Key specs – Group: 0-3; Item weight: N/S; Attachment method: Isofix; Additional features: 360-degree rotation, removable inserts Turn2Me i-Size R129 meets the new R129 (legally known as ECE R129) standards. The main differences in these standards are that car seats are based on your child’s height, undergo more side impact testing, and ensure children sit rearward facing until they reach 15 months and 75cm. Additionally, Turn2Me is also i-Size certified, which means it is compatible with any i-Size approved vehicle, reducing the risk of incorrect installation. Integrated 12-position load leg provides a secure fit to your vehicle and absorbs energy in the event of a collision

This car seat can rotate 360 degrees, while a load leg stabilizer provides additional support. Others in the Sirona’s laundry list of features: a one-time vehicle belt installation for both rear-facing and forward-facing mode; 12 positions of recline; a 12-position harness; two level indicators; and a latch system that is both intuitive and simple. With a padded newborn insert and integrated side impact protection, it offers significant comfort for your baby, while being a lightweight and portable option should you need to switch between cars. It does have a shorter lifespan than some 360 models, but you can upgrade later to the Maxi Cosi Pearl 360 which is suitable for up to four years.The Graco Turn2Me i-Size 360° R129 Car Seat is R129 approved to protect your baby from birth to 4 years old (40-105H cm). Getting your little one in and out of your vehicle is easier than ever with Turn2Me i-Size R129! The seat is installed using ISOFix connections, no extra car seat base needed! Carrier has a 75cm limit and she's that tall? Yes it's outgrown. You're in an unfortunate limbo because she'll be too young for a 25kg RF seat, but she'll need one long term to accommodate her height.

A smooth ride in both function and fashion, the REVV features sleek lines and contemporary contours. No rough edges here. Carefully curated high-performance materials including all steel frame, super resilient top of the line plastics, and feather weight micro knit fabrics. As far as cheap car seats go, this is one of the best thanks to its numerous features. A 12-position load-leg ensures the best fit for the car. Side impact protection ensures powerful head / body protection at each stage. No re-thread harness guarantees a proper fit as the child grows. Comfort features: 10 position recline (five positions in rearward and forward-facing) No-rebound bar in rear-facing for extra legroom, luxury padding and built-in side ventilation.What Our Tester Loved: He said that he loved how slim it was. He has minimum seat space for maximum number of children, and he can fit three car seats across with the Revolve. He says that even when he turns the seat, it doesn't bump into the seat next to it because it's significantly higher up. He also reported that there's nothing you can't get out of the car seat, and it has had everything you can think of spilled on it. Thanks to the fact that it's machine-washable, and can go in the dryer, it's the easiest to maintain What’s most impressive about the Motion All Size 360 is that it can be used from newborn to approximately 12 years of age, so you won’t need to invest in numerous car seats as they grow. Its 360-degree rotating design also adapts to your child as they grow, with easy-to-remove natural bamboo inserts and a stowaway harness. Yes, you can wash the covers in your washing machine with cold water only on the delicate cycle. Drip dry and do not use bleach. Additional costs include inserts, in some cases, as well as the Isofix base. The latter doesn’t come with all baby car seats as standard and, although the connections are the same, many manufacturers are now offering their own proprietary bases for a price. Some manufacturers ship a base with their car seat, so it’s worth factoring this in when looking at the prices. A slightly more expensive price with the base may be better value in the long run. What else should I know about?

Lucy has personal experience of researching, buying and using car seats with her own children, including the first car seats compatible with her travel system to 360-degree swivel seats and the multi-stage car seats that her children, aged six and 10, still use today. About the editor

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Katie: I really liked the ease of fitting the carseat and also adjusting it to meet the size of the baby as they grow. It has a recline function for naps/younger children and my baby seemed really comfy in it. The car seat covers are easy to clean which is always a bonus. I found it easy to use and liked the ability to lift my baby into the seat without having to reach around at an awkward angle. Would you choose this product above all others on the market? In the UK, children are required by law to travel in a booster seat up to the age of 12 (or 135cm in height – whichever comes first). Axkid’s Nextkid is designed for this transition, with a comfortable padded seat with four-step expanding side wings, an adjustable headrest and super-soft fabric. No-rethread harness allows you to easily adjust the harness and headrest together as your child grows

Katie: I'm really pleased with the car seat and definitely think a rotating seat is worth the money. This one is slightly cheaper than others on the market making it a good choice. I found the recline button and the rotation button to be a bit difficult to reach when rear facing and as they are so close to each other its possible to get them confused, but once I'd familiarised myself with which was which we've not found it to be a problem. Product Information for the Graco Turn2Me 360° But if she's only 6 months old she won't be able to go in these seats yet as she's unlikely to be sitting well enough. Key specs – Group: 0-4; Item weight: 14.5kg; Attachment method: Isofix; Additional features: Rear facing, 180-degree rotationOne of the biggest frustrations of 360 car seats for Mumsnet users is that most are fixed to the base - not ideal if your newborn falls asleep in the car. The Maxi Cosi Pebble 360 offers a removable seat which is travel system compliant, allowing you to remove it from the base and attach it to a compatible travel system when you reach your destination. Most major brands have a rotating car seat, and some, like Cybex, have more than one. But I’m only including the best on this list—car seats that I have tested personally or have had a trusted tester use and comment on. (Though even in those cases, I’ve seen and operated them myself.) What You Need to Know Before You Buy Other features include an extended rearward facing mode, adjustable headrest and newborn insert, a side-loading position – which makes it easier for you to strap your baby in – plus a five-point safety harness and Side Protection System (SPS). The biggest fear many parents have is that their exhausted brains forget to remind them that their child is still in their car seat when they leave the car and the unimaginable happens. The Sirona 360 allays that fear because the chest clip is “smart,” connecting to an app and alarm on your phone that lets you know if your child is still in the car or if they’ve opened the clip while the car is moving. Yes, it can be a pain if your partner is in the car with the child while you run in the store, but the safety and peace of mind it brings cannot be overstated.