Cybex Solution T

A high-back booster seat with one mode: high-back belt-positioning booster 40 to 120 lb, 43.3 to 60 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 40 to 120 lb
  • Up to 60 in tall
  • High-back belt-positioning booster only
  • Seat weighs 15.8 lb
  • 19.8 in wide
  • 8-year usable life

$349.95on cybex-online.com, as of 2026-10-07 05:43 UTC. Prices change.

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Who is the Solution T for?

The CYBEX Solution T is a high-back belt-positioning booster for children 4 years or older who weigh 40 to 120 pounds and stand 43.3 to 60 inches tall, per its manual. The vehicle lap and shoulder belt holds the child, rigid lower anchors only stabilize the seat, and the manual says to stop using it after eight (8) years.

Reasons to consider it

  • Rigid lower anchors with green indicators that show when each side is attached
  • A headrest with 12 height settings that widens the shoulder area as it rises
  • A reclining headrest with 3 positions
  • One cup holder included

Things to weigh up

  • Not certified for aircraft
  • The manual's 43.3 in minimum height differs from the 38 in on the product page
  • Rigid anchors in a center seat only if the inner anchors are exactly 11 in apart
  • The manual says warm-water machine wash; the product page says cold

My take on the Solution T

It suits a family that wants a high-back booster that stays in one car, with rigid lower anchors and a headrest that tilts. CYBEX lists it at 19.8 in wide and 15.8 lbs, and CYBEX does not describe it as folding. The Solution G2 folds and weighs 12.8 lbs, but CYBEX lists it at 23.2 in wide, so the choice is mostly back-seat room against carrying it between cars.

A research summary of Cybex’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.

Who the Solution T fits

This seat covers one stage. Cybex gives it a 8-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

High-back belt-positioning booster40 to 120 lb · 43.3 to 60 in · from 4 years
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
A school-age child with a backpack beside an empty high-back booster

What are the Solution T weight, height and age limits?

Cybex Solution T limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
High-back belt-positioning booster40 to 120 lb43.3 to 60 in4 years4 years of age or older

A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.

Solution T specifications

Seat weight
15.8 lb
Width
19.8 in
Depth
15.3 in
Usable life
8 years
Aircraft use
Not certified for aircraft
Headrest recline positions
3

How the Solution T installs

Rigid LATCH
Rigid LATCH. Rigid connectors click straight onto the vehicle's lower anchor bars, which removes the strap slack that causes loose installs.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

Will it fit your car?

At 19.8 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across. It weighs 15.8 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.

  • Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
  • Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
  • Not certified for aircraft use: plan on gate-checking it or using a different seat to fly.

What features does the Solution T have?

  • Rigid LATCH
  • Reclining headrest (3 positions)
  • Side-impact protection
  • High-back only

Colors listed in the US

City Grey, Sepia Black, Off White, Cozy Beige, Peach Pink.

What to know before you live with it

Rigid anchors steady it, the belt holds the child

The manual is clear that the rigid lower anchor attachment only stabilizes the booster; the vehicle lap and shoulder belt restrains the child. To attach, you squeeze the adjustment handle under the base, pull the connectors out, rotate them 180° and push them onto the vehicle anchors until they click and the green indicator shows. Then you push the booster flat against the vehicle seat back. In a center seat, CYBEX allows the inner anchors of the outboard seats only if they are exactly 11 in apart and the vehicle maker allows it. Without anchors, it sits on the seat and is held by the belt.

Source: CYBEX Solution T owner's manual (PDF)

Fitting the headrest and the belt

Raise the headrest to the top, seat the child, then adjust it so the shoulder belt crosses the middle of the shoulder. The manual also says no more than 0.8 inches should remain between the shoulder and the headrest. The shoulder belt goes between the side pad and the headrest and through the green shoulder belt guide, and the lap belt runs under both armrests. The buckle must not sit inside the lap belt guide; the manual says a long buckle stalk may mean trying another seat. The backrest must sit flat against an upright vehicle seat, and nothing may hang over the front. The side-impact piece facing away from the door can be folded in if space is short.

Source: CYBEX Solution T owner's manual (PDF)

Covers and cleaning

The cover comes in five parts: reclining headrest pad, headrest cover, side pad cover, backrest cover and seat pad. They come off using snaps, hook and loop fasteners, slots and elastic bands, and the side pad cover comes off with the headrest at its highest position. The manual warns not to remove or discard the foam headrest and side pads, and never to use the booster without its covers. Fabric covers machine wash separately in warm water on a delicate cycle, then air dry only, out of the dryer and direct sunlight, with no ironing or dry cleaning. The product page says cold water, so I would confirm with CYBEX before washing.

Source: CYBEX Solution T owner's manual (PDF)

Compared with the Solution G2

CYBEX lists the Solution G2 at 14.9 in long, 23.2 in wide, 21.7 - 31.5 in tall and 12.8 lbs, with folded dimensions of 23.2 by 10.2 by 21.7 in and a carry handle. Its specifications give 40 to 120 lbs and 43.3 to 60 inches. It also uses rigid LATCH and has one-hand recline, but its page says the cup holder is not included. Pick the G2 if the booster moves between cars; compare the Solution T if it stays in one car with limited width.

Source: CYBEX Solution G2 product page

Is the Solution T recalled?

  • 10C003000: does not cover this model. Recall 10C-003 covers only Solution X-fix boosters with model numbers beginning 0500200 and 0500760, made in February 2010. The Solution T (model number 526001305) is a different booster that only shares the Solution name and does not match those model numbers. Campaign source (read ).

Each campaign naming this family was read against this model’s numbers and build dates, and none covers it. Still check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use, especially on a used seat.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

Solution T: common questions

What are the Solution T height and weight limits?

The manual says 40 to 120 pounds, 43.3 to 60 inches and 4 years or older, with the tops of the ears below the top of the headrest. The child must stop using it once they exceed any of the size requirements.

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Can the Solution T be used without the backrest?

No. The manual says never to use the booster base without the backrest attached.

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Can I use the Solution T on a plane?

No. The manual says it is not certified for aircraft, because shoulder belts are not available there for proper use.

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When does the Solution T expire?

The manual says to stop using it when it is older than eight (8) years and recycle it. The date of manufacture is on a label on the bottom of the booster base, and the checklist refers to an "Expires On" date on the seat.

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Can the Solution T go in the middle seat with LATCH?

Only if the vehicle maker allows it and the inner lower anchors of the outboard seats are exactly 11 in (28 cm) apart. If not, use the vehicle lap and shoulder belt alone in the center seat.

CYBEX Solution T owner's manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Does the Solution T come with a cup holder?

Yes, CYBEX says it comes with 1 cup holder, which can go on the top rack of a dishwasher.

CYBEX Solution T product page (opens in a new tab)

Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.

Before you buy

  1. Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Cybex lists 5 colors of this seat.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Cybex so you hear about the next one.

Sources

Other Cybex booster seats

ModelTop child weightSeat weightWidthUsable life
Solution T (this seat)120 lb15.8 lb19.8 in8 years
Solution G2120 lb12.8 lb23.2 in8 years