I made a list of what features were “must haves,” which ones were “would like to haves,” and also, “bonus features.” Then I did so much searching to see which stroller(s) checked the most boxes from the most important categories. Narrowed it down to I like, 2 or 3. Waited for a sale and whichever that was, was the one I snatched up. Ended up being the Evenflo Omni Plus Travel System.
Panic bought an Evenflo omni plus while I was in labor because I didn’t have a stroller yet and the car seat I had bought I had to return because I got the wrong one.
Most Rotating car seats in Canada are convertible car seats thus they aren’t compatible with a stroller as they aren’t designed to be removed from the vehicle frequently.
There is 2 rotating infant seats on the market in Canada. The evenflo revolve180 lite max and the cybex aton g swivel. The evenflo is compatible with the shyft stroller BUT rotating infant seats have lower weight limit. The evenflo is only 22lbs which is really low considering the price of the seat. You’re going to have to replace the car seat far sooner than other infant seats.
I’d personally recommend a standard infant seat as they are designed to unclip from the base and are easier to move anyway. The rotating features really helpful with a car seat that’s installed into your car at all times.
My best recommendation is to find a stroller you like first then look for compatible car seats. Your stroller will be used far longer than the infant car seat.
You can also go the route of getting a rotating convertible car seat from the start ( I love my evenflo revolve as it goes to a high back booster up to 120lbs so really is a all in one seat) and a stroller with a bassinet attachment rather than one an infant seat clips onto.
We decided on the Evenflo Litemax NXT revolve 180 infant seat with the green and gentle fabric. I didn't want something with flame retardants and I like the idea of the sensory sooth handlebar. The buckle that sits on the baby's chest also has sensors and if you download their app it will tell you if the temperature is getting too high, if they have been sitting in the seat too long, and you can control the light bar and sounds as well.
Are you in the US? My understanding is that this is required for all babies born <5 lbs or <37 weeks. I suggest reaching back out to the NICU to confirm that this wasn’t inadvertently overlooked.
My baby came home at 3 lb 11 oz so was required to have a car seat rated for less than 4 lbs. We went with the Evenflo LiteMax 30 and it works perfectly. I think it’s unavailable because of a recall (they didn’t include the registration paperwork for some car seats; no safety concerns), but I remember that there were a few other Evenflo models rated for <4 lbs if you want to check those out.
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