition looks great, but we don’t recommend that you get the brown leather and white cover. It will stain more easily and is not machine washable.

What Colors are Available?

If you like color options, you’re in for a treat with Maxi-Cosi. Eleven different color combinations are available for the Mico Max 30! They range from all black to classy navy blue and popping pink berry. You’ll be sure to find something that fits your car:

Which Strollers are Compatible with the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30?

Stroller compatibility is another area where the Mico Max 30 shines. Maxi-Cosi is a well-established trusted brand, so you’ll be able to use the car seat with most of the big stroller brands. Of all the infant car seats that we tested, the Mico Max is one of the most versatile. You can use it with more than 50 different stroller models (see the full list below)!

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The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is one of the easiest infant car seats to clean up and maintain. Photo by @LatishaSpringer

First off, the Mico Max 30 is compatible with all the Maxi-Cosi and Quinny strollers. It’s very easy to use. You just need to place the car seat on the stroller and it will safely clip itself on it. Just press the detach lever at the back of the seam to remove the seat from the stroller (the same way you would do to detach the seat from its base in your car).

If you don’t already have a stroller, we recommend that you get one of their a bundle on Amazon to save money.

The excellent Maxi-Cosi Adorra Modular 5-in-1 Travel System is our preferred option. It comes together with the Mico Max 30 Infant Car Seat and you can choose between 3 beautiful colors.

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The Maxi-Cosi Adorra Modular 5-in-1 Travel System

If you want something more bareback, Maxi-Cosi also offers a simple yet robust stroller frame called Maxi-Cosi taxi that’s compatible with the Mico Max 30. It’s perfect if you often hop on and off taxis.

When it comes to other brands, you’ll just need to get the necessary adapter to pair the Mico Max 30 with your stroller. It can be tricky to find the adapter that’s right for your car seat, but we’ve done all the legwork for you.

Here’s the complete list of strollers and adapters that are compatible with the Mico Max 30:

Stroller brand

Stroller model

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 and Mico AP

AustlenEntourage FrontUse this adapter
AustlenEntourage RearUse this adapter
Baby JoggerCity Select, City Select Lux and City PremierUse the Click Connect adapter
Baby JoggerCity Mini and City Mini GTUse this Click Connect adapter
Baby JoggerCity Mini Double and City GT DoubleUse this Click Connect adapter
Baby JoggerCity Tour LuxUse this Click Connect adapter
Baby TrendExpedition Jogger, EspyNot compatible
Baby TrendSnap N Go, Snap N Go Ultra TandemNot compatible
BabyzenYoyoUse this adapter
BOBRevolutionNot compatible
BritaxB AgileUse this adapter
BritaxB Agile DoubleNot compatible
BritaxB ReadyUse this adapter
BugabooDonkey Mono and Donkey 2 MonoUse this adapter
BugabooDonkey Twin and Donkey 2 TwinUse this adapter
BugabooFox and BuffaloUse this adapter
BugabooCameleon3Use this adapter
BugabooBee3 and Bee5Use this adapter
BumblerideIndie and SpeedUse this adapter
ChiccoBravoNot compatible
ContoursOptions Elite, Options and CurveUse this universal adapter
CybexPriam and MiosCompatible by default
GBZuzuNot compatible
GracoBreazeNot compatible
InglesinaQuad and TrilogyUse this adapter
JOOVYCaboose, Big Caboose and Caboose TooAdapters included
Mamas & PapasArmadillo FlipUse this adapter
Mamas & PapasUrbo, Urbo2, Sola and Sola2Use this adapter
Maxi-CosiDana and DanaFor2Compatible with all Maxi-Cosi strollers
MimaXari and ZigiUse this adapter
Mountain BuggyCosmopolitanUse this adapter
Mountain BuggyMB mini and SwiftNot compatible
Mountain BuggyTerrain and JungleUse this adapter
NunaDemi Grow, MIXX2, PIPA and PEPPCompatible by default
Peg PeregoBook Pop-UpUse this adapter
Phil and TedsNavigator, Dot, Classic and SportNot compatible
Phil and TedsPromenade and Smart LuxUse this adapter
Silver CrossWaveCompatible by default
StokkeXplory, Trailz and ScootUse this adapter
QuinnyMooddCompatible by default
ThuleUrban Glide 1, Urban Glide 2.0, both single and doubleUse this adapter
UPPAbabyVISTA and CRUZUse this adapter
UPPAbabyMINUUse this adapter

You can check our ultimate Car Seat and Stroller compatibility guide for more details.

How Long is the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Good For?

Wondering how long is your Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is good for? Just check the back of the seat to find its expiration date, it’s stamped on the actual seat.

The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is good for 8 years from the manufacturing date.

Important to Know

Infant car seats have an expiration date. You should never use a car seat that is passed its expiration date as the safety of your child will NOT be guaranteed.

Always check the label on your seat to make sure that it’s still good to be used. You can also read this article to understand why infant car seats expire.

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30: What’s in the box

Wondering what’s in the box? Here’s everything that will be included in the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 package on Amazon:

  • 1 x Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 infant car seat
  • 1 x Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 infant car seat LATCH base

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30: Accessories

The Mico Max 30 has a range of accessories from Maxi-Cosi and third parties:

First off, if you have more than one car and expect to regularly move the seat from one to the other, you might want to get an extra base. The base is easy to install and remove, so it isn’t absolutely necessary, but it can be very helpful if, for example, you drop your baby to your parents in the morning and your partner comes to pick them up later in the day. You can get the extra base on Amazon.

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The excellent Maxi-Cosi Adorra Modular 5-in-1 Travel System is another great accessory. It comes together with the Mico Max 30 Infant Car Seat and you can choose between 3 beautiful colors.

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If you’re living somewhere cold or raining, you might also want to get a Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Rain Shield to protect your baby. It’s designed with air vents on both sides to make sure that your baby has fresh air while still being protected from the weather.

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If your car seat are made of leather, you might also want to get a car seat protection to avoid scratching or tearing your seats. We recommend this seat protector by Qaqadu because it’s large provides ample protection.

car seat protector for infant car seats

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Price

You can buy the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 on Amazon. That’s the best deal that we’ve seen online.

Alternatives

  • The Chicco KeyFit 30: the best infant car seat of the year for the same price than the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 (check price). You should only pick the Mico Max 30 over the KeyFit30 if you already have a compatible stroller with Maxi-Cosi.
  • The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio: the best infant car seat if you can stretch your budget. It comes with a European seat belt lock when used without its base. Perfect if you’re often taking taxis or Ubers (check price).
  • The Evenflo LiteMax 35: if you’re looking for a less expensive alternative. In addition, it is one of the lighter weight options (check price).

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Car Seat: Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • Question: Does it come with the Maxi-Cosi base?
    Answer: Yes. This model comes with the base in the package. You can also purchase the car seat and the Maxi-Cosi base separately if you prefer.
  • Question: Do you have to use the base with the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30?
    Answer: No. You can also install the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 without its base if needed. Just the seat belt as described above. The base will make it more secure and convenient if you’re installing the seat in your own car, however.
  • Question: Can the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 be installed on an airplane seat?
    Answer: Yes, the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 is FAA approved. You can install the seat alone or the seat with its base on a plane seat using the lap seat belt. You can check that your car seat is FAA approved by looking for a sticker that says “This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.” Flight attendants are trained to look for these stickers when someone is boarding the plane with an infant or toddler car seat.
  • Question: How much does the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 weight without the base?
    Answer: The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 weighs 8.9 lbs (4 kg) without the base. It’s relatively light compared to other infant car seats that we reviewed.
  • Question: How many years is the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Good For?
    Answer: 8 years. You can see the expiration date on the label at the back of the seat.
  • Question: Can I attach the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 seat on a grocery cart?
    Answer: No, and you shouldn’t try to do that with any car seat. Placing an infant carrier on top of a shopping cart can be very dangerous. The safest place would be in the cart itself, facing towards you and reclined appropriately for your child to be comfortable.
  • Question: Has the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 ever been recalled?
    Answer: For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.NHTSA.gov.
  • Question: What is the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 warranty?
    Answer: The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 comes with a two years warranty, that’s more than most of the competition. We recommend you contact Maxi-Cosi if you experience any issue with your model after purchase. You can call them during normal office hours or email their customer support team. Their response time is relatively quick.
  • Question: What is Maxi-Cosi’s customer service number?
    Answer: If you’re calling from the US, you can contact Maxi-Cosi by phone: 1-800-951-4113. Their email support center should get back to you within 24 hours.

Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Manual and User Guide

You can download the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 infant car seat user manual from here. You should also be able to find one stored within the car seat base.

About Maxi-Cosi

Maxi-Cosi is a well-known European brand of high-end baby products. It is part of the Dorel Baby Industrial Complex, which also owns Safety 1st and Cosco. The Maxi-Cosi brand focuses on delivering exceptional safety, comfort and style throughout its product line.

The Mico Max 30 sold in the U.S. is produced in the US.

Further reading recommendations about Maxi-Cosi and infant car seat safety

We used several authoritative sources to help with our review of the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30. We recommend that you read them if you want to learn more about car seat safety in general. These are also great resources if you want to understand a particular aspect of child safety or want to stay up-to-date with the latest research.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Child Passenger Safety Board have excellent in-depth resources on car safety for children. We recommend you start there:

If you want to explore car safety even further, we recommend the following resources that were used when writing this article:

Images by Baby Gear Essentials, Ana and Maxi-Cosi.

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