Updated October 18, 2026 · NurseryCue Editorial Team
Maxi-Cosi vs Silver Cross
Maxi-Cosi
Silver Cross
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | Maxi-CosiReviewVisitVisit | Silver CrossReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Pria All-in-One, Romi 2-in-1, Peri 180 | Pop 2, Nia, Breez, Reef 2 |
| Price from | $149.99 | £149 |
| Child height range | 48-132 cm | 40-145cm |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 45.36Higher | 21.5 |
| Rear-facing limit | 40 lbs, 40 in | 125cm/21.5kg approx. 7 years |
| Seat weight (kg) | 5.53Lower | 11.5 |
| Markets | US | GB, IN |
| Plus Test passed | Not confirmed | Yes |
| ADAC grade | Not confirmed | Satisfactory (3.0) - Spring 2026 |
| Seat lifespan | 8 to 12 years | Not confirmed |
| Recalls | Dorel Juvenile Voluntary Recall Certain Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Child Seats, Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint System Base Recall Extension | Not confirmed |
Same on both: ISOFIX or LATCH (Yes), Rotating seat (Yes), Load leg or rebound bar (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings.
Key differences
- Silver Cross scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Maximum child weight (kg) is higher at Maxi-Cosi: 45.36 vs 21.5.
- Seat weight (kg) is lower at Maxi-Cosi: 5.53 vs 11.5.
- Support channels: only Maxi-Cosi offers Email.
- Support channels: only Silver Cross offers Phone.
- Standards: only Maxi-Cosi offers Fmvss 213.
- Standards: only Silver Cross offers R129.
- Seat types: only Silver Cross offers Extended rear facing.
- Markets: only Maxi-Cosi offers US.
- Markets: only Silver Cross offers GB, IN.
Our verdict on each
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.
Silver Cross
Silver Cross suits parents who want a British name with a documented safety result and a warranty, and who will stretch to the top of the price range for a full-size or travel system. Its lightest pushchair weighs 5.6 kg, which is light for the category.
Score breakdown
| Area | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4Entry price of $149.99, and 14 of 24 brands on starting price. | 8.7HigherPushchairs and strollers start at £149 and top out at £3,715, with the lightest pushchair at 5.6 kg. |
| Offer | 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. | 9.0Stroller range covers full size, compact and travel, and seats come in infant, convertible and all in one sizes. |
| Trust | 9.3Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. is the named legal entity, support runs on email and help centre. | 10.0HigherTrading as Silver Cross UK Limited, based in GB, founded 1877, with a 3 years warranty on the Nia. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for Maxi-Cosi: 1. Additional countries for Silver Cross: 1.
Choosing between them
Pick Maxi-Cosi if maximum child weight (kg) and seat weight (kg) matter most.
Pick Silver Cross if cost and trust matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Strollers and pushchairs | 4 of 65 | 25 of 65 |
| Travel systems | 4 of 36 | 13 of 36 |
| Compact travel strollers | 3 of 28 | 11 of 28 |
| Infant car seats | 5 of 32 | 13 of 32 |
| Convertible and extended rear-facing seats | 5 of 33 | 13 of 33 |
| Cribs, bassinets and smart sleepers | 7 of 47 | 21 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Seat types | All in one, Booster, Convertible, Infant | Infant, Convertible, All in one, Booster, Extended rear facingCovers more |
| Standards | Fmvss 213 | R129 |
| Legal entity | Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. | Silver Cross UK Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1877 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Phone, Help centre |
Strollers
| Fact | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller types | Full size, Compact, Travel, Travel system | Full size, Compact, Travel, Double, Pram, Travel systemCovers more |
| Price up to | $999.99 | £3,715 |
| Lightest model (kg) | 7.3 | 5.6Lower |
| Folded size | 25 x 43.5 x 52.5 | 54 x 45 x 23 |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Cabin-size fold | Yes | Yes |
| Suitable from birth | Carrycot | Lie flat seat |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 24.9Higher | 22 |
| Compatible car seats | Ambra, Peri 180, Mico | Silver Cross Glide Plus 360 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 yearsHigher |
Baby monitors
| Fact | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor type | Smart | Not confirmed |
| Parent unit | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi required | No | Not confirmed |
| Video resolution | 2k | Not confirmed |
| Range (m) | 182.88 | Not confirmed |
| Plan per month | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Sleep analytics | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Breathing monitoring | None | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Video encryption | Yes | Not confirmed |
Cribs and bassinets
| Fact | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Bassinet, Bedside crib, Smart sleeper, Crib | Cot, Bedside crib, Mattress |
| Maximum age | Not confirmed | 6 months |
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 9.07Higher | 9 |
| Mattress included | Yes | Yes |
| Mattress size | 32 x 20 in | L84cm x W50cm |
| Converts to | Toddler bed, DaybedCovers more | Toddler bed |
| Smart features | YesHas it | No |
| Rental option | No | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum child weight (kg) | 45.36at the median | 21.5lowest quarter | 45.36 |
| Seat weight (kg) | 5.53below the median | 11.5above the median | 8.55 |
| Seat lifespan | 8 to 12 yearsabove the median | Not confirmed | 10 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Silver Cross
Pros
- Lightest listed pushchair weight is 5.6 kg, among the lighter figures on the comparison.
- The Nia folds with one hand and to a cabin-friendly size, with folded dimensions of 54 x 45 x 23.
- Seat range covers infant, convertible and all in one, so a newborn setup through to a booster can come from one maker.
Cons
- The top of the range reaches £3,715, so a full travel system pushes the outlay well beyond the entry point of £149.
- Pushchair types cover full size, compact and travel, and the pram and double formats sit at the rarer end of what the comparison lists.
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, with no live chat or email contact listed.
Who each suits
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.
Silver Cross
Who it suits
- Parents starting from birth who want a lie-flat seat, since the Nia lists lie flat seat.
- Families who want pushchair, car seat and sleep space from one maker, with cots and a bedside crib in cot, bedside crib and mattress.
- Travellers who want a fold that meets cabin size and a warranty behind the pushchair.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone on a tight budget, since the range runs to £3,715 and Evenflo Company covers a similar set of stroller types at full size, compact and travel.
- Shoppers wanting a live chat or email route, because support runs on phone and help centre.
- Buyers outside GB and IN, where Kids2Shop lists a comparable stroller spread of full size, compact and travel.
Current offers
Silver Cross
Current offer
Discount code
SX10 or FIRST10 discount code
Cannot be redeemed against Cove 2, Breez, Motion 3 All Size 360, Nest & Nurture, Spare Parts or orders with a total order value of under £150; discount codes cannot be used on items already on promotion unless stated otherwise
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Maxi-Cosi | Silver Cross |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
Silver Cross
What does a Silver Cross pushchair cost at the entry point and at the top?+
The pushchair and stroller range starts at £149 and reaches £3,715. That is a broad spread, so the entry price is only a guide to the cheapest single pushchair. A full travel system with a car seat and a cot will sit well above the entry figure.
Which Silver Cross pushchair is the lightest to carry?+
The lightest listed pushchair weight is 5.6 kg, and that model places among the lighter options in our comparison. The Nia also folds with one hand and folds to a cabin-friendly size, measuring 54 x 45 x 23 folded.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
- Maxi-Cosi vs Momcozy
- Maxi-Cosi vs Safety 1st
- Maxi-Cosi vs Britax
- Maxi-Cosi vs Amazon
- Maxi-Cosi vs Chicco
- Maxi-Cosi vs Baby Jogger
- Maxi-Cosi vs BeSafe
- Maxi-Cosi vs Chillax Technology
- Maxi-Cosi vs Baby Plus
- Maxi-Cosi vs Mockingbird
- Maxi-Cosi vs Hubble Connected
- Maxi-Cosi vs iBaby
- Maxi-Cosi vs Baby Monitor Direct
- Maxi-Cosi vs babelio
- Maxi-Cosi vs Coolblue Belgium
- Maxi-Cosi vs Mamazing
- Maxi-Cosi vs Mamas & Papas
- Maxi-Cosi vs The Little Green Sheep
- Maxi-Cosi vs Snuz
- Maxi-Cosi vs Bc Babycare
- Maxi-Cosi vs Bugaboo
Maxi-Cosi
Silver Cross