A good car seat is a must for a busy mum, and the Joie i-Pivot 360 is an amazing choice to fill the role in your family. With a rotating base that makes buckling your baby in a breeze, it's super convenient to use and also features a top-notch 5-point safety harness, so you can be confident your little one is in good hands. Installation is quick and easy, thanks to the use of ISOFIX technology. With a wide variety of tilt recline positions and even an adjustable headrest, your baby will be nice and comfortable for the whole journey.
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Pros
- Can be used both forward or rear-facing
- Soft yet durable fabrics
- Easy ISOFIX installation
Cons
- Quite a large set, so not the best for smaller cars
- Is a little bulky to transport between vehicles
| Suitable for: | Birth to approximately 4 years (Rearward-facing)<br>15 months to approximately 4 years (Forward-facing) |
| Dimensions: | H44.5 x W44.0 x D69.4cm |
| Weight: | 11.20 kg (Car seat) |
| Position: | Forward-facing and rear-facing |
- 5 tilt recline positions
- 6 headrest position
- Grow-with-me body and head support
- 360° swivel for easy access
- 5-point harness with soft, padded covers
- Three layers memory foam headrest with a side impact pod for protection
- Energy absorbing load leg to reduce force and impact in a crash
- SmartRide™ lock-off to help keep baby rearward
- Simple ISOFIX installation
- 2 year guarantee included
Awards
The Joie i-Pivot 360 won Gold for Best Baby/Toddler Car Seat (Stage 1/2) in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025. We love a rotating car seat, and the i-Pivot 360 is smooth and gentle when turning to keep your baby calm. The six levels of reclining tilt are also a huge plus, allowing your little one to nap comfortably as you drive. Don't just take our word for it though! Our Mother&Baby testers used this excellent seat with their own families so they could really put it to the test - read on to find out what they have to say about it.
Testing the Joie i-Pivot 360
The Joie i-Pivot 360 is a stellar addition to any active household, and it really impressed our testers. "The swivel design was brilliant, it was by far the best feature and having now tested a 360 seat I won't be using anything else again," revealed one mum, telling us that "it made it so much easier to get my heavy two-year-old in and out of the car". Another mum told us: "I wouldn’t use a non-360 car seat moving forward. The design is simple and sleek, which I like."
Not only is the swivel design convenient, the seat is also soft and supportive. "My son was very happy in this chair. He looks comfortable, and you can adjust the recline for sleeping easily," revealed a happy parent. A different tester described the i-Pivot as "a lovely looking seat with super soft memory foam material," calling it "delicate on their skin but also light, breathable and extremely comfortable". "The headrest of the carseat provided very good support for my son's head while travelling. He fell asleep in the carseat very quickly, he was obviously comfortable!" praised a pleased mum.
"I loved this car seat! I think it is really well designed and very user-friendly. I didn’t need any instructions at all to install it, it was very intuitive and easy to do," claimed one tester. This is really reassuring to hear - you don't need any extra stress with a difficult installation process! Another mum agreed, telling us that "it was easy to install with the Isofix and most actions give a satisfying click to let you know the chair it all set. I especially liked the hooks to get the straps out of the way whilst putting a child into the seat".
This peace of mind is just one of the added benefits that the high safety standards of this seat provide. "There are many features for safety as well as comfort. The most notable is the lay flat position, which is a must in my opinion for a safe young child. This position prevents my son’s head from bobbing about if he nods off during a drive, giving me comfort that he is breathing safely," praised one of our parent testers. Another was particularly happy with the simplicity of the design when compared to other brands, saying, "I liked the handy green indicator that showed it was locked in forward or rearward facing mode. I have not seen this feature before on another car seat. The straps were easy to adjust and did not get twisted, which often happens on my other car seats."
Final verdict
Overall, this seat was a real hit with our testing team. "The 360 feature is smooth and makes a big difference with getting my child in and out of the car with ease," said one mum when commenting on the positives of the design, while another highlighted that "the seat felt sturdy and I felt confident that my baby was safe in it". These reviews prove that the Joie i-Pivot is a worthy winner of the Gold for Best Baby/Toddler Car Seat (Stage 1/2) in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025, and if you're looking for a new car seat, you should definitely keep it in mind.
Emily Dale is a contributing writer for Mother&Baby, passionate about finding the best deals for families and collecting real parent reviews to explore the highest quality products for the home. She has also contributed as a Content Optimisation Executive to a number of other Bauer brands, including Yours and What's The Best.