Cybex Cloud Q
The Cybex Cloud Q rear-faces up to 35 lb, is 17.3 in wide, and weighs 13.9 lb, per Cybex.
- $519.95List price
- 35 lbRear-facing to
- 13.9 lbSeat weight
- 17.3 inWidth
Cloud Q: key facts
- The Cybex Cloud Q rear-faces from 4 to 35 lb and up to 30 in tall, per Cybex.
- Outgrown by height: "Manual: 'TOP OF CHILD'S HEAD IS A MINIMUM OF 1 INCH (2.5 CM)' below the top of the Infant Carrier"
- It installs with LATCH (with base), lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt only (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap-shoulder belt (without base, alternate method) or lap belt only (without base).
- Cybex says it expires 6 years after the date of manufacture.
- Cybex lists it as certified for aircraft ("THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT.").
- It's 17.3 in wide at the widest point and weighs 13.9 lb without the base.
From Cybex's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Cloud Q stacks up
Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).
Above the 30 lb most infant car seats list.
Within the typical range for infant car seats (16.9 in to 17.5 in).
Above the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).
Above the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).
What sets the Cloud Q apart
Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Highest rear-facing limitof the 73 infant car seats with it published: 35 lb
- Width: 17.3 inin the middle half of the 41 infant car seats that publish it (16.9 in to 17.5 in)
- Weight: 13.9 lbabove the middle half of the 58 infant car seats that publish it (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Maxi-Cosi Peri 180Next to it, the Cloud Q is 2 years shorter before it expires; 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; no rotates (the Peri 180 has it).
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio LoungeNext to it, the Cloud Q is 1 years shorter before it expires; 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; 3.5 lb heavier.
- Römer JuniNext to it, the Cloud Q is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; 0.4 in wider; 4.6 lb heavier.
Strollers named with the Cloud Q
13 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the Cloud Q in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Product page: converts to a travel system 'with any CYBEX stroller using the included adapters'.
| Stroller | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | With the Butterfly 2 Car Seat Adapters |
| Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew | With the Fox 5 Renew Car Seat Adapters |
| Bugaboo Kangaroo | With the Kangaroo Car Seat Adapters |
| Jeep Aries Stroller Wagon | Named by Jeep, with an adapter |
| Mima Creo | With the Creo Car Seat Adapter Set |
| Mima Miro | With the Miro Car Seat Adapter Set |
| Mima Xari Max | With the Xari Max Car Seat Adapter Set |
| Mockingbird Single (original) | With the Car Seat Adapter |
| Mockingbird Single-to-Double (original) | With the Car Seat Adapter |
| Mockingbird Travel Stroller | With the QuickConnect Car Seat Adapter |
| Silver Cross Reef | With the Reef/Dune Car Seat Adapters |
And 1 more.
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Flying with the Cloud Q
Cybex's label: “THIS RESTRAINT IS CERTIFIED FOR USE IN MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT.” It is 17.3 in wide at its widest point.
What airlines say about car seats:
- American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
- Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
- JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
- Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
- Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
- Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Where to buy the Cloud Q
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Cybex Cloud Q | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat |
| List price | $519.95 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 13.9 lb |
| Width | 17.3 in |
| Head rule | Manual: 'TOP OF CHILD'S HEAD IS A MINIMUM OF 1 INCH (2.5 CM)' below the top of the Infant Carrier |
| Base included | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert: manual recommends using it until the baby weighs about 11 lbs. (5 kg) or about 3 months |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt only (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap-shoulder belt (without base, alternate method), lap belt only (without base) |
| Load leg | Yes |
| Rotates | No |
| Works with strollers | Product page: converts to a travel system 'with any CYBEX stroller using the included adapters' |
| Stroller adapters | Other brands: maker says select stroller brands accommodate Cybex infant seats with their own adapters (no list given) |
| Handle in the car | Manual: six LOCKED positions (1 DRIVE position AND TRAVEL, 2 Intermediate, 3 Carry, 4 Intermediate, 5 Intermediate, 6 Resting); 'ALWAYS have the handle locked in the DRIVE position while using this child restraint in a vehicle.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 6 years |
Compare the Cloud Q with
How each closest rival differs from the Cloud Q, from the makers' specs.
- Maxi-CosiPeri 180rear-facing to 30 lb$499$499.99
- 2 years longer before it expires
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- $20 less
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Loungerear-facing to 30 lb10.4 lb$499.99
- 1 years longer before it expires
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 3.5 lb lighter
- RömerJunirear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$499.99
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 0.4 in narrower
- 4.6 lb lighter
- CybexAton G2 Swivelrear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$549.95
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 0.2 in wider
- 4.9 lb lighter
Cloud Q: questions answered
From Cybex's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Cybex Cloud Q rear-face longer than other infant seats?
Yes. Its 35 lb rear-facing limit is the highest of the 97 infant seats we track, tied with 22.
Will the Cybex Cloud Q fit three across or in a small car?
It's wider than 55% of the infant seats we track, at 17.3 in. The narrowest is the Evenflo NurtureMax at 14.8 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Is the Cybex Cloud Q heavy to carry?
With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 21.4 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 5% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.
Can you use the Cybex Cloud Q in a taxi or Uber without the base?
Yes. Cybex lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.
Can you bring the Cybex Cloud Q on a plane?
Yes, Cybex lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 13.9 lb to carry through the airport.
Cloud Q or Peri 180: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the Peri 180 has an anti-rebound bar; the Peri 180 has a rotating seat; the Peri 180 has no added flame retardants (maker's claim); the Peri 180 lists for $19.96 less. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used Cloud Q?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Cybex lists a lifespan of 6 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More infant car seats
- CybexCloud G Prorear-facing to 30 lb17.6 in wide$549.95
- EvenfloShyft DualRiderear-facing to 30 lb18 in wide$549.99
- Orbit BabyG5 Infantrear-facing to 30 lb13 lb$550
- DoonaDoona Car Seat & Strollerrear-facing to 30 lb17.4 in wide$550
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Nidorear-facing to 30 lb8.2 lb$449.99
- NunaPIPA airerear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$440
Where these specs come from
- cybex-online.com/en/us/p/cs-pl-cloud-q-sensorsafe-3.html
- cybex-online.com/en/us/car-seats/infant-car-seats
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.