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Maxi-Cosi Elea
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Maxi-Cosi Elea

DISCONTINUED in 2015
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The Maxi-Cosi Elea is an elegant, oval-shaped stroller. The low center of gravity contributes to the stability and easy maneuverability of this stroller. It is equipped with a simple brake with two pedals, activated by pushing onepedal and deactivated by pushing the other one.

You can lock the swivel front wheels while standing behind the stroller because the swivel locking mechanism is located on the side. So practical, you no longer need to be bending in front of the stroller. The chassis of the Elea can be folded in two different ways - the ‘daily’ fold and the ‘optimal’ fold. The easy-to-do ‘daily’ fold with the seat unit attached is less compact, but great for frequent folding. The seat unit has to be removed for the very compact, 3D ‘optimal’ fold. Thanks to the memory button, you can take the carrycot, the seat or the car seat off the chassis easily using just one hand.

The shaped seat unit is reversible and fully reclinable, making the stroller suitable even for smaller babies. The seat is spacious enough for bigger children too. When adjusting the backrest, the leg rest is lifted up automatically. The safety harness can be easily adjusted using the same principle as the belts of a car seat. The stroller comes with a rain cover, car seat adapters and the Baby Nest which is an insert in the form of a soft bag featuring three layers of fabric to ensure the highest comfort for the newborn lying in the seat. There is also an option to add the optional foldable carrycot or the older hard Dreami carrycot. Using adapters, the car seat can be attached to the chassis too, to create a travel system.

The Elea was launched in 2010 and underwent a small facelift in 2012. You can identify the newer models by the extendable hood and the black plastic joints which replaced the grey ones. This stroller was also launched under the sub-brand Bébé Confort as the Bébé Confort Elea.

Maxi-Cosi Elea Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
14.1 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
106 cm x 61 cm x 98 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
96 cm x 61 cm x 56 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Netherlands
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
15 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-30 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
Yes
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 3 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
49 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
32 x 21.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
88 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
18 cm
Rear wheels diameter
25 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
Rear
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
Yes
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Telescopic, 3D
One-hand fold
No
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
No
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
Yes
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
No
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Foam, Plastic
Handlebar height
83-106 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
5 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
76 x 30 cm (Foldable, 77x37 Dreami)
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
Foldable carrycot
Yes, Foldable
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
No,
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
No,
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
No
Reflective elements
Yes
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
Yes
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

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Your questions about the Maxi-Cosi Elea

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Hi, how do I take the fabric off the pushchair seat? It’s black moulded plastic and the fabric needs a wash.

Heya, Millie,

It is not an easy process and I personally did not remove the fabrics from the Elea, so cannot explain in detail. It definitely involves sliding the fabric off the sides, up or down. I recommend making a video if you are to remove the fabrics, as people often struggle with getting it back off (to the point of not being able to do that at all).

However, you don't have to remove the fabrics, I don't recommend that anyhow. Read my article about cleaning and maintenance of your stroller I wrote, I explained what can bedone there.

.eli - 06 Feb 2023

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