Comparison of the Best Swivel Car Seats (From birth to 4 years)

All parents travelling with their children in the car must be equipped with a baby car seat. Moreover, the law requires the use of a car seat for all children, from birth to age 10. This equipment allows your child to travel in comfort while being protected in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Among the many models available, the swivelling car seats are increasingly popular with parents. Indeed, these car seats to make installation easier of your child in the car without giving up his security.

What is a swivel car seat?

Le swivelling car seat offers the same benefits for your child as a traditional car seat, the only difference being its structure, which allows you to put your child in a car seat. rotate 180 or 360 depending on the model chosen. By swivelling to face the door, these models allow you to put your child in the seat effortlessly. Once the child has been correctly strapped in, the car seat can be turned into the rear-facing position. back to the road or facing the road. A system practical and comfortable for parents and children alike.

How does a swivel car seat work?

The swivelling car seats are among the most popular models more comfortable and safer to transport your children in complete safety. The swivelling car seat is the combination of a traditional fixed car seat with a swivel base directly integrated into the head office structure. This rotation mechanism allows the car seat to swivel in front of you before directing it back or facing the road.

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The different types of swivel car seat

Le swivelling car seat is a type of seat that is particularly popular with parents. Can be used from birth to the age of four, these car seats offer a practical, fast and secure solution for simply putting your child in the car. You won't need to contort or you break the back to put baby in the car.

Today, there are two types of swivel car seat :

• Le 180° swivelling car seat allows the seat to face the door to make it easier to settle your child in before installing it back to the road. More and more baby cosy uses this rotation system, which is now found on recent models such as the Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 or the Britax Baby-Safe 3 i-Size.
• With a 360° swivelling car seat, as well as making it easier to put your child in the car, the seat can swivel. back to the road and facing the road. You no longer need to lift the seat to move from one position to another.

How to choose a 360° car seat

To identify the baby car seat pivoting that will best meet your needs and those of your child, it's important to take certain criteria into account when you're thinking about your choice.

• Comfort

The comfort factor is a important criterion for parents who travel regularly with a child, especially when the journeys are long and frequent. To ensure maximum comfort to your child during car journeys, it is important that your child's swivelling car seat at the very least, several tilt positions and the headrest adjustment. The best models have a harness that can be adjusted with just one hand, a removable newborn insert and a ventilated or padded seat for added comfort.

• Height / Weight

It is very important to choose a swivelling car seat perfectly adapted to body shape of your child. When choosing your model, always check the information provided by the manufacturer in terms of age and height limits and/or weight. With the exception of a few rare models such as the Joie Spin 360 or the Britax Dualfix 2 RAlmost all swivelling car seats are now certified according to the latest R129 regulation (i-Size). So you need to choose the car seat of your child according to its size and no longer according to weight, as was the case with the R44/04 regulation.

Some seats are only suitable from the age of 3 or 6 months, while other models are suitable from birth if they are fitted with a reducer for newborns. Check the specifications carefully before making your choice.

• Security

It is important to ensure that the swivelling car seat is as safe as possible for your child. When making your choice, look for models that have obtained good results in ADAC crash tests. Always opt for the rear-facing position and make sure that the car seat is made of strong materials that can absorb shocks perfectly in the event of an accident.

Some models, for example, are equipped with a additional side protection which considerably reduce the risk of serious injury to the most sensitive parts of the body, such as the head, neck and spine.

• Ergonomics

The 360° car seats are very easy to use on a daily basis. As well as making it easy swivel the seat with just one hand, you can adjust every element of the comfort and security such as the harness, headrest or backrest recline. A removable, washable cover for parents travelling regularly with children.

• Fixing System

To be installed in a car, the swivelling car seats use isofix fixing points. Although the latter is the best fastening systemto minimise the risk of incorrect installationIt is not compatible with all vehicles. For the older without isofix fixingIf the car is equipped with the new seat, it will simply not be possible to install and use this type of seat. As a reminder, all new cars produced since 2011 are fitted with the isofix fixing system.

If you do not have a isofix fixing points in your vehicle, turn to rear-facing car seats which use the seatbelt as a fastening system. As both installation methods are equally safe, you'll also find some excellent rear-facing car seat.

• Overall dimensions

The space taken up by a swivelling car seat in the rear seats can be problematic in smaller vehicles. Because it takes up so much space, be sure to check the dimensions and the compatibility of the seat with your vehicle model. What's more, with their greater weight, swivelling car seats are also less practical to transport for people who want to use them in different vehicles.

• Prices

Because of its equipment and rotation mechanism, the swivelling car seat is globally heavier, bulkier and more expensive than a traditional car seat. Although the swivelling car seats cost more than standard car seats, the ease with which you can get your child into the right position makes these models worth considering, especially as they often offer excellent safety equipment and a best manufacturing quality.

Nevertheless, if price is a decisive criterion, avoid models the latest which are often more expensive. Go for a swivel model suitable for children from birth to the age of four. These seats allow you to position the child with his back to the road throughout its useful life. After the age of four years, children are old enough to move on to the car booster seat.

Advantages of a swivelling baby car seat

With a swivelling car seat, it's considerably easier for parents and children to get in and out of the car. Here are the main ones advantages of a 360 car seat :

• The swivelling car seats are just as safe as a conventional model and offer much greater flexibility.
• A button makes it easy to position the car seat back or facing the road.
• Settling in in the car seat is child's play.

How do I choose my swivel baby car seat?

To help you find the best swivelling car seat for your child, we have selected the best-performing models in terms of security and comfort. Whether they are approved according to the latest European regulation R129 (i-Size) or not, all these models respond to a high standards and received very good crash test results carried out each year by various independent European bodies such as ADAC, TCS and ÖAMTC.

Comparative table of the best swivel car seats

	Standard	Size	Reducer	Dos Route	Face Route	Mounting	Note ADAC	Rate
Maxi-Cosi AxissFix i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				ISOFIX with top tether strap	Good (2.2)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Maxi-Cosi AxissFix Plus i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				ISOFIX with top tether strap	Good (2.3)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Maxi-Cosi AxissFix Air i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 19 kg)				ISOFIX with top tether strap	Good (2.2)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
BeSafe iZi Turn i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Identical to iZi Twist i-Size
BeSafe iZi Twist i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	More Test	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
BeSafe iZi Twist B i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	More Test
Britax Römer Dualfix 2 R	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.4)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Britax Römer Dualfix i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.1)
Britax Römer Dualfix M i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.1)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Britax Dualfix 3 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Flex Base iSense with strut	Good (2.4)
Britax Dualfix iSense	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Flex Base iSense with strut	Good (2.4)
Britax Römer Swingfix i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (1.7) More Test
Britax Römer Swingfix M i-Size	i-Size (R129)	61 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (1.7) More Test
Cybex Cloud Z i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 87 cm (max. 13 kg)				Belt or Base Z	Good (1.7) Good (1.8) with base Z	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Cybex Sirona	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut	Good (1.8)	Replaced by Cybex Sirona S i-Size
Cybex Sirona S i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.3)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Cybex Sirona Z i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Base Z with strut	Good (2.1)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Cybex Sirona Z R i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Base Z with strut	Good (1.9) Rear-facing version of the Sirona Z i-Size	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
gb Vaya i-Size	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.3)	Replaced by gb Vaya 2
Joy 360° Spin	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut	Satisfactory (2.8)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Joy i-Spin 360°	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (1.8)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Joy i-Spin Safe	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	More Test	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Joy Spin Safe	R44/04	Group 0+/1 0 - 18 kg				ISOFIX with strut	Good (1.6) More Test
Nuna Norr i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.2) More Test
Nuna Rebl Plus i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18.5 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.5)
Recaro Zero.1 Elite i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)	Removable baby shell			ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.5)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Recaro Zero.1 i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (2.3)	Replaced by the Recaro Zero.1 Elite i-Size
Cybex Cloud Z2	i-Size (R129)	45 to 87 cm (max. 13 kg)				Z2 base with strut or seat belt	Good (1.7)
Cybex Sirona Z2	i-Size (R129)	45 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				Z2 base with strut	Good (2.3)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Swandoo Curie	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				ISOFIX with strut	Good (1.9)
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360	i-Size (R129)	40 to 83 cm (max. 13 kg)				FamilyFix 360 base with strut or seat belt	Good (1.8)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Maxi-Cosi Pearl 360	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 17.5 kg)				FamilyFix 360 base with strut	Good (1.9)
Maxi-Cosi Mica Pro Eco i-Size	i-Size (R129)	40 - 105 cm (max. 18 kg)				FamilyFix 360 base with strut	Good (2.1)	Fermer Marchand Promo Prix Lien Patientez... Nous cherchons le prix de ce produit sur d'autres sites
Britax Römer Baby-Safe iSense		40 to 83 cm (max. 13 kg)				Flex Base iSense with strut	Good (2.1)
Britax Römer Baby-Safe 3 iSense		40 to 83 cm (max. 13 kg)				Flex Base iSense with strut	Good (2.5)