Infant Car Seats That Swivel
A rotating infant car seat could be the answer to your problems if you have back pain or have difficulty getting your baby buckled up. However, these seats typically come with a price tag.
Some of the most effective rotating seats have advanced safety features, such as an anti-rebounding bar and Linear Side Impact Protection, which reduces 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 uninstalling and reinstalling the base each time. The CYBEX Aton Swivel is a great choice for those who want to travel light because it allows them to switch their infant car seat between different vehicles without having to remove and reinstall the base every time.
The unique swivel turns in a 180-degree circular motion which makes it easy to place your child into the seat from either the left or right side of the vehicle. This is especially helpful for infants who are wiggly. CYBEX makes it simple to set up the car seat with their SafeLock buckle tensioner, which will ensure the perfect fit in a matter of minutes.
Other features include a non harness that can be rethread, which adjusts 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 enhances rotation of the seat in the event of a crash. The shell features ventilation channels that allow for natural airflow, which keeps your baby comfortable. The seat can also be machine washed to make cleaning easier.
Another advantage is the possibility of using this car seat as a travel system in conjunction with a variety of strollers. The Aton is compatible, in addition to other strollers, with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller. It's not an easy task to attach an infant car seat to the stroller. You'll need to press a button on the front of the seat and then take the seat off the clip. If you think that's not enough to keep you from thinking about this seat, take note that it isn't as impressive in its crash tests than its rivals and is more expensive. However, it is still an excellent choice for many families. / p>
Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat
The Graco SnugRide is a reasonable option for families of all sizes. It offers a
good infant car seats combination of safety, features and usability, such as a front belt adjuster and adjustable base (in certain versions). It also works with a wide range of strollers. It does have a few issues. The seat is very tippy especially when fitted with the belt at the rear. This can cause it to become loose and then tighten over time. This isn't an issue for safety, but it could be a hassle for certain parents. The other problem is that the crotch buckle's thickness could be a little too deep for babies, which may lead to the baby sagging.
The SnugRide from Graco is a fantastic choice for most infants, and it will fit children up to 35 pounds or 2 years old which is the limit for most infant car seats. The seat has received high scores in crash tests. This is not surprising. It is light and has easy-to follow instructions. It also scores highly in our ease-of-use ratings which includes how easy it is to install and adjust the harness.
The Graco GragRide isn't quite as effective in other areas, such as comfort and quality. The fabric is more plasticky than other infant car seats, and the padding is thin overall. This is the only one of our top picks that doesn't offer a head support insert for infants which is a shame because it can help lower the chance of injury to certain babies.
Orbit Baby G5+
The G5+ infant seat is an excellent option for parents who appreciate the comfort and convenience. It combines innovative safety technology with cutting-edge features. Its exclusive SmartHub base is directly compatible with the G5+
Rotating Infant Car Seat, removing the necessity to purchase additional car seat adapters.
The SmartHub base can be installed quickly and securely 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 light so it's easy to move. It also comes with an all-over UV sunshade that covers the entire area with a patented Paparazzi Shield extension that tucks away when it is not in use. The seat is made of soft high-quality, breathable fabric that is comfortable regardless of the weather or season. It's been certified safe by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, the highest level of fabric safety. It comes with a five-point harness, a head support insert and a telescoping bar that can be adjusted to suit the height of parents.
When connected to when connected to the SmartHub base, the G5+ can be rotated and reclined in one fluid motion. It can be used upright or fully reclined with the parent facing towards the front or facing forward. The seat comes with premium push-button lower anchors that are stored in a convenient location and are accessible. The base has a built-in indicator that alerts parents when the anchors are properly tightened.
With the purchase of the Orbit Baby Helix+ double stroller attachment, the G5+ can be easily converted into double-strollers. It can accommodate two G5+ Stroller Seats or a combination between the G5+ Stroller Seat and 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 easier to load and unload your baby, particularly if the baby is a bit wriggly. These seats can also be useful if you suffer from back pain or have difficulty reaching the back seat using just one arm. The seats rotate to allow you to reach the child's seat. This allows you to take away the child from the seat and buckle them up.
The Maxi-Cosi Peri is equipped with impressive safety features including G-Cell technology to prevent side impacts as well as a comfortable-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 comes with five recline positions to guarantee an ideal fit. A headrest can also be adjusted simultaneously with the harness. The base is equipped with a stability leg and an anti-rebound bar to provide additional security.
The 6-position harness of QuikFit eliminates the need to rethread it 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 informs you whether the belt is tightened. The chest clip has Sensorsafe, a feature that sends an alert to a mobile device when children unbuckle the belt in the event of a crash.
The Peri, like the Cybex Aton G Swivel has an obvious route for the belt built into the shell. This allows for baseless mounting, without the base (taxi-mode). This is a great feature that allows parents to be flexible when traveling. The seat is also stroller-compatible and can be connected to Maxi-Cosi strollers of your choice to form an entire travel system.
NUNA REVV
This convertible car seat with a rotating mechanism from Nuna offers a stress-free method of getting your baby in and out of the car. It can be attached to the door of your vehicle for easy in-and-out with no need to turn your back and it grows with your baby from
newborn car seat to 40 pounds. It can rotate 360 degrees for rear and forward-facing riding with just one installation, and its steel strength technology, Aeroflex side impact protection pods and EPP energy absorbing foam take security to a new level. Ventilation panels in the shell keep your baby comfy, while the 10-position bubble-free recline assures an ensconced fit without pinch points.
This seat is above average in terms of its 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 from getting in the way when buckled. The crotch strap is available in two height positions and ten possible strap length options to ensure a secure fit, and the stability load leg at the base reduces movement during an accident. There's a storage cubby for LATCH connectors as well as straps. Additionally, the seat has a built-in rebound bar to minimize the chance of a crash to rotate.
The Revv isn't the heaviest in its class, but it's still quite heavy and larger than the majority of seats we've tested, so it might not be an ideal choice for cars with smaller dimensions or front-seat passengers. It doesn't include an indicator of the level and you'll have to play around to find the
best infant seat position. However, it does come with a belt lock-off and an identifier-colored pathway to make sure you don't make a mistake and its push-style latch connectors make it much easier to connect with your vehicle belt. It also has a top crash test score, and it's GREENGUARD GOLD certified to help you breathe cleaner air.
