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Evenflo REO360

The Evenflo REO360 rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 40 lb, and is 17.6 in wide, per Evenflo.

  • $259.99List price
  • 40 lbRear-facing to
  • 40 lbHarness to
  • 23.6 lbSeat weight
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REO360: key facts

  • The Evenflo REO360 rear-faces from 4 to 40 lb and 17 to 43 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 40 lb and 35 to 43 in tall, per Evenflo.
  • Outgrown by height: "Rear-facing: Top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in) or more below the top of the Car Seat Headrest or Shell. Forward-facing: Tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the Car Seat headrest."
  • It installs with LATCH rear-facing + tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) rear-facing + tether, lap belt rear-facing + tether, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + tether or lap belt forward-facing + tether.
  • Evenflo lists it as certified for aircraft ("When used WITH the internal harness and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft.").
  • It's 17.6 in wide at the widest point and weighs 23.6 lb.

From Evenflo's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the REO360 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.

Rear-facing limit40 lb18th highest rear-facing limit of 38

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).

This one
35 lbmiddle 40 lb65 lb
Forward-facing limit40 lb37th highest forward-facing limit of 38

Below the 65 lb most convertible car seats list.

This one
40 lbmiddle 65 lb65 lb
Width17.6 in14th narrowest of 28

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).

This one
14.5 inmiddle 17.8 in23.5 in
Weight23.6 lb9th lightest of 25

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).

This one
8 lbmiddle 25.2 lb31.3 lb
Price$259.9914th lowest price of 37

Within the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).

This one
$59.99middle $399.99$990

What sets the REO360 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
  • Forward-facing limit: 40 lbbelow the middle half of the 38 convertible car seats that publish it (65 lb to 65 lb)
  • Width: 17.6 inin the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)
  • Weight: 23.6 lbin the middle half of the 25 convertible car seats that publish it (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb)

Next to its closest matches

  • Graco Contender SlimNext to it, the REO360 is 25 lb lower forward-facing limit; 1.3 in narrower; 7.6 lb heavier; has rotates (the Contender Slim doesn't).
  • Joie Chili Spin SINext to it, the REO360 is 25 lb lower forward-facing limit; 2.1 in narrower; 5 lb lighter; no anti-rebound bar (the Chili Spin SI has it); has aircraft label (the Chili Spin SI doesn't).
  • Graco EasyTurn 360Next to it, the REO360 is 25 lb lower forward-facing limit; 0.6 in wider; 2.4 lb lighter; no anti-rebound bar (the EasyTurn 360 has it); has aircraft label (the EasyTurn 360 doesn't).

Flying with the REO360

Evenflo's label: “When used WITH the internal harness and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft.” It is 17.6 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.

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good to know
  • 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

Evenflo REO360
TypeConvertible
List price$259.99
Rear-facing weight4–40 lb
Rear-facing height17–43 in
Forward-facing weight30–40 lb
Forward-facing height35–43 in
Seat weight23.6 lb
Width17.6 in
Head ruleRear-facing: Top of child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in) or more below the top of the Car Seat Headrest or Shell. Forward-facing: Tops of the child’s ears are at or below the top of the Car Seat headrest.
Newborn insertOptional Body Pillow and Head Pillow (manual sections); limits not captured.
InstallationLATCH rear-facing + tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) rear-facing + tether, lap belt rear-facing + tether, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + tether, lap belt forward-facing + tether
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barNo
RotatesYes
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker

Compare the REO360 with

How each closest rival differs from the REO360, from the makers' specs.

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REO360: questions answered

From Evenflo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Evenflo REO360 rear-face longer than other convertible seats?

20 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 40 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 Evenflo REO360 fit three across or in a small car?

It's narrower than 62% of the convertible seats we track, at 17.6 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 Evenflo REO360 on a plane?

Yes, Evenflo 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. It weighs 23.6 lb to carry through the airport.

REO360 or Contender Slim: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the REO360 has a rotating seat; the Contender Slim lists for $70 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used REO360?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. 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.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.