2025 Rotating Carseats Comparison: Find Your Best Match
From Budget-Friendly to Ultra-Premium: Everything You Need to Compare Revolving Car Seat Models
UPDATED: November 2025
As car seat professionals with 20+ years of experience in the field, we have installed and used all of the rotating car seats in this comparison. We know the pros and cons of each of these seats. We can help you narrow down which seats deserve your consideration and which ones you should probably take a pass on.
We have a comparison chart below that lays out all the specs on the different revolving (rotating? swiveling?) car seats. Whatever you prefer to call this new category of seats, it definitely pays to do some research before tossing money at seats with price tags that can make your head spin. 😉
2025 360° Rotating Car Seat Comparison Chart
*Note: Only the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Model has been included to represent the R360 lineup. For a complete breakdown of all Evenflo Revolve360 models, see our separate Revolve360 Comparison Chart!
A word about forward-facing weight limits: we are in a weird in-between time where retailers are selling car seats with forward-facing weight minimums of 22 lbs. even though manufacturers are currently only producing car seats with FF minimum weights of 26.5 lbs. (or higher). As retailers sell off their inventory of older seats, we’ll see the 26.5 lbs. and 30 lbs. minimum forward-facing products take over. This is due to updates in federal safety standards. Car seats with a minimum forward-facing weight of 22 lbs. are still safe to purchase and use!
Chicco Fit360
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs. and 43" or less / forward-facing 26.5-65 lbs. and 49" or less
MSRP: $439.99
Pros: Fit360 has a tall top harness height which means kids will fit in the harness longer before outgrowing it by height. The unique base installation takes advantage of the lap/shoulder seatbelt and features an anti-rebound design. The LeverLock Door is a belt-tensioning lockoff that easily tightens and locks the seatbelt. It’s a true “one-time install” because the tether strap stays attached regardless of whether the seat is being used rear-facing or forward-facing. All Fit360 models feature ClearTex fabrics and foams, which are free of flame-retardant chemicals. ClearTex fabrics are UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified. Additional Fit360 bases are available for purchase, as is an attachable mirror accessory.
Cons: It's heavy, and that means lower LATCH weight limits. Fortunately, a seatbelt + tether installation is easy, so you won’t typically have a reason to use the lower latch anchors in your vehicle. When rotating the seat, you may need 2 hands to turn Fit360 when it’s locked in the forward-facing position.
Best For: The Chicco Fit360 may be the best all-around rotating car seat at the moment—it's a close race with the Evenflo Revolve360 models. Like Revolve360, the Fit360 swivels all the way around in either direction with the tether attached to the anti-rebound base. It easily fits a wide range of younger kids, so it's great for caregivers who transport multiple children of different ages and sizes. However, Fit360 is just a harnessed car seat. It doesn't turn into a booster seat.
Comments: The Fit360 disengages from its base with a tool at the end of the harness adjuster strap for easy installation. The car seat must be used with its base, but extra Fit360 bases are available for purchase. All Fit360 fashions are designated as “ClearTex”, which means the fabrics and foams are made without using flame-retardant chemicals. Overall, there is a lot to love about Fit360, and Chicco’s attention to detail, both big and small, is impressive.
Cybex Callisto G 360
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs. and 43" or less / forward-facing 26.5-65 lbs. and 49" or less / booster 40-120 lbs.
MSRP: $749.95
Pros: Callisto has a tall top harness height, which means that kids will fit in the harness longer before outgrowing it by height. It features SensorSafe technology, and the fabrics are free of flame-retardant chemicals. It’s a true “one-time install” because the tether strap stays attached regardless of whether the seat is being used rear-facing or forward-facing. Callisto G 360 can be reclined in both rear-facing AND forward-facing positions, which is an impressive feat of engineering. Last but not least, the canopy feature is sweet!
Cons: It's unreasonably heavy, and you might need help to get it out of the box and into your vehicle. Once it’s installed, you will probably never want to move it. Callisto’s weight results in low LATCH weight limits for the child. Fortunately, a seatbelt + tether installation is easy, so you won’t typically have a reason to use the lower latch anchors in your vehicle. The belt tensioning feature isn’t a true lockoff, so you still need to lock the seatbelt at the retractor.
Best For: The Cybex Callisto G 360 is an ultra-premium rotating car seat. If you love the idea of a rotating seat that rotates AND reclines in both rear and forward orientations, then this seat deserves your consideration. Just be prepared for how ridiculously heavy it is.
Comments: We need more time (and upper body strength) to put this seat through its paces. Stay tuned for additional comments coming soon.
Evenflo REO by Revolve360
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs. and 43" or less / forward-facing 30-40 lbs. and 43" or less
MSRP: $239.99
Pros: Inexpensive rotating car seat that is relatively lightweight. It’s a true “one-time install” because the tether strap stays attached regardless of whether the seat is being used rear-facing or forward-facing.
Cons: Limited use when forward-facing (from 30-40 lbs and up to 43”); 16.5” top harness slot height isn’t as tall as other rotating car seat models, no lockoffs or belt-tensioning features.
Best For: Babies, toddlers, and younger children who are on the smaller side
Comments: The “REO by Revolve” is unlike the Revolve360 seats we know and love. This seat does not separate from its base, and the installation is completely different from the Revolve360 line. The unconventional seatbelt routing may take a minute to get used to, and you will have to put some muscle into getting the seat installed securely. If you choose to install with LATCH, you will still need to put some effort into securing REO properly, but since there aren’t any LATCH weight limits on this seat, you can use LATCH to the full 40 lb. weight limits in both rear- and forward-facing modes.
Evenflo Revolve360 Extend & Revolve360 Slim
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-50 lbs. and 48" or less / forward-facing 30-65 lbs. and 49" or less
MSRP: $329 - $529
Pros: Revolve360 Extend & Slim models are both rated up to 50 lbs. rear-facing. Extend is an All-in-One model, so it can be used rear-facing, forward-facing, and as a booster. All models have very tall top harness heights, which means that kids will fit in the harness longer before outgrowing it by height. Both Extend & Slim models feature an anti-rebound base design, LockStrong bar belt-tensioning device, and on-the-fly recline. Both offer a true “one-time install” because the tether strap stays attached regardless of whether the seat is being used rear-facing or forward-facing. Green & Gentle fashions are free from chemical flame retardants.
Note: To rotate the Revolve360 into the forward-facing position, the seat must first be positioned in the most reclined rear-facing setting. Trust us when we say that everyone gets flustered the first time they make the mistake of trying to rotate completely (when it's in a different rear-facing recline position), and the seat seems to get stuck! It's not broken—just put it back in the rear-facing position and adjust the recline setting before trying to swivel into forward-facing mode. The recline adjustment mechanism is on the back of the seat, above your child’s head.
Cons: LockStrong™ bar featured on all models is a robust belt-tensioning device, but is not a seatbelt lockoff, so if you are installing with seatbelt you still need to lock the shoulder belt at the retractor.
Best For: The Revolve360 models may be the best all-around rotating car seats at the moment—it's a close race with the Chicco Fit360. The Revolve360 Extend & Revolve360 Slim rotate easily in either direction and fit a wide range of kids for a long time. These are great seats for caregivers who transport multiple kids of different ages and sizes.
Comments: All models of Revolve360 disengage from their base for easy installation; however, unlike the Chicco Fit360, you cannot purchase extra Revolve bases for other vehicles. The newest Revolve360 models come with a little tool to disconnect the seat from its base. While these are not the cheapest rotating seats, they are a good value because they fit children longer than most of the other rotating seats.
Benefits of Evenflo Gold: Revolve360 seats in the "Evenflo Gold" line offer premium fabrics, a dedicated customer service team, a limited lifetime warranty, and feature the SensorSafe smart chest clip.
Revolve360 Extend Specs:
Rear-facing: 4-50 lbs. (17-48”)
Forward-facing: original model 22-65 lbs.; updated model 30-65 lbs. (35-49”)
Booster 40-120 lbs. (44-57”)
Revolve360 Extend Trim Levels:
Quick Clean Extend models feature a cover that is easy to remove for cleaning
Revere, Rockland & Rowe fashions
MSRP $399 - $439
Gold Extend models feature the SensorSafe chest clip
Moonstone, Sapphire, Onyx & Opal fashions
MSRP $429 - $509
Green & Gentle Extend models feature the SensorSafe chest clip, plus a cover that's free of flame-retardant chemicals
Emerald, Agate, Quartz, Flint, Travertine & Champagne fashions
MSRP $529
Revolve360 Slim Specs:
Rear-facing: 4-50 lbs. (17-48”)
Forward-facing: original model 22-65 lbs.; updated model 30-65 lbs. (35-49”)
Ultra-slim model measures 16.7” wide
Does not offer booster mode
Revolve360 Slim Trim Levels:
Base model Slim MSRP $399.99
Slim with Quick Clean Cover MSRP $419.99
Gold Slim with SensorSafe MSRP $449
Slim Geen & Gentle features SensorSafe chest clip, and all Green & Gentle covers are free of flame-retardant chemicals; MSRP $479.99
Prefer graphics? Click here for our Revolve360 Comparison Chart!
Graco EasyTurn 360
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs. and head at least 1” below plastic handle / forward-facing 26.5-65 lbs. and 49" or less
MSRP: $349.99
Pros: Generous RF height limits; anti-rebound base design; nice push-on LATCH connectors; SnugLock belt-tensioning and lockoff device works well.
Cons: The unusual beltpath routing, combined with a very narrow opening for the Snuglock lockoff, makes for a challenging installation even when you know what you’re doing. The belt routing isn’t intuitive, and there is potential for misrouting the seatbelt or latch strap. You must store the tether when the seat is used rear-facing (and the storage location for the tether hook is behind the base), but the tether is required for forward-facing use. This means you must uninstall and reinstall EasyTurn 360 to attach/detach the top tether when transitioning between rear-facing and forward-facing. EasyTurn is not approved for airplane travel.
Best For: Caregivers who are diligent enough to read the installation instructions carefully, who won’t need to switch between rear-facing and forward-facing often, and who don't plan to travel by airplane with the seat.
Comments: EasyTurn is similar in many ways to the Joie Chili Spin. While we’re happy to report that EasyTurn isn’t plagued by the issues that affect the Graco Turn2Me, the unconventional seatbelt routing on this seat increases the likelihood of misuse. Even when you understand how to install it correctly with the seatbelt, the routing still requires some diligence. Installation using the LATCH (lower anchor) strap is more straightforward, but with a LATCH weight limit of 35 or 40 lbs., a seatbelt installation will be necessary at some point. Also, it’s worth mentioning that the mechanism that allows the seat to rotate requires 2 steps. While an extra step might be a little inconvenient, the 2-step process makes it nearly impossible for the child in the seat (or a child seated in an adjacent seat) to unlock and rotate it.
Joie Chili Spin 360
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs., 43" or less / forward-facing 30-65 lbs., 49" or less
MSRP: $299.99
Pros: Tensioning lockoff, anti-rebound base design, priced under $300
Cons: The unusual beltpath routing, combined with a very narrow opening for the lockoff, makes for a challenging installation. The belt routing isn’t intuitive, and there are plenty of opportunities for misuse. Also, you must store the tether when the seat is used rear-facing (and the storage location for the tether hook is behind the base), but the tether is required for forward-facing use. This means you must uninstall and reinstall Chili Spin to attach/detach the top tether when transitioning between rear-facing and forward-facing. Chili Spin is not approved for airplane travel.
Best For: Caregivers who are diligent enough to read the installation instructions carefully, who won’t need to switch between rear-facing and forward-facing often, and who don't plan to travel by airplane with the seat.
Comments: Joie Chili Spin 360 doesn't stand out in an increasingly crowded market of rotating car seats, and the unconventional seatbelt installation increases the likelihood of misuse. Installation using the LATCH (lower anchor) strap is more straightforward, but with a LATCH weight limit of 35 or 40 lbs., a seatbelt installation will be necessary at some point. Also, the thick harness strap covers on this Chili Spin model are required for babies and toddlers under 22 lbs., but must be removed once the child weighs more than 40 lbs. The Chili Spin SI (Side-Impact) is a newer version of this seat, which meets the new side-impact test standard.
Joie Chili Spin SI
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs., 43" or less / forward-facing 30-65 lbs., 49" or less
MSRP: $339.99
Pros: Tensioning lockoff, anti-rebound base design, harness strap covers are bulky but optional for use on the SI version of the Chili Spin. This updated model meets new federal standards - FMVSS 213a and 213b
Cons: The unusual beltpath routing, combined with a very narrow opening for the lockoff, makes for a challenging installation. The belt routing isn’t intuitive, and there are plenty of opportunities for misuse. You must store the tether when the seat is used rear-facing (and the storage location for the tether hook is behind the base), but the tether is required for forward-facing use. This means you must uninstall and reinstall Chili Spin SI to attach/detach the top tether when transitioning between rear-facing and forward-facing. Chili Spin SI is not approved for airplane travel.
Best For: Caregivers who are diligent enough to read the installation instructions carefully, who won’t need to switch between rear-facing and forward-facing often, and who don't plan to travel by airplane with the seat.
Comments: Joie Chili Spin SI is obviously very similar to the Chili Spin 360, with a few updates. The seatbelt routing is slightly different but still not intuitive. Installation using the LATCH (lower anchor) strap is more straightforward, but with a LATCH weight limit of 35 or 40 lbs., a seatbelt installation will be necessary at some point. The hip side impact bolsters inside the seat must be used until 40 lbs. and are separate from the infant insert. The Chili Spin also has a new magnetic chest clip. Chili Spin SI is a new product, and we don't have much experience with it so far, but we will update our comments after we've thoroughly put it through its paces in our review process.
Maxi-Cosi Emme 360
NOT RECOMMENDED (see comments for details)
Rotation: 360°
MSRP: $519.99
Pros: It's an All-in-One, so it can be used rear-facing, forward-facing, and as a booster; anti-rebound base; belt-tensioning device; on-the-fly recline; magnetic chest clip; lots and lots of padding; PureCosi flame-retardant free fabrics
Cons: 40" rear-facing height limit and relatively low top harness height mean it will be outgrown by height sooner than other rotating seats with taller harness heights; very heavy; low LATCH weight limits
Best For: NOT RECOMMENDED
Comments: Until we know more, we are not recommending the Emme 360 at this time due to a “Basic” crash test rating from Consumer Reports, and our observation of issues that could contribute to gross misuse on its sister seat, the Safety 1st Turn and Go 360. Simply put, there are better rotating seat options available.
Nuna Revv
Rotation: 360°
Specs: Rear-facing 5-30 lbs. and less than 34” / forward-facing 30-40 lbs. and less than 43”
MSRP: $600
Pros: Smooth turning feature; anti-rebound base design; fits newborns very well, all Revv fashions are free of chemical flame-retardants and are UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified
Cons: Absurdly low weight and height limits for rear-facing, combined with a very low top harness height, mean Revv will be outgrown quickly; it’s a very expensive seat for the amount of time a child will be able to fit in it.
Best For: Caregivers who want to start with the Revv from birth, then move up to the Nuna EXEC; it's also an option for someone who wants great ease-of-use and who doesn't mind having to buy a new harnessed seat for their child after a few years. If you plan to pass it down to a younger child after a few years, the price tag can be a little easier to justify.
Comments: It’s a Nuna, so it’s an expensive, beautiful work of art and function; however, this is really just an infant/toddler seat due to its low weight and height limits.
Safety 1st Turn and Go 360
NOT RECOMMENDED (see comments for details)
Rotation: 360°
MSRP: $369
Pros: All-in-One model so it can be used rear-facing, forward-facing, and as a booster; anti-rebound base design; belt-tensioning device; on-the-fly recline; lots of padding.
Cons: 40" rear-facing height limit and low top harness height for forward-facing means the harness will be outgrown sooner than with other revolving car seats; very heavy; low LATCH weight limits
Best For: NOT RECOMMENDED
Comments: Until we know more, we are not recommending the Turn and Go 360 at this time due to our observation of issues that could contribute to gross misuse, and a “Basic” crash test rating from Consumer Reports on its sister seat, the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360. Simply put, there are better rotating seat options available.
Car Seats That Only Rotate When Rear-Facing
Baby Jogger City Turn
Rotation: 180° (Rear-facing only)
Specs: Rear-facing 4-50 lbs. / forward-facing 26.5 - 65 lbs.
MSRP: $629.99
Pros: ; RAPIDLOCK™ seat belt tensioning device for easy and secure installation is also a true lockoff for seatbelt installations; smooth revolving mechanism; COOLMAX® fabrics are designed for moisture-wicking and temperature control; FAA-approved for airplane use (but only forward-facing)
Cons: The rear-facing installation isn't intuitive and it's possible to make critical mistakes if you aren't following the directions; in its upper headrest positions the top part of the cover doesn’t completely extend down to reach the bottom part of the cover, leaving a gap of about 2" of uncovered plastic which some kids may notice; must re-install City Turn when transitioning to forward-facing.
Best For: The City Turn is designed to bring a child closer to a caregiver when rotated and it can be used rear-facing up to 50 lbs. or 49" which makes it an excellent option for extended rear-facing; however, the seat does not rotate in forward-facing mode. City Turn may be best for caregivers interested in rear-facing beyond 40 lbs. It's also a great option for someone who needs to load/unload their rear-facing child in a more accessible, extended position - closer to them. Moisture-wicking, temperature-controlling fabric is a nice touch for kiddos who get hot in rear-facing car seats.
Comments: Baby Jogger is a premium brand and the City Turn is a premium rotating car seat that functions exceptionally well. However, it’s also the second most expensive seat in this comparison. This is strictly a harnessed car seat that cannot be used as a booster. While we don’t buy into the hype of "All-in-One" car seats because we understand that they won’t be the only car seat your kid will ever need (despite the marketing that tries to convince you otherwise), it’s worth noting that this seat does not transition into a booster despite being one of the most expensive seats on this list. Also, as we have mentioned already, when the City Turn is installed forward-facing it cannot be rotated.
Graco Turn2Me
Rotation: 180° (Rear-facing only)
Specs: Rear-facing 4-40 lbs. / forward-facing 26.5 - 65 lbs.
MSRP: $369.99
Pros: 4-40 lbs. rear-facing, generous RF height limits; All-in-One model so it can be used rear-facing, forward-facing, and as a booster; SnugLock seat belt-tensioning and lockoff device
Cons: Installation issues (see comments for details). Despite a panel that opens for access, the rear-facing belt path is small and the seatbelt webbing slides through the closed SnugLock lockoff. Cup holders are difficult to attach properly and may rub against vehicle seatback when rotating. Must re-install Turn2Me when transitioning to forward-facing.
Best For: Caregiver who is able to install in a seating position that has LATCH, doesn’t plan to use the seat rear-facing beyond 35 lbs., and doesn’t mind that Turn2Me can’t rotate when forward-facing.
Comments: Turn2Me has some potential rear-facing installation issues. When rotated to load/unload child, we observed that the narrow base combined with the design of the rear-facing belt path can cause the seat to tip significantly, even when it’s properly installed. If Turn2Me is installed rear-facing with seatbelt, the tipping issue can cause the installation to loosen over time - even when the SnugLock lockoff is used and the seatbelt is locked at the retractor. A loose installation can reduce the effectiveness of any car seat.
The loosening of the rear-facing installation can be mitigated by using the lower LATCH connectors instead of seatbelt for kids under 35 lbs., which is the rear-facing LATCH weight limit for Turn2Me. Installation with lower anchors doesn't prevent the rear-facing tipping issue but the latch strap stays tight and the installation doesn’t loosen. Unfortunately you can only install rear-facing with lower LATCH anchors up to 35 lbs. due to the LATCH weight limit. Beyond 35 lbs., you either have to take your chances with a seatbelt install (checking daily to make sure Turn2Me doesn’t move more than 1” from side-to-side or front-to-back), or install the seat forward-facing and lose the rotation feature.
Orbit Baby Toddler Car Seat G5
Rotation: 180° (Rear-facing only)
MSRP: $480 + $180 for base
Pros: Can use the Toddler seat on Orbit G5 or X5 Jogger stroller frames and switch easily between vehicles that have the G5 SmartHub base in them; attaches to G5 SmartHub base from any angle; can travel without the base by using the Side Impact Braces for installation; Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified fabrics
Cons: 15-35 lbs. rear-facing; cost to use ratio is a consideration: it’s a very expensive seat for the amount of time a child will be able to fit in it; minimum rear-facing weight limit of 15 lbs. means you must use an infant seat first and it’s the only convertible seat on the market with a maximum rear-facing weight limit of just 35 lbs. Must re-install when transitioning to forward-facing.
Best For: If you start out with the Orbit Baby G5 Infant Seat, this is the natural progression since you already own the base and likely the stroller too. The Orbit G5 Toddler Seat gives a caregiver the ability to move the convertible seat from the car to the Orbit stroller, just like they did with the infant seat.
Comments: A truly innovative seat when it hit the market in 2010, the Orbit Toddler Car Seat hasn’t made any major updates to keep up with their competitors or with consumer demand for higher rear-facing weight limits. If you’re past the infant seat stage and want a revolving car seat, the Orbit Toddler Seat may not be ideal since you'd also have to buy the base ($180) in order to make use of the revolving aspect of the car seat.
With so many choices in his new car seat category, we hope that providing you with the pros and cons of each rotating seat will help you to narrow down your options and make an informed decision!