{"id":4810,"date":"2023-07-06T12:03:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T12:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carseaton.com\/?p=4810"},"modified":"2023-12-09T10:46:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T10:46:12","slug":"baby-jogger-city-turn-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carseaton.com\/baby-jogger-city-turn-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby Jogger City Turn Review – Fall Behind the Lead Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
I’ve reviewed quite a few rotating car seats and I’ve been relatively impressed with them all, so I had high hopes for this model, the Baby Jogger City Turn rotating convertible car seat. There’s no denying that the City Turn looks the part, with a 180-degree rotation to easily get the kid in and out and eye-catching thick padding. But, once you look beyond its flashy exterior, its value for money becomes questionable. Sure, its high 50-lb rear-facing weight limit makes it extendable for 3-4 years of toddlers to stay rear-facing for a longer time, and the 10-position headrest adjustment is great for growing children, but the rotation from the back not from the center puts a downer on the overall convenience for parents. While the City Turn was, for a while, a popular rotating car seat, the release of other revolving car seats has left it to fall behind the pack.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
*Price may change due to e-commerce platform and brand sales promotion.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe good and the bad\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWho we recommend it for\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIs it worth the price tag?\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDimensions, weight, color, etc\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCrash tests, FMVSS213, SIP\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWeight\/height limits, airplane, etc\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tInstall with LATCH or seat belt\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOther car seats to consider\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Unlike some of the swivel car seats – such as the Evenflo Revolve360 – the Baby Jogger City Turn convertible car seat isn’t an all-purpose model but is tailored more specifically to toddler use. The top 65 lbs\/49″ size limit restricts its performance to be an all-in-one car seat but just allows kids around 4 and 5 years old to ride in it.<\/p> That said, you can’t switch the City Turn to a booster after your kid outgrows the 5-point harness weight limit or height limit. However, you’re better off opting for the Evenflo Revolve 360 Gold<\/a> or Graco Turn2Me<\/a> if you’re going to save money by having a 3-in-1 rotating car seat than a 2-in-1.<\/p> I should also note here that – in case the price tag didn’t already tip you off (relatively more expensive) – the Baby Jogger City Turn has no 360 degrees rotation car seat, and it’s not suited to families who own small-size cars.<\/p> The only people that should be thinking about investing in the City Turn are parents who have a back problem and feel a bit difficult to get their kid in and out of the car seat for a traditional car seat, and who never have a rotating car seat before but can go off a 180-degree rotatable car seat.<\/p> Heck, even those who are first-time parents could install and use this revolving car seat easily. The turning mechanism the City Turn features might surprise even parents who have used a rotating car seat before. This absolutely makes up for its heavy-duty body. Weighing up to 28 pounds, it’s not a portable or lightweight car seat option<\/a> for travel.<\/p> You’ve been warned – this one’s not called the City Turn for no reason, better to be used in city trips or daily pickups, not for air travel. (even though it’s FAA certified.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Further Information<\/strong><\/p> Best rotating car seats – 90\u00b0, 180 \u00b0, and 360\u00b0<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t In our post listing all rotating car seats<\/a> on the market, we have talked about the higher prices for car seats in this special category.<\/p>Baby Jogger City Turn Review - Falls Behind the Leading Pack<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2. Who Is It Best For?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Will the Baby Jogger City Turn Be a Good Fit For Your Child and Family?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Is the price tag worth it?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t