Glide Plus 360 vs Motion 3 All Size 360: Which Silver Cross Car Seat?
By Silver Cross | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Silver Cross Glide Plus 360 infant carrier and Motion 3 All Size 360 extended rear-facing car seat. Learn which fits your baby's age, safety needs, and budget.
Quick answer
Choose the Glide Plus 360 if you want a lie-flat infant carrier with award-winning safety for the first 18 months. Choose the Motion 3 All Size 360 if you need one seat that grows from birth to age 12 with extended rear-facing up to 18 kg.
Age range and longevity
The Glide Plus 360 is designed as a dedicated infant carrier, suitable from birth to approximately 18 months (up to 87 cm / 13 kg). Its lie-flat recline is ideal for newborns, but you will eventually need a larger seat.
The Motion 3 All Size 360 covers the full journey from birth to 12 years (40–145 cm) and offers extended rear-facing up to 18 kg. This makes it a single-purchase solution that eliminates the need for a separate toddler seat.
Safety and awards
The Glide Plus 360 earned both the 2025 Red Dot award and the 2026 ADAC award, reflecting top-tier design and crash-test performance. It also includes triple-layer side impact protection for peace of mind.
The Motion 3 All Size 360 does not list the same independent awards, but its extended rear-facing mode (up to 18 kg) is widely recognized as a safer travel position for toddlers. The seat also features EasyFit 360° rotating ISOFIX for a secure installation.
Installation and rotation
Both seats use a 360° rotating ISOFIX base, making it easy to turn the seat toward the door for loading and unloading. The Glide Plus 360 rotates as an infant carrier, while the Motion 3 rotates as a full-size seat.
The Motion 3's rotation is particularly helpful for parents who want to keep the same seat installed for years. The Glide Plus 360's carrier can also click onto a compatible Silver Cross stroller for a travel system.
Trade-offs to consider
- Longevity vs. portability: The Motion 3 lasts from birth to age 12, so you buy once. The Glide Plus 360 is lighter and clicks onto a stroller, but you will need a second seat later.
- Lie-flat recline vs. extended rear-facing: The Glide Plus 360 offers a true lie-flat position for newborns. The Motion 3 offers extended rear-facing up to 18 kg, which is safer for older infants and toddlers but does not lie completely flat.
- Award recognition vs. all-in-one value: The Glide Plus 360 holds Red Dot and ADAC awards. The Motion 3 does not list those awards but includes accessories worth £45 and covers the full 12-year span at a higher price.
Product facts at a glance
- Glide Plus 360 Infant Car Seat Natural Taupe: Suitable from birth to 13 kg / 40–87 cm (approx. 18 months). 2025 Red Dot award winner & 2026 ADAC award winner. First class lie-flat recline. The lie-flat recline and dual awards give you confidence that your newborn is traveling in a seat tested for safety and comfort from day one.
Glide Plus 360 Infant Car Seat Natural Taupe - Motion 3 All Size 360 Extended Rear Facing Car Seat Timeless Cocoa: Suitable from birth to 12 years (40–145 cm). Extended rear-facing up to 18 kg. EasyFit 360° rotating ISOFIX. Machine washable seat liner. Extended rear-facing up to 18 kg keeps your toddler in the safest travel position longer, and the washable liner simplifies cleanup over years of use.
Motion 3 All Size 360 Extended Rear Facing Car Seat Timeless Cocoa
Which seat fits your family?
Best for
- Parents who want a lie-flat infant carrier with top safety awards and plan to switch to a toddler seat later
- Families who need a single seat from birth to age 12 and prioritize extended rear-facing safety
Not ideal for
- Those who need a lightweight carrier that clicks onto a stroller (choose the Glide Plus 360 instead of the Motion 3)
- Parents who want the latest award-winning design (the Motion 3 does not list Red Dot or ADAC awards)
