When it comes to choosing the best car seat, safety and comfort are paramount for any parent. The Cybex Sirona T i-Size promises to meet these needs, offering a blend of advanced safety features and user-friendly design. Suitable for children from birth up to approximately four years (45–105 cm), this car seat provides extended rear-facing travel, which is considered the safest position for young children.
One of the standout features of the Sirona T i-Size is its 360° rotation mechanism, allowing for easy on and off-boarding. Safety is enhanced with the Linear Side-impact Protection system, which works in conjunction with the energy-absorbing shell to reduce the force of a side-impact collision by approximately 25%.
Scroll down to find out what our tester Melissa thought when she tested the Sirona T i-size car seat with her daughter.
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Pros
- Breathable mesh fabric
- 360 spin base Isofix base
- Multiple recline positions
Cons
- Quite heavy
| Age range: | From birth up to 4 years |
| Child height: | 45 - 105 cm |
| Child weight: | Max. 18 kg |
| Weight with Base T: | 15 kg |
- Approval regulation: UN R129/03
- Fabric covers machine washable at 30° C
- 12 different headrest positions
Testing the Cybex Sirona T i-size
As safety-conscious parents, we consider a comfortable, versatile and safe car seat to be a huge priority. Our 7-month-old daughter was about to outgrow her Cybex baby car seat when we were presented the opportunity to test the Cybex Sirona T.
Build
The car seat is very easy to set up as it comes ready to use and just requires you to adjust it to fit your baby or toddler. All of the mechanisms to adjust the seat were really easy to do as well, and the instructions were very clear.
It just clips into the Isofix base that you just need to install into the car. The base can be a little fiddly the first time you set it up unless you have done it before, as it has to clip between the crease in the seat, however, once it’s in place, it doesn’t need to be moved again.
It is a very roomy car seat, and has multiple reclining positions, which is great for as my daughter grows, however, a consequence of this is that it’s quite a bulky size. We drive a mid-sized SUV and when the seat is in its lowest recline position, it only just fits in the car.
One thing I really liked as well was that it has a three light green and red colour system that lets you know everything is set up and secured in place. The seat also has additional side bumpers that can be used to protect from side impact, which to me is important.
Performance
Once you’ve done all your adjustments to the car seats, there’s really nothing else you ever need to do to it again unless you’re adjusting it as they grow. The straps look secure and comfortable on my little girl, and she always seems happy in her car seat. I also liked that the straps have some non-slip rubber under the shoulders, which helps keep them in place. Reassuringly, the Sirona is easy to clean which is a relief considering how messy babies can get - especially when snacks are involved!
We’ve not had any issues with the car seat throughout the duration of testing. I would say it’s definitely only suited to being in mid to large size cars due to its size, but this really reassures me that my daughter is safe in her car seat. I wouldn’t recommend moving it from car to car though, as it’s quite heavy!
Final verdict
In general, this product feels like a well-made and well-thought-out addition to our child's car safety. It gives her plenty of growing space and comfort whilst keeping her safe and we are hoping she will get a good few years in this seat. Although Cybex car seats are often one of the higher priced seats on the market, I would say they are well worth the money. This is the second seat we have used from them and they do seem incredibly comfortable, hard wearing and safe.
This comfortable, versatile and breathable seat has met our needs perfectly and we would definitely buy again.
Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine since 2015. First-time mum to Theodore, Emily writes about everything from the top baby products to pregnancy, fertility and maternal mental health. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.