Car Seat Conundrum: Cybex Aton 2 v. Aton Q

2JEL

Hi Moms,

I'm basically set on either the Aton 2 or the Aton Q but was hoping other moms could weigh in on their preference.  Overall I lean towards the Q but I have an extremely compact SUV and a very tall husband so I'm thinking the extra inch of space on the 2 would come in handy.  Also, I'm small and not especially strong and the Q weighs a few lbs more.  

Does anybody have an opinion as to whether the Q has enough improvements it's worth the space and weight upgrade over the 2?

Thanks!

kmc84

They are both drool worthy if you are already thinking space may be an issue, go with the Aton 2. There is nothing not to like about it and its a small as you can get!

2JEL

Thanks kmc84.  My main concern is that some people felt there wasn't enough of a sun visor on the Cybex 2 (if I'm still remembering correctly after hours pouring over car seat data in my head).  I know the crash protection on the Q is supposed to be marginally better, but the 2 is so great that it doesn't really factor into my decision.

kmc84

Honestly, the features are great on both seats, and since we don't actually know how each seat performed in NHTSA testing, I really wouldn't worry about which one *might* be better. The sun canopy is really skimpy (especially for the price, I mean come on!) however, for inside the car, the window cling tint works great for blocking sun, and for outside the car, a thin receiving blanket (I love the Aiden and Anise for this) draped over the top fixes that problem.

jerseygirl81

We had the Aton (there was no 2 or Q, yet), and the sunshade was fine. I didn't think it was too skimpy. The 2 has the same shade. I wish they made a convertible!