The Cybex Aton M is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 35 lb. The carrier alone weighs 10.9 lb. Base: safeLock base with anti-rebound design and height-adjustable load leg; LATCH or vehicle belt. Cybex says it is approved for use on aircraft. Cybex gives it a 6-year life from the date of manufacture. Cybex points to load leg, anti-rebound base, baseless belt install, side-impact protector, 11-position headrest and 4 more; see the details below.
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14 strollers take it according to the makers. By kind: 8 full-size strollers, 4 compact travel strollers and 2 jogging strollers. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the UPPAbaby Minu (original) at 14.8 lb, about 25.7 lb with the carrier on.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
Load leg, anti-rebound baseThe included SafeLock base has an anti-rebound design and a height-adjustable load leg.Cybex product page
Baseless belt installEuropean belt routing lets you install it in a car or taxi without the base.Cybex product page
Side-impact protectorExtend the L.S.P. protector on the door side.Cybex product page
11-position headrest11-position headrest; the harness length changes with it, no rethreading.Cybex product page
UPF 50+ canopyExtra-large fold-away canopy with UPF 50+ that extends in steps.Cybex product page
Newborn inlayRemovable newborn inlay for babies 4 to 11 lb.Cybex product page
SensorSafe chest clipThe chest clip sends safety alerts to a phone app.Cybex product page
Child size rangeFor babies 4 to 35 lb and up to 30 inches.Cybex product page
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Pick the other half to see the whole set at the makers' list prices.
List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.
Compare the Aton M with similar infant seats
The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
Cybex's manual gives 4 ways: with the base, using LATCH; with the base, using the car's seat belt; without the base, with the European belt path; without the base, with a lap belt.
