Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna vs Cybex Cloud T
The Turtle Air Shield by Nuna is 0.3 in narrower. The Turtle Air Shield by Nuna lists for $0.95 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna | Cybex Cloud T | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $649Lowest price | $649.95 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.8 lbLightest | 12 lb |
| Width | 17.32 inNarrowest | 17.6 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top of the Infant Car Seat or Headrest, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Removable merino wool mix baby insert (limit not stated) | Infant Insert: manual says use until the child weighs about 5 kg (11 lbs) or about 3 months |
| Installation | Not listed | rigid LATCH, seat belt, baseless (locking belt) |
| Load leg | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 12 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Bugaboo strollers (adapters needed) | Cybex strollers with included adapters; other brands only with their own adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Bugaboo car seat adapters for the specific stroller (sold separately) | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Manual: 'ALWAYS have the Handle in a LOCKED position while using this Child Restraint in a vehicle.' Four LOCKED positions: 1 Carrying, 2 Intermediate, 3 Intermediate, 4 Resting. |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | Not listed | 6 years |
Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
A very light infant seat sold with a four-position recline base, with a merino-wool-mix infant insert and a UPF 50+ canopy.
- 8.8 lb carrier
- Recline base included
- Works with Bugaboo strollers via adapters
- Rides to 30 lb and 30 in only
- List price $649
Cybex Cloud T
Cybex's Platinum infant carrier with full-recline mode outside the car, rigid LATCH and a load-leg, anti-rebound base.
- Full-recline mode outside the car
- Load leg and anti-rebound base
- Highest Cybex infant price
- Heavy 12 lb carrier
Turtle Air Shield by Nuna or Cloud T?
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?
Turtle Air Shield by Nuna: 8.8 lb. Cloud T: certified for planes, installs without a base, 12 lb.
What does the extra $0.95 for the Cloud T get you?
Per the makers, the Cloud T adds a load leg, an anti-rebound bar, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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