Maxi-Cosi - Zelia S Trio

The ones on your screenshot are actually cheap in comparison. A good 3-in-1 system starts from 3000 AED. We paid 750+ euros for 3-in-1 Maxi-Cosi in Spain… Apart from the car seat, I recommend buying the rest second hand, just spend time on thorough cleaning. Literally everything made for babies and toddlers is a huge ripoff that in fact doesn’t have to be brand new, and pre-loved would be just fine.

We have the new maxi cosi zelia system. I think the mixed reviews are from an older version and they’ve since improved the wheel and shock system. Anyways our baby isn’t here yet lol but our test runs have all been great so far.

Yes, the stroller marker it insanely overwhelming. I had no idea how complicated it all was before I got pregnant! We went to west coast kids to check some out in person and left empty handed, feeling extremely overwhelmed. In the end we decided on a travel system - we bought the maxi cosi “new generation Zelia”

I went with the maxicosi zelia ( which includes the car seat ) as well as the bassinet which adjusts to a toddler seat. It has great storage, the seat / bassinet adjusts to face parent or outside. I believe it also came with a rain cover as well. I didn't use it for daily walks in the winter/snow however the times it was used, I had no complaints with how it navigated.

Also a FTM and we got the Maxi Cosi Zelia, it came with the bassinet and car seat which was a huge selling point for us at I don’t think the UB Vista does (or at least not both). Our baby is due in May but so far the setup was a breeze and I’ve gotten acquainted with switching out the attachments and changing the bassinet into the toddler seat - all super easy once you get the hang of it, I watched some YouTube videos to help me know what I’m doing lol. I’m happy with my purchase and think I still will be once baby is here and we use it for real!

I was team Uppababy for the longest time and was ready to shell out 2k+ for a stroller, car seat, and bassinet - don’t get me wrong they are GORGEOUS…but a few weeks ago I was just like…am I seriously considering this?! My husband was more than happy to still get one and just wanted me to be happy, but I just couldn’t justify the total costs and would much rather spend money on other things. We ended up going with the Maxi Cosi Zelia travel system, and we are SO happy with it right now! Easy to set up, the car seat and stroller is light, we’ve tested it outside and it rides smooth…and it was $900 for everything! I wouldn’t let the reviews totally change your mind if it’s still one you’re considering.

I had the zelia max, uppababy Cruze v2 and I’m now using an ergobaby metro 3. I loved the zelia! It was light, bassinet feature was amazing and it was a great deal when on sale for a travel system. It got damaged when I was on holiday and I got the Cruz which is easier to push but heavier for sure. So heavy I’ve just replaced it with the new metro stroller. I say get the zelia, it was beautiful in black and felt premium. I got it from Nordstrom before they vanished and it was absolutely worth it. People compare the zelia to uppababy which I don’t think is fair. It’s better than Graco but not as good as uppababy and it’s priced where it belongs. This sub swears by certain brands like uppababy, baby bjorn, woolino etc and it’s honestly not that deep.

I have both the maxi cosi travel system and uppababy Cruz. Maxi cosi travel system on sale worked out to be similarly priced to a bassinet and car seat for my uppababy. For car rides I almost used the maxi cosi since it was way lighter and its bassinet feature was extremely convenient. For walks (no steps to leave my house) I would use the uppababy because it was a smoother ride. I’m now waiting on the minu v3 as my kid is older and I want something light and compact.

As a mom weight was one of my key concerns too. The Maxi Cosi Zelia Max beat out a few other similar ones as it was the lightest, and we ended up being very happy with it.

I have the Maxi Cosi Zelia and LOVE it! But we’ve only been using it for 4 months now. No issues with the wheels, although I also read those posts before buying and was a bit nervous. Here’s what I love about it: The handlebar height is easily adjustable. It also feels nice. The fact that it comes with a newborn car seat that fits into the stroller has made our lives extremely easy. The bassinet feature lays truly flat and is nice and roomy so I imagine I’ll be able to use it for quite a while. It’s super easy to fold up and is pretty compact when folded. I get compliments on it all the time. The bottom is quite roomy. The stroller also handles really well. Like it’s a really smooth ride. I was worried about the cup holder because I saw other complaints about it, but it’s so easy to put on and take off. I just leave it off unless I’m planning to use it. Or I put my phone in it. If the Luxe model was available when we purchased our stroller I 100% would have bought that! Because this version already feels so luxe, I can only imagine how nice that version would be! The only thing I don’t love about it is that I sometimes find the infant car seat straps difficult to adjust (loosen and tighten), but I’m not sure if that’s just how infant car seat straps are. It’s not a dealbreaker by any means. It also does feel really nice and safe, thankfully. And my big/tall 4month old is still fitting comfortably in it (we’ve adjusted to the biggest settings now). The only other thing I didn’t consider when buying it was that it’s not really meant for trails. I live in BC and I tried to go on a gravel trail and it was not good. Like just too bumpy. But I think that’s any stroller that’s not designed for off-road/trails. So I’m considering getting a second stroller just for that (something like a Thule). Happy to answer any other questions you might have about this stroller!

FTM too. I was super overwhelmed trying to figure out which system to go with and we landed on the Maxi Cosi Zelia as well. Our little guy arrived Jan. 1st and so far we’ve been loving it!! My husband raves about how easy it is to transition the car seat onto the stroller (and back into the car), and then how seamlessly the stroller folds down and fits well in our trunk.   We haven’t used the bassinet with our baby yet, but when I tested it out at the store, it was the only one that actually truly folded flat (of the systems that fold into bassinets; not talking about actual bassinet attachments.) I also found the bassinet to be bigger when comparing to others. It’s nice that you don’t need a third attachment for the bassinet.   I’ve also found that the stroller itself manoeuvres so well. It’s a really smooth ride. And not that it matters at all but we got a ton of compliments on the stroller from the nurses when we were leaving the hospital.   Really happy with this stroller so far!

I LOVE our maxi cosi zelia in green. We go on a lot of long walks and the wheels have great range of motion. I think it’s originally 899 CAD but we got it on sale at 599 CAD. It has a car seat, and the stroller also converts into a bassinet. It comes with a rain protector, a glove for when it’s cold, and a cup holder. Lots of families in our neighborhood have it, maybe because it was on sale lol

In your budget the maxi cosi travel system all the way. I had it, loved it. It’s not too heavy, comes with absolutely everything you need. Car seat and the regular seat can convert from bassinet to upright. It’s awesome. Sometimes you can find the whole system in target at a very hefty discount.