Cybex Solution

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I'm looking at booster seats at the moment, and I'm completely overwhelmed by the range on the Cybex website. Just looking at the Isofix compatible seats there is the Z I-fix, S I-fix, M-fix, M-fix SL, X2-fix, X-fix, B-fix, B2-fix, B2-fix+ and B2-fix+Lux.

I can't find anywhere that simply explains what the differences are between all of these seats, and a recommendation for which is the best one to buy. Does anyone have any experience with these seats?

Hope this is not too late.

The best/most up to date two models are the S-ifix and Z i-fix. These both have nice long backrests so will last until child no longer needs a seat, the Cybex headrest recline, side impact pop out wings, and the Z-ifix expands widthways as well as upwards as the child grows - good for broad shoulders, bad for space in the car. Z-ifix also has nicer fabrics than S-fix.

Next step down is M and X. These are older seat designs. A bit less protective/comfort features.

B is their basic range.

A 2 probably means it's slightly more up to date but who knows what the differences are.

SL means soft-latch which is isofix hooks attached to a short belt which you tighten whereas -fix usually means a rigid isofix bar. In either case you can fold the isofix away if you don't want to use it. SL probably makes the seat weigh a bit less than a solid metal isofix.

I would guess Lux means that is has nicer fabrics.

Thank you very much :) I was assuming that the Z would be better as it's in their upper end range, but I wasn't sure why really. Expanding outwards sounds ideal as DH plays rugby, so potential of big shoulders and outgrowing a seat widthways before length!