Infant Car Seats That Swivel
If you suffer from back pain or have difficulty buckling baby in, an infant car seat that rotates could make the world of difference. These seats are usually expensive.
Some of the top rotating seats feature advanced safety features like an anti-rebounding bar as well as Linear Side Impact Protection, which decreases the force of collisions.
CYBEX Aton G Swivel
Swivel bases are an excellent option for those who travel light and wish to transfer their infant car seat from one vehicle to another without having to take it off and reinstall the base every time. The CYBEX Aton G Swivel provides the exact same feature, in addition to clever functionality and an impressive ease of use for loading and unloading your child.
The one-of-a-kind swivel rotates 180 degrees, making it easier to put your child's seat from either side of the vehicle. This is particularly helpful for babies who are a bit squirmy. CYBEX also makes it simple to install this car seat using their SafeLock belt tensioner that ensures that the seat is secure in just a few minutes.
Other features include a no harness that can be rethread, which adjusts by adjusting the headrest of the seat so that it grows with your child's growth, 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. travel infant car seat is ventilated with channels that allow for natural airflow, keeping your baby in a comfortable position. The seat can also be machine washed to make cleanup easy.
Another great feature is the capability to use this car seat as a travel system with select strollers. The Aton is compatible, among other strollers with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller. It's not the easiest infant car seat to connect to a stroller however, since it requires depressing an on the front of the car seat, and then taking the seat away from its clip. If this isn't enough to deter you from considering this seat, take note that it isn't as impressive in its crash test results than its rivals and is more expensive. However, it's a good option for many families. / p>
Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat
The Graco snugRide is a good choice for families with children. It is a great choice for families looking for an array of features, crash protection, and usability. It also works with a wide range of strollers. It does have a few issues. The seat is tippy particularly when it is fitted with the belt at the rear. This could cause it to loosen and require tightening over time. This isn't a security issue but it could cause a problem for certain parents. The other problem is that the crotch buckle's depth could be a little too deep for small babies and could result in the baby sagging.
The SnugRide from Graco is a fantastic choice for babies of all ages and can accommodate children as big as 35 pounds or 2 years old which is the limit for most infant car seats. The seat has received excellent scores in crash tests. This isn't surprising. It is relatively lightweight and has simple instructions. It also scores highly in our ease-of-use rating that include how easy it is to install, adjust, and secure the harness.
The Graco SnugRide does not perform similarly in other categories, like quality and comfort. The fabric is more pliable than other infant car seats and the padding is thin overall. This is the only one of our top picks that doesn't provide a head-support insert for children with smaller heads, which is a bummer as it could help reduce the risk of injury for some babies.
Orbit Baby G5+
The G5+ infant seat is a great option for parents who appreciate the comfort and convenience. It is a combination of innovative safety technology with cutting-edge features. Its patented SmartHub Base is directly compatible with the G5+ rotating infant car seat, eliminating the need to use additional car adapters.
The SmartHub base can be put in place quickly and safely using the StrongArm knob that is patented 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 lightweight to make it easier to transport. The base is light and includes a full coverage UV sunshade, which can be tucked away when not in use. The seat itself is constructed of soft, breathable premium fabrics that are comfortable throughout the year or climate, and is certified safe by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for the most secure fabric. It's equipped with a durable 5-point harness and an included infant head support insert designed for newborns and a telescoping handlebar that's adjustable to the ideal height for parents.
When used with when connected to the SmartHub base when connected to the base, the G5+ rotates and reclining in one fluid motion. It can be used upright or fully reclined, with the parent facing forward or in front. The seat is equipped with premium lower anchors with a push button that are easy to access and stored in a handy place. The base also comes with an indicator built-in to let parents know when the lower anchors are correctly tightened, removing the uncertainty.
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 the Nuna DEMI Next Sibling Car Seat.
Maxi-Cosi Peri
If you have a family that loves to travel or you own an SUV then a movable infant car seat could be the right option for you. These seats make it easy to load and remove baby from the car, especially when baby is wiggly or cranky. These seats are also helpful when you have back pain or struggle with getting into the back seat with just one arm. They also rotate to allow more ease of access to the child seat, which makes it simpler to remove and buckle the child.
Maxi-Cosi Peri is fitted with an impressive set of safety features, including G-Cell technology for side impacts and a soft-from-birth insert and a handle that turns 360 degrees on the base. The seat can be used in a rear-facing posture from birth. It has five recline positions that ensure an appropriate fit. The headrest can be adjusted in tandem with the harness. The base has a stability leg as well as an anti-rebound bar to provide added security.
The QuikFit 6-position harness eliminates the need to rethread as the baby grows. The harness and headrest can be adjusted at the same time using one hand, and a TensionFix red-to-green indicator on the base will let you know when the belt has been properly tightened. The chest clip has Sensorsafe, which sends an alert to a mobile device in the event that a child unbuckles the belt during a crash.
Like the Cybex Aton G Swivel, the Peri has an apparent belt path within the shell which allows for baseless installation, without the base (taxi mode). This is a useful feature that gives parents the flexibility when traveling. The seat is also stroller compatible and can attach to select Maxi-Cosi strollers for a travel system.
NUNA REVV
Nuna's convertible car seat with a rotating mechanism is a great way to make it easy for you to get your child in and out of a car. It is able to rotate with the door of the vehicle to make it easy to get in and out without having to bend your back. It can grow with your child from newborn to 40 pounds. It can rotate 360 degrees for forward and rear-facing riding from one simple installation and its steel strength technology, Aeroflex side impact protection pods, and EPP energy absorbing foam take security to the next level. Ventilation panels in the shell ensure that your child is comfy, while the 10-position bubble-free recline assures a secure fit with no pinch points.
This seat is above average in terms of ease of use. It has a five-point harness that does not require rethreading and magnetic buckle holders integrated into the seat to keep straps out-of-the-way when buckled. The crotch strap has two height positions as well as ten possible strap length options to ensure a secure fit and the stability load leg in the base reduces the chance of moving during an accident. There's a handy storage cubby 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 most heavy seat in its class but it is still quite heavy and larger than the majority of seats that we tested. It might not be the best option for small cars or front-seat passengers. It doesn't include a level indicator, so you may need to play around to find the perfect position. It does have a color-coded path and a belt lock-off to help you avoid making mistakes. The push-style connectors for LATCH make it much easier to attach to your vehicle belt. It has an excellent crash test rating and is GREENGUARD certified to help you breathe clean air.