Rotating Car Seats

(Last Updated On: June 7, 2023)

I’ll admit it — we’re having a hard time keeping up with all of the rotating car seats that are available now. To help ourselves and help you keep track, we’ve put together this handy table.

Comparison of Rotating Car Seats

Now that there are a growing number of car seats that swivel, we’ve developed a handy chart to help you keep track of some of the primary differences between them.

Car Seats that Swivel: a GuideCar Seat NameRear Facing Weight RangeRear Facing Height RangeRear Facing lower anchor weight limitForward Facing/Booster Mode Weight RangeTether UseForward Facing/Booster Mode Height RangeForward Facing lower anchor weight limitMSRPSafety 1st Turn and Go 360

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5 – 40 pounds40 inches tall maximum25 pounds22 – 65 pounds, 40-100 pounds booster modeRequired if the vehicle has a tether anchor29-49 inches tall with harness, 43-52 inches tall in booster mode30 pounds$319Evenflo Revolve Slim

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4 – 50 pounds17 – 40 inches tall or until the child’s head is within 1 inch of the top of the headrest or backrest, whichever is higher35 pounds22 – 65 poundsRequired in both modes, stays out of the way and can stay attached28 – 49 inches tall and the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the headrest40 pounds$329Evenflo Revolve

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4 – 40 pounds17 – 40 inches tall or until the child’s head is within 1 inch of the top of the headrest or backrest, whichever is higher35 pounds22 – 65 poundsRequired in both modes, stays out of the way and can stay attached28 – 49 inches tall and the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the headrest40 pounds$379Evenflo Revolve Extend
Buy at Amazon4 – 50 pounds17 – 40 inches tall or until the child’s head is within 1 inch of the top of the headrest or backrest, whichever is higher35 pounds22 – 65 pounds, booster mode 40-120 poundsRequired in both modes, stays out of the way and can stay attached28 – 49 inches tall and the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the headrest40 pounds$379Graco Turn2Me

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4 – 40 poundsChild’s head must be at least 1 inch below the headrest adjustment handle35 pounds22 – 65 poundsRequired in forward facing mode, stays out of the way and can stay attached since the seat doesn’t swivel in forward facing mode28 – 49 inches tall and the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the headrest40 pounds$449Maxi-Cosi Emme 360

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4 – 40 poundsUnder 40 inches tall25 pounds22 – 65 poundsRequired when available in the vehicle28 – 49 inches tall, booster mode 43-52 inches tall30 pounds$449Cybex Sirona S

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5-50 pounds17 – 49 inches tall30 pounds22-65 poundsRequired for forward facing in Canada, optional for forward facing in the US, must be attached every time the seat swivels for forward facing28 – 49 inches tall and the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the headrest35 pounds$500Baby Jogger City Turn

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4-50 poundsUntil the child’s head is 1 inch below the adjuster handle on the headrest when fully extended35 pounds22-65 poundsRequired in forward facing mode, stays out of the way and can stay attached since the seat doesn’t swivel in forward facing modeless than 49 inches tall40 pounds$500NUNA REVV5-40 pounds43 inches tall max30 pounds5-40 poundsRequired in both directions, stays out of the way and can stay attached43 inches tall30 pounds$599