Maxi-Cosi Leona 2 Travel Stroller

The Maxi-Cosi Leona² Travel Stroller is an ultra-compact pushchair built for everyday city life, carrying your child from birth right through to around 4 years (0–22 kg). It pairs a small, lightweight frame with bigger puncture-proof wheels, four-wheel suspension and a padded reversible seat, so you get a comfortable, smooth ride without a bulky stroller to lift, fold and store.

What makes the Leona² flexible is how it grows and adapts. The seat reverses to face you or the world, the backrest is height-adjustable, and a one-hand recline offers three resting positions including a full lie-flat setting in both parent- and road-facing directions. On its own it's a compact everyday stroller; combined with compatible Maxi-Cosi carrycots and infant car seats (both sold separately), it becomes a 3-in-1 travel system, giving you different ways to move a sleeping or settled baby between modes.

Comfort from birth to toddler

The full lie-flat position and height-adjustable backrest give newborns a more cocooned, supported position, while the soft padded seat and adjustable leg rest keep older babies and toddlers comfortable as they grow. Bigger puncture-proof wheels and four-wheel suspension help absorb bumps over the uneven pavements and surfaces that come with day-to-day outings.

Compact fold and easy handling

Weighing in as a lightweight, ultra-compact design (≤ 8.5 kg), the Leona² folds with one hand and stands on its own once folded, which makes it easier to manage when your hands are full. It folds with the seat still attached in both parent- and road-facing positions, and packs down to 55 x 45 x 25 cm. That folded size fits general cabin luggage requirements, though airline rules vary — it's always worth checking with your airline before you travel. Easy one-hand manoeuvrability and a dirt-free brake pedal round out the everyday practicality.

Sun and weather protection

An extended canopy with UPF 50+ helps shield your little one from the sun, which is especially useful under strong South African light. A see-through ventilation window lets you keep an eye on baby and helps with airflow, and a sun visor adds extra shade. As with any canopy, it offers shade and cover rather than a sealed environment, so keep an eye on airflow and temperature on hot days.

Secure, easy-to-use harness

A 5-point safety harness keeps your child secured, and its sliding adjustment moves together with the backrest, so the fit updates as you adjust the seat rather than needing manual re-threading. A magnetic quick-lock and easy-in harness makes buckling up simpler, and a pivotable bumper bar adds another point of security while giving you flexible access to the seat.

Storage and care

A spacious shopping basket and a parent pocket at the back of the seat give you somewhere to stow the essentials. The seat fabrics are removable and machine washable at 30 degrees on a mild programme (hand washing is advised), while the canopy, basket and frame can be wiped clean with a sponge, soap and water. Memory buttons for the carrycot adapters and seat release make swapping components more straightforward, and the carrycot adapters are included in the box.

Best For

The Maxi-Cosi Leona² is a great option for parents who:

• Live in or move around the city and want a compact, lightweight stroller that folds and stands on its own
• Want one stroller that lasts from birth to around 4 years, with a full lie-flat recline for newborns
• Like the option to build a 3-in-1 travel system with compatible Maxi-Cosi carrycots and infant car seats later on
• Value a reversible, world- or parent-facing seat and easy one-hand handling

It may not be the best fit if you:

• Need a dedicated all-terrain or jogging stroller for rough, off-road use
• Want the carrycot or infant car seat included, rather than bought separately (car seat adapters are also sold separately)

Pandylane Pro Tip: The shopping basket has an 8 kg capacity, but Maxi-Cosi recommends a maximum of 3 kg in daily use. Rather than hanging a nappy bag on the handle — which isn't recommended and can affect stability — pop it in the basket or keep smaller valuables in the parent pocket.