Cybex Aton G Swivel Sensorsafe Infant Car Seat

Q: Which CYBEX strollers are compatible with this car seat?

A: The infant car seats from CYBEX have been specially developed as part of a flexible travel system. This means that this car seat can be used with any CYBEX stroller with the adapters that come included in the stroller.

Q: Can my child sit in the car seat in a forward-facing position?

A: The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommend that children ride rear-facing as long as possible, until they outgrow the height or weight limits of their rear-facing car seat. This CYBEX infant car seat is designed to be used ONLY in the rear-facing position and may never be used forward-facing in a vehicle.

Q: Is it safer to use lower anchors or the vehicle's seat belt?

A: The safest installation method is the one that allows you to install the car seat correctly. Either method, if used in accordance with the car seat owner's manual and vehicle's owner’s manual requirements, provides protection. The car seat has been tested to meet safety standards installed by either method. Most car seats have lower anchor weight limitations, so please refer to your car seat owner's manual for those specific limitations.

Q: Is it ok to leave my child in the infant car seat when I arrive to my destination?

A: Car seats are designed for safety during vehicle travel. It is important that children are removed from the car seat when travel has ended.

Q: What kind of clothing should my child wear when seated in the car seat?

A: Thick clothing prevents the harness from lying snugly against the body. This incorrect harness use results in a loose or slack harness which in turn reduces the performance of the child restraint in crashes. Also, in everyday use, the loose harness could result in the harness slipping off the child's shoulders. For this reason, your child should wear everyday clothing. Thick clothing, such as puffy jackets, should not be worn in the car seat. In cold weather, after your child has been harnessed in the car seat, their jacket or a blanket can be placed over the child for extra warmth.

Q: Can the car seat be used in a seating position that has a side airbag?

A: Yes, the car seat can be used in the seating position adjacent to a side airbag unless otherwise indicated in the vehicle owner's manual.

Q: When does my CYBEX infant car seat expire?

A: You can find the date of manufacture and expiration date on a sticker located on the bottom of your CYBEX infant seat. Every car seat has an expiration due largely to allow you the benefit of regulatory changes and technology enhancements in child passenger safety. This infant seat has been certified for 6 years from the date of manufacture. Once your car seat has reached its expiration date, we recommend recycling the seat by contacting your local community recycling center.

Q: When is a child too big for their CYBEX infant car seat?

A: This infant seat is designed for babies from 4-35 lbs. and from 17" to 32" tall.  In addition, you will want to ensure that the top of the child's head is a minimum of 1 inch below the top of the infant carrier. This allows for proper protection in the event of a crash. Each CYBEX infant car seat provides maximum height and weight measurements.  Once the child has met any of these three criteria, they have outgrown the seat and should transition to rear-facing in a convertible or all-in-one seat as long as the seat allows, according to the manufacturer's specifications, before turning them around to ride forward-facing. 

Q: When should I remove the Infant Insert?

A: The infant insert will help provide a better harness fit for smaller babies, as well as stability for the torso. We recommend using the infant insert until your child reaches a weight of 11 lbs. or about 3 months old. When used with a smaller child, the infant insert side wings can be folded in for better support and optimal fit.

Q: How long should I keep my child rear facing for?

A: The head of a young child is large and heavy in proportion to the rest of their body and their neck is relatively weak. A rear-facing child restraint supports the head, neck, and spine, and therefore may help reduce the risk of serious injury. We recommend keeping your child rear facing in a properly installed car seat as long as possible, until they reach the highest weight or maximum height allowed by the seat in the rear-facing position.

Q: Can I use my CYBEX infant seat to create a travel system with another brand's stroller?

A: Our CYBEX strollers come with CYBEX infant seat adapters. Each stroller manufacturer determines what seats are compatible on their stroller. There are select brands of strollers that can accommodate a CYBEX infant seat with their own special adapters. Please refer to the user manual for the stroller that you are considering using with your CYBEX infant seat and if they carry car seat adapters that are compatible.