R129-compliant (i-Size ready)
Suitable for children from 76 - 150cm in height
Isofix compatible
Keep your child safe and secure from toddler to beyond in the Silver Cross Balance car seat. With 4 adjustable recline and 9 headrest positions, plus soft bamboo fabrics, it offers comfort at every stage.
Balance offers excellent longevity from approximately 15 months to 12 years old. The forward-facing car seat includes a stowable 5-point safety harness for toddlers. When they reach 21kg, the harness can be stored within the seat so you can continue to use Balance with the adult seatbelt. It features 4 recline positions which can be used in all height configurations and 9 adjustable headrest positions.
Balance features Silver Cross' signature, easy clean sustainable fabrics crafted from recycled plastic bottles. Inside there’s a soft, naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic bamboo lining that’s kind to delicate skin.
Silver Cross car seats are tested above and beyond regulation at European independent testing laboratories to ensure your child is safe and secure on every journey, at every age. The multi-stage Balance car seat meets the very latest R129/03 safety regulation, giving parents ultimate peace of mind on every journey. With its ISOFIX system and top tether, it’s super easy to install for maximum security.
Balance is compatible with the free Silver Cross app which offers video tutorials and guides, so you can be sure your child is travelling safely. Download the Silver Cross app for free on the App Store or Google Play for simple step-by-step fitting guides and vehicle compatibility checker.
Safety:
- Under no circumstances should a rearward-facing car seat be used on a passenger seat where there is an active airbag.
- Correct fitting of all car seats and boosters is of paramount importance in making them the most effective in the event of an accident. Not all car seats fit all cars and it is important to check for fitting suitability on all cars you intend to fit the seat to, as well as re-checking if you change your car.
- Always read the instruction booklet which comes with your car seat to achieve a safe and correct fitting, retaining the guide for future reference. We recommend fitting your car seat in advance of first using it.
- We recommend that babies shouldn't be left in car seats (infant carriers) for prolonged periods.
Suitability:
- Please make sure that you check the car seat you choose is suitable for your car before ordering. This can be done in store with a Partner or on the car seat manufacturer's website.
- Some of our shops offer a car seat fit test, where a Nursery advisor will test the display model in your car to check that it will fit properly. Please contact your local shop to see if this service is available. Alternatively, please contact the car seat manufacturer who will be able to advise whether their model will be suitable for your car.
- We also offer in-store and virtual appointments so you can access our All Things Baby services at a time and place to suit you. Click here to book your appointment.
- Find your nearest department store.
Car seats adhere to strict safety regulations and conform to one of the following two types of seats:
- Height-based seats - These seats adhere to the safety regulation R129. They must be rear-facing until your child is over 15 months old. Your child can use a forward-facing child car seat when they’re over 15 months old. You must check the seat to make sure it’s suitable for the height of your child. i-Size is an enhancement of R129 that makes it easier to confirm your car seat's compatibility with any i-Size approved vehicle - reducing the risk of installing your car seat incorrectly. While all i-Size car seats meet the R129 testing standards, not every R129 car seat is an i-Size compatible seat.
- Weight-based seats - These seats adhere to the R44.04 car seat regulation. The seat your child can use (and the way they must be restrained in it) depends on their weight.
The below table is a rough guide as to how the car seats can relate to a child’s age based on the average child's weight or height depending on the regulation chosen.
Car Seat Age Guide:
| Group |
Child's weight* |
Approx. age of child |
Child's height† |
| 0+ |
Birth up to 13kg/29lb |
Birth up to 12-15 months |
40 - 85cm |
| 0+ & 1 |
Birth up to 18kg/40lb |
Birth to up to about 4 years |
40 - 105cm |
| 0+, 1, 2 & 3 |
Birth-36kg/79lb |
Birth to 12 years |
40 - 150cm |
| 1 |
9-18kg/20-40lb |
About 9 months to 4 years |
85 - 105cm |
| 1, 2 & 3 |
9-36kg/20-79lb |
About 9 months to 12 years |
85 - 150cm |
| 2 & 3 |
15-36kg/33-79lb |
About 4-12 years |
105 - 150cm |
*Applies to R44.04 seats.
† Applies to R129 (i-Size) seats.
Note: This is a rough guide only - please always refer to the individual car seat’s guidance for more specific details. Some car seats will be approved in two or more groups or across various height bands. This just means that these seats have the ability to adapt as your child grows, meaning they can use them for longer.
