Baby Jogger city GO 2 Infant Car Seat

$399.99

Price on Amazon.com as of 2026-11-01 12:08 UTC, and subject to change.

An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing infant 4 to 35 lb, up to 32 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 4 to 35 lb
  • Up to 32 in tall
  • Rear-facing infant only
  • Anti-rebound protection
  • 17.25 in wide
  • 7-year usable life
  • Certified for aircraft use
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Specifications checked against Baby Jogger’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research

Who is the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat for?

The Baby Jogger city GO 2 is a rear-facing infant car seat. The US manual lists 4 to 30 lb and 32 in or less, with the head at least 1 in below the top of the seat, while the product page says 4 to 35 lb. It installs with a RAPIDLOCK base or without one, and expires 7 years after manufacture.

Reasons to consider it

  • Baseless installs, with a taxi-safe shoulder belt guide behind the shell
  • A RAPIDLOCK base with push-button LATCH, 4 recline positions and an anti-rebound bar
  • Travel systems with Baby Jogger strollers named in the brand's compatibility chart
  • Air travel, since the manual certifies it for aircraft when installed without the base

Things to weigh up

  • The manual says 4 to 30 lb while the product page says 4 to 35 lb
  • Rear-facing only, with a 32 in height limit, so a convertible seat is needed later
  • Baby Jogger lists 18.078 lb with the base but does not publish the carrier alone
  • The manual forbids using it with other brands' strollers or on shopping carts

My take on the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat

The city GO 2 suits a family that wants a carrier that clicks into a Baby Jogger stroller and can also be belted in without its base, for example in a taxi. The main caution is that the manual and the product page give different weight maximums (30 lb against 35 lb), so I would follow the label and manual on the seat you buy. The city turn is the brand's other seat: a rotating convertible that Baby Jogger rates rear-facing from 4 to 50 lb and forward-facing from 26.5 to 65 lb.

A research summary of Baby Jogger’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.

Who the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat fits

This seat covers one stage. Baby Jogger gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

Rear-facing infant4 to 35 lb · Up to 32 in
The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.

What are the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat weight, height and age limits?

Baby Jogger city GO 2 Infant Car Seat limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
Rear-facing infant4 to 35 lbUp to 32 inNot publishedProduct page figure; see conflicts (manual states 4-30 lb)

A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.

city GO 2 Infant Car Seat specifications

Seat weight
Not published
Width
17.25 in
Depth
28 in
Height
24.5 in
Usable life
7 years
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
Weight with base
18.078 lb
Height with base
26.5 in
Base recline positions
4

How the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat installs

Lower anchors
Push-button LATCH. Check your vehicle manual for which seating positions have anchors, and switch to the seat belt once the child passes the anchor weight limit in the manual.
Recline
4 base recline positions. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.
Harness
No-rethread harness. Check the harness height at each growth spurt: at or below the shoulders rear-facing, at or above them forward-facing.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

Will it fit your car?

At 17.25 in at its widest, this seat is one of the narrower ones in its class and is a candidate for three across in many mid-size cars.

  • Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
  • Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
  • Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.

What features does the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat have?

  • Anti-rebound bar (SecureStop, on base)
  • RAPIDLOCK belt-tensioning base
  • Push-button LATCH
  • Taxi-safe belt path (baseless install)
  • 4 base recline positions
  • No-rethread harness

Colors listed in the US

Slate, Harbor Grey, Pike, Frosted Ivory, Lunar Black.

city GO 2 Infant Car Seat colors and prices

4 colors are listed on Amazon right now. Every color is the same price today. The fabric is the only difference between them; the shell, harness and limits are identical. Prices were retrieved Nov 1, 12:08 PM UTC and can change.

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Compare colorsSlateCheck pricePikeCheck priceLunar BlackCheck priceFrosted IvoryCheck price
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AvailabilityIn stockIn stockIn stockIn stock
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Where Baby Jogger’s page and manual disagree

  • Product page states 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in; the US manual (NWL0000911403F, 12/24) linked from the Lunar Black and Frosted Ivory variant pages states Weight: 4-30 lb, Height: 32 in or less.

When they differ, follow the manual and the labels on your seat.

What to know before you live with it

Three ways to install it

The base installs with its push-button LATCH strap or with the vehicle lap and shoulder belt through the blue rear-facing belt path, then the RAPIDLOCK lock-off closes over the belt. The manual allows a center seat with LATCH only if the vehicle manual permits it and the anchors are 11 in or more apart. Without the base, the vehicle belt goes through the blue belt path on the carrier, and if the shoulder belt is long enough it wraps behind the shell through the taxi-safe guide. The carrier should move less than 1 in at the belt path. Never use LATCH and the seat belt together.

Source: Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF)

Getting the recline right

The base has 4 recline positions set with a lever and a recline foot. Its bubble indicator has two zones: the clear area is level for infants 4 to 20 lb, and the notched area for children 20 to 30 lb. If the foot is fully raised and the bubble is still outside the zone for your child's weight, the manual allows a tightly rolled towel or pool noodle under the front of the base. Without the base, a red line on the side of the carrier must be level with the ground, and rolled towels may go at the vehicle seat crease. Check the level again with the child in the seat.

Source: Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF)

Harness, body support and the handle

The harness height moves with the head support, adjusted from the back of the seat with two buttons, so the straps do not need rethreading. Straps must sit at or just below the shoulders, and the chest clip at armpit level. The body support is only for children under 12 lb and must be used under 6 lb, and only with the harness in the bottom 2 sets of slots. The buckle strap has more than one slot. The handle has 4 positions, any of them allowed in the vehicle, but it must be locked upright before you carry the seat.

Source: Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF)

Taking the fabrics off and washing them

The head support pad comes off after undoing snaps on both sides. The seat pad has 4 snaps and 4 plastic flaps at the sides, and the canopy unclips with two fastening strips, side snaps and a release button on each arm. The manual points to the care tag on the seat pad, and says to machine wash the pad and canopy cold on a delicate cycle and drip-dry, with no bleach. The shell is spot cleaned with warm water and mild soap. Harness and LATCH straps are surface washed only and must not go in water. The buckle can be swished in warm water without soap. Never use the carrier without its pad.

Source: Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF)

Is the city GO 2 Infant Car Seat recalled?

  • 15C002000: does not cover this model. Campaign 15C-002 (FMVSS 213 label and manual noncompliance) covers only City GO infant seats models BJ64510 and BJ64529, City GO bases BJ80400 and BJ61500, City Mini travel system BJ72510 and Vue Lite travel systems BJ70411, BJ70424 and BJ70431, manufactured November 3, 2014 through April 30, 2015, per Baby Jogger's owner notice. The city GO 2 is sold under model numbers 2082708, 2148715, 2153360, 2223227 and 2148714, none of which appears in the recalled population. Campaign source (read ).

Each campaign naming this family was read against this model’s numbers and build dates, and none covers it. Still check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use, especially on a used seat.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

city GO 2 Infant Car Seat: common questions

What are the city GO 2 weight and height limits?

The US manual lists 4 to 30 lb and 32 in or less, and the child's head must be at least 1 in below the top of the seat. Baby Jogger's product page says 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in. The two sources disagree on weight, so check the label on your seat.

Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Can the city GO 2 be used without the base?

Yes. The manual describes a baseless install with the vehicle belt through the blue rear-facing belt path, and the shoulder belt can wrap behind the shell through the taxi-safe guide if it is long enough. The red level line on the side must be level with the ground.

Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Is the city GO 2 approved for airplanes?

The manual says it is certified for motor vehicles and aircraft. Use it only on forward-facing aircraft seats, and follow the manual's install-without-base steps.

Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How much does the city GO 2 weigh and how big is it?

Baby Jogger lists 18.078 lb for the seat with its base, and 17.25 in wide, 28 in deep and 24.5 in high. The height is 26.5 in with the RAPIDLOCK base. A carrier-only weight is not published on the page.

Baby Jogger city GO 2 infant car seat product page (opens in a new tab)

When does the city GO 2 expire?

The manual says to stop using it 7 years after the manufacture date, which is printed on the underside of the seat. It also warns against a second-hand seat or base whose history you do not know.

Baby Jogger city GO 2 manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How does the city GO 2 compare with the Baby Jogger city turn?

The city turn is a rotating convertible seat that Baby Jogger rates rear-facing from 4 to 50 lb and forward-facing from 26.5 to 65 lb. It lists the city turn at 19 in wide, and the seat turns 180 degrees with one hand in rear-facing mode.

Baby Jogger city turn rotating convertible car seat product page (opens in a new tab)

Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.

Before you buy

  1. Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Baby Jogger lists 5 colors of this seat.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Baby Jogger so you hear about the next one.

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