Orbit Baby G5 Toddler
The Orbit Baby G5 Toddler rear-faces up to 35 lb and forward-faces up to 65 lb.
DiscontinuedNo longer made or sold new. Specs are kept for comparing generations.
- 35 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
G5 Toddler: key facts
- The Orbit Baby G5 Toddler rear-faces from 15 to 35 lb; forward-faces with a harness from 25 to 65 lb, per Orbit Baby.
- Outgrown by height: "HEIGHT such that the child’s ears are not visible above the top of the headrest when they are seated in the car seat"
- It installs with rear-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) or seat belt forward-facing with Side Impact Braces + top tether.
- Orbit Baby lists it as certified for aircraft ("This Restraint is Certified For Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft. (Manual: certified for aircraft when installed WITH the Side Impact Braces and WITHOUT the car seat base.)").
From Orbit Baby's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the G5 Toddler stacks up
Against the 40 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Below the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).
The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).
Flying with the G5 Toddler
Orbit Baby's label: “This Restraint is Certified For Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft. (Manual: certified for aircraft when installed WITH the Side Impact Braces and WITHOUT the car seat base.)”
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.
Where to buy the G5 Toddler
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- Discontinued. You may still find it used or on clearance.
- 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
| Orbit Baby G5 Toddler | |
|---|---|
| Type | Convertible |
| Rear-facing weight | 15–35 lb |
| Forward-facing weight | 25–65 lb |
| Head rule | HEIGHT such that the child’s ears are not visible above the top of the headrest when they are seated in the car seat |
| Installation | rear-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 leg | No |
| Rotates | Yes |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
Compare the G5 Toddler with
How each closest rival differs from the G5 Toddler, from the makers' specs.
- Joiechili spin 360rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- 5 lb higher rear-facing limit
- NunaREVVrear-facing to 30 lbforward-facing to 40 lb
- 5 lb lower rear-facing limit
- 25 lb lower forward-facing limit
- BritaxAdvocate ClickTightrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- 5 lb higher rear-facing limit
- BritaxEmblem 3 Stagerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- 5 lb higher rear-facing limit
G5 Toddler: questions answered
From Orbit Baby's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Orbit Baby G5 Toddler rear-face longer than other convertible seats?
46 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 35 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)
Can you bring the Orbit Baby G5 Toddler on a plane?
Yes, Orbit Baby 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.
Is it OK to buy a used G5 Toddler?
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.
More convertible car seats
- CybexSirona Mrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- UPPAbabyKnoxrear-facing to 45 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- UPPAbabyRoverear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- ChiccoNextFit Max ClearTexrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- BabyarkSmartrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$990
- NunaREVV maxxrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$800
Where these specs come from
- support.orbitbabyusa.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/4414559058707
- orbitbaby.com/pages/toddler-car-seat-product-guide
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.