A new car seat trend is here - the rotating car seat - and it’s truly a game-changer!

These rotational car seats are designed to spin a full 360° or swivel towards the vehicle door to allow you to buckle your child up facing you! And the best part: they make it easier to keep your child rear-facing for longer, maximizing their safety.

Research continues to show that keeping your child rear-facing until they're at least two years old (but hopefully much longer) can significantly reduce the risk of spinal injuries in the event of a crash. A rotating convertible car seat makes it easier to buckle your child into their car seat, then turn it rear-facing, incentivizing caregivers to keep the child rear-facing for longer.

The ergonomic design is a win for caregivers too. No more struggling to hoist your not-so-little-anymore child in and out of their car seat. With the rotating feature, they'll be facing the vehicle door for you to harness and buckle before turning, which means less strain on your back.

In this comparison we will compare the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 All-in-One Rotational Convertible Car Seat and the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend All-in-One Rotational Car Seat with SensorSafe. 

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360

The Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 Rotating Convertible Car Seat makes it easier than ever to get your child in and out of the car thanks to the 360° FlexiSpin rotational seat technology.

Maxi-Cosi has designed the Emme 360 to solve the most common car seat installation problem that seven out of ten parents unknowingly have - loose vehicle belt tension. Maxi-Cosi’s TensionFix is a patent-pending red-to-green tension-sensitive indicator that shows you when your belt is tight. Emme 360 evolves with your child through all of life’s stages, from birth to ten years. Travel with confidence in all three modes: rear-facing (5-40 pounds), forward-facing (22-65 pounds), and belt-positioning booster (40-100 pounds).

Evenflo Revolve360 Extend

The Evenflo Revolve360 Extend offers a safe and simple solution for car rides. It extends rear-facing up to 50 pounds and boasts a one-time installation with Sure360 Safety & Tether360 - a level indicator for security, and a special on-the-go recline feature for a more comfortable ride. Plus, SensorSafe technology provides real-time alerts to your phone about potentially unsafe conditions. For example, if it’s too hot in the car.

The Evenflo Revolve360 Extend offers three modes that cover ages 4-120: rear-facing, forward-facing, and booster. Elevated styling and sophisticated fabrics complete the package.

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Price

All-in-One car seats are typically more expensive than other stage car seats, but do keep in mind you can use these seats all the way through booster age!

For current pricing of the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360, click here.

For current pricing of the Evenflo Revolve360 Extend, click here.

Evenflo also offers the Revolve360 Extend in a “Green & Gentle” fabric free of chemicals. For current pricing of this model, click here.

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Product Weight

Both the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 and Evenflo Revolve360 Extend are heavy car seats, however the Emme 360 is 8.4 pounds heavier than the Revolve360. Convertible car seats and All-in-One car seats are not as portable as infant car seats that can simply snap in and out of a base. To ensure the seat is installed safely each time, families should minimize switching seats between cars by purchasing two convertible seats or designating one vehicle for their children.

• Maxi-Cosi Emme 360: 38 pounds

• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend: 29.6 pounds

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Dimensions

The Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 and Evenflo Revolve360 Extend are very similar in terms of size. They are average width for all-in-one car seats, however, both seats will need ample room in order to rotate. They are not the best choice for smaller cars or for a situation where you need car seats next to each other.

• Maxi-Cosi Emme 360: 19" W x 23” H x 22” D
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend: 19.8” W x 25.9” H x 21.0” D

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Rear-Facing Capacity

Both car seats contain an infant insert and can be used for newborns. The Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 fits babies as small as 5 pounds / 19 inches - so it may not be a great fit for premie babies as they are often under 19 inches tall. Another important thing to note is the rear facing height limit is 40” versus the Revolve360 Extend is 48” - 40” is about an average 3.5-4 year old. Many choose to practice extended rear facing so that is something to keep in mind along with your child’s growth!

The Evenflo Revolve360 Extend fits babies as small as 4 pounds / 17 inches so it's a better option for premies. Just remember the harness straps must come from below or even with the baby’s shoulders.   

• Maxi-Cosi Emme 360: 5-40 pounds, 19-40” tall
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend: 4-50 pounds,  17-48” tall

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Forward-Facing Capacity

Both seats have the nearly the same forward-facing specifications. Maxi-Cosi and Evenflo recommend keeping your child in the safest, rear-facing position until at least age 2.

• Maxi-Cosi Emme 360: 22-65 pounds, 29-49" tall
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend: 25-65 pounds, 28-49” tall

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Booster Capacity

Both seats can turn into high back boosters when the time comes! Generally, kids are ready for a booster around age 5-7 years old. Readiness is measured in your child’s size, but also equally important is your child’s maturity to stay seated in the correct position.

Important to note - the Emme 360 has height limits that will be met much sooner than the Revolve360 Extend. At 52” tall, when the Emme is outgrown, your child will still need a booster seat. Typically a child won’t fit in a vehicle seat belt without a booster until they are 57” tall.

• Maxi-Cosi Emme 360: 40-100 pounds, 43-52" tall
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend: 40-120 pounds, 44-57” tall

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Warranty

• Maxi-Cosi Emme 360: One year
• Evenflo Revolve360 Extend: Limited lifetime warranty

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Colors and Fabrics

The Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 and Evenflo Revolve360 Extend both come in beautiful neutral colors, as well as brighter colors.

The Emme 360 features PureCosi - fire-resistant fabrics and foam made without wool or added fire retardant treatment. They are also machine washable and dryer safe for easy cleaning.

For current colors of the Emme 360, click here.

 

For current colors of the Revolve360 Extend, click here.

The Revolve360 Extend also comes in a “Green & Gentle” color way - an environmentally friendly fabric without added chemical treatments and free of flame retardants.

How to Rotate the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend 

The best feature of the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 and Evenflo Revolve360 Extend is the 360 degree rotation! It makes getting your child in their seat a breeze as the seat faces the doorway for easy access. Perfect for those with mobility or back issues - no more fighting a wiggly child trying to hoist them into their seat.

The way the two seats rotate are a bit different, however, both seats must be in the most reclined position if you want to spin them 360. For example, if you are parked and would like to spin your child to the front in order to interact with them still buckled you will need to make sure it is reclined all the way first. There are reclining levers on the back of both seats. However, both seats will still spin towards the door (180 degrees) without changing the recline.

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 Rotation

In order to spin an Emme 360 towards the door for loading or unloading, you have to press and hold down the button on the front of the base of the car seat. It requires a bit of effort to hold this down while rotating so keep that in mind. Once you have it held down you grab the handle on the side of the car seat and spin! 

Evenflo Revolve360 Extend Rotation

In order to spin an Evenflo Revolve360 Extend towards the door for loading or unloading, you simply lift up on the labeled “Lift to Rotate” gray handle located on the top of the side of the car seat. There are handles on both sides, but you only need to use the one closest to you. Then as you hold it up, you rotate and the car seat spins! This does not require much effort and is great for caregivers who don’t have as much strength.

Which is better: Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend?

Still don't know which car seat you like better? Let's highlight the benefits and drawbacks of the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 and Evenflo Revolve360 Extend.

Maxi-Cosi Emme 360

Pros

• Developed with PureCosi™ fabrics and foam - free of chemicals - that are machine washable and dryer safe
• Comes with two removable, dishwasher safe cupholders that feature a rotating design, allowing kids to fit their favorite sippy cups even if they have handles
• Very easy to clean - comes with an express mess toddler insert that removes quickly for spills and crumbs
• ClipQuick™ - an auto-magnetic chest clip that makes buckling easier and faster
• Maxi-Cosi’s TensionFix is a patent-pending red-to-green tension-sensitive indicator that shows you when your belt is tight
• Anti-rebound base design limits rebound in frontal crashes when seat is rear-facing and also helps to stabilize the seat in rear-impact crashes
• Extremely plush and comfortable
• 10 position, 1 handed headrest and harness adjustment
• 5 position recline

Cons

• Only a one year warranty
• May not fit smaller newborns because of the 19” tall height minimum
• Only 40 pound or 40” rear facing limit
• Will need another booster once this is outgrown at 52”
• Doesn’t rotate as easily - button is harder to press than the Revolve360
• Heavier than the Revolve360
• Top harness height of 16” which is pretty short - may have to get another seat if you want to keep your child harnessed longer or transition to booster mode earlier than you would like
• It’s only able to make a full 360-degree rotation when it’s in the fully reclined position rear-facing - it will still rotate towards the door when in other recline positions, just cannot fully rotate the 360 degrees
• Requires the use of a teether even when rear-facing (great safety feature, but something to consider if you don’t have a teether available)

Evenflo Revolve360 Extend 

Pros

• Extended rear-facing use up to 50 pounds or 49” tall (following expert recommendations)
• Effortless one-hand, 360° rotation for easy access
• Top harness height of 19.5” which is really tall and will be great for keeping your child in a harness longer
• SensorSafe offers real-time safety alerts for unexpected chest clip unbuckling, extreme temperatures, child being unattended, and prolonged sitting
• Comfortable reversible and padded leg rest for growing legs
• 14-position no-rethread harness
• 3 buckle positions
• 4 recline positions for rear-facing
• Machine washable fabrics
• Belt-tensioning “LockStrong” bar
• Tether360 strap provides additional stability both forward-facing AND rear-facing
• Anti-rebound base design limits rebound in frontal crashes when seat is rear-facing and also helps to stabilize the seat in rear-impact crashes
• Steel-reinforced frame
• Can use the LATCH in booster mode to keep booster in place
• Seat and base separate for easy install
• Limited lifetime warranty

Cons

• It’s only able to make a full 360-degree rotation when it’s in the fully reclined position rear-facing - it will still rotate towards the door when in other recline positions, just cannot fully rotate the 360 degrees
• Requires the use of a teether even when rear-facing (great safety feature, but something to consider if you don’t have a teether available)
• Not as many colors offered 
• Cup holders don't swivel like the Emme 360

Questions?

Strolleria is an authorized retailer of Maxi-Cosi and Evenflo products dedicated to making the baby gear buying experience less overwhelming for parents.

If you have more questions about the Maxi-Cosi Emme 360 vs. Evenflo Revolve360 Extend debate, feel free to contact us at 480-442-9433, chat with us on our website, or email us at customercare@strolleria.com