The 9 Things Your Parents Teach You About Infant Car Seats That Swivel

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 to you. These seats are typically expensive.

Some of the best car seats that rotate offer advanced safety features, such as an anti-rebound bar, as well as Linear Side-impact Protection that reduce the force of collisions.

CYBEX Aton G Swivel

Swivel bases are a great option for those who travel light and wish to swap their infant car seat from one vehicle to another without having to uninstall and reinstall the base each time. The CYBEX Aton G Swivel provides exactly that, as well as an intelligent design and a simple ease of use when loading and unloading your child.

The unique swivel turns 180 degrees, making it much easier to place your child in the seat from either side of the vehicle. This is a huge aid, particularly for wriggly infants. CYBEX makes it easy to install the car seat with their SafeLock buckle tensioner, which ensures the perfect fit in a matter of just a few seconds.

Other notable features include a harness that is not rethread that can be adjusted by adjusting the headrest to grow with your baby, Linear Side-Impact Protection which reduces collision forces, and an anti-rebound bars that enhances the seat's rotation in the event of a crash. Ventilation channels integrated into the shell allow natural airflow to ensure your baby is comfortable, and the seat is machine washable to make cleanup a breeze.

The car seat can be used as a travel system for specific strollers. The Aton is compatible with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller, among others. It's not an easy task to attach a baby car seat to a stroller. It's necessary to press a button at the front of the seat, and then remove the seat from the clip. If you think that's not enough to keep you from considering this seat, be aware that it has less impressive crash tests than its competitors and is also more expensive. However, it's an option for a lot of families. / p>

Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat

The Graco snugRide is an excellent choice for families with children. 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 is also compatible with most strollers. However, it does have a few issues. The seat is very tippy, especially when installed with the belt at the rear. This can cause it to sag and require tightening over time. This is not a safety concern, but it can be a nuisance for some parents. The other issue is that the crotch buckle depth can be a little bit too deep for small babies and can result in them slumping over.

The SnugRide by Graco is a great choice for babies of all ages. It is suitable for children who weigh up to 35lbs or 2 years old, which is usually the limit for infant car seats. The seat has received high scores in crash tests. This isn't surprising. It is lightweight and has easy-to-follow instructions. It also scores highly in our ease of use ratings, including how simple it is to install the seat adjust the harness and headrest put a child into the seat, secure the harness, and then remove the child from the seat.

The Graco GragRide isn't as great in other categories such as comfort and quality. The fabric is more plasticky and the padding is less durable than in other infant car seats. This is the only one of our top picks to not offer a head support insert for infants This is a pity because it can help lower the chance of injury for certain babies.

Orbit Baby G5+

The G5+ infant seat is a great option for parents who appreciate comfort and convenience. It combines cutting-edge safety technology with cutting-edge functionality. Its patent-pending SmartHub base is directly compatible with the G5+ Rotating Infant Car Seat, eliminating the need to purchase additional car seat adapters.

The SmartHub base can be installed quickly and securely with the StrongArm knob that is patented in under 60 seconds. It's designed with an ergonomically-designed deep-cradle design and molded side impact protection for the best car seats infant possible crash protection. The base is light to make transporting it easier. It includes a full-coverage UV sunshade with patented Paparazzi Shield extension that tucks away when not in use. The seat itself is made of soft, breathable premium fabrics that are comfortable in all seasons or climate, and certified safe by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for the ultimate in fabric safety. It comes with a sturdy 5-point harness and an included infant head support insert for newborns, as well as a telescoping handlebar that's adjustable to the perfect height for parents.

The G5+ can recline and rotate in a single fluid motion when used in conjunction with the SmartHub. It can be used either forward-facing or with the parent, and can be used in an upright or fully reclined position. The seat is equipped with high-quality lower anchors that are pushed that are easy to access and store in a convenient place. The base is equipped with an indicator that alerts parents that the lower anchors are properly tightened.

The G5+ can easily be converted 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 enjoys traveling or you have an SUV then a movable infant car seat could be the right choice for you. These seats make it simpler to load and unload the baby, particularly if it is wiggly. They are also convenient for those who suffer from back pain or a hard time reaching the back seat with just one arm. The seats rotate to allow you to reach the child seat. This makes it easier to remove the child from the seat and buckle them up.

Maxi-Cosi Peri is fitted with impressive safety features including G-Cell technology for 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 features five recline positions to ensure a comfortable fit. A headrest can be adjusted in tandem with the harness. The base includes an stability load leg as well as an bar to prevent rebound for additional security.

The QuikFit 6-position harness eliminates the need to rethread it as the baby grows. The harness and headrest can be easily adjusted simultaneously using one hand, and a TensionFix red-to-green indicator on the base lets you know when the belt is properly tightened. The chest clip has Sensorsafe, which sends an alert to a mobile device if children unbuckle the belt in a crash.

The Peri is, like the Cybex Aton G Swivel has a visible path for the belt integrated into the shell. This allows baseless mounting, without the base (taxi-mode). This feature gives parents more flexibility when traveling. The seat is stroller-compatible and can be attached to Maxi-Cosi strollers that you choose to form an entire travel system.

NUNA REVV

Nuna's rotating convertible car seat is a great option to make it easier for you to get your child into and out of a car. 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 can grow with your child from newborn up to 40 pounds. It can rotate 360deg from a single fixture 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 take security to a new level. Ventilation panels in the shell ensure your child's comfort, and the 10-position bubble-free recline ensures there are no pinch points.

This seat is above average in terms of ease of use. It has five-point harness that does not require rethreading, and magnetic buckle holders integrated into the seat to keep straps out-of-the-way when you buckle. The crotch strap comes with two height positions and ten possible strap length options to ensure a secure fit and the stability load leg located in the base assists in reducing the risk of a crash causing. The storage cubby is handy for LATCH connectors and straps, and the seat has a built-in rebound bar to minimize rotation during an impact.

The Revv isn’t the heaviest seat in its class but it is still quite heavy and longer than many of the seats we've evaluated. It might not be the ideal choice for small cars or front-seat passengers. It also doesn't have an indicator for the level when it's installed in rear-facing configuration and you may have to trial and error to determine the best infant seat spot. It does however have the ability to lock off the belt and has a color-coded pathway to make sure you don't make a mistake, and its push-style LATCH connectors make it much easier to install with the belts of your vehicle. It also has a great crash test score, and it's GREENGUARD GOLD certified to ensure you breathe clean air.