Britax Emblem 3 Stage vs Cybex Sirona M
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Emblem 3 Stage | Cybex Sirona M | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | Not listed |
| Forward-facing weight | 20–65 lb | 22–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 24.7 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 20 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint/head pad. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint/head pad. | Rear-facing: When top of head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the Headrest. Forward-facing: When top of ears are below the top of the Headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Infant positioning pillow: must be used for children weighing 22 lbs (10 kg) or less rear-facing; do not use over 22 lbs or forward-facing. | Newborn Insert, 5 lbs-11 lbs per manual chart; product page: 'The removable newborn insert provides support for babies from 5 lbs. to 11 lbs.' |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt with lock-off rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt with lock-off forward-facing + top tether | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing (lap/shoulder), lap belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, lap belt forward-facing + top tether |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 12 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 10 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 8 years |
Ask the meadow
Emblem 3 Stage or Sirona M?
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?
Emblem 3 Stage: certified for planes. Sirona M: certified for planes, 24.7 lb.
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