Baby Jogger City Turn
The Baby Jogger City Turn rear-faces up to 50 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 19 in wide, per Baby Jogger. A convertible seat that turns 180 degrees in rear-facing mode, making it easier to get a child in and out.
- $579.99List price
- 50 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 19 inWidth
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City Turn: key facts
- The Baby Jogger City Turn rear-faces from 4 to 50 lb; forward-faces with a harness from 26.5 to 65 lb and up to 49 in tall, per Baby Jogger.
- Outgrown by height: "Rear-Facing: Top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest/harness adjustment lever. Forward-Facing: Top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest."
- It installs with RAPIDLOCK base belt tensioning or push-button LATCH.
- Baby Jogger says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
- Baby Jogger lists it as certified for aircraft ("This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system in forward-facing mode (26.5-65 lb (12-30 kg) and 49” (125 cm) or less). ... This car seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used in rear-facing mode.").
- It's 19 in wide at the widest point.
From Baby Jogger's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the City Turn stacks up
Against the 39 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).
The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).
Above the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).
Above the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).
What sets the City Turn apart
Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Rotates11 of the 38 convertible car seats with this listed have it
- Width: 19 inabove the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)
Next to its closest matches
- Römer VeniNext to it, the City Turn is 2 in wider; has rotates (the Veni doesn't).
- Nuna RAVA nextNext to it, the City Turn is 2 in narrower; $55 more; has rotates (the RAVA next doesn't).
- Clek FoonfNext to it, the City Turn is 1 years longer before it expires; 2.1 in wider; $70 less; has rotates (the Foonf doesn't).
Flying with the City Turn
Baby Jogger's label: “This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft only when used with the internal harness system in forward-facing mode (26.5-65 lb (12-30 kg) and 49” (125 cm) or less). ... This car seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft when used in rear-facing mode.” It is 19 in wide at its widest point.
What airlines say about car seats:
- American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
- Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
- JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
- Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
- Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
- Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Listed features
- Rotates 180 degrees in rear-facing mode
- Rear-facing up to 50 lb
- 5 recline positions
Worth checking
- List price $579.99
- Width of 19 in is wide for 3-across
Where to buy the City Turn
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Baby Jogger City Turn | |
|---|---|
| Type | Convertible |
| List price | $579.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lb |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in |
| Width | 19 in |
| Head rule | Rear-Facing: Top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest/harness adjustment lever. Forward-Facing: Top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Removable infant insert (product page); manual limit not captured. |
| Installation | RAPIDLOCK base belt tensioning, push-button LATCH |
| Load leg | No |
| Rotates | Yes |
| Harness heights | 10 |
| Recline positions | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the City Turn with
How each closest rival differs from the City Turn, from the makers' specs.
- RömerVenirear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$599.99
- 2 in narrower
- $20 more
- NunaRAVA nextrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$525
- 2 in wider
- $55 less
- ClekFoonfrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$649.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- 2.1 in narrower
- $70 more
- ClekFllorear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$499.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- 2.1 in narrower
- $80 less
City Turn: questions answered
From Baby Jogger's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Baby Jogger City Turn rear-face longer than other convertible seats?
1 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 50 lb. The highest is the Axkid One 3 at 65 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)
Will the Baby Jogger City Turn fit three across or in a small car?
It's wider than 85% of the convertible seats we track, at 19 in. The narrowest is the WAYB Pico at 14.5 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you bring the Baby Jogger City Turn on a plane?
Yes, Baby Jogger lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label.
City Turn or Veni: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the City Turn has a rotating seat; the Veni has an anti-rebound bar; the City Turn lists for $20 less. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used City Turn?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Baby Jogger lists a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More convertible car seats
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- BritaxGalaxy360 Slimrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$429.99
- WAYBPicoforward-facing to 50 lb14.5 in wide$499
- ChiccoFit360 Zip ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$489.99
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Convertible Kineticrear-facing to 45 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$449.99
Where these specs come from
- babyjogger.com/car-seats/toddler-car-seats/city-turn/city-turn…
- s7d1.scene7.com/is/content/NewellBrands/cityturn_8jj05…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.