Revolve 180 Litemax NXT Core+ (Anchor Gray)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my third infant car seat and each of them are different brands, so right off the bat I saw some features that were totally different than the others. I'll start off with the pros. I like the clean green materials used. The cushions seem comfy for baby. And I really love how lightweight the car seat was! Another thing that is good is how easy it is to adjust the seat up and down just by using the headrest. Things that were good, but not necessary would be the rotational base. The whole point of the infant car seat is to be able to pop the whole car seat off and take it with you. So it's very rare that I leave the car seat attached to the base and take baby out. I also like the idea of the sensor safe buckle, but it says there is a magnet in there and I'm a little weary of how safe it is to have the sensor so close to the baby. Cons: I don't like the material of the visor- it feels cheaply made when I move it back and forth. I also think that the buttons to move the handle should be higher up because the position of them is tricky to move. Another thing I would change is the way you loosen the straps is way too hidden. If I had grandma watching my baby I surely don't think she'd figure it out. Also, the seat is very compact and I think my 6 month old baby is already pushing the limit for the height. I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat. When I started playing around with the rotation feature, I'm pretty sure my brain said something like — “this is amazing!” My son is 7 months old and very tall so I'm always worried about bumping his head on the doorframe while getting in/out of his other car seat (sorry little buddy). But I haven't had to worry about that at all with the rotating feature! I can also tell the rotation feature will be a lifesaver as he continues to gain weight and also for when he refuses to bend his legs/sit down into his car seat. The angle really does make a difference. We put the Revolve180 Litemax in our second car, which is just a small 4-door sedan. The car seat fits easily in the back and surprisingly doesn't take up a lot of room. I also appreciate the fact that the seat fabric doesn't have any added chemicals because my son is constantly trying to lick the headrest and put it in his mouth. This might be a personal preference, but I'm not really a fan of having a canopy on a car seat. That's really my only complaint so far and we're probably going to remove it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was absolutely blown away by this car seat! From the moment I installed it, I could tell it was designed with both convenience and safety in mind. My favorite feature is the one-hand, 180° rotation feature. This was a total game changer! One of the things I was starting to struggle with my previous car seat as my baby was getting bigger was I kept bumping her head into the car ceiling as I was trying to twist her to get her out from the side. With the 180° rotation feature, it made getting my baby in and out of the car much more effortless and so much smoother with no more awkward bending or struggling and crying. The seat comes with safety features via your phone app of four potential unsafe conditions - unsafe ambient temperature, child unattended, child buckled too long, and unexpected chest clip unbuckling. It was simple to connect to the Bluetooth buckle and add family members. These kinds of features can be frustrating to connect to and use, but it was not an issue and the notifications are appropriate. As you can see on my photos, I received real-time voice-activated alerts with the countdown feature. There are three levels of alerts. The app notifies you first two times of any one of the four unsafe conditions and then it notifies your chosen family members if you don't respond to the alert. Just to test it, I purposely didn't respond to the notification, and my sister got the alert right away. She was so impressed with how quickly it worked! In fact, my family members thought this was such a useful feature that they asked me to add all of them as emergency contacts for the car seat. At first, I didn't think this was something I needed but now that I have it, it definitely provides me with much more peace of mind to have that extra layer of security, knowing that if I ever missed an alert, my loved ones would be notified instantly. In terms of the fabrics, they're not the plushest seats out there but very comfortable and soft. What I appreciate a lot is that they're free from added chemicals and flame retardants. My baby is in that stage where she nibbles on the chest straps pads pads and scritchy-scratchies everything in sight, so it's a relief knowing the materials are non-toxic for her curious little hands and mouth. The installation process was quick, hassle-free, and secure in just minutes - very similar to other high end baby seats we have. My baby didn't need the infant insert that came with the seat and it was easy to take the insert off to customize the fit. I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I am very pleased with the quality of the car seat and I am and will continue to recommend it to friends and family.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was very excited to test this car seat. The installation was straightforward when using the anchors, but I had to try a few times to get it to lock tightly in the car. The level indicator is very convenient to make sure the seat is placed correctly. Several other indicators confirm everything is locked in position and are easily visible in red and green colors. The fabric is soft and feels like it's made of great quality with no chemicals and is flame resistant! Installation was a breeze; I appreciated all the extra indicators reassuring me that it was installed correctly. The app is super user friendly; All the safety features and temperature monitor are great for reassuring your child is safe and entertained with the musing feature in the back seat. I installed this car seat in my compact crossover and really like the turning feature which makes it easier to get my baby in and out of the vehicle. It fits great and I was able to use the one-hand rotation, although due to the weight of my child there is some resistance when turning. The car seat itself without the base is light. The base, when in the rotated position, does not lock so I struggled a little bit aligning the seat back in place. My infant is on the larger side, so I imagine I won't be able to use it for very long. Overall,I do think this car seat is a great option for newborns. I love all the safety features. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I really wanted to love it, but it does have a few issues. To start, I will provide the pros: I love the fact that the car seat is lightweight and easy to carry around. My 7-month-old son seemed pretty comfortable in the seat and fit well. I love the non-rethread harness adjustment, which makes it so easy to adjust when they are constantly growing. The app was a pretty cool added feature, providing real-time alerts showing the temperature and advising when the chest clip was clipped/unclipped. It even has a safety notification alert if you leave your baby unattended or buckled for too long. I love that the fabric is free of chemical flame retardants, which is very important to me and something I look for when it comes to baby products. The one-hand 180° rotation made it easy to get my baby out if I was putting him in his stroller or carrier. Now for the cons: Installation of the base was a bit difficult and took a bit of strength to feel secure. The incline of the seat seemed a bit off when clicked into the base, even after adjusting the recline foot. The buckle pockets are too far down to be really useful when putting my baby in. The canopy seems a bit short, although it does keep the sun off my baby's face. The fabric felt soft; however, I did not feel the quality matched the price point. I am also a bit disappointed that the car seat is currently only compatible with one stroller. Overall, it's a good car seat that does its job, but not quite perfect.