Updated September 30, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Baby Jogger vs Maxi-Cosi
Maxi-Cosi
Baby Jogger
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Baby JoggerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Maxi-CosiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | city tour 2 eco stroller, city select 2 stroller, summit X3 jogging stroller, city mini GT3 all-terrain stroller | Pria All-in-One, Romi 2-in-1, Peri 180 |
| Price from | $279.99 | $149.99Lower |
| Lightest model (kg) | 6.58Lower | 7.3 |
| Suitable from birth | Car seat only | Carrycot |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 34Higher | 24.9 |
| Compatible car seats | Graco, Britax, Chicco, Clek, Cybex, Maxi Cosi, Nuna, Peg Perego, UPPAbaby | Ambra, Peri 180, Mico |
| Warranty | from 1 year | 2 years |
| Recalls | City GO Infant Car Seat Label and Manual Voluntary Recall Aug 23, 2016 | Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats, Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension |
| Markets | US, CACovers more | US |
| Folded size | Not confirmed | 25 x 43.5 x 52.5 |
| Cabin-size fold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Single to double | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Price up to ($999.99), One-hand fold (Yes).
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Key differences
- Baby Jogger scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Price from is lower at Maxi-Cosi: $149.99 vs $279.99.
- Lightest model (kg) is lower at Baby Jogger: 6.58 vs 7.3.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Baby Jogger: 34 vs 24.9.
- Support channels: only Baby Jogger offers Chat, Phone.
- Recalls: only Baby Jogger offers City GO Infant Car Seat Label and Manual Voluntary Recall Aug 23, 2016.
- Recalls: only Maxi-Cosi offers Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats, Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension.
- Stroller types: only Baby Jogger offers Jogging, Double.
- Compatible car seats: only Baby Jogger offers Graco, Britax, Chicco.
- Compatible car seats: only Maxi-Cosi offers Ambra, Peri 180, Mico.
Our verdict on each
Baby Jogger
Baby Jogger suits parents who want strollers and car seats from one established US maker across jogging, travel, double and travel-system formats, and who value a one hand fold and light frames over the lowest entry price. The lightest frame of 6.58 kg ranks high among the brands compared, while prices run $279.99 to $999.99.
Maxi-Cosi
Maxi-Cosi suits parents who want a single brand across car seats, strollers and sleep products, with seats from $149.99 as a reachable starting point. You get rotating and all in one options, a 45.36 kg limit and a 2 years warranty, and you trade away phone support and reach outside US.
Score breakdown
| Area | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8HigherEntry price of $279.99 ranks 26 of 43, and the lightest frame of 6.58 kg ranks 13 of 42. | 8.4Entry price of $149.99, and 14 of 24 brands on starting price. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherRange runs $279.99 to $999.99 across full size, compact and travel, with a from 1 year warranty and one hand fold. | 9.0all in one, booster and convertible seat types and full size, compact and travel stroller types, with a 45.36 kg limit on the Pria All-in-One. |
| Trust | 9.1Support runs on email, chat and phone, and Baby Jogger, LLC in US has run since 1984. | 9.3HigherDorel Juvenile Group, Inc. is the named legal entity, support runs on email and help centre. |
Choosing between them
Pick Baby Jogger if cost, offer, lightest model (kg), maximum child weight (kg), and markets matter most.
Pick Maxi-Cosi if price from matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 22 of 65 | 4 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 11 of 36 | 4 of 36 |
| Infant car seats | 11 of 32 | 5 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 11 of 33 | 5 of 33 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both.
If neither fits
Mamazing has price from at $89.99, against $279.99 for Baby Jogger and $149.99 for Maxi-Cosi.
Mamazing reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Full size, Compact, Travel, Jogging, Double, Travel systemCovers more | Full size, Compact, Travel, Travel system |
| Standards | Fmvss 213 | Fmvss 213 |
| Legal entity | Baby Jogger, LLC | Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1984 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Car seats
| Fact | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Convertible, Infant | All in one, Booster, Convertible, InfantCovers more |
| Child height range | up to 32 in (81 cm) | 48-132 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 29.48 | 45.36Higher |
| Rear-facing limit | 50 lb rear-facing | 40 lbs, 40 in |
| ISOFIX or LATCH | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating seat | Yes | Yes |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Plus Test passed | No | Not confirmed |
| Seat weight (kg) | 8.2 | 5.53Lower |
| Seat lifespan | Not confirmed | 8 to 12 years |
Baby monitors
| Fact | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor type | Not confirmed | Smart |
| Parent unit | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wi-Fi required | Not confirmed | No |
| Video resolution | Not confirmed | 2k |
| Range (m) | Not confirmed | 182.88 |
| Plan per month | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Sleep analytics | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Breathing monitoring | Not confirmed | None |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Video encryption | Not confirmed | Yes |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Not confirmed | Bassinet, Bedside crib, Smart sleeper, Crib |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 9.07 |
| Mattress included | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mattress size | Not confirmed | 32 x 20 in |
| Converts to | Not confirmed | Toddler bed, Daybed |
| Smart features | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rental option | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $279.99above the median | $149.99at the median | $149.99 |
| Price up to | $999.99highest quarter | $999.99highest quarter | $529.99 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 6.58below the median | 7.3at the median | 7.3 |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 34highest quarter | 24.9above the median | 22.7 |
| Warranty | from 1 yearlowest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Baby Jogger
Pros
- The lightest frame of 6.58 kg ranks 13 of 42 brands compared, and the one hand fold makes light frames easy to manage
- Formats span full size, compact and travel in one range, so a compact, travel, jogging, double and travel-system family can be built from a single brand
- A child up to 34 kg fits, and single to double conversion means the chassis can be extended rather than replaced
Cons
- The rotating convertible seat has no Plus test, which settles the choice if extended rear facing is your priority
- The entry and top of the range sit mid-market: $279.99 ranks 26 of 43 and $999.99 ranks 30 of 41
- Shipping is listed for US and CA only, so shoppers elsewhere check a local stockist
Maxi-Cosi
Pros
- The Pria All-in-One covers children up to 45.36 kg and 48-132 cm tall, so one shell carries several growth stages.
- Entry cost is modest: the cheapest convertible starts at $149.99, and strollers run as high as $999.99 at the other end.
- The Peri 180 rotates and ships with a load leg or rebound bar, so an infant seat can be turned to face the door on arrival.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no listed phone line for a fitting problem the week of a trip.
- The range ships to US, so anyone elsewhere should confirm delivery before ordering a seat or a stroller.
- Safety notices have been published for the brand, Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats and Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension, so model names deserve a check before you buy anything used.
Who each suits
Baby Jogger
Who it suits
- Parents buying a jogging stroller who also need an infant or convertible car seat from the same maker
- Travellers who want a light frame and a one hand fold for overhead and train luggage handling
- Families planning a second child who want to extend a single frame into a double
Who should look elsewhere
- Harppa Baby suits anyone focused on double wagons, since Baby Jogger's double and travel-system lines sit alongside a wider spread of formats
- Kids2Shop is worth a look if you want a simpler travel and full-size range without jogging and double options
Maxi-Cosi
Who it suits
- Parents who want one brand from the first seat to the first stroller, since the range covers all in one, booster and convertible seat types and full size, compact and travel stroller types.
- Shoppers who want the most child covered per seat: the Pria runs to 45.36 kg, which ranks 10 of 24 brands on that limit.
- Buyers in US who want strollers with a one hand fold and a cabin size fold, and want sleep products in the same place.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs phone support, since support runs on email and help centre only; check Safety 1st if a call is your first stop.
- Buyers outside US, who should start with Britax or Evenflo to see whether their range is listed for their own market.
- Parents whose child needs a rear facing cap above 40 lbs, 40 in in a single seat, who should compare the Evenflo range alongside this one.
Current offers
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Current offer
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Country by country
| Country | Baby Jogger | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Baby Jogger
How much do Baby Jogger strollers cost?+
Stroller prices start at $279.99 and reach $999.99. That entry figure belongs to a compact eco stroller, while the upper figure sits with the full-size and jogging models in the same range. A travel system or double pushes toward the top of that spread.
How light are the strollers compared with rivals?+
The lightest Baby Jogger frame is 6.58 kg, which places it high on lightness, ranked 13 out of 42 brands compared. Heavier jogging and full-size models in the range weigh considerably more than that entry figure.
Maxi-Cosi
What does a Maxi-Cosi car seat cost to start with?+
The entry convertible is the cheapest seat at $149.99. The range around it is Pria All-in-One, Romi 2-in-1, Peri 180, and the stroller side runs as high as $999.99. Both ends of that spread matter when you are working out a car seat budget that has to cover several stages.
Is there an ongoing cost or subscription on the smart monitor?+
The smart monitor is listed with a monitor type of smart and a plan month of $0. Wifi required is no, so it can run without relying on a router, and video encryption is yes, with local storage and sleep analytics both listed on the same unit.
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