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 cost a lot.
Some of the best rotating car seats offer advanced safety features such as an anti-rebound bar, as well as Linear Side-impact Protection, which reduces the force of collisions.
CYBEX Aton G Swivel
A swivel-base is a game-changer for those who want to travel light, switching their infant car seat between vehicles without the hassle of uninstalling and reinstalling it each time. The CYBEX Aton G Swivel offers the exact same feature, in addition to an intelligent design and a simple ease of use when loading and unloading your child.
The swivel's unique design rotates in a 180-degree circle, making it easy to get your child in the seat from either the left or right side of the car. This is especially beneficial for infants who are wiggly. CYBEX makes it easy to install the car seat with their SafeLock belt tensioner that ensures that the seat is secure in just a few minutes.
Other standout features include a harness that is not rethread that can be adjusted in tandem with the headrest, allowing it to accommodate your growing baby, Linear Side-Impact Safety which reduces collision forces, and an anti-rebound bars that helps to improve the seat's rotation after a crash. The shell is ventilated with channels that allow natural airflow, which helps keep your baby in a comfortable position. The seat can also be machine washed to make cleaning easier.
Another great feature is the capability to use this car seat as a travel system that can be used with strollers of your choice. The Aton is compatible with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller, among other strollers. It's not the most easy infant car seat to connect to a stroller, however, as it requires pressing the button on the front of the car seat, and then taking the seat off its clip. If you think that's not enough to keep you from considering this seat, take note that it isn't as impressive in its crash test results than its competitors and is also more expensive. But, it's an option for a lot of families. / p>
Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat
The Graco snugRide is a good option for families of all sizes. It is a great choice for families that want an array of features, crash protection and usability. It also works with the majority of strollers. However, it does have a few issues. The seat is unstable particularly when it is fitted with the belt in the rear. This can cause it to loosen and then tighten over time. This isn't a safety issue however it could cause a problem for certain parents. The second problem is that the crotch strap depth could be too deep for certain babies. This can cause them to slump over.
The SnugRide by Graco is a fantastic choice for the majority of babies. It can be used by children weighing up to 35 pounds or 2 years old which is the usual limit for infant car seats. The seat scores very excellent scores in crash tests, which is not surprising. It is light and has easy-to follow instructions. It also scores well in our ease of use ratings, which includes how easy it is to install the seat adjust the harness and headrest put a child into the seat, secure the harness, and remove the child from the seat.
The Graco SnugRide doesn't perform as well in other categories, such as comfort and quality. The fabric feels more plastic than other infant car seats and the padding is thin overall. This is the only one that doesn't have a head restraint insert for younger children. This is a pity because it could decrease the chance of injury for certain babies.
Orbit Baby G5+
The G5+ infant car seat combines innovative technology with leading-edge safety functionality, making it a standout choice for parents who value comfort and convenience. Its patented SmartHub Base is directly compatible with the G5+ infant car seat, removing the need to use additional car adapters.
The SmartHub base can be put in place quickly and safely using the patented StrongArm knob in less than 60 second. It's designed with an ergonomically-designed deep-cradle design and molded side impact protection for the best possible crash protection. The base is light so it's easy to move. The base is light and includes a full coverage UV sunshade that can be tucked away when not needed. The seat is made of a soft high-quality, breathable fabric that is comfortable in any weather or climate. It has been certified safe by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, the highest level of fabric safety. It's fitted with a durable 5-point harness, as well as an infant head support for newborns and a telescoping handlebar that's adjustable to the right height for parents.
The G5+ can rotate and recline in one fluid motion when used with the SmartHub. It can be used in a upright position or fully reclined, with the parent facing either forward or in front. The seat also features premium push-button lower anchors that store in a convenient place and are accessible. The base also features an indicator built-in to let parents know that the anchors on the lower side are properly tightened, eliminating the need to guess.
The G5+ can easily be converted into a double stroller with the purchase of an Orbit Baby Helix+ Double Stroller Attachment. 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
If your family loves traveling or you have an SUV, a rotating infant car seat could be the right option for you. These seats make it simpler to load and unload your baby, particularly if the baby is wiggly. They are also convenient for those who suffer from back pain or a difficult time reaching the back seat using just one arm. The seats are able to rotate in order to reach the child seat. Push Chairs And Prams allows you to easily remove the child from the seat and buckle them up.
The Maxi-Cosi Peri is a safety seat with impressive features, including G-Cell side impact technology, a comfortable-from-birth inlay, and a 360 rotation handle on the base. The seat is rear-facing from birth and has five recline positions for an optimal fit, and an adjustable headrest that can be adjusted simultaneously with the harness. The base comes with an stability load leg as well as an bar to prevent rebound for additional security.
QuikFit's 6-position harness eliminates the need to rethread it as the baby grows. The headrest and harness can be easily adjusted simultaneously using one hand and a TensionFix indicator that changes from green to red on the base will let you know when the belt has been properly tightened. The chest clip is equipped with Sensorsafe, which sends an alert via mobile app in the event that a child pulls it off in a crash.
The Peri, like the Cybex Aton G Swivel has a visible route for the belt that is integrated into the shell. This allows baseless mounting without the base (taxi-mode). This is a great feature that gives parents flexibility when traveling. The seat is also stroller compatible and can attach to select Maxi-Cosi strollers to form the creation of a travel system.
NUNA REVV
Nuna's convertible car seat that rotates is a great way to make it easy for you to get your child into and out of your vehicle. It can be attached to the vehicle's door for easy in-and-out with no need to twist your back. It can also grow with your baby's weight, from newborn to 40 pounds. It rotates 360deg from a single location for rear-facing and forward-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 within the shell keep your baby at ease, and the 10-position bubble-free recline assures an ensconced fit without pinch points.
This seat is a notch above average accessibility due to a five-point harness with no rethreads and magnetic buckle holders that keep straps out of the way during the buckling process. The crotch belt comes with two height settings and 10 strap length options to ensure a secure fit. The stability load leg at the base assists in reducing movement during an accident. There's a storage cubby for LATCH connectors and straps and the seat comes with a built-in rebound bar to limit 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 longer than many of the seats we've tested, which means it might not be a great option for smaller cars or front-seat passengers. It doesn't have an indicator for the level, so you may need to play around to find the perfect position. It does come with a color-coded route and a belt-lock-off feature to ensure that you don't make a mistake. The push-style connectors for LATCH make it easier to attach to the belt of your vehicle. It also has an excellent crash test score, and it's GREENGUARD GOLD certified to ensure you breathe clean air.