The 9 Best Car Seats, According to Experts and Parents

Baby Jogger City Turn Convertible and Rotating Car Seat ($630)

Rotating car seats are a newer trend picking up steam. "Parents love them for their convenience," says Reardanz. "They swivel so getting the baby or toddler in and out of the seat is easier." The City Turn is the top rated rotating convertible car seat on Consumer Reports list.

Your back will thank you since it will reduce the bending and twisting that goes along with putting a child in their car seat. The rotation feature is limited to rear-facing but the seat allows for extended rear-facing use up to 50 lbs. In my experience, the rotation feature is most helpful until a child can climb into the car seat which for my son was around two and a half years old while he was still rear-facing. Once forward facing, the weight limit is 65 lbs, making it a car seat that will serve a child for many years.