CYBEX SIRONA Z I-Size Deep Black

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We also found it slightly annoying that the crotch pad comes away from the seat easily. Our verdict A from birth seat that lasts your child right up to 105 cm, or around 4 years old, we love that the Sirona Z i-Size R is a seat that keeps your child rear-facing throughout. There's then no temptation to try your child forward-facing before it's safe to do so. The Britax Römer Multi-Tech III is another popular toddler car seat that is designed from the ground up for mum or dad’s peace of mind. The overwhelm that comes with choosing a car seat is very real, but we’ve found that you’re in the best frame of mind for decision making when you focus on 4 features:

It has side impact protection, as well as front and rear impact protection (vs just front and rear impact protection in the old regulation) Although i-Size now requires their car seats to be classified by height instead of by weight, you’ll see ‘groups’ mentioned in almost every car seat listing regardless of what regulation they conform to. The Go Beyond infant carrier can be used from birth to 85cm. Like other BeSafe seats, it has a spirit level at the top of the stability foot to let parents know when it has been installed at the correct angle.This seat has added side-impact protection, but you must remember to fold out the side shield that's nearest the car door to provide the highest level of protection in a collision. You’re putting your child’s safety in the hands of this car seat every time you get in the car, so it’s definitely worth stretching your budget if you can. The Which? ‘Best Buy’ is given to products which have exceeded specific criteria based on the results of rigorous comparative tests and analysis carried out by Which? experts. ‘Best Buy’ car seats perform best in the Which? crash tests and are considered the easiest to use and install.

Which? use state-of-the-art crash test dummies that record the forces of the crash on key parts of the bodies. They also crash test each car seat several times in the different formats it can be used in, and then combine the scores to work out an overall worst-case scenario score. Our tiny tester fitted snuggly and securely into the seat with plenty of space to grow, surrounded by all the padding. The five-point harness is done up and released with much ease. There is padding around the seat belt itself on the shoulders too, so there are only soft fabrics next to our little one, rather than a seat belt. It's a lovely seat overall whichever one you go for. The sensorsafe is also a nice upgrade that's only offered by Cybex.

Whats good?

The Stretch B is a seatbelt-secured seat that keeps children facing rearwards from birth to the age of seven. It’s our top scorer in this group mainly thanks to its exceptional performance in safety tests; ADAC says it presents a very low risk of injury to a child in a front or side impact, and it has passed the stringent Swedish Plus Test. The CYBEX Sirona Z2 i-Size includes a removable newborn inlay, which creates a near-flat lying position for newborns which helps to reduce the risk of the baby’s head tipping forward when asleep. More safety Additionally, when the Cloud Z car seat is combined with the Cybex Z base, it can be rotated towards the car door for ease of fitting and securing your baby in the car. passed the current law and is safe to use. However, there is still a difference between each child car We’ve already waxed lyrical on the Cybex Sirona S so it’ll come as no surprise that the Sirona Z is also very highly rated among toddler parents.

More importantly, it also scores highly on the rigorous ADAC testing scheme with a ‘Good’ rating of 2.3. must meet stringent requirements in a variety of different categories. Accordingly, safety standards are If you’re looking for quality without such a high price tag and are willing to compromise on some added-extra features, the Maxi-Cosi Titan Plus is a great option.But what exactly makes the CYEBX Cloud Z i-Size car seat this amazing, and what does this award actually mean? Let's take a closer look. Below is the full review from the expert team at Which? who awarded this car seat the 'Best Buy'. i-Size has not replaced the old regulation (R44/04), so you don’t have to buy an i-Size seat if you don’t want to. This seat scores strongly for practicality, too. It has five reclining positions, enabling babies to lie almost flat and older children to sit more upright. There’s a bar at the foot of the seat that extends by up to 26cm to provide more leg space as youngsters grow. There are comprehensive fitting instructions on the seat (via a QR code) and on a laminated paper guide.

i-Size seats are generally more expensive than non i-Size, but a lot of parents do appreciate the extra peace of mind they afford for their safety features. It’s worth spending a bit more for if your budget allows. If not, take a look at some of the seats that integrate some of the i-Size features instead as they’re usually more wallet-friendly!The compromise with the Silver Cross Motion is the price— it’s definitely at the more expensive end. been implemented across the world. In Europe, child car seat manufacturers currently must comply with It’s designed for babies from birth to approx 4 years or, more specifically, heights of 45cm-105cm and can take a maximum weight of 18 kg. A growing number of seat makers are introducing from-birth seats that provide a flat base for a baby to lie on, because this ensures their lungs aren’t compressed and they can breathe easily.