Why does your child need a car seat?
UK law dictates that all children must travel in an appropriately sized car seat until they are 135cm tall or 12-years-old, whichever comes first.
The legislation: R129 vs ECE R44
The R129 standard, known as i-Size, is the most recent and was introduced to make travel for babies and children safer than the ECE R44 standard. R129 and R44 run side by side, so parents can choose whether to buy and use child car seats that meets either standards.
The main changes that i-Size introduces are:
- The baby or child's height is used to determine if the seat fits the child, rather than their weight.
- All babies must be rear-facing in a car seat until they are 76cm and 15 months old. Before 15 months babies necks are not strong enough to withstand the pressure of a head-on collision in the forward-facing position.
- i-Size includes a side impact test to ensure that the seats provide better protection from side impacts.
- Better compatibility with vehicle manufacturers. 'i-Size approved' seating positions mean an i-Size seat is automatically compatible with an i-Size car.
Cybex Car Seat Technology
Cybex offers a great range of car seats with innovative functions and technology designed to give parents peace of mind.
- Lie-Flat Seats: Research shows that it’s healthiest for newborn babies to lie flat when they’re sleeping or lying still for long periods to support their growing bodies.
- Reclining Headrest: The CYBEX patented reclining headrest prevents your child's head from falling forward while asleep, guaranteeing optimal protection in the case of a side-impact collision.
- Swivel Seats: Make life easier and reduce aches and strains with this handy function. The seat rotates to face the car door so you can place your child in the car with ease.
- Impact Shield: CYBEX recommends keeping children in rear-facing car seats for as long as possible, ideally until around age 4. However, sometimes toddlers need to switch to a forward-facing car seat sooner. Using an impact shield in these cases helps distribute the force of a collision over a larger area. This significantly reduces the strain on the child's neck, shoulders, and head—by about 40% compared to a regular forward-facing car seat with a harness.
Cybex Sirona Gi i-Size 360° Rotating Car Seat & Base
Ultimate comfort and safety for their first four years.
The Sirona Gi i-Size has 360° rotation for easy boarding and all-round air ventilation for cooler rides.
An all-in-one seat that comes with a base, the easy-to-use rotation button makes putting your child in the car a total breeze. The coloured indicators ensure the car seat is fitted correctly to let you know that it's locked in position with the ISOFIX and load leg ready to go. When your child reaches 76cm (around 15 months old), you have the option to turn them forward facing or keep them rearward facing until 20kg. When your child falls asleep, you can choose from 5 recline positions with one hand, letting them dream peacefully. As your baby grows, adjust the Sirona Gi i-Size headrest for a comfortable fit at every stage until 4 years or 20kg (105cm).
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The Cybex Pallas B i-Size, exclusive to Halfords, is the innovative 2-in-1 child car seat that can be used from approx. 15 months old (76cm) until approx. 12 years old (150cm).
The Cybex Pallas B i-Size, exclusive to Halfords, is the innovative 2-in-1 child car seat that can be used from approx. 15 months old (76cm) until approx. 12 years old (150cm).
The lightweight seat is equipped with an adjustable impact shield and one-click buckle to secure your child in seconds, helping reduce neck injuries by up to 40% compared to a traditional 5-point harness. The adjustable reclining backrest and 12 headrest positions allow your little one to sleep comfortably while on the move.
Shop NowCybex Solution T i-Fix Group 2/3 Car Seat
The Solution T i-Fix high-back booster child car seat will be a constant companion from 3 years old until your little one is twelve years old.
The Solution T i-Fix high-back booster car seat is designed to grow with your child from 3 to 12 years old, offering an impressive nine-year lifespan. Its patented 3-position reclining headrest supports your child’s head as they nap, keeping their neck and head safely protected within the seat’s safety zone.
As children grow quickly in both height and width during these years, the Solution T i-Fix automatically adjusts the seat width when you raise the headrest, ensuring a comfortable fit throughout. For added comfort, the seat features all-around air ventilation and the PLUS fabric option includes mesh inserts that improve airflow thanks to a specially designed 3D net structure.
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Easily on and off board your child thanks to the Sirona T i-Size 360° degree rotation.
Thanks to the Sirona T i-Size’s 360° rotation, you can easily get your child in and out of the car and quickly switch between rear-facing and forward-facing with a simple turn. (Must be used with the CYBEX Base T ISOFIX Car Seat Base, sold separately.) The height-adjustable headrest offers 12 positions, providing comfortable travel for children from birth up to around 4 years old.
The Sirona T features linear side-impact protection that reduces initial side impact forces by up to 25% thanks to its energy-absorbing shell, keeping your child safe and secure. Plus, the integrated UPF50+ sun canopy protects them from harmful sun rays during the warmer months.
Shop NowCybex Cloud T PLUS i-Size Baby Car Seat
The ultimate all-rounder for comfortable and flexible journeys with your child, both inside and outside the car.
The ultimate all-rounder for comfortable and flexible journeys with your child, both inside and outside the car.
When used with the ISOFIX Base T (sold separately), the Cloud T i-Size offers an in-car recline position and 180° rotation, ensuring a comfortable and safe ride. As part of a travel system, it provides full flexibility with an ergonomic lie-flat position that promotes unrestricted breathing and a safer reclined angle—ideal for babies as their lungs are still developing. The recline hinges at the hip area to create a longer, more spacious seating position and additional leg support, making the Cloud T one of the longest infant carriers available on the market.
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