
Silver Cross
Dream i-Size Infant Car Seat
7.4/10 overall£200.00
A mid-weight i-Size infant carrier with a recline function and compatibility across Silver Cross's own pushchair range.
Silver Cross's Dream sits between the CabrioFix and the Cloud T on most axes: it reclines further than the fixed CabrioFix (though still not fully flat like the Cloud T), and it's lighter and cheaper than the Cloud T while still offering more adjustability than the most basic carriers. It clicks directly onto Silver Cross's own travel system range without an adaptor, which is the deciding factor for anyone already committed to a Silver Cross pushchair.
For UK buyers specifically invested in the Silver Cross ecosystem, this is the natural car seat choice. For anyone shopping car seats independently of a specific pushchair brand, the CabrioFix's wider third-party compatibility remains the more flexible option.
What we liked
- Direct click-fit onto the Silver Cross pushchair range
- More recline positions than fixed-position carriers
- Mid-range price between basic and premium options
Where it falls short
- Heavier than the lightest carriers on the market
- Doesn't rotate or recline fully flat like premium alternatives
- Third-party pushchair compatibility more limited than the CabrioFix
Specs
- Weight
- 4.1kg
- Recline
- Multi-position recline
- Rotation
- No
- Installation
- ISOFIX base or seatbelt
- Compatibility
- Silver Cross travel systems, plus some third-party adaptors
- Suitable from
- Birth (i-Size, 40-75cm)
How we scored it
Safety & Fit Quality
i-Size compliance, newborn positioning and base compatibility.
Solid i-Size safety rating with a genuine multi-position recline.
Ease of Installation & Use
How simple it is to install, click in and carry.
Straightforward ISOFIX install, slightly heavier to carry than the lightest options.
Value for Money
Cost relative to what you get.
Reasonable mid-range price, best value for existing Silver Cross owners.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative

Maxi-Cosi
CabrioFix i-Size Baby Car Seat
A lightweight, 3.2kg i-Size infant carrier suitable from birth, compatible with a wide range of ISOFIX bases.