CYBEX Safety Center ׀ Car Seat Testing

A Higher Standard of Safety

.Parents around the world have one thing in common: They all want to protect their children. Compromise is not an option, especially when it comes to road safety. At CYBEX, we aim to deliver superior safety with all our car seats, without exception.

A Higher Standard of Safety

.Parents around the world have one thing in common: They all want to protect their children. Compromise is not an option, especially when it comes to road safety. At CYBEX, we aim to deliver superior safety with all our car seats, without exception.

A Higher Standard of Safety

.Parents around the world have one thing in common: They all want to protect their children. Compromise is not an option, especially when it comes to road safety. At CYBEX, we aim to deliver superior safety with all our car seats, without exception.

Around the world, safety standards have been set up to regulate the manufacture of car seats. CYBEX car seats are engineered in Germany – where safety standards are among the highest in the world. In Europe, manufacturers must comply with UN standards R44/04 or R129: instigating tough testing regimes and setting a baseline of safety features. But we don’t stop there.

In our purpose-built facility at CYBEX headquarters, we conduct hundreds of crash tests every year. Our goal is to ensure that CYBEX car seats not only meet European regulatory requirements, but exceed them – irrespective of whether they are to be sold in Europe, Asia or North America. For all our car seats, we follow the strict requirements of the car seat test carried out by the ADAC and partners, known simply as the ADAC Test.

Around the world, safety standards have been set up to regulate the manufacture of car seats. CYBEX car seats are engineered in Germany – where safety standards are among the highest in the world. In Europe, manufacturers must comply with UN standards R44/04 or R129: instigating tough testing regimes and setting a baseline of safety features. But we don’t stop there.

In our purpose-built facility at CYBEX headquarters, we conduct hundreds of crash tests every year. Our goal is to ensure that CYBEX car seats not only meet European regulatory requirements, but exceed them – irrespective of whether they are to be sold in Europe, Asia or North America. For all our car seats, we follow the strict requirements of the car seat test carried out by the ADAC and partners, known simply as the ADAC Test.

Around the world, safety standards have been set up to regulate the manufacture of car seats. CYBEX car seats are engineered in Germany – where safety standards are among the highest in the world. In Europe, manufacturers must comply with UN standards R44/04 or R129: instigating tough testing regimes and setting a baseline of safety features. But we don’t stop there.

In our purpose-built facility at CYBEX headquarters, we conduct hundreds of crash tests every year. Our goal is to ensure that CYBEX car seats not only meet European regulatory requirements, but exceed them – irrespective of whether they are to be sold in Europe, Asia or North America. For all our car seats, we follow the strict requirements of the car seat test carried out by the ADAC and partners, known simply as the ADAC Test.

Leading European Safety Test

The ADAC Test is carried out by a group of automotive and consumer protection organizations: the German ADAC and Stiftung Warentest, the Austrian ÖAMTC, and the Swiss TCS. Twice a year, car seats are selected for testing across a range of different factors. To achieve a “Good”, “Very Good” or “Best in Class” rating, car seats must demonstrate safety high above regulatory standards. Our guiding principle is for all tested CYBEX seats to achieve a minimum “Good” rating.

Leading European Safety Test

The ADAC Test is carried out by a group of automotive and consumer protection organizations: the German ADAC and Stiftung Warentest, the Austrian ÖAMTC, and the Swiss TCS. Twice a year, car seats are selected for testing across a range of different factors. To achieve a “Good”, “Very Good” or “Best in Class” rating, car seats must demonstrate safety high above regulatory standards. Our guiding principle is for all tested CYBEX seats to achieve a minimum “Good” rating.

Leading European Safety Test

The ADAC Test is carried out by a group of automotive and consumer protection organizations: the German ADAC and Stiftung Warentest, the Austrian ÖAMTC, and the Swiss TCS. Twice a year, car seats are selected for testing across a range of different factors. To achieve a “Good”, “Very Good” or “Best in Class” rating, car seats must demonstrate safety high above regulatory standards. Our guiding principle is for all tested CYBEX seats to achieve a minimum “Good” rating.

Rigorous Impact Testing

The General German Automobile Club (ADAC) tests car seats in front and side-impact collisions. The front impact test simulates a crash at 64 km/h (around 40 mph) whereas the side impact test is conducted at a speed of 50 km/h (around 30 mph). Crash test dummies of different sizes are used in various crash situations, simulating the effects of accidents on children of different ages and weights as accurately as possible.

Rigorous Impact Testing

The General German Automobile Club (ADAC) tests car seats in front and side-impact collisions. The front impact test simulates a crash at 64 km/h (around 40 mph) whereas the side impact test is conducted at a speed of 50 km/h (around 30 mph). Crash test dummies of different sizes are used in various crash situations, simulating the effects of accidents on children of different ages and weights as accurately as possible.

Rigorous Impact Testing

The General German Automobile Club (ADAC) tests car seats in front and side-impact collisions. The front impact test simulates a crash at 64 km/h (around 40 mph) whereas the side impact test is conducted at a speed of 50 km/h (around 30 mph). Crash test dummies of different sizes are used in various crash situations, simulating the effects of accidents on children of different ages and weights as accurately as possible.

Every Detail Counts

In addition to crash testing, other tests are carried out to evaluate the safety of car seats with regards to misuse potential, handling, ergonomic design, cleaning, workmanship, and the absence of harmful substances. The car seats are also tested in everyday non-accident scenarios with children and parents.

Every Detail Counts

In addition to crash testing, other tests are carried out to evaluate the safety of car seats with regards to misuse potential, handling, ergonomic design, cleaning, workmanship, and the absence of harmful substances. The car seats are also tested in everyday non-accident scenarios with children and parents.

Every Detail Counts

In addition to crash testing, other tests are carried out to evaluate the safety of car seats with regards to misuse potential, handling, ergonomic design, cleaning, workmanship, and the absence of harmful substances. The car seats are also tested in everyday non-accident scenarios with children and parents.

Continuous Improvements

The test criteria used by the ADAC test are far stricter than regulatory requirements and are constantly being tightened even further. 2011, for example, saw the implementation of tests for harmful substances in car seats. In this way, the ADAC test has made a significant contribution to the general standard of car seat safety.

At CYBEX we keep pace with the development of European safety standards, applying them to all our car seats, whether they are intended for the European market or elsewhere. Because all parents deserve peace of mind, wherever they are in the world.

Continuous Improvements

The test criteria used by the ADAC test are far stricter than regulatory requirements and are constantly being tightened even further. 2011, for example, saw the implementation of tests for harmful substances in car seats. In this way, the ADAC test has made a significant contribution to the general standard of car seat safety.

At CYBEX we keep pace with the development of European safety standards, applying them to all our car seats, whether they are intended for the European market or elsewhere. Because all parents deserve peace of mind, wherever they are in the world.

Continuous Improvements

The test criteria used by the ADAC test are far stricter than regulatory requirements and are constantly being tightened even further. 2011, for example, saw the implementation of tests for harmful substances in car seats. In this way, the ADAC test has made a significant contribution to the general standard of car seat safety.

At CYBEX we keep pace with the development of European safety standards, applying them to all our car seats, whether they are intended for the European market or elsewhere. Because all parents deserve peace of mind, wherever they are in the world.

Award-Winning Safety

More Than 500 Awards

CYBEX has earned more than 500 awards for design, safety and innovation, and we are constantly improving our products – and not only through the hundreds of crash tests we conduct each year. Independent institutes regularly test and evaluate our car seats, and our products continuously earn awards or achieve excellent grades in leading European safety and consumer tests.

European Independent Test Organizations

Learn more about the European organizations involved in car seat testing

GERMANY’S LARGEST AUTOMOBILE ORGANIZATION

The ADAC – Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club or General German Automobile Club – is the biggest association in Germany. With approximately 20 million members, it has one of the largest memberships of any organization in the world. With a circulation of 13,700,000 copies, their quarterly magazine ADAC Motorwelt is the most read magazine in Europe. The ADAC test, conducted with other European automotive and consumer protection organizations, is the best-known and most important test for car seats in Europe.

The EUROPEAN TEST LEADER

Stiftung Warentest is Germany's leading consumer testing organization and considered to be the test leader in Europe. Founded in 1964, the Stiftung Warentest does not accept any advertising and is partially publicly funded to guarantee their independence.

Based on a methodology developed in Germany, the Stiftung Warentest conducts more than 150 comparative product and service testings a year, covering nearly all areas of everyday life. To date, approx. 100.000 products have been analyzed since its foundation.

SWITZERLAND’S LEADING AUTOMOBILE ORGANIZATION

The Touring Club Switzerland is the leading automobile association in Switzerland. The non-profit organization operates in the areas of vehicles, tourism, and consumer advice. It tests various products including car seats, and it actively supports road safety campaigns. In the ADAC test it is involved in the testing of collisions, handling and ergonomics, harmful substances and cleaning as well as workmanship.

AUSTRIA LARGEST AUTOMOBILE ORGANIZATION

The Österreichischer Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club or Austrian Automobile, Motorbike and Touring Club, a sister organization of the German ADAC, is the largest automobile club in Austria and as the seventh largest in the world. Like the ADAC, the ÖAMTC conducts tests of car seats for handling, installation & risk of misuse once or twice a year.

Car Seat Regulations

U.S. Car Seat Regulations

Commitment to Excellence

At CYBEX, we continue to go above and beyond government standards to provide car seats that are tested at 2X the Federal Crash Test Standard. We also continually enhance our products with new test technologies that distribute crash forces away from your child during a crash.

FMVSS 213

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Child Restraint Systems.

FMVSS 213

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Child Restraint Systems.

FMVSS 213

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Child Restraint Systems.

FMVSS 302

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Flammability of Interior Materials.

FMVSS 302

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Flammability of Interior Materials.

FMVSS 302

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Flammability of Interior Materials.

Side Impact Testing

Meets or exceeds all applicable Federal safety standards and CYBEX’s Side impact standards.

Side Impact Testing

Meets or exceeds all applicable Federal safety standards and CYBEX’s Side impact standards.

Side Impact Testing

Meets or exceeds all applicable Federal safety standards and CYBEX’s Side impact standards.

Certified Aircraft Use

When used with the internal 5-point harness, most CYBEX car seats meet FAA Inversion requirements for airplane use.

Certified Aircraft Use

When used with the internal 5-point harness, most CYBEX car seats meet FAA Inversion requirements for airplane use.

Certified Aircraft Use

When used with the internal 5-point harness, most CYBEX car seats meet FAA Inversion requirements for airplane use.

CYBEX Temperature Testing

All current CYBEX car seats are tested for product integrity at both high and low temperatures.

CYBEX Temperature Testing

All current CYBEX car seats are tested for product integrity at both high and low temperatures.

CYBEX Temperature Testing

All current CYBEX car seats are tested for product integrity at both high and low temperatures.

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Car Seat Testing

Car Seat Testing

Car Seat Testing

A Higher Standard of Safety

A Higher Standard of Safety

A Higher Standard of Safety

Leading European Safety Test

Leading European Safety Test

Leading European Safety Test

Rigorous Impact Testing

Rigorous Impact Testing

Rigorous Impact Testing

Every Detail Counts

Every Detail Counts

Every Detail Counts

Continuous Improvements

Continuous Improvements

Continuous Improvements

Award-Winning Safety

Award-Winning Safety

Award-Winning Safety

More Than 500 Awards

European Independent Test Organizations

NAPPA- National Parenting Product Awards

ADAC - General German Automobile Club

Stiftung Warentest – A leading German consumer protection organization

TCS - Touring Club Switzerland

ÖAMTC – The Austrian Car, Motorbike & Touring Club

Car Seat Regulations

U.S. Car Seat Regulations

U.S. Car Seat Regulations

Commitment to Excellence

FMVSS 213

FMVSS 213

FMVSS 213

FMVSS 302

FMVSS 302

FMVSS 302

Side Impact Testing

Side Impact Testing

Side Impact Testing

Certified Aircraft Use

Certified Aircraft Use

Certified Aircraft Use

CYBEX Temperature Testing

CYBEX Temperature Testing

CYBEX Temperature Testing

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