Britax Galaxy 360 Rotating Slim Convertible Car Seat with Swivel Smooth - Raven Black

I decided to purchase this after seeing Britax’s updated instructions on the recline. However once I got it installed, the rotate feature was SO bad and inconsistent. I must have tried to rotate it 100 times and could only get it to actually rotate 50% of the time. You have to push the thumb button SO hard and then yank on the lever which was hard on my wrist. Ultimately returned it.

i bought this product about a month ago and so far it is fantastic! i really enjoy Britax products for my baby! it moves smoothly and the color is pleasant to the eye! i have had plenty comments on the products i have with them! i would only say i wish the car seat would have a lock for when trying to take child out sometimes it moves.

Overall 10/10 My baby LOVES this seat. It’s built so well I feel very comfortable knowing that in case of an accident my child will be protected! A lot of reviews mention the recline, but in order to get that “recline” you do have to uninstall the seat and then try again. I guess they should have listed that better in the instructions but it’s a great seat.

I was waiting for this seat for a while and preordered it. I was weary since there were so many bad reviews of this seat but I honestly think it’s a matter of not doing proper research. The seat is shown on the box and in almost every video I’ve seen to have a deep recline in rear facing mode so I’m super confused by all the reviews from people who are surprised by this. The picture on the box before you open it shows it deeply reclined. It’s also very easy to properly install but if you aren’t familiar with the brand I can see how it can be a little tough. All in all, I’m extremely impressed and satisfied with my purchase. I’m happy with my purchase and decision to buy this. And no I wasn’t paid for my review.

I just installed it a few days ago and I’m a little disappointed. There is no real recline on the seat, the recline button just adjust the car seat to fit better on the seat. It doesn’t change the angle at all. It’s very long front to back which I see being a problem for a lot of cars. I had to scoot the seat the car seat is installed on as far back as it could go just so I could have room driving. I don’t think it’s going to work when my husband drives my car. Also there is no secondary safety latch on the mechanism that pops the seat forward off the base. So a sibling could potentially pull that lever and now your child is no longer secure. Love that it’s very easy to install with the click tight. It also has lower anchors that is nice to have that option. Also nice that they added a little slot on each side for the crotch belt to stick into when loading baby. I saw something that britax waited to come out with their rotating seat to make sure they made the best and I feel like they could have done much better.

I wanted to live this. But I think mine is defective. I cannot get it to click tight and be secure. It works every once in awhile. But I have to wiggle it constantly to get it to go from red ( unsafe and not secure) to black ( meaning safe and secure.) it’s advertised as easy push button and turn to get baby in. And rotate it back in place secure. I’m not sure if it’s a defect, or what. But I absolutely don’t feel safe having my baby in it, and disappointed that it’s a high price point. On the contrary, the price was not an issue. But for the level of quality- disappointed

This seat is horrible. Terrible to install properly. The recline options are laughable. The spinning feature is horribly finicky and does not actually engage a majority of the time. I reached out to customer service to hopefully find a solution or, better yet, get a different seat (poplar or one4life), because we absolutely adore our other Britax seats we own (listed above) and they did nothing besides blame me when I provided videos and wanted me to take several other videos doing step by step what they said, when the videos already had me completing those steps. When I’ve already provided multiple videos, I do not have time to continue carting my kids down to my car to send them video after video. This interaction has confirmed I will never be supporting this company going forward. They know something is wrong with this seat based off the plethora of horrible reviews across the platforms they sell on, and aren’t willing to acknowledge it at all.

Recline doesn’t seem safe

Pros: super easy install Great quality fabrics and very sturdy My baby loves it! Super comfy padding Cons: The recline. Not currently a problem because my son is 10 months but as he grows and the head rest has to moves up it may interfere. I chose to keep the seat because I have captains chairs in a ford explorer so my seat can go back. This may be a problem if you drive a smaller vehicle.

I bought this after reading the other reviews and hoping the recline was something blown out of proportion. Unfortunately, it is that bad. While objectively safe seat and one I was very excited about. Unfortunately, the recline makes this seat essentially a rotating infant seat. The goal of the higher weight limits is to keep your child rear facing longer, but it doesn't seem practical with this design. Additionally, even if you think your child will be okay with the recline, it creates excess length and will force you to scoot your front seats up to accommodate. Not a long-term fit for my midsize SUV and I imagine any small car.

I was very excited for this and waited for months for it to come out only to be super disappointed. The recline is awful for a baby older than a newborn. My 13 month old hated it from the second I put him in it and even in our Volvo SUV, I wasnt able to sit in the seat in front of him because the recline is so insane!! Returned it the day it arrived. What a missed opportunity for Britax!!!

You cannot adjust the recline position of the seat if the child has fallen asleep; the recline adjustment mechanism is located underneath the car seat.

I bought and wanted to love so badly but had to return. The “recline” is to adjust the leveling for your car’s seat. There is actually no recline changing to the seat itself. For the ball to be in the leveling position the car seat is very reclined rear facing. Fine for a younger infant but my 2.5 year old is used to sitting much more upright in his poplar and immediately was fighting to sit up and couldn’t. It is impossible to install the seat correctly and have any semblance of a more upright position in rear facing. We also found it was going to start interfering with our front seat because again the headrest just goes out instead of up because it is so reclined. We are not tall so this would definitely be an issue for taller people. I hope they can iterated a v2 soon with recline. The install, fabrics, looks, swivel etc. all 5/5 but the rear facing functionality is a 0 after 9months for us.

I bought and wanted to love so badly but had to return. The “recline” is to adjust the leveling for your car’s seat. There is actually no recline changing to the seat itself. For the ball to be in the leveling position the car seat is very reclined rear facing. Fine for a younger infant but my 2.5 year old is used to sitting much more upright in his poplar and immediately was fighting to sit up and couldn’t. It is impossible to install the seat correctly and have any semblance of a more upright position in rear facing. We also found it was going to start interfering with our front seat because again the headrest just goes out instead of up because it is so reclined. We are not tall so this would definitely be an issue for taller people. I hope they can iterated a v2 soon with recline. The install, fabrics, looks, swivel etc. all 5/5 but the rear facing functionality is a 0 after 9months for us.

I got this installed today and the level mechanism means it has to be so reclined my baby is basically laying down. It also means the seat takes up way more room so my front seat has to be scooted far forward. Everything else is wonderful so I hate that one huge design flaw ruins it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was beyond excited to try the Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Car Seat that I received as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. What I was most excited for was to move my daughter from her small infant seat to one with much more room for my growing girl but also one that would also be easier for me when I’m carrying numerous things. The Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Car Seat not only was a breeze to install, with the auto opening hinge and how easily it rotates to fit your baby’s needs (whether front or rear facing) but the different safety indicators tell you if the anchors are tight enough, puts you at ease. This was reassuring for someone who questions herself frequently when installing new seats. Another safety feature that I love and appreciate is being able to use the too anchor while the seat is rear facing! Something that truly matters to me is making sure my baby is comfortable in the seat. Not only could I tell right away that it would be comfortable for her by the softness of the material, the quality of the seat cushions, and the versatility of the cushion combination, allowing you to take out multiple cushions as your baby grows, but my 18 month old actually said “wow!” upon sitting in it for the first time. Another feature of the Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Car Seat that is super helpful for on the go parents, is the rotating seat feature. It took me a moment to realize you need to press the button and then release the lever to rotate it, but it’s so easy to do with just one hand! The seatbelt is very long, which makes it easier to get your child in and out. So many other seats have shorter straps and it’s harder to get your child out once they’re a bit bigger. The only thing that is confusing to me is how my child is so reclined in this seat. I only looked into it once but I can’t seem to get her sitting more upright while rear facing. I’m pretty confident this is a user error and once my life is less hectic, I’ll figure that out too. I’ve used plenty of other seats over the years with my kids and so far, this is one of my favorites for these reasons: my child is super comfortable, even on longer drives, I’m confident in the safety features, and I love how easy the rotating seat feature is! I highly recommend the Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Car Seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This car seat is truly a perfect all in one seat that will flow your little one from birth until they’re ready for the booster. It has everything you would look for and hope for in a car seat, but the rotating feature of this seat gives it an edge over other seats! Thanks to Stellar Reviews for the car seat and opportunity to test out this seat in exchange for providing my honest thoughts regarding this car seat! After opening the box you will see the beautiful fabric on the seat that boasts being machine washable. Although we haven’t tested that feature out yet, based on our history with our other car seats it will definitely come in handy! If you know, you know! There are also multiple padding options that you can add in or take out, depending on the size of baby/toddler in the seat. But rest assured, your tiniest little one will be snug in this seat, whether they need padding all around, only on their head, or on the bottom of the seat. Installation of this seat was fairly run of the mill for the style of car seat. I wouldn’t say that it was easier or more difficult than others we’ve used. The manual takes you easily through the steps needed to install and then setup for how you plan to use the seat. The bonus of this one being, that it truly can be a one install for life with the rotating feature. Currently we are using this as a rear facing seat, but when the time comes to switch to forward facing, it will be a quick rotate using this seat’s easy rotation feature! The rotation feature of the seat is really nice and really handy! Currently we use this seat for our 1.5 year old, so it’s relatively easy to load in and out the traditional way, but even easier with the rotating feature. However, we have another little one on the way and I can see the rotation being incredibly useful for a newborn baby to be able to smoothly and easily load them in and out. If you have multiple seats, the slim design of this seat is clutch! We were able to install this 3-across in the backseat of our car along with two other slim design car seats. So, if space saving is something you’re looking for, this seat is comfortable for your little one, but will not take up the whole backseat of your car! If there is one thing I don’t absolutely love about the seat it would be that it sits a bit lower in the car than our other seats, which are a different brand. This is more of a personal preference to have a higher-sitting seat, but of course doesn’t impact safety or overall enjoyment of this product!! This seat seems secure, comfortable, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing. All things that we look for when purchasing car seats for our growing family. I’m thrilled to have this Britax Galaxy360 in our lineup and look forward to it holding up for years of use!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a mom of three kids all still in car seats, longevity and the ability to grow with my children from infant to big kid is incredibly important to us. When we were given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, we were truly thrilled. Starting with design and first impressions, we really love the neutral color. We have an 18 month old daughter and a 2 1/2 year old son who could easily alternate using this seat, so the neutral design is very appealing. Materials are also extremely important to us, so knowing the fabric is made from soft, breathable materials that are naturally flame retardant without needing to add harmful chemicals is a major plus. We have not needed to wash the cover yet, but we appreciate that it is machine washable. Installation was not easier than other car seats we have used, but it also was not difficult. We would describe it as standard. We are used to seeing a different style of level indicator, while this one uses a ball, but it seemed to function well. The latch belt was plenty long and we didn’t have to fight to get it clipped, which is an issue we’ve experienced with other brands. One of our favorite features is that this seat can be used for both my rear facing daughter and my forward facing son and can be switched with the flip of a lever and push of a button, which can be done one handed. Switching between the two modes is simple. Adjusting the harness straps and headrest between my son and daughter was also quick and easy. The rotating design makes removing my child from the seat much more convenient because you can turn the seat toward you. We also appreciated learning that the rotation feature is built with a high strength steel ring, which gave us additional peace of mind. Our 18 month old daughter primarily uses this car seat and she seems very comfortable in it. The seat looks plush while still feeling safe and secure. Comfort combined with safety is very important to us, so this definitely adds to the positives. Our only real criticism is that while this car seat is marketed as slim, it is not slim enough to fully utilize the rotation feature in one of our vehicles where we have three car seats across in a single row. It fits in both forward and rear facing positions, but you lose the ability to rotate it. I think this seat would be best used in a vehicle with no more than two car seats per row or in a captain chair setup. For families needing three across in one row, I would recommend making sure you have a third row available before purchasing. Overall, we love almost all of the features of this car seat. The only limitation is space when trying to maximize the rotation feature. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants comfort, style, safety, and a great rotation feature and has the room to use it properly.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After using the Britax Galaxy360 Slim Rotating Car Seat, I can honestly say the design has made a noticeable difference in our daily routine. The seat smoothly turns toward the door, which makes getting my infant out so much easier. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending us this car seat just in time to upgrade our 5 month old who absolutely hated being in his infant car seat. He seems much more comfortable in this seat than he was in his infant car seat. The safety belt is also extremely smooth loosen or tighten and makes strapping my baby in quick and easy. The cushioning is supportive but still plush and comfortable, and the deep side panels help keep him sitting securely without looking uncomfortable or cramped. Long car rides have been much more tolerable for both my baby and myself since he definitely seems to prefer this seat and extra space he has in it. Installation was surprisingly straightforward. I love the design of the seat and that it lifts for easy installation rather than having the base installed separately then fitting the seat back on the base like I have seen with other 360 models. There were clear visual indicators that gave me confidence that everything was positioned correctly during installation. You can see in the picture I took how the mechanism installed into the build of the seat helps make installation easy. This design does a great job of being both user friendly and still feeling extremely safe and solid. Speaking to the design of this seat, the rotating design is by far one of the best I have tried. As a mom of 2 under 2, with two cars and grandparents cars with car seats as well, I have seen and tried several 360 models and Britax Galaxy360 takes the cake for me. I will not be going back to any other car seat after trying this one these last couple weeks. I absolutely LOVE this car seat. This car seat is not only dependable, safe and easy to install it is also aesthetically pleasing. The slim profile is noticeable even in the photos. It doesn’t feel bulky like many other rotating car seats. We have this one installed behind the driver seat and it still leaves a good amount of space for the driver to adjust their seat comfortably. The beautiful neutral color and clean design make it blend with my car interior very nicely. I love the sleek cup holders that are also easy to remove to clean them once my little guy is big enough to use them. Another feature I played around with while examining the seat before installation was its ability to become taller on the headrest as your child grows. It was super easy to extend the seat to accommodate a bigger child if needed. We are currently only using it in rear facing with the infant cushions but can’t wait to use it to its full capabilities as our son grows with it. Overall, the Galaxy360 Slim combines convince, safety, and style in a way that genuinely improves everyday use for busy parents.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Britax Galaxy 360 Slim Rotating Car Seat as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and we were so excited to try it because we needed a second car seat for our second car. Right away, the swivel feature completely won me over. It is a total game changer and will not use a carseat without this feature again. No more awkward twisting or trying to buckle in a wiggly toddler at a strange angle. I just rotate the seat toward the door, get my toddler comfortably strapped in, and swivel it back into place. It turns smoothly and locks securely with the unique button and pull-tab, which gives me peace of mind. Installation was a bit of a mixed experience. The manual was honestly not great. The pictures were tiny and the instructions were harder to follow than they needed to be. The color-coded diagrams are excellent if they weren't so tiny. But once I got past that, the actual install and adjustments were surprisingly simple. Most modern cars come with special buckles just for car seats to clip into. This car seat does not have this option and only the seat belt can be used. The seat belt is more versatile for installation but my preference is always to use the special seat clips when I can. For the initial install, I activated the auto-opening seat, threaded the seat belt through the belt path, buckled it, and clicked it closed. I really appreciated not having to deal with a separate base like many other car seats. It felt secure and solid once installed. Adjusting the seat to the child is simple. The seat came with a newborn insert that came out in a few seconds. After that I adjusted the seat for my toddler. Compared to other car seats, the positioning of the shoulder straps and headrest is the best I've experienced. The buckle part can be moved without too much trouble. It’s definitely heavy-duty, so I wouldn’t recommend it if you need to switch it between cars often. But it’s impressively slim for such a sturdy seat. Since we have two car seats in the back, the slim design makes a huge difference while still giving my toddler plenty of room to grow. And one unexpected bonus? On a hot day, the fabric and plastic weren’t hot at all. I could put my baby in right away without waiting for the seat to cool down. Aside from the confusing manual, this seat has been a fantastic upgrade for our family!