Britax Cypress vs Maxi-Cosi Ambra
The Cypress lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Cypress | Maxi-Cosi Ambra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $379.99Lowest price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.7 lb | 7 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top edge of head restraint | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillows (middle and lower): can be used with infants weighing less than 11 lbs (5 kg); Head Pad may be used with children who weigh between 4 and 30 pounds. Harness inner loop: maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Head and body pillows: 'may be used to provide a better fit and body positioning for smaller infants up to approximately 11 lb (5 kg).' Do not use head pillow without body pillow. |
| Installation | ClickTight, LATCH | LATCH (base), seat belt, baseless (taxi mode belt paths) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 7 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 5 |
| Works with strollers | Select Britax strollers | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers and travel systems |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. Britax recommends Position 1 for use in a vehicle. | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 8 years |
Britax Cypress
Britax's top infant carrier in its current lineup, with ClickTight installation, an Alpine base with a stability bar and an anti-rebound carry handle.
- ClickTight belt install
- Anti-rebound base bar and handle
- Three padded inserts
- Highest price of the Britax line
- 30 lb limit
Maxi-Cosi Ambra
A light infant carrier from Maxi-Cosi that comes with a stay-in-car base. The base has a load leg and an anti-rebound bar, and the carrier can also be belted in without the base.
- Carrier weighs about 7 lb without canopy and inserts
- Load leg and anti-rebound bar on the base
- 7 harness/headrest positions and 5 recline positions
- List price $399.99
- Maker lists 30 lb maximum, so outgrown sooner than 35 lb seats
Cypress or Ambra?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Cypress: certified for planes, 9.7 lb. Ambra: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Ambra get you?
Per the makers, the Ambra adds a load leg. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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