Joie chili spin 360 vs Orbit Baby G5 Toddler

The chili spin 360 rear-faces up to 40 lb, versus 35 lb.

Joie chili spin 360List price not published
Orbit Baby G5 ToddlerList price not published

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Joie chili spin 360Orbit Baby G5 Toddler
TypeConvertibleConvertible
Rear-facing weight4–40 lbHighest rear-facing limit15–35 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 43 inNot listed
Forward-facing weight30–65 lb25–65 lb
Forward-facing heightUp to 49 inNot listed
Seat weight27.1 lbNot listed
Width18.4 inNot listed
Head ruleRear-facing: Make sure your child's head is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the headrest.HEIGHT such that the child’s ears are not visible above the top of the headrest when they are seated in the car seat
InstallationRear-facing: LATCH, Rear-facing: lap/shoulder belt, Rear-facing: lap belt only, Forward-facing: LATCH and tether, Forward-facing: lap/shoulder belt and tetherrear-facing on G5 car seat base / SmartHub (base up to 35 lbs; sold separately), LATCH rear-facing with Side Impact Braces, seat belt rear-facing with Side Impact Braces, LATCH forward-facing with Side Impact Braces + top tether (up to 40 lbs), seat belt forward-facing with Side Impact Braces + top tether
Load legNoNo
RotatesYesYes
Harness heights10Not listed
Recline positions4Not listed
Aircraft labelNot certified for aircraftCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after10 yearsNot listed

Joie chili spin 360

Rotating convertible seat from Joie; the maker US manual lists rear-facing 4 to 40 lb and forward-facing 30 to 65 lb.

  • Maker manual lists 4 recline positions
  • Maker manual lists 10 headrest and harness height positions
  • Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs
  • Maker manual says not certified for aircraft use
  • Manual does not list seat weight or dimensions

Orbit Baby G5 Toddler

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    chili spin 360 or G5 Toddler?

    Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

    Which is easier to travel with?

    chili spin 360: 27.1 lb. G5 Toddler: certified for planes.

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