Updated September 30, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Baby Plus vs Maxi-Cosi
Maxi-Cosi
Baby Plus
Higher score in this comparison
Where Baby Plus and Maxi-Cosi differ
| Compare | Baby PlusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Maxi-CosiReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Bugaboo Dragonfly, UPPAbaby Vista V2, Nuna Demi Next, Maxi-Cosi Fame | Pria All-in-One, Romi 2-in-1, Peri 180 |
| Price from | €599 | $149.99 |
| Child height range | 40-150 cm | 48-132 cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 36 | 45.36Higher |
| Rear-facing limit | 15 months | 40 lbs, 40 in |
| Seat weight (kg) | 12.7 | 5.53Lower |
| Markets | NL, BE, BG, DK, DE, EE, FI, FR, GR, HU, IE, IT, HR, LV, LT, LU, AT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, ES, CZ, SE | US |
| Load leg or rebound bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat lifespan | Not confirmed | 8 to 12 years |
| Recalls | Not confirmed | Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats, Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension |
Same on both: ISOFIX or LATCH (Yes), Rotating seat (Yes).
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Key differences
- Baby Plus scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Maxi-Cosi: 45.36 vs 36.
- Seat weight (kg) is lower at Maxi-Cosi: 5.53 vs 12.7.
- Support channels: only Baby Plus offers Phone.
- Standards: only Baby Plus offers R129.
- Standards: only Maxi-Cosi offers Fmvss 213.
- Baby Plus is available in 24 more countries.
- Seat types: only Maxi-Cosi offers All in one.
- Markets: only Baby Plus offers NL, BE, BG.
- Markets: only Maxi-Cosi offers US.
Our verdict on each
Baby Plus
Baby Plus is a Dutch retailer trading since 1975, with a money-back period of 30 days and 110 brands in the catalogue. It suits parents who want strollers, car seats and sleep kit from one site, and who like support through email, phone and help centre.
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 Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherStroller entry of €599 sits high, but delivery is free at €50 with a €6.95 fee below it. | 8.4Entry price of $149.99, and 14 of 24 brands on starting price. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherA catalogue of 110 brands, full size, compact and travel system for walking and infant, convertible and booster for travel. | 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 | 8.9A 30 days money-back period, 1975 of trading history, and help on email, phone and help centre. | 9.3HigherDorel Juvenile Group, Inc. is the named legal entity, support runs on email and help centre. |
Which one suits you
Pick Baby Plus if cost and offer matter most.
Pick Maxi-Cosi if trust, maximum child weight (kg), and seat weight (kg) matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 23 of 65 | 4 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 12 of 36 | 4 of 36 |
| Infant car seats | 12 of 32 | 5 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 12 of 33 | 5 of 33 |
| Baby monitors | 18 of 32 | 4 of 32 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | Infant, Convertible, Booster | All in one, Booster, Convertible, InfantCovers more |
| Standards | R129 | Fmvss 213 |
| Legal entity | Baby Plus BV | Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1975 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Strollers
| Fact | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Full size, Compact, Travel system, Double | Full size, Compact, Travel, Travel system |
| Price up to | Not confirmed | $999.99 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 13.5 | 7.3Lower |
| Folded size | 47.5 x 67.5 x 30 cm | 25 x 43.5 x 52.5 |
| One-hand fold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Cabin-size fold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Suitable from birth | Lie flat seat | Carrycot |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 22 | 24.9Higher |
| Compatible car seats | Maxi Cosi Pebble 360, Maxi Cosi Pebble 360 Pro2, Maxi Cosi Cabriofix I Size, Maxi Cosi Coral 360 | Ambra, Peri 180, Mico |
| Warranty | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Baby monitors
| Fact | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor type | Smart | Smart |
| Parent unit | No | YesHas it |
| Wi-Fi required | YesHas it | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p | 2k |
| Range (m) | Not confirmed | 182.88 |
| Plan per month | €0 | $0 |
| Sleep analytics | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Breathing monitoring | None | None |
| Local storage | Yes | Yes |
| Video encryption | Yes | Yes |
Baby carriers
| Fact | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier types | Soft structured, Wrap, Hip seat | Not confirmed |
| Weight range | 3.2-15.9 kg | Not confirmed |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Carrying positions | 3 | Not confirmed |
| Hip-healthy | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Feeding
| Fact | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Cot, Mattress | Bassinet, Bedside crib, Smart sleeper, Crib |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Plus | Maxi-Cosi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 36below the median | 45.36at the median | 45.36 |
| Seat weight (kg) | 12.7highest quarter | 5.53below the median | 8.55 |
| Seat lifespan | Not confirmed | 8 to 12 yearsabove the median | 10 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Baby Plus
Pros
- A money-back period of 30 days, ranking 5 of 30 compared stores on returns.
- A catalogue of 110 brands, 2 of 10 compared stores on range.
- Walking gear covers full size, compact and travel system, and the car seat pages cover infant, convertible and booster in the same place.
Cons
- Standard delivery costs €6.95, ranking 17 of 23 compared stores on delivery cost.
- Free delivery only starts at €50, placing it 12 of 28 compared stores on that threshold.
- Stroller prices start at €599, well above €42.97 at the lower end of listings across the site.
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 Plus
Who it suits
- Parents shopping in the Netherlands who want a long returns window and one site for gear, car seats and sleep.
- Parents building a full first kit, with sleep products in cot and mattress and carriers in soft structured, wrap and hip seat on the same shop.
- Shoppers who prefer a named range over a marketplace, with 110 brands listed.
Who should look elsewhere
- buybuy BABY, if a free delivery threshold of $49.99 fits your basket size better than €50.
- Mothercare, if the free delivery threshold of SGD 60 lines up better with how you shop in your market.
- Albee Baby, if you would rather clear $99 for free delivery than €50.
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.
Country by country
| Country | Baby Plus | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Baby Plus
How much is delivery and when is it free?+
Standard delivery costs €6.95, and orders of €50 or more ship free. That means a small top-up to your basket often costs less than paying the delivery fee. For bigger items like a stroller, the free delivery threshold is usually cleared in one go.
How long do I have to return something?+
You have 30 days to change your mind, a longer returns window than most stores in this comparison. That is the safety net to keep in mind on a car seat or a cot, since a seat you dislike after a week at home is far easier to send back inside a generous window.
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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