All about our rotating car seats

Learn about the features of rotating car seats and choose the one that best fits your needs.

Getting your child in and out of the car can be tricky—especially as they grow. Rotating car seats are designed to make this everyday task easier, adding a layer of convenience and comfort for both you and your little one.

What are they and why choose one?

A rotating car seat is one that features a swivel base, typically allowing the seat to turn 90° or even 360°. The main advantage is clear: you can rotate the seat toward the car door, making it much easier to place your child in the seat or lift them out—no awkward bending or twisting required. Once your child is comfortably seated and secured, simply rotate the seat back to the correct travel position (rear-facing or forward-facing, depending on their age) and you’re ready to go.

Easy Access
You can position the seat facing the car door for easier access, making it much more comfortable to place your child in or take them out. Considering how often you’ll need to do this, it quickly becomes a major advantage in daily use.

Adapts as Your Child Grows
Thanks to the rotating system, as your child grows, you can switch the seat to forward-facing without uninstalling and reinstalling it. Models like Magna Plus, Adore, or Corazza offer the convenience of a single installation that lasts throughout the entire usage period of the seat.

Support Leg or Top Tether
Not sure which type of seat to choose? We explain the main features of our models in more detail to help you decide with confidence.

Main features

Car seats with support leg

CONSIDERATIONS

Rotating car seats allow you to swivel the seat throughout its entire usage period, regardless of the direction your child is travelling. This gives you the freedom to choose the orientation that best suits your needs.

Once installed, you can rotate the seat freely without any interference between you and your baby.

As your child grows, you won’t need to reinstall the seat—simply rotate it to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing travel.

Keep in mind that these types of seats generally take up more space inside the car and tend to be more expensive than models with a Top Tether.

It’s important to check whether your vehicle has floor storage compartments. If it does, the lid may not withstand the pressure from the support leg, potentially reducing its effectiveness.

Car seats with top tether

CONSIDERATIONS

They are easy to install and generally take up less space in the car compared to seats with a support leg.
When your child is younger and travels rear-facing, you can rotate the seat toward the door for easier access.
They offer flexible installation options: either with Isofix or using the vehicle’s seat belt alone.
It’s important to check the correct installation method based on your child’s size or weight, as it may vary between stages.
You must adjust the installation depending on whether your child is travelling rear-facing or forward-facing.
When the child is older and travelling forward-facing, the rotation function is typically locked by the Top Tether.

Using the Swivel System

Place the seat in the rear-facing position
The swivel function is typically used more frequently when the child is younger and travels rear-facing. Once you’ve secured your little one, rotate the seat to position it facing away from the direction of travel.

Rotate it towards the car door
When the child is very young and you are carrying them, we recommend having the seat already rotated towards the door. This will make it easier for you to place your baby into the seat.

Keep the Top Tether adjusted
Remember to periodically check that the Top Tether is taut and its indicator is green.
Daily use of the swivel function may cause the Top Tether strap to lose tension, reducing its effectiveness.

Do not travel with the seat facing the door
Remember that the intermediate rotating position is only to make it easier to access the seat.
Before starting the journey, make sure to rotate the seat into the rear-facing or forward-facing position, depending on the child’s age.

Use when the child is older
As your child grows and can get into the seat on their own or travels facing forward, you will likely reduce the use of the swivel function until you stop using it altogether.