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Infant Car Seats That Swivel

If you suffer from back pain or struggle with buckling baby in the car seat, an infant car seat that rotates may make all the difference. These seats are usually expensive.

Some of the most effective rotating car seats come with advanced safety features such as an anti-rebound bar, as well as Linear Side-impact Protection, which reduces collision forces.

CYBEX Aton G Swivel

A swivel-base is a game-changer for those who wish to travel light, switching their infant car seat between cars without the hassle of uninstalling and reinstalling the base each time. The CYBEX Aton G Swivel offers just that, along with clever functionality and an impressive ease of use when loading and unloading your child.

The unique swivel turns in a 180-degree circular motion that makes it simple to put your child in the seat from either the right or left side of the vehicle. This is a big aid, particularly for wriggly infants. CYBEX also makes it easy to install this car seat using their SafeLock belt tensioner that ensures that the seat is secure in just a few minutes.

Other notable features include a no-rethread harness that can be adjusted by adjusting the headrest to accommodate your growing baby, Linear Side-Impact Protection that minimizes the force of collisions and an anti-rebound bars that improves seat rotation during a crash. Ventilation channels built into the shell provide natural airflow to keep your baby comfortable, and the seat can be washed in the washing machine to make cleaning easy.

Another advantage is the possibility of using this car seat as a transport system with select strollers. The Aton is compatible with the CYBEX Gazelle S Stroller, among others. It's not the easiest infant car seat to connect to a stroller however, as it requires pressing an on the front of the car seat and then removing the seat 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 some of its rivals and is more expensive. However, it is still a good option for many families. / p>

Graco SnugRide Convertible Car Seat

The Graco snugRide is a good option for most families. It provides a good mix of safety, features and usability, including an adjustable belt on the front and an adjustable base (in certain models). It also works with a variety of strollers which is a huge bonus. It does have some issues. The first is that the seat tends to be tippy when it is installed rear-facing and with the seat belt, which could cause it to loosen over time, and need to be tightened. This is not a safety concern however it can be annoying for some parents. Another issue is that the crotch strap's thickness may be too deep for some infants. This could cause them to fall over.

The SnugRide by Graco is a great option for the majority of babies. It can be used by children up to 35 pounds or two years old, which is usually the limit for infant car seats. It scores excellent scores in crash tests, which is to be expected. It is light in weight and comes with easy-to-follow instructions. It also ranks high in our ease-of-use rating that include how easy it is to put on and adjust the harness.

The Graco SnugRide doesn't perform as well in some other categories, including quality and comfort. The fabric is more plastic than other infant car seats and the padding is thin overall. This is the only top choice that doesn't come with an extra head restraint for infants and toddlers. It is a shame since it could lower the risk of injury to certain babies.

Orbit Baby G5+

The G5+ infant car seat combines cutting-edge technology with leading-edge safety functionality which makes it a top option for parents who value comfort and convenience. Its exclusive SmartHub base offers direct compatibility with the G5+ Rotating Infant Car Seat, removing the requirement for additional car seat adapters.

The SmartHub base can be set up 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 also light to allow for easy transportation. The base is light and comes with a full-coverage UV sunshade that can be tucked away when not in use. The seat is made of a soft and breathable premium 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 5-point harness, an infant head support insert and an adjustable bar that can be adjusted to the height of parents.

When used in conjunction with the SmartHub base When connected to 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 utilized in an upright or fully reclined position. The seat is equipped with high-quality lower anchors that are pushed which are easily accessible and stored in a handy place. The base has a built-in indicator that informs parents when the lower anchors are properly tightened.

The G5+ can easily be transformed to a double stroller through the purchase of an Orbit Baby Helix+ Double Stroller Attachment. It can fit up to two G5+ Stroller Seats or a combination of the G5+ and the Nuna DEMI Next Sibling car seat newborn Seat.

Maxi-Cosi Peri

A rotating infant car seat is a great option if you have a family who loves to travel, or if you have an SUV. These seats make it simple to unload and load baby from the vehicle particularly when baby is cranky or squirmy. These seats can also be useful when you have back pain or have trouble reaching the backseat with one arm. They also rotate for easy access to the child seat, which makes it simpler to remove and buckle the child.

Maxi-Cosi Peri comes with impressive safety features including G-Cell technology to prevent side impacts and a soft-from-birth insert and a handle that can rotate 360 degrees around the base. The seat can be used rear-facing from birth and has five recline positions to provide an ideal fit, as well as the headrest can be adjusted simultaneously with the harness. The base includes a stability load leg and bar that prevents rebound for extra security.

Parents will appreciate the QuikFit 6-position harness that will eliminate the need to rethread as the baby grows. The headrest and harness are adjusted with just one hand. A TensionFix red-to-green tension indicator on base will inform you that the belt is properly tightened. The chest clip comes with Sensorsafe, a feature that sends an alert to a mobile device when children unbuckle the belt in a crash.

The Peri, like the Cybex Aton G Swivel has a visible route for the belt built into the shell. This allows baseless mounting, without the base (taxi-mode). This is a handy feature that gives parents flexibility when traveling. The seat is also stroller compatible and can attach to Maxi-Cosi strollers that you choose to form the creation of a travel system.

NUNA REVV

Nuna's convertible car seat that rotates is a great option to make it easier for you to get your child into and out of a vehicle. It rotates to the door of the vehicle, making it easy to get in and out without having to turn your back. It expands with your child from newborn car seat up to 40lbs. It rotates 360deg from a single location for forward-facing and rear-facing riding, and 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 guarantee your child's comfort, and the 10-position bubble-free recline ensures that there are no pinch points.

This seat is a notch above average accessibility, thanks to a five-point harness that is not rethread and magnetic buckle holders that keep straps out of the way during buckle buckling. The crotch belt has two height settings and ten strap length options for a secure fit. The stability load leg on the base can also help to limit movement in an accident. The seat comes with an area for storage to store straps, LATCH connectors and other accessories. Additionally, it has an integrated rebound bar that helps limit rotation during an accident.

The Revv isn't the heaviest in its class, but it's still quite heavy and longer than most of the seats we've tested, which means it's not an ideal choice for smaller vehicles or front-seat passengers. It doesn't have an indicator for the level and you'll have to experiment to find the right position. However, it does come with a belt lock-off and a color-coded path to help you avoid mistakes, and its push-style LATCH connectors make it easy to install with the vehicle belt. It also has a top rated infant car seats crash test score, and it's GREENGUARD GOLD certified to ensure you breathe clean air.