Maxi-Cosi Lara²
The Maxi-Cosi Lara² is a second - color and fabrics updated generation of the original Maxi-Cosi Lara and a buggy identical to the Bébé Confort Lara² belonging to a sister brand. It is a lightweight, ultra-compact stroller with the ability to create a travel system.
The stroller is unique for having two shopping baskets so that despite minimalist dimensions typical for its category, the stroller offers enough storage space for walks and trips. The Lara is also boasting a super simple fold. The - almost automatic - fold is activated by pushing the button, with the gravity doing the rest. The parent needs to use only one hand. After folding, you can unzip the bottom pocket, where the carry strap is hidden. The front-facing seat features partly made of mesh, breathable fabrics to maximize the comfort of the child during hot days - they are even fully washable. The backrest, as well as the leg rest, can be fully adjusted up to a lying position. Thanks to the option of adding a car seat (with adapters), and the full recline of the seat unit, the Lara is suitable from birth. The stroller comes with removable head support for the smallest babies, a rain cover, and a practical cup holder for a parent included.
The Maxi-Cosi Lara² is a second - color and fabrics updated generation of the original Maxi-Cosi Lara and a buggy identical to the Bébé Confort Lara² belonging to a sister brand. It is a lightweight, ultra-compact stroller with the ability to create a travel system.
The stroller is unique for having two shopping baskets so that despite minimalist dimensions typical for its category, the stroller offers enough storage space for walks and trips. The Lara is also boasting a super simple fold. The - almost automatic - fold is activated by pushing the button, with the gravity doing the rest. The parent needs to use only one hand. After folding, you can unzip the bottom pocket, where the carry strap is hidden. The front-facing seat features partly made of mesh, breathable fabrics to maximize the comfort of the child during hot days - they are even fully washable. The backrest, as well as the leg rest, can be fully adjusted up to a lying position. Thanks to the option of adding a car seat (with adapters), and the full recline of the seat unit, the Lara is suitable from birth. The stroller comes with removable head support for the smallest babies, a rain cover, and a practical cup holder for a parent included.
Maxi-Cosi Lara² Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.4 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 50 cm x 70 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 51 cm x 50 cm x 26 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
- 22 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-30 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 2 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated, Buckle
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 42 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 29 x 21 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- 13 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Number of double wheels
- 2
- 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
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- Yes
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 104 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
- n/a
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
Parent reviews of the Maxi-Cosi Lara²
Such a relief for our car boot after the bulky system we had before it. When going shopping, we have so much space in the trunk for everything else (like the bags). It's also super-quick to fold it and unfold - and it is compact when folded.
The sitting position is reasonable upright, and my toddler sits gladly in the seat (and he does nap in it as well).
The wheels feel too small for normal use, and the frame not sturdy enough - it shakes and vibrates on bumps; therefore, shaking the child inside. There ar eno damages or issues, but I am afraid of how long will it last.
A rain cover is included - I would appreciate if there were an apron for the legs as well.
- comfortable, padded seat
- gate-opening belly bar
- extendable sun hood
- useful peek-a-boo window
- high-positioned, spacious seat
- lie-flat seat with an adjustable leg rest
- two baskets that can be accessed from both front and back
- lightweight
- folds easily, good for travels
- durable
- one-handed handling
- rain cover included
- handlebar has give, it wiggles slightly
- hard to lift up curbs (easier when the seat is reclined)
- noisy from wheels, one wheel getting stuck a little
All the pros and cons are summarized in the +/- bullet points. Overall, it's a great, practically designed pram.
- foldable
- handy
- not for terrain
We use it at the grandparents'. Very foldable and handy, but not the best for bumpy terrain.
- compact folding
- easy to fold
- lie-flat
- canopy with a window
- super small basket
- rain cover
- fiddly harness
Great for traveling, I would recommend it.