Infant Car Seats That Swivel
A car seat that rotates could be the answer to your issues if you are suffering from back pain or have difficulty buckling up your baby. However, these seats usually come with a price tag.
Some of the best rotating car seats offer advanced safety features, such as an anti-rebound bar and Linear Side-impact Protection which helps reduce the force of collisions.
CYBEX Aton G Swivel
Swivel bases are a great option for those who travel light and would like to transfer their infant car seat from one vehicle to the next without having to uninstall and reinstall the base each time. The CYBEX Aton Swivel is a fantastic choice for those who prefer to travel light as it allows them to change their infant car seat between vehicles without having to remove and reinstall the base each time.
The unique swivel can rotate 180 degrees, making it easy to place your child in the car seat from either side of the vehicle. This is a huge help, especially with wiggly infants. CYBEX also makes it easy to install the car seat by using their SafeLock belt tensioner that ensures a secure fit in seconds.
Other features include a no Rethread harness, which can be adjusted to the headrest of the seat to grow with your child as well as Linear Side Impact Protection (which reduces collision forces) and an anti-rebounding bar that improves rotation of the seat during the event of a crash. The shell is ventilated with channels that allow natural airflow, which helps keep your baby comfortable. The seat can also be machine washed to make cleaning easier.
Another great feature is the capability to use this car seat as a transport system with select strollers. The Aton is compatible with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller, among others. It isn't the easiest infant car seat to connect to a stroller however, as it requires pressing a button on the front of the car seat and then removing the seat from its clip. If that's not enough to stop you from considering this seat, be aware that it isn't as impressive in its crash test results than some of its competitors and is more expensive. It is still a good option for families with children. / p>
Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat
The Graco snugRide is a great option for most families. It offers a good combination of safety, features and usability, including an adjustable belt on the front and an adjustable base (in certain versions). It also integrates with many strollers, which is a nice benefit. However, it does have several issues. The first is that it tends to be tippy when rear-facing, and is secured with a seat belt, which may cause it to become loose over time and need to be tightened. This isn't a safety issue but it could cause a problem for certain parents. The other problem is that the crotch buckle's depth can be a little bit too deep for infants and can result in them slumping over.
Graco's SnugRide is a great choice for babies of all ages and will accommodate children up to 35 pounds or 2 years old that's the maximum capacity of many infant car seats. The seat has received excellent scores in crash tests. This isn't surprising. It is relatively lightweight and comes with easy-to-follow instructions. It also scores highly in our ease-of-use rating, which include how easily it is to install, adjust, and secure the harness.
The Graco SnugRide doesn't perform similarly in other categories, such as comfort and quality. The fabric is more pliable and the padding is thinner than in other infant car seats. This is the only one of our top picks to not offer a head support insert for children with smaller heads which is a shame because it can help lower the risk of injury for some babies.
Orbit Baby G5+
The G5+ infant seat is an excellent choice for parents who value comfort and convenience. It combines cutting-edge safety technology with cutting-edge features. Its patented SmartHub base offers direct compatibility with the G5+ Rotating Infant Car Seat, removing the need for additional adapters for car seats.
The SmartHub base can be installed quickly and securely in just 60 seconds with a simple twist of the StrongArm knob. It's designed with an ergonomically-designed deep-cradle design and molded side impact protection for the best possible crash protection. The base is lightweight to make transporting it easier. It also comes with an all-over UV sunshade that covers the entire area with a patented Paparazzi Shield extension that tucks away when not in use. The seat itself is constructed from soft and breathable premium fabrics that are comfortable throughout the year or climate, and is certified safe by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for the ultimate in fabric safety. It comes with a sturdy 5-point harness as well as an infant head support insert designed for newborns and a telescoping handlebar that's adjustable to the right height for parents.
When used in conjunction with the SmartHub base, the G5+ can be rotated and reclined in a fluid movement. It can be used either forward-facing or with the parent, and can be used in an upright or fully reclined position. The seat comes with premium lower anchors with a push button that are easily accessible and store in a convenient place. The base is equipped with an indication that tells parents when the anchors have been tightened properly.
The G5+ is easily transformed into a double stroller with the purchase of an Orbit Baby Helix+ Double Stroller Attachment. It can accommodate up to two G5+ Stroller Seats or a combination of the G5+ and a Nuna DEMI Next Sibling Car Seat.
Maxi-Cosi Peri
If your family loves traveling or you own an SUV then a movable infant car seat might be the best choice for you. These seats make it simple to load and unload baby from the vehicle, especially when baby is cranky or wiggly. They can also be useful when you suffer from back pain or a difficult getting to the back seat with one arm. These seats also rotate for more ease of access to the child's seat, making it much easier to take it off and buckle the child.
The Maxi-Cosi Peri comes with impressive safety features, including G-Cell technology for side impacts and a soft-from-birth insert and a handle that turns 360 degrees around the base. The seat can be placed in a rear-facing position from birth. It comes with five recline positions to ensure an appropriate fit. A headrest can be adjusted in tandem with the harness. The base has an stability leg as well as an anti-rebound bar to provide an extra level of security.
Parents will appreciate the QuikFit 6-position harness that reduces the need to rethread as your baby grows. The headrest and harness are easily adjustable using just one hand. A TensionFix red-to-green indicator on the base will notify you that the belt is properly tightened. travel infant car seat includes Sensorsafe, which can send a mobile app alert in the event that a child pulls it off in a crash.
The Peri, like the Cybex Aton G Swivel has a visible path for the belt integrated into the shell. This allows for baseless mounting without base (taxi-mode). This is a useful feature that gives parents the flexibility when traveling. The seat can be attached to certain Maxi-Cosi travel systems, and is stroller compatible.
NUNA REVV
This rotating convertible car seat from Nuna provides a convenient method of getting your baby out and in of the car. It rotates to the vehicle door to make it easy to get in and out without needing to twist your back. It expands with your child's weight from birth up to 40 pounds. It can rotate 360deg from a single location to allow forward-facing and rear-facing riding. Its steel technology, Aeroflex side impacts protection pods, EPP energy absorbing flannel, and Aeroflex side impact protector pods raise security to a whole new level. Ventilation panels in the shell keep your baby comfy, while a 10-position recline that is bubble-free ensures a secure fit with no pinch points.
The seat has a higher than average accessibility due to a five-point harness with no rethreads and magnetic buckle holders that keep straps clear when buckle buckling. The crotch strap has two height positions and 10 length options for the strap to ensure a secure fit, and the stability load leg located in the base reduces the risk of a crash causing. There's a handy storage cubby for LATCH connectors and straps and the seat comes with 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 quite heavy and longer than many of the seats we've tested, so it's not the best choice for smaller vehicles or front-seat passengers. It also doesn't have a level indicator when installed in rear-facing mode and you may have to trial and error to determine the best spot. It does have a color-coded path and a belt-lock-off to help you avoid making mistakes. The push-style connectors used for LATCH make it easier to connect to the vehicle belt. It also has a top crash test score, and it's GREENGUARD GOLD certified to ensure you breathe clean air.