Infant Car Seats That Swivel
If you suffer from back pain or struggle with getting your baby buckled in a car seat, an infant seat that can rotate could make the world of difference. However, these seats usually have a high price tag.
Some of the most effective rotating seats come with advanced safety features such as an anti-rebounding bar and Linear Side Impact Protection, which minimizes collision forces.
CYBEX Aton G Swivel
A swivel base is an excellent option for those who prefer to travel light, swapping their infant car seat between vehicles without the hassle of removing and reinstalling it each time. The CYBEX Aton G Swivel offers exactly that, as well as an intelligent design and a simple ease of loading and unloading your child.
The one-of-a-kind swivel rotates 180 degrees, making it easy to position your child's seat from either side of the vehicle. This is a big aid, particularly for wriggly infants. CYBEX makes it simple to set up the car seat by using their SafeLock buckle tensioner, which will ensure a snug fit in just a few seconds.
Other standout features include a harness that is not rethread that can be adjusted in tandem with the headrest, allowing it to accommodate the growing of your baby, Linear Side Impact Protection that minimizes the force of collisions and an anti-rebound bar which helps to improve the seat's rotation after an accident. The shell is ventilated with channels that allow for natural airflow, which keeps your baby comfortable. The seat can also be washed by machine to make cleaning easier.
Another advantage is the ability to use this car seat as a transport system in conjunction with a variety of strollers. The Aton is compatible, among other strollers with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller. It's not an easy task to attach an infant car seat to a stroller. You'll need to press a button on the front of the seat and then remove the seat from the clip. If that's not enough to stop you from considering this seat, take note that it doesn't have as impressive crash test results than its competitors and is also more expensive. However, it is still an excellent choice for many families. / p>
Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat
The Graco snugRide is a great option for families of all sizes. It is a good choice for families looking for a combination of features, crash protection and usability. It also works with a variety of strollers, which is a nice bonus. However, it does have a few issues. The seat is unstable, especially when installed with the belt in the rear. This could cause it to become loose and require tightening over time. This isn't a safety risk however it could cause annoyance for some parents. car seat for newborn is that the crotch buckle depth may be a bit too deep for babies and can result in the baby sagging.
The SnugRide from Graco is a fantastic choice for babies of all ages, and it will fit kids up to about 35 pounds or 2 years old which is the maximum capacity of many infant car seats. The seat scores very high scores in crash tests which is normal. It is light in weight, and it has easy-to-follow instructions. It also ranks high in our ease-of-use ratings which includes how easy it is to install, adjust, and secure the harness.
The Graco GragRide is not as great in other categories, like comfort and quality. The fabric feels more plastic than other infant car seats, and the padding is thin overall. This is the only one of our top picks to not offer a head support insert for smaller children, which is a bummer as it could help reduce the chance of injury to some babies.
Orbit Baby G5+
The G5+ infant car seat combines innovative technology with leading-edge safety functionality which makes it a top choice for parents who value comfort and convenience. Its patented SmartHub base allows direct compatibility with the G5+ Rotating Infant Car Seat, eliminating the necessity to purchase additional car seat adapters.
The SmartHub base can be installed quickly and safely using the patented StrongArm knob in less than 60 seconds. It's designed with an ergonomically-designed deep-cradle design and molded side impact protection for the best possible crash protection. The base is also light to allow for easy transportation. It comes with a full-coverage UV sunshade with patent-pending Paparazzi Shield extension that tucks away when not in use. The seat is made of a soft, breathable premium fabric that is comfortable in any climate or season. It's certified safe by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, the most dependable in terms of fabric safety. It comes with a five-point harness, infant head support insert and an adjustable bar that can be adjusted to suit the height of the parents.
When used in conjunction with when connected to the SmartHub base when connected to the base, the G5+ can be rotated and reclined in a single fluid motion. It can be used either forward-facing or with the parent, and can be utilized in an upright or fully reclined position. The seat comes with premium lower anchors with a push button that are easy to access and stored in a handy place. The base also features an inbuilt indicator that lets parents know when the lower anchors are correctly tightened, removing any guesswork.
With the purchase of the Orbit Baby Helix+ double stroller attachment, the G5+ can be converted into a double-stroller. It can be used with two G5+ Stroller Seats or a combination of the G5+ Stroller Seat and Nuna DEMI Next Sibling Car Seat.
Maxi-Cosi Peri
A car seat that rotates is a fantastic option when you have a family who loves to travel, or if you have an SUV. These seats make it simple to load and remove baby from the car particularly when baby is cranky or squirmy. These seats can also be useful when you have back pain or struggle with reaching the backseat with one arm. The seats rotate to allow you to reach the child's seat. This allows you to easily remove the child from the seat and buckle them up.
Maxi-Cosi Peri is equipped with an impressive set of safety features, including G-Cell technology to prevent side impacts, a cosy-from-birth insert, and a handle that rotates 360 degrees on the base. The seat can be placed in a rear-facing position from birth. It has five recline positions to ensure an appropriate fit. A headrest can be adjusted at the same time using the harness. The base has a stability load leg as well as anti-rebound bar for added security.
The QuikFit 6-position harness eliminates the need to rethread as the baby grows. The headrest and harness can be adjusted simultaneously using one hand, and a TensionFix red-to-green tension indicator on the base lets you know when the belt has been properly tightened. The chest clip has Sensorsafe, a safety feature that sends an alert to a mobile device when an unbuckling occurs during a crash.
The Peri similar to the Cybex Aton G Swivel has a visible route for the belt built into the shell. This allows for baseless mounting, without the base (taxi-mode). This feature provides parents with more flexibility when traveling. The seat is able to be attached to a variety of Maxi-Cosi travel systems, and is stroller compatible.
NUNA REVV
Nuna's convertible car seat with a rotating mechanism is a great solution to make it easy for you to get your child into and out of a vehicle. It is able to rotate with the door of the vehicle, making it easy to get in and out without having to twist your back. It grows with your child's weight from birth up to 40 pounds. It can rotate 360 degrees for rear and forward-facing riding from one simple installation and its steel strength technology, Aeroflex side impact protection pods and EPP energy-absorbing foam take security to a new level. Ventilation panels within the shell ensure your baby's comfort, while the 10-position bubble-free recline ensures that there are no pinch points.
This seat is a notch above average ease of use due to its five-point harness that is not rethread and magnetic buckle holders that keep straps out of the way during the buckling process. The crotch strap has two height positions and 10 length options for the strap to ensure a secure fit and the stability load leg in the base reduces movement during an accident. The storage cubby is handy for LATCH connectors and straps and the seat has a built-in rebound bar to minimize the chance of a crash to rotate.
The Revv isn't one of the largest in its class, but it's fairly heavy and a bit larger than the majority of seats we've tested, so it's not a great option for smaller cars or front-seat passengers. It doesn't also have a level indicator when installed in rear-facing mode which means you'll have to play around with the settings and error to figure out the most comfortable position. It does however have the ability to lock off the belt and has a color-coded pathway to help you avoid mistakes and its push-style LATCH connectors make it much easier to connect with your vehicle belt. It has a high crash test score and is GREENGUARD certified to ensure you breathe fresh air.