Convertible Car Seats - Pediatrician and OBGYN Parents Review Popular Options
We couldn't decide which convertible car seat to get and so we tried 3 and shared it all with you! This week, The Doctors Bjorkman, a board-certified pediatrician and board-certified OB/GYN share their review of the Nuna Rava, the Cybex Sirona S, and the Evenflo Revove360. Stay tuned to the end to find out their final pick and follow-up after months of use!
0:00 Intro
1:19 Nuna Rava
4:29 Cybex Sirona S
10:12 Evenflo Revolve 360
13:10 Recap
18:16 Our favorite!
Also check out our video to learn about how to help your baby get more sleep: • Pediatrician's Top Tip...
Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo
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Keywords: pregnancy update, the doctors bjorkman, third trimester pregnancy, pregnancy vlog obgyn, pediatrician, new baby, baby basics, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, car seat, convertible car seat, newborn, new mom
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They must have updated the manual because loading the car seat into the kzread.infoUgkxIG_q-ZqgbzYXwbeApK3AybegDUy4f2fF double stroller was mentioned in the manual (unlike previous comments/reviews). The undercarriage basket is quite large but it is difficult to access when the back rider is reclined, however my toddler usually doesn't fall asleep in the stroller these days so I haven't had an issue. I was amazed by how smooth the ride was and how easily I was able to maneuver the stroller in small spaces. My toddler loves that she can see her baby sister (see photo) during the ride :) Plus you can't beat the price! I have only loaded it once in my car and it is fairly light but my mother wouldn't be able to lift it in.
Nice review! Love that you pick a favorite instead of only saying "they're all great. the best one depends on personal preference".
Going with the even flow! Thank you guys for doing this. It’s been really nice to watch your videos as my twins go through the same baby stages . It’s been incredibly helpful and money saving . And your baby girl is adorable! ❤
This video was very helpful! Appreciate you taking us along as you went through this process!
You have NO CLUE how much this video helped. I’m having my second kiddo after 11 years, lol. So many things have changed since 2010. So thank you both!
@ronnieguzman2945
2 жыл бұрын
I'm right behind you !! 14 years for me 😅
@hannahscott6604
2 жыл бұрын
The rear facing lock off for the cybex seat is insane and makes you cry if you don’t know to loosen the shoulder belt significantly FIRST, then slide it into the lock off
Was waiting for this so long.. thank you. I am into 7th month now and want to gather everything for the baby ☺️
The sensor safe feature is amazing and could save so many babies lives all car seats should have that feature!
@TheDoctorsBjorkman
Жыл бұрын
We loved it too!!
Thanks! I had been looking at the Evenflo revolve actually. And your review just made it a solid purchase.
@TheDoctorsBjorkman
2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help! We really do love it.
i just love the dynamic between you too :) also very useful info I didn't really get from the products specifications. thank you !
Love this. We have twins and they’re getting big. Even better that we have the same vehicle so I can see exactly what it will be like.
Thank you guys so much for this video. Just a great informational video for a new parent those hunting for the best convertible car seat for your fast growing kiddo. Great job guys. ❤️👍🏼
@knight9833
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! Thank you!!
Hi thanks for making these videos! I’m curious what doctors think about baby lounger like the Snuggle Me or Dock-a-tot re advantages versus the risks. Wondering if you guys would do some product reviews in the future?
I’m adopting a baby soon and was curious on car seats. I work with children and have a 4-120lb car seat now. But man, that Evenflo car seat is exciting. Guess I’m at the point where I find car seats cool. 😂
Ever Flo 360 is awesome! Key to the straps is to extend them out when taking baby out of the car seat, and set them to the side so it easy to put baby back in. When putting baby back in make sure straps are on the side extended so you have no troubles when strapping in the baby. Also Doona is amazing for travel. The car seat mode doesn’t need a base. Ima be sad when my son out grows it.
@alessandraa4909
2 жыл бұрын
We currently have a Doona! Been using it for 18 mo and will transfer to the evenflo 360 soon
@butterflytaylor2474
2 жыл бұрын
I want the doona so bad! My dad said he would buy them for my babies. I didn’t didn’t realize how quick they can put grow it. Now I’m torn
Being a pediatrician, what is your take on the flame retardant chemicals used in most carseats? Should it be a deal breaker for someone looking for a safe carseat for a child? The functionality of the Evenflo 360 is amazing but I'm considering the safety of the chemicals being used in the fabric products.
@chevonjackson
Жыл бұрын
What solutions do you have?
@Opossum333
Жыл бұрын
@@chevonjacksonthere are car seats without toxic chemical flame retardants
@dreaminginjapan
Жыл бұрын
Are there non-toxic flame retardants? My thinking is that I’d rather slow down a fire than risk my child being burned alive.
@spooty01
Жыл бұрын
There's a new 2023 version, Evenflo Gold Revolve 360 Extend. The emerald color is using their new green and clean fabric, it's chemical free.
@akatsukiawsome13
9 ай бұрын
@@dreaminginjapani asked a firefighter friend he laughed out loud and said its a peace of mind thing, nothing works on electrical fire car-bq short of throwing it in the ocean.
Thank you so much! We were on the fence with Elenflo and needed a breakdown like this. If you do another of these, I’m curious about the new Graco 3 in 1! It costs a lot more than Evenflo and I wonder if you get anything for the higher proce
Hi! Thanks for the video! We had the Sirona but felt like it was very Wobbly. We recently purchased the evenflo360 and I was wondering if you have found any info on the safety ratings or crash test? I haven’t been able to find anything. Also just wondering if the seat wobbles a bit when moving from the top. With ours and like you mentioned the base is solid but when we move it from the top it does wobble a bit. Thanks so much!
Such a helpful video when you can’t make a decision! Thank you !!
I always love yalls videos. Thank you for this. We are sad to be moving on from our Doona, but the kid is growing so freaking fast. Hahaha
Thank you so much for this review!! I have it now on my baby registry 🥰
You mentioned the Cybex being loose at the top of the seat. That isn't a problem. When you want to check for a good install, you need check at the belt path (lower anchors or seat belt) for tightness, not at the top of the seat. This is pointed out in the Cybex installation video and is true for all car seat installations. As long as there is one inch or less of movement, it's good. Also, for rear facing, the straps need to be at or below baby's shoulders and the straps needed to be tightened a bit more than they were on your baby.
Awesome review and tips! Did you guys like the Evenflo in the long run? Did you get a stroller to use it with (wonder which one would be compatible with the evenflo) or not? Lovely couple and baby! Take care!
I’m so glad you did the comparison between the two 360 seats :) Personally I think the Evenflo would be best of these 3
@KillerDudeT19
2 жыл бұрын
bad part about the evenflow is the handle is on the top and kinda hard to use.
Thanks so much for making our process easier.😇!!!
Would love to hear about the one you picked up for plane travel. Our family all lives over 1,000 miles away, so flying or other forms of public transit with a baby is a thing I feel very lost about.
Most helpful review video and great tips!
Hi doctors! Can you talk about the backseat mat? The black and white shapes your baby looks at while in the car seat. Where did you get it?
Thank you for another great video! What brand was the additional car seat bought for traveling on planes and trains?
We bought the Evenflo Gold 360 is amazing I love it
This was so helpful, thank you!
I just love y’all’s channel! It has been so helpful for our TTC journey as well as now that we have conceived😍 I am currently looking for the best infant car seat, and there are SO many on the market with mixed reviews! Do y’all have a preference?
Thanks for video, we are going to be first time parents and literally know nothing about pregnancy and newborn essentials. Your videos are great help 👍🏻 I have a question, how much vitamin D pregnant women should take who has no medical history and normal health? Prenatal comes with 1000IU, should we take 1000IU extra? How much of vitamin D is safe to consume?
You guys are awesome! Thank you!
This was so helpful, thanks! Any sense of whether the evenflo would work in a more compact vehicle? I always see car seats demonstrated in large SUVs and worry they won't work in my small sedan! I still think that rotating feature would be great for a small car (and ideally make for less bonking of heads).
@emiliab5916
2 жыл бұрын
We have two suv(but one is Chevrolet trax) and we was using Chicco nextfit car seat. For both cars works great, for Chevy is even better then first car seat). With first car seat I wasn’t able to adjust front seat due Chevy is small in side. My daughter loves convertible car seat. Now we are considering to buy new convertible car seat… and I just checking options
Would the envenflo be easier to move from car to car even you bought a second base?
We got the Nuna Revv. The rotatable Nuna. I don't think it was out when you made this. I adore it! Best baby purchase I made.
@BethaLDS818
Жыл бұрын
I have it too, I agree! So happy with it!
incredibly useful! thank you!
Thanks for the video I have a 2 year old and a 9 week old baby since I suffer from a rare form of chronic pain I have been thinking of getting a carseat that revolves since I feel it would be better for my back
I had never heard of any of these names till now. 6 weeks to go and we still don’t have an infant car seat! Okay now that I am typing it out, I realize we better get on it. Thanks for the review!
@dorkaballa-johnson1214
2 жыл бұрын
The Doona is everything 🔥. I can't imagine going through the newborn stage without it
@hannahscott6604
2 жыл бұрын
Britax.
Ive been looking - kind of early - for the next carseat for my son. He is 9 months old and 15 pounds 9 oz and was born 7 weeks early. Im thinking of the Evenflo but what would you guys recommend. Also - the Evenflo has the baby butt down and knees up a little more than others, is that important
Thuis review is very helpful. However, you only talked about the functionability of being able to rotate the carseats. Does the evenflo last up to 10 years? Like the Graco 4-in-1? Although graco doesn't have the ability to rotate but it's worth of the money as it lasts for 10 years old or whatever comes first (age or weight). Also, having a tether attached to the back of the seat is more safe than just the base being hooked. Just my opinion. Thank you for the review.
What do you think about the stiff angle of Evenflo when it’s front facing? Recently bought it but it looks too stiff when it’s front facing plus it doesn’t offer reclining option front facing. Will that still be comfortable for a baby to be in the car seat for a long trip?
Thank you for the great review. I don't know if this is a norm everywhere or if it has been mentioned previously but at least in Canada and exclusive to Toy r us, the evenflo has a gold version that does have the sensor safe included with the car seat which me and my wife ended up getting because at that point it was still less than the Cybex and had the only thing the Cybex had over the evenflo (also got it on sale which was another plus).
How was the legroom for the Evenflo ? At Max 40 inch rear facing, its on the lower side? Did you consider the revv, rotating option from Nuna ?
So helpful thank you !!
I recently read an article with an official statement from Cybex that said the top tether isn’t absolutely necessary if you’re using the load leg. So technically you don’t need the top tether if your using the load leg which does make it still rotatable forward and rear facing. Additionally, some people do just undo the tether each time too.
Thank you for the great video. It would be awesome if you can compare sirona vs nuna revv
Do you have a video of how to install car seats properly? I love your videos!
Curious to hear your opinions about the best stroller or travel system that would work well with the revolve 360 if I wanted to start my newborn in it? I’m wanting something that will grow with them so we don’t have to replace so soon
@TheDoctorsBjorkman
2 жыл бұрын
So that is the thing--no strollers work with the Revolve360 (or any of the car seats in this video). It isn't a travel system--it's a convertible carseat only. You can't carry baby in and out in it or put it on a stroller, etc. It does do rear facing, forward facing, and turn into a booster--so it does last a long time. But if you want a travel system, you'll have to find another option.
Having a child sitting in the seats brings out the practicality and values of each design.
Starting the search for a convertible car seat for my little. Several months later, are you still happy with the Evenflo? Thanks!
I know you havr the car seats rear facing, but are they in the right recline setting? It looks like the car seat are not in the newborn settings, whoch would have been nice to see.
Would love to see evenflo vs the Nuna revv!
thanks for this video! i’m going with the baby jogger city turn as i practice extended rear facing so by the time my youngest is forward facing he will be able to get himself in his seat. so 180 is perfect for me. plus the weight and height limits. the biggest downside for me for the evenflo (newer versions with higher weight/height limits) is the fact that the crotch strap is extremely short, causing the buckle to dig into the thighs of chunkier babies/toddlers.
I’m a first time mom, and I’m still learning about kids stuff. My son is turning 2 years old in two months and he outgrows his car seat. I’m looking for a new car seat for him any subjecting please?
Can you give us an update on how you've liked the car seat you chose?
Looking for references for baby laundry detergent that is safe !? Any recommendations?
Any thoughts on which is better- isofix + top tether or isofix + load leg?
This video was super helpful! Thank you
also just curious what safety ratings you’re looking at? consumer reviews or baby gear lab or is there another one?
Can you please compare the evenflo to the new nuna revv
When rear facing the harness must come from at or below shoulder height.
Very very very useful thank you
What stroller do you use with the evenflo car seat?
Is can be use for new born baby ? Which is the best?
This was super timely, thank you! Did you get used to the Evenflow buckles over time where it got less annoying? Would love to see a stroller review too!
@hannahscott6604
2 жыл бұрын
I used to use an evenflo with the 3 year old I babysit for. It was the maestro. It didn’t do well with the straps and they would come through and off the metal plate in back. Had me concerned about safety!!! I stopped using it and moved to cybex because it’s non rethread The cybex failed me and I’m now making my final dang switch to a nuna rava. Hopefully it’s my last switch. Cybex seat harness buckles hurt my hand trying to undo. among how hard they are to recline and how hard my hand has to push. UGH
Almost pulled the trigger on the Evenflo after watching this video, but saw in others vids people complaining about the bottom crotch buckle digging into the thighs. Have you had any issues with this at all? And is your model the Revolve 360 Extend Gold? Thanks!
Hi doctors,are you s5ill using the eve Flo car seat ? I saw other moms complaining about the hip strap fraying after only a few months of usage.
Where can we get the black and white contrast cards & holder shown around 9:32???
Thank you . Do you any review about strollers?
Can you use the even flo 360 on a stroller?! Is there an adapter? Also, I wonder if you can buy the base separately to have the base in 2 cars and only have to move the seat…
@mandy725
2 жыл бұрын
No you cannot. The Evenflo 360 is meant to be in your car for 10 years (unless it’s been in an accident) or for deep cleaning. There is no second base for another car. It will be nice, but we haven’t found it yet. Hopefully Evenflo makes that soon.
The evenflow 360 doesnt recline in forward facing position to accommodate a sleeping baby. Is that true?
Can you compare them to Nuna revv?
It seems like this wasn't much of an issue for you, but Consumer Reports highlights the Cybex Sirona was harder to install forward and rear facing with a seatbelt and seat belt locking was deemed to be less clear cut than many other convertible car seat options on the market (including the Nuna and Evenflo models you tested). CR obviously isn't the only reputable source of information, but it's handy to see what they noticed as trends good and bad features for various popular car seat models. Thanks for showing us the Evenflo model, too. We want to keep our babies safe as possible, but it's helpful to see $200 car seats can be safe, just as $500 ones can be.
@hannahscott6604
2 жыл бұрын
I no longer trust evenflo. The straps aren’t very solid and keep coming off the metal plate in the back of the seat. The maestro anyway seems very flimsy and I worried about transporting the 3 1/2 year old I take care of anywhere. I switched and got a cybex eternis The cybex failed us too. It hurt my hands and the kid I work with looked soooo un comfy in it The crotch buckle has minimal adjustments, is hard to undo, as well as the recline lever (takes all my flipping effort just to move it one or two numbers). also the headrest is annoying!
@allisonkemper5533
2 жыл бұрын
We’ve gone with a chicco and a graco and yes, like them more than an evenflo my brother has.
@hannahscott6604
2 жыл бұрын
@@allisonkemper5533 graco always makes me feel secure. I feel like you rarely can go wrong with those seats
@seadragon1456
2 жыл бұрын
Graco seats are great but I will say this… they are coated in a greasy fire retardant. I’ve had to wash our extend to fit many times and every time I’m disgusted. I didn’t think much of it but now that I’ve seen that car seats don’t have to be coated in unnecessary toxic chemicals I’m on the hunt for better seats. I’d go for a safe tested seat (check out side impact tests because a lot of seats manufacturers are scamming parents) and one that is green guard certified.
do you have any comparison video with nuna revv?
Can you please do review for stroller?
Please, make a video on introducing solids and baby lead weaning and the science behind. Also when mom has to supplement breast milk with formula? Thank you so much!
@gymbee07
2 жыл бұрын
Yesss to this!! I would love to see them talk about introducing solids!
nuna have the new revv. is it possible to do a review on it?
Would love to see a comparison of the Evenflo Revolve vs the Nuna Revv since they both rotate. Can the Revv topple the Evenflo's top spot? lol
@cynthiaharshbarger6776
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking this as well! The only downside I can see to the Revv is that the top weight for it is 40 lbs. the evenflo is $300 cheaper, and goes up to 120 lbs!
@tadashitheshiba
11 ай бұрын
@@cynthiaharshbarger6776yep this is huge
Nuna revv can also rotate 360 degrees fyi
Is the nuna rava bigger than the cybex sirona?
My nephew's baby was born yesterday healthy 6 lbs 1 oz despite being 3 & 1/2 weeks early he was due Christmas
I think that piece on the Rava isn't a leg extender in rear facing mode. I believe you can raise that (well, rotate to face upwards) and it acts as a rebound prevention bar. There's a store called, "Magic Beans" that has a YT channel that reviews these seats extensively. I think all the Nuna's have that feature.
In the usa you don't need to tether the cybex in ff because of the load leg from what I've read
What would you recommend as a car seat for a newborn? Our baby is due in June and there’s so much information on car seats, it can be a little overwhelming.
@js-bv3rg
2 жыл бұрын
Follow safe in the seat on instagram! She has a whole program for parents and carseat safety, she’s great and super knowledgeable.
@mandy725
2 жыл бұрын
We love our Doona for our infant. It’s a carseat stroller dual and can be transfer to another car alone or buy another base for it. We used it up to 13 months (since she reached the height limit first of 32in) some parents use it up to 18 months and now we have the Evenflo revolve 360 gold. Best transition. Can’t wait to use the Doona again for the next baby.
So are these car seats not able to be lifted out and you carry baby in?
Do any of those carseats fit in a stroller? I'm trying to find one that can detach and fit in a stroller too
@sheridanstringer2932
2 жыл бұрын
Only infant car seats do that, not convertible ones.
Can someone link the exact evenflo 360 they selected and showed? Thank you!
Can you double check the specs for the Nuba rava, I read it was 40lbs rear facing and 40lbs forward.
@TheDoctorsBjorkman
2 жыл бұрын
The Nuna website says this: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Usage: rear facing convertible | with seat belt: 5-50 lbs. with lower anchor belt: 5-35lbs., 49 in or less, suggested usage up to at least 2 years of age forward facing convertible | with seat belt: 25-65 lbs. with lower anchor belt: 25-40 lbs., 49 in or less, suggested usage 2 years of age or older Hope that helps!
I can’t find any crash tests or anything on safety for the 360 does anyone know?
Weird you ddnt test the graco 4in1 it is always on top as far as safety and being a great seat
Nice product.
How did you attach the high contrast cards to the seat so baby is looking at them in the rear facing seat?!? My baby LOVES the high contrast cards and I love that idea
And then the glory days of the booster 🙌🏻
Had a quick question: What is the contrast card holder you have on the car seat? Where did you get that? kzread.info/dash/bejne/mol8qbWiedSfeMY.html
I wish I bought one of these...the Graco car seat I bought is does not hold the newborn head straight.
She is so cute!
A diono seat broke my toe as I was carrying it from the parent’s car to my car. Be careful folks! 😂😂😂. The cybex belt path for rear facing is verrrry finicky
Thanks for this! How was the leg room and room between their heads and the passenger chair for the evenflo? Noticed you didn't cover that in the last review and considering, but worried about fit in my Prius. How does the length compare to the other two?
@TheDoctorsBjorkman
2 жыл бұрын
Good question! We actually have it behind the driver's seat because there is plenty of room when it's upright. Kurt is taller than me at about 6' and has no issues. Sometimes if I want to recline her, I need Kurt to sit his seat up a tiny bit, but they he can put it back.
Very interesting video. This is totally off topic, but I am wondering if you could do a video about cervical incompetence/ cerclages/ polyps on a cervix. We lost a baby at 18 weeks in 2019 and although a lot of tests were done, we never could find out why lost him. I am now pregnant again (23 weeks) and have been on mostly bedrest and progesterone because around 15 weeks I had an ultrasound that showed my cervix was 2 cm. I was not able to have a cerclage because of a polyp on my cervix. I know you can not do specific diagnosis on your videos, but I had never heard of any of this and I think it would be good to have more women know what to expect with cervical incompetence etc.. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you
@rebeccazeman9309
2 жыл бұрын
I second this. I'm 29 weeks(thank God) but I've had cervical incompetence since 20 weeks. Down to 13 mm now so I'm getting really nervous. Also on progesterone and mostly bed rest although they said I can get up and walk around sometimes.
@ir9618
2 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccazeman9309 wow! Our stories sound similar! I am happy for you that you are as far along as you are. I will pray that you and your baby stay safe and you have a healthy baby at the end of all this.
@ramom2240
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! This! I have had 2 premature babies due to IC, one born at 27 weeks when I was just 18 years old and my previous baby at 33 weeks at age 29... thankfully I was able to get a cerclage at 12 weeks with my new baby after dealing with the shock of an unexpected early delivery of my son 10 years ago... my maternal grandmother also had IC and received a cerclage over 50 years ago when it was still in the experimental stages.