Maxi-Cosi Gia
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The Maxi-Cosi Gia, new for 2019, is a relatively lightweight and compact stroller, ultimately comfortable right from birth. It can accommodate a newborn thanks to the car seat compatibility (adapters needed), as well as the fully reclinable seat unit with a soft seat insert. Moreover, the stroller is boasting an extendable UV50+ hood with an additional small pocket; an XXL shopping basket and one-hand fold done by pulling the strap on the seat. The foam wheels are slightly larger and come with a tire profile, ensuring comfort while riding over every urban surface. The stroller comes with a cup holder, and a rain cover included.
The Maxi-Cosi Gia, new for 2019, is a relatively lightweight and compact stroller, ultimately comfortable right from birth. It can accommodate a newborn thanks to the car seat compatibility (adapters needed), as well as the fully reclinable seat unit with a soft seat insert. Moreover, the stroller is boasting an extendable UV50+ hood with an additional small pocket; an XXL shopping basket and one-hand fold done by pulling the strap on the seat. The foam wheels are slightly larger and come with a tire profile, ensuring comfort while riding over every urban surface. The stroller comes with a cup holder, and a rain cover included.
Maxi-Cosi Gia Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 112 cm x 61 cm x 90 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 74 cm x 61 cm x 30 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)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- 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 can be purchased separately
- 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
- 17 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
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- 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)
- No
- 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)
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- 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
- 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
Best Deals for Maxi-Cosi Gia
Parent reviews of the Maxi-Cosi Gia
- comfortable
- sturdy
Practical and strong, sturdy. My little one enjoys sitting and napping in it. The seat is upright enough, which I like as well.
- maneuvering
- roomy seat
- thin basket fabric
- foam handlebar
The pushing and turning fit me well. The seat is roomy. I'd want the handle to be covered in leather rather than foam, and the basket fabric feels too thin.
Nice, but quite difficult to push. You can't really push it one-handed - the more so when you need to lift it up a kerb since it's hard to lean backward.
- easy to put up
- handling
- only forward-facing seat
- not stable enough
Easy to put together and easy to handle. A disadvantage is a forward-facing-only seat - I want to see my baby, I realized. Also, the stability could be better.
- very lightweight
- foldable
- large hood
- easy cleaning
Very lightweight, pleasant to fold, with a large hood, and easy to clean.
- spacious, comfortable padded seat
- large basket
- large hood
- design
- backrest
- folding
It's so hard to put the backrest back in the sitting position, and in the laying position, it kind of reclines on one side more. The folding gets stuck at times, so no one-handed folding for me. I expected a little higher quality. 😒
Super comfy for the child - she loves to sit in it. The front wheels rattle a tiny bit on very bumpy surfaces - otherwise, the maneuverability is good enough. It is not that easy to get up a curb - but the comfort of my baby is worth it.
- padding
- quality wheels
- extra large basket + rear pocket
- hood (thin, and weird fit on the sides)
- foam handle
- a little bulky
- handle doesn't adjust
- bumper bar gets dirty
- strap system of backrest recline
It's a bit bulky after folding, and I am not sure I like how the hood fits (also it's not the thickest one) - but overall functionality is good. I like the padding and the huge storage space (pocket in the back is perfect for my keys).
Your questions about the Maxi-Cosi Gia
Is the buggy all terrain?
Hi, Anita,
No, it isn't really, it is more of an urban stroller. You will feel bumps and holes, the suspension is not that soft, and it might rattle slightly if on terrain (as well as the maneuverability might be much worse, depending also on the child's size).
It is, however, more all-terrain than ultracompacts or umbrella puschairs.