Together with other European automobile clubs and consumer organizations, the ADAC has carried out its biannual child seat test. We'll tell you how the test turned out and introduce you to the two winners: The Nuna Pipa Urbn infant car seat and the Cybex Cloud G i-Size baby seat with reclining function.
How did the ADAC test it?
24 child seats were put through their paces. These include baby seats, seats for small children and child seats for older children. The seats were examined for accident safety, operation, handling, ergonomics and pollutant content. The result was a cocktail of results with clear differences in quality. 15 of the seats tested received the test grade "good". These seats are definitely recommendable. Seven child seats received a "satisfactory" rating and two seats failed the ADAC child seat test completely. One losing model failed twice and can even be life-threatening when used. You will find out later which models you should avoid.
And the winner is...
Before we get to the losers, we would like to introduce you to the winners of this year's ADAC child seat test. Two baby seats emerged as winners in the test. The Nuna Pipa Urbn baby seat came out on top with a test result of 1.6 and the Cybex Cloud G i-Size baby seat with reclining function received an impressive score of 1.8 in the test. Both seats impressed in all test categories. A reason for us to introduce you to the baby seats in more detail.
The Nuna Pipa Urbn infant car seat
The Nuna Pipa Urbn baby seat received good ratings in all tested categories in the ADAC child seat test. The Nuna baby seat promises you safety, comfort and maximum mobility in everyday life and when traveling.
The Nuna Pipa Urbn revolutionizes mobilit
The Nuna baby seat is a pioneer in terms of mobility. The baby seat does not require an ISOFIX base station. It has integrated hooks that can be used to attach the Pipa Urbn to the ISOFIX mounts in your car. Alternatively, you can also attach the child seat with the car seat belts. The baby seat with integrated ISOFIX system allows you to install and remove it more quickly. This means more flexibility for you, because whether you are car sharing, renting a car, taking a taxi or using different cars, the Nuna Pipa Urbn baby seat is the perfect companion.
The TUV aircraft certification is another bonus for the Nuna baby seat. This gives you even more flexibility when travelling.
Safe on the road with the Pipa Urbn
The innovative Aeroflex foam of the Nuna bay seat not only makes the baby seat light, it also minimises the forces transmitted in the event of an impact. For even more safety, the Pipa Urbn has side impact protection and a 3-point safety belt. Equipped with these features, your little mini passenger is always on the safe side.
Comfortable on the go with the Pipa Urbn
With the Nuna Pipa Urbn, your darling is not only safe, but also comfortable on the go. The baby seat comes with some must-haves that make the ride in the Pipa Urbn nice and comfortable for your mini. The fold-out sun canopy with a sun protection factor of 50+, the integrated sun visor and the XL ventilation window with integrated Dream Drapé protect your little passenger from the sun and at the same time give
The Cybex Cloud G i-Size infant car seat
The second winner in the current ADAC child seat test scores highly for its comfort and safety. Like the Nuna Pipa Urbn, the Cybex G i-Size baby seat achieved good results in all categories.
Maximum safety and comfort right from the start
In conjunction with the Base G, the Cybex Cloud G i-Size baby seat promises safety and comfort, coupled with flexibility. Thanks to the practical 180° rotation and one-click release system, you can easily put your little passenger in the baby seat and take them out again. For a nap on the go and a healthy lying position, the Cloud G- i-Size offers an extra flat, ergonomic lying position.
No sweating! The all-round air circulation promises cool air on hot days so that your darling doesn't start to sweat. In the Plus version, the Cybex baby seat also has mesh fabrics that are six times more breathable than standard materials.
The extendable XXL sun canopy provides sun protection factor 50+ for your little mini passenger and also protects against any upcoming weather situation.
Of course, the Cybex baby seat also offers an extra portion of safety. The integrated side impact protection reduces the effects of a side collision by around 15%.
Aircraft approval and long service life
Off on holiday! Thanks to its certified aircraft approval, you can take the Cybex Cloud G i-Size baby seat with you on the plane and discover great holiday destinations together with your little darling.
With the newborn insert, the Cybex baby seat can be used from birth. The Cloud G grows with the body size of your mini passenger. Another practical advantage - the Base G promises the Cloud G i-Size a long service life. The base station can also be used after changing to the next larger child seat. This allows you to change to the Sirona G i-Size child seat after 24 months. The Cybex child seat is then suitable up to the age of four.
Key data
| The Nuna Pipa Urbn | The Cybex Cloud G i-Size | |
|---|---|---|
| ADAC test score | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Approval size in cm | 40-75 | 40-87 |
| Approval | UN R129/03 | UN R129/03 |
| Age recommendation | from birth to max. 13 kg | from birth to 24 months |
| ISOFIX | With ISOFIX without base station for more flexibility | ✓ |
| Installation with car seat belt possible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Growing with you | - | ✓ |
| Aircraft certification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight in kg | 3.3 without newborn insert and canopy | 3.9 |
| Side impact protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | 329.95 € | 229,95 € without Base G |
The losers
Where there's a winner, there's a loser! Of the 24 child seats tested, two of the seats failed the test.
The Peg Perego Viagoo Twist with the Twist base failed the test twice. According to the ADAC child seat test, the child seat even poses a risk to life and was withdrawn from circulation by the manufacturer. The Peg Perego Viaggio Twist was literally torn apart in the crash test. In the frontal impact, the support leg broke off from the base, causing the seat to come loose and hurl itself forward. In addition, the cover material is contaminated with the flame retardant TCPP, which is suspected of causing cancer.
In addition to the Peg Perego Viaggo Twist, very high levels of the phthalate plasticizer DPHP were also found in the Silver Cross Discover i-Size. Naphthalene was also found in the cover of the extendable leg rest of the child seat, which is also believed to cause cancer. This child seat also failed the ADAC child seat test.
Conclusion
Despite the two outliers, most of the child seats tested can be recommended without hesitation. Our two test winners give parents with small children in particular a feeling of security. In addition to the high safety standards, the Nuna Pipa Urbn and the Cybex Cloud G i-Size also offer you a lot of flexibility to adapt to your everyday life.
We know how difficult it is to choose the right child seat and hope that we have been able to give you a good overview of the two test winners. If you have any questions or would like advice, just write us an email at service@mypram.com or let us advise you by phone at: 03337-4589923. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any criteria or comments, you are welcome to leave us a comment.
You can find the detailed ADAC test on the ADAC website. Here you will also find tips on buying and installing the child seat.
