| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness (infant carrier) | 4–30 lb | Up to 32 in |
- Seat weight
- Not published
- Width
- Not published
- Usable life
- 8 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
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An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing harness (infant carrier) 4 to 30 lb, up to 32 in.
NHTSA lists a campaign naming this model family (23C002000). I pause shopping links until I have read the campaign and checked which build dates it covers.
The Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ is a rear-facing-only infant carrier for babies from 4 to 30 lb who are 32 inches or less, sold in the US inside the Tayla Max 5-in-1 travel system. Its MaxiLock base has 3 positions, LATCH, a belt lockoff and a load leg, and the manual gives an 8-year life.
The Mico Luxe+ fits parents already choosing the Tayla Max travel system who want a base with a lockoff, tension indicators and a load leg. Like the Mico Luxe, it uses a rethread harness, and Maxi-Cosi does not publish the carrier weight. Compared with the Mico Luxe, the difference is mainly the base.
A research summary of Maxi-Cosi’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
This seat covers one stage. Maxi-Cosi gives it a 8-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness (infant carrier) | 4 to 30 lb | Up to 32 in | Not published | Rear-facing only; manual states 32 in or less in height |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

Maxi-Cosi does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying.
A single release lever opens the vehicle belt lockoff and releases the LATCH lower anchor belts; pushing it down closes the lockoff and lets the belts retract. The manual says lockoffs stop the vehicle belt loosening after tightening. Tension indicators should turn completely green. To set the angle, squeeze the handle at the back of the base, lift it, and release so the base foot locks into a position; the angle indicator turns green with no red showing when it is correct.
Source: Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat user guide (PDF)
The load leg is stored under the base. The manual calls it optional and says the base install is equally safe with or without it, while also stating that load legs reduce downward rotation and limit rebound in a crash. To use it, fold it out, squeeze the buttons and lower it to the floor, then lift the front of the base to lock it. It must be perpendicular to the floor. Do not use it on a storage compartment or if it does not reach the floor.
Source: Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat user guide (PDF)
The carry handle must be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. The manual warns against soft surfaces, raised surfaces and shopping carts, and says to fully buckle the child even outside the car. The pad and accessories machine wash separately on a cold, gentle cycle and tumble dry for 10 to 12 minutes on low heat. The canopy is hand washed and line dried, and harness straps are spot cleaned with warm sudsy water.
Source: Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat user guide (PDF)
NHTSA currently lists one campaign naming this Maxi-Cosi family: 23C002000. A campaign names a family, not always every build, so check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture against the campaign itself.
I have not reviewed every campaign above for this model yet, so shopping links stay paused here.
The manual gives 4 to 30 lb and 32 inches or less, rear-facing only. The head must stay at least 1 inch below the top of the seat.
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat user guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
On Maxi-Cosi's US site it comes with the Tayla Max 5-in-1 Modular Travel System. The page lists a MaxiLock base with 3 positions, LATCH and a load leg.
Maxi-Cosi Tayla Max 5-in-1 Modular Travel System with Mico Luxe+ (TR449) (opens in a new tab)
The manual says it is certified for aircraft use with the internal harness. Use it only on a forward-facing aircraft seat and check the airline's policy.
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat user guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Do not use it more than 8 years after the date of manufacture, according to the manual.
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat user guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
The Mico Luxe, sold with the Siena CP travel system, has the same 4 to 30 lb and 32 inch limits. Its travel system page lists a base with 3 adjustable positions and 1-click LATCH connectors, with no MaxiLock or load leg mentioned.
Maxi-Cosi Siena CP Modular Travel System with Mico Luxe (TR441) (opens in a new tab)
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mico Luxe+ Infant Car Seat (this seat) | 30 lb | — | — | 8 years |
| Ambra Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 7 lb | — | 8 years |
| Mico Pro Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 9.7 lb | — | 8 years |
| Mico Pro+ Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 9.7 lb | — | 8 years |
| Mico Luxe Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | — | — | 8 years |