The Maxi Cosi Spin - The Best Infant Car Seats of 2019
A car seat that is rotated makes getting baby out and into the car less difficult and reduces back strain. Parents also love the fact that the tethered connection filament ensures that there is no separation between the base and seat when installing.
This convertible seat can grow with your child from birth to 10 years old. It has rear-facing and forward-facing modes and belt-positioning booster mode. It comes with a 10-position harness and headrest adjustment, as well as PureCosi fabrics and foam.
360 Degree Swivel
This is the best car seat that can rotate for your toddler, baby, and beyond. It rotates 360 degrees on the base to help you get your baby out and in the seat, and it swivels in a forward-facing position to give your child a clear view of the road. It is easy to install and use, and comes with visual feedback and clear indicators on the base.
Another advantage of the 360 swivel is the ease with which it pivots and locks in place. You can now shift your baby from rear-facing to front-facing without needing to awake them or strain your back. It's simple to adjust both the height of the harness and the headrest. Our reviewers loved how quickly and effortlessly it was done and how easy it is to make sure your child is in the right position every time.
It's only downside is that you aren't able to use it with a pram as it's fixed to your vehicle. You'll need to wake up a slumbering baby to transfer the stroller to when you arrive home. Also, it's not the lightest seat (at around 30 pounds) which means it's quite heavy to carry around. But if you're looking for car seats that develop with your child from birth to ten years and comes with a variety of safety features that are reassuring it's worth the extra weight.
This infant seat from the well-known brand can rotate 360 degrees and swivel in forward-facing direction, meaning it is easy to get your baby out and in of the seat with less strain on your back. It also has a handy built-in infant insert that is perfect for newborns, and two cup holders that are dishwasher-safe. There's even an integrated sun shade for your little one to keep them safe when you're driving.
The Pearl 360 has the added benefit of a clever 'SlideTech' function on its base, which enables the seat to first turn and then slide once it's used in conjunction with the FamilyFix base. This makes getting your baby out and in the seat easy, especially if you're travelling on your own. It's also classified by the AGR as a back-friendly car seat, and comes with a cosy from-birth inlay, ClimaFlow ventilation and G-Cell side impact protection.
Tension Fix Indicator
The ability to rotate your child's position in the car seat while keeping them securely buckled up is a major selling point. We have included the maxi cosi spin in the top five list of the best infant car seats for 2019. It uses a patented system that allows parents to easily rotate their seat and bring their baby close to them. The ability to rotate reduces back strain and makes it easier to get a baby in and out of a car seat.
The patented system, dubbed SlideTech allows the base to move toward you when you turn your seat in any direction. The Swiveling feature makes it simple to buckle and unbuckle your child with no stress. It also eliminates the need for you to reach across the front of your car for a seatbelt. This is a challenge in certain vehicles.
The Tension Fix Indicator is a different great feature. It is a patent pending tension-sensitive red-to-green indicator that lets you know when the seatbelt in your car is in good shape. This solves the problem that 7 out of 10 parents unknowingly confront with loose belt tension in the vehicle.
The maxi cosi spin has ISOFIX anchorage as well as a top tether point that can increase the safety and stability. Additionally, it has indicators that make it easy to install and remove the seat from your car. This feature is crucial because ISOFIX can reduce the chance of a mistaken installation by up to 94 percent. This can be dangerous for children.
The car seat can be used from birth to 4, and is designed to develop with your child. It can be used in the forward-facing, rear-facing and high-back booster positions, and has 360-degree FlexiSpin rotational base that provides the convenience of using. It also has an innovative linear side-impact safety system that improves the safety of collisions by up to 25%. This is a safe and comfortable seat that protects your child from top to the bottom.
Rear-Facing
This elegant design is not only more expensive than other rotating car seats but is also the most suitable choice for security. It boasts a stabilizing leg that is attached to its base, which helps to keep it in a stable position even on rough roads. It has a buckle-sensor that sends alerts to your smartphone when it's time to check on your child or if the seatbelt has been not buckled. It can be used by children who weigh up to 40 lbs when facing rearwards, and 22 to 65 lbs when facing forwards, meaning it can grow along with your child.
The fact that children can be rear-facing for up to four years of age is a big selling point. This is a significant improvement over the previous "upto two years" limit. Its 'Guard Surround safety panels automatically activate to safeguard your child in the event of a crash, and its height-adjustable headrest is extremely comfortable for older children. This seat scored an impressive 1.6 stars out of 5 in an ADAC crash test and you can be sure it will provide your child with the most effective protection.
Some seats that rotate claim that they can last up to 12 years' however they are only suitable for rear-facing until your child is at the age of 10 or 11. The Graco Turn2Me model is a notable exception, since it can be used for all three types of seating: rear facing, forward facing, and booster from birth to about 13 or 14. Its swivel feature helps your child get in and out so much easier as independent toddlers are able to climb into and secure themselves themselves.
Other rotating car seats that don't offer the same extended rear-facing capabilities are the Cosatto Sirona, Baby Auto Dupla and Graco Joie 360 spin. The first two are cheap however they have been found to be poor quality with a poor fit and harness and a tendency to back the seat of the driver when seated in rear-facing mode. The Graco Joie has a better recline but it's not as compact as some other models, and its Isofix system is sometimes a struggle to get an ideal fit on certain cars.
Forward-Facing
As your child gets older and develops, you'll need to switch them from rear-facing mode to forward-facing mode. This is recommended as soon as the child's head starts to rise above the rear of the car seat. To determine if they're ready you can simply place your hands against the back of the seat and try to get your hand close to the top of your child's head.
The Joie 360 is one of the best seats to convert your infant's rear-facing chair into a forward-facing seat. It rotates 360 degrees, making it simple to get your baby into the car and out. A magnetic buckle holder keeps harness straps out-of-the-way so you don't have to play with them after you've placed your child in.
This rotating seat is lightweight and is easy to carry when loaded with your child's seat bag. As with all the top rotating car seats, it has a Tension Fix indicator that tells you visually if your seatbelt is tight enough. If maxi cosi pearl 360 car seat from red to green you'll be able to tell if it's secure.
Another excellent rotating car seat is the Graco Turn2Me which also turns into a booster seat once your baby is ready. It features a simple latch system and a back-saving SlideTech feature, which allows you to turn the seat in your direction when you take your child out of the car.
This seat is an excellent choice for those with a small car, as it's one of the slimmest rotating seats available. It also has a few extra safety features, including an adjustable height support leg and an adjustable rebound bar that can help stop the seat from tilting during an accident.
But, while we like some of the features of this seat, we don't love that it does not have an integrated level to check the proper installation of the base. This is a pity because a properly fitted seat is essential to your baby's safety.