Evenflo Revolve 180 LiteMax NXT Rotating Infant Car Seat with Sensory Soothe

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Don’t buy this model solely for the sensory soothe feature but if you ARE getting this model, then get sensory soothe. Overall, this seat has some nice features and several things going for it. Easy install: The base is very secure and easy to install. The rotation is also smooth. But you have to know!!! There is a green indicator that will show if the base is installed correctly. There is a pop out block to help you get there based on the seats in your car. START by popping the whole grey block out. This is the most "reclined" and least upright position. Install worked in my car if the block was all the way out OR all the way in, so pop it fully out first and check that the indicator is fully green. This ensures that your baby's head is most cradled if they fall asleep. Width: This seat is noticeably more narrow than my other car seat. With a claimed 30lbs max use, I’m not sure a 30 lb baby would fit comfortably. My baby is 16 pounds and she fits fine, but I can’t imagine doubling her weight in here. That said, the seat feels very secure and robust in a good way. The infant insert and padding will definitely keep a newborn snug. At her current weight, the narrowness didn’t seemed to bother my baby. The adjustable headrest is also a nice feature. You could bring it up or down easily to match your baby’s height. The tightening strap is also a little less smooth than would be perfect especially once you get to max tightness, but not necessarily a dealbreaker and it will probably get easier with use over time. So if you choose this car seat, the question is, is the sensory soothe version worth it? I’ll say my baby hates the car seat. She cries hysterically and always has. BUT the sensory soothe lights DID keep her preoccupied for a time. I could see her looking at the changing lights which matched the music. So for a time, it did keep her from crying and I kept a few more minutes of my sanity. She still ended up screaming but I do think if you are choosing this model of car seat, the sensory soothe feature is nice to have. The white noise (one of so many sounds) was also particularly handy to turn on easily from the Evenflo app once she was ready to fall asleep. The app is straightforward and you can customize the light/sound options way more than just using the buttons on the car seat itself. Overall, I do think this is a nice product and would recommend it. I received this product as a part of the STELLAR product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this car seat! The installation was quick and hassle-free, and the one-hand, 180° rotation has been a total game-changer for getting my baby in and out of the car. No more awkward angles or struggling to buckle her in. The built-in tech features are a huge hit in our family. My baby used to cry in the car until we switched to this seat, but now she’s calm and happy. She especially loves the lights on the handle, and the soothing sounds work like magic. My older kids even argue over who gets to pick the next sound! Customizing everything through the Evenflo app was easy and intuitive. Adjusting the seat for the perfect fit was simple, and I appreciate the thoughtful, eco-friendly fabrics that are free from added chemicals and flame retardants. The material feels soft and high-quality, yet the seat is lighter than I expected—making it easy to move when needed. I loved being able to test this from Stella Product Testing. Overall, this seat checks every box for comfort, convenience, and peace of mind. Highly recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. As a mom to now 3 kiddos I have had more than my share of car seats and this one is definitely souped up with all the fancy bells and whistles. Setting the tech components aside, the seat itself is great. The fabrics are soft and comfortable for baby and I love that they are eco-friendly and made free from added chemicals. The seat is super light, which is important when I want to leave baby in the seat to carry her in for a quick errand, and much appreciated for a post c-section with lifting restrictions. The ability to easily rotate the seat is awesome and makes in/out for stops like daycare so much easier - never again will I get a seat that doesn't rotate because fighting to clip baby in awkwardly over a rear facing seat is a disaster. The base was super easy to install, with the LATCH method, but I like that there is a seat belt option for the seat even without the base should we use it when we travel (even has instructions in guide for plane use). Onto the tech. Firstly, in case it isn't obvious the seat uses Bluetooth to communicate to an app on caregivers phone, both for the buckle safety feature and the lights/sound. I am fine with this, but I know some don't want it used near baby. It was easy to install the 4 AA batteries in the seat, though I am interested in how often these will have to be changed with regular use. The seat-belt clip with safety features on the app are great - it sends alerts to your phone, such as telling you baby is in the car and on our recent car trip gave me a warning it was time to consider a break which is a great safety feature. You can even have it set to alert a family member if you leave the buckled seat in car and separate your phone from car (such as going into a building). The lights and sounds are a high-end feature, but do seem to calm and distract baby and being able to control it from the phone rather than having to reach over to back seat is great when baby is crying in the car. The seat and app were easy to install, from opening the box to all installed, including app set-up, was less than 30 minutes. As far as downsides, the sun shade seems a little flimsy, but does work to shield light at the back part of the seat over baby's head. But perhaps the biggest downside I have is that I don't have a stroller that this seat works with and as a mom of 3 I have many strollers - there is a limited selection of strollers from the company that it will work with and it doesn't seem to be compatible with any of the strollers I already have. If I were to buy this seat myself I would have to explore and consider those options as having an easy fold stroller baby's seat can quickly clip into for longer errands is important in my mind.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Big thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for gifting me this infant car seat. Overall, this car seat seems like a good choice for anyone wanting extra tech features as part of their car seat. The chest clip provides feedback when clipped and within range of the parent’s phone, through an easy to download and use app. Additionally, a sound machine and lights are built into the handle for soothing during car rides. Both of these features were new to me, and very easy to understand and utilize. My baby loved the lights and soothing sounds during our car rides, and they were not invasive to me as the driver. The quality of the seat was a bit lacking compared to my expectation. I appreciate car seats that don’t have chemicals or flame retardants, which this one meets those standards. However, the material feels a bit rougher than I expected; although seemed to be comfortable for my baby (2 weeks old). Installing the base could not have been easier! I used the latch clips, and it took me less than a minute to achieve a safe installation. The built-in level took the guessing away from a proper install. Adjusting the seat to fit my baby proved to be a bit more time consuming, but was straight forward when I referred to the manual while adjusting. The harness at shoulder level or below was a bit difficult to adjust, but finally lowered enough to be safe. Once in the adjusted seat, my baby seemed comfortable as well as appropriately secured. Overall, this seat seems like a good choice for anyone who wants an easy to install, tech-savvy seat with extra safety features. A parent purchasing this should have a smart phone to fully appreciate the safety and tech features. Because of the incredibly easy install, this would be ideal for a first time parent or caregiver. As a mom of 3, with my littlest being 2 weeks, I especially loved the Revolve 180 feature. This allowed me to place my infant’s seat in the car, rotate and have room for my older two to climb into their seats - I have not experienced this with other infant carrier seats. While a little lacking in my expectation of overall quality and fabric feel, if the other features offered are desired that won’t be a deal breaker when purchasing. I would recommend this seat to my friends who are first time parents or have multiples and would most benefit from the tech and Revolve 180 features.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was fortunate enough to receive this as part of the Stellar Testing Panel! The car seat is incredibly well designed and perfect quality. Adjustment of the seat was quick and easy and installation was a breeze. The weight of the car seat is perfect for carrying especially with the amount of bells and whistles this car seat has to offer. This is perfect for our newborn with the softness of the fabrics that are free of flame retardants and added chemicals. I loved the use of technology combined with the ease of a 180 rotating car seat. It make it so easy getting my newborn in and out. I LOVE the that the handle has a built in sound machine as well as the soothing light feature. We never travel without a sound machine for our little one in the car so this just makes our life so much easier. The Evenflo app was very user friendly and made for an easy set up for the SensorSoothe as well as the SensorSafe feature. Living in Florida it can get extremely warm and I love that these features help to ensure my baby is at a comfortable temperature in the backseat. Now I just need to hunt down/purchase the stroller system that is compatible with this because I am in love!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a fantastic car seat. My son loves the comfort of it and the soothing technology is actually very helpful. It’s very nice looking. The swivel technology is very helpful for this short c section mama. My son never sleeps in his old car seat but always sleeps in this one. It’s a great find! Tested for the stellar panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a fun car seat! The bells & whistles on this car seat are perhaps not necessary, but certainly helpful during a longer car ride with a four-month old that only takes cat naps! We really like the fact that the car seat is all black - it's pretty aesthetically pleasing, especially for something that comes with lights and sounds. It's a bit bulkier than the car seat we had previously used (though that one was particularly light), but it seems to keep our daughter comfy and content. The canopy is the one part that feels a little cheap, at least compared to other seats we've used, but it gets the job done. I am not a tech savvy person, and the app is actually really easy to use, and it was easy to setup the SensorSafe and Sensory Soothe features! We found it really helpful to program Siri to be able to turn on/off the features. Hands-free features are a game changer once you are a parent. Our daughter was really captivated by the lights! (as you can see by her body language in the photos!) Her little face was in awe when we first tested it out. We will probably only use them on occasion so she doesn't start to rely on these features while in the car. The SensorSafe features are great for peace of mind. I haven't had the seat long enough to be able to speak to the durability, but I am hoping spit-up and drool don't cause it to stop working at some point! The rotation of the car seat is an added bonus, especially because we have a car that is lower to the ground and this was helpful on our backs! Not always necessary, though, because at this age, we are still taking her car seat out of the car most of the time. The installation process was quick and hassle-free. I do also appreciate that the fabric used is free from added chemicals! I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. When I was shopping for a car seat previously, I hadn't necessarily considered that some of these tech features would be something to look for - but now that we have gotten to try them out, I must say - they are nice and it would make me reconsider with any future car seat purchases!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Don’t let the bell and whistles of this car seat scare you! It is awesome. We have a compact SUV. This car seat is perfect for maneuvering in and out thanks to the 180 degree rotation without disturbing the baby! Our four-month old loves the lights on the handle as well as the music, and the seat fabric is soft and comfortable. Installation was quick and easy, and downloading the compatible app was fine! We are trying out this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This car seat is fantastic, and includes more than I thought was possible for an infant car seat. The features that are included are not needed, but they definitely make things as a parent easier. Being able to have multiple options to help soothe my daughter while we are driving is such a great convenience. The app is simple to use, and I especially appreciated the safety feature that alerts if you walk too far from the seat. As a mom to three kids, it brings peace of mind knowing that I have something helping my mental load of keeping them safe. Installing the car seat was simple and seems very secure. The instructions were very easy to follow. I love that the car seat is free from flame retardants, but the car seat did still have a smell when we first set it up, which slowly faded with time. As for the rotation of the car seat, I find that I don't use it as much since I often carry my infant in the seat. With that said, when I do get them out, being able to rotate the seat make it so much easier. Overall, I would recommend this car seat to a friend who is interested in having extra features to help soothe their baby and to give a greater peace of mind. I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was lucky enough to receive this car seat from the Stellar Panel to try and give my honest opinion on it. I think this car seat is a powerhouse in my opinion it offers so many features that really provide baby with the best comfort and peace of mind to the parent so overall it’s a huge win. My baby looks comfortable when sitting in this and about 85% of the time she falls asleep when in it. The lights and the music provide her with entertainment and soothing, she really loves watching the lights that move and change colors. There are so many light settings and sound options that your baby is bound to find a favorite. I really like the chest clip sensor as well that gives me peace of mind knowing my baby is safe and the feature with the temperature is really nice since we live in Florida and it is super hot all the time. Being able to have all of the options available to control in the app and get alerts through the app is a great feature as well. This is my first rotating car seat and that feature is so awesome and has made getting my little one in and out so much easier and I can’t believe I have never tried one before. The setup for the base took seconds and feels very secure as well unlike some other infant car seats I’ve seen.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was fortunate enough to receive this car seat through stellar panel in exchange for my honest opinion. We loved it. The ease of getting baby in and out is unmatched compared to some other infant seats. While trying to get an infant in the car at the same time as a toddler this helped take some of the stress away. The easy to use soothing features were wonderful when we had to calm everyone down for a car nap. The app was user friendly and simple enough to figure out. I am a big fan of the lack of harsh chemicals in the fabric as our nicu baby has very sensitive skin and I worry about even the simplest additives. Install was quick and easy and we will be loving this product for as long as we safely can! So grateful we were able to test out this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this carseat! It's beautiful to look at and so incredibly easy to get in and out of my vehicle. I'm 5ft so picking up carseats or even trying to lean in and unbuckle babe is a struggle! The swivel feature has been such an amazing upgrade. I have 5 little so anything to make getting in and out a little easier is a win for me. The base was easy to install and seems very sturdy. When it comes to the lights and music I do have some minor complaints. The handle is a bit wobbly and the speaker placement is less than ideal. When I wrap my arm around the handle to carry baby in the seat it covers the speaker completely and is startling for me and her. Maybe its a learning curve but we havent quite figured it out. The lights and music are hit and miss with her though. She really just doesn't like carseats in general..we've tried FOUR. It does seem to calm her down sometimes so another little win there. The bottom buckle seems to dig into her little legs even after adjusting, too. Not bad but definitely not helpful when he comes to her not loving her carseat. Another thing I'm sure we'll figure out but havent yet! The negatives do not outweigh the positives here though. The ease and convenience of this carseats base are such a huge positive. The fabric is soft and cool, too. We live in the south and its hot hot hot here. I have noticed my daughter is never sweaty in this seat like she was in the others. Another huge positive. I'd recommend this seat on those two things alone if I hadn't found any other things to love about it yet! Love story short, get it. You wont regret it! There are so many things to love about this seat and its base! I received this from the Stellar Product Testing Panel to test and give my honest review. However, I would DEFINITELY purchase it myself!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Revolve180 Litemax NXT is a delightful little car seat. The one handed rotation makes loading your infant a breeze, and yet it still has the capacity to detach like any other infant car seat, when desired. Now I'm not sure what I would do without this feature. My daughter also enjoys the sensory soothe technology, and I think she'll love it even more as she ages. Personally, I love that I can adjust sounds and sound levels on the app, so I don't have to reach back awkwardly or have it on as soon as I put her in the car. The car seat installs easily and intuitively, which is nice as well. Adjusting it to her size was simple and quick. I'm so thankful I received this as a gift from the Stellar Product Testing Panel, because my daughter looked and acted uncomfortable in her previous car seat and is so much more comfortable now. The pads this car seat has for infants are perfect for support and removable while they age for continued comfort. The fact that the fabric is free of added chemicals is a big bonus, as well. If I was to nit-pick to find a negative about the car seat, I would say that the wings on the buckle are a bit long. The only other feature that I miss slightly is the one handed bar adjustment option, but the technology that takes it's place makes it remain an ideal car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was able to try this seat out from the Stellar Testing Panel. This car seat’s features really caught my eye as the mother of a two month old who struggles on car rides. Knowing that I can click a button or tap on my phone to quickly soothe her (or at least try to!) helps me to feel less helpless and more peace of mind on drives. Install was fairly simple, though the manual is not super straightforward. Once you’ve read through it, though, the base is not too tricky to get in safely. I loved exploring the customizations on the app! It was fun to try out and see which sounds and effects my baby would like. My favorite part is that the one hand 180 rotation actually works with one hand! Such a game changer, especially as a mother of two. The design is also beautiful; I love the quilted fabric and how you can see the quality. Overall, I’d absolutely recommend this carseat for new parents and parents of multiple children. Provides peace of mind for drives and functions exactly how you hope it will!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT with SensorySoothe is a standout car seat that blends smart design, safety, and comfort beautifully. The one-hand, 180° rotation was a total game-changer—it made getting my baby in and out of the car so much easier, especially in tight spaces or when juggling bags and baby. I was especially impressed with the built-in tech features. The SensorySoothe handle with customizable lights and sounds helped calm my little one on fussy days, and the Evenflo app made it super easy to set up. SensorSafe alerts were also a great bonus, giving me peace of mind about temperature and safety. Adjusting the seat for a perfect fit was simple, and installation felt quick and secure thanks to the LockStrong and SecureTight systems. I also loved the Green & Gentle fabric—it’s soft, cozy, and free of added chemicals, which is a huge plus. Overall, this seat made our daily routine smoother and more comfortable for both of us. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat by the stellar product testing panel. I am blown away by this seat! The quality of it just feels unmatched compared to any other infant seat I have used for my other two kids. You can tell it's made of high quality materials and oh so comfortable! My baby LOVES this seat! The sensory soothe handle is amazing and i think what i can credit my baby absolutely loving this seat to. The music and lights on the handle are great. The swivel makes it a breeze to get it in and out of vehicles. We installed it in my husbands truck, and the swivel makes it so much easier to get in and out compared to your basic infant carrier. The base is also so easy to install. Straightforward instructions and only took us a few minutes to perfect it! My only complaint would be that it seems very upright for a baby, especially a newborn. My little guy is 4 months old and sits in it perfectly but it does seem to be too upright for a newborn. Overall, I would recommend this car seat to anyone looking.

Came with stickers/warning label already peeling off and no instructions on how to install batteries in the handle

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first opened the car seat I was surprised at the construction. It seems big but it’s actually light. There’s almost nothing to do for install all the pieces are padded so just remove that and choose your install method. From there it took me a moment to realize how to lower the bar but it’s the two buttons on either side. I have used it with and without the infant inserts. Either way is comfortable, especially the headrest, which made my infant easy to maintain position even in rear-facing mode. At install the base belt harness was easy to secure and there was a helpful level indicator for the adjusting wedge that goes underneath. The swivel is easy to activate, however, it won’t work if installed next to another car seat. Example: middle seat and rear passenger seat adjacent. The black finish is really nice. This is the first car seat I’ve used with smart functions, such as the reminder feature in the chest harness. Lights and sounds are great ways to distract or calm your baby while you drive. The clip for it could be sturdier, however. Lastly, the packaging was well done, received without issue from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this from stellar product testing panel and would definitely recommend. The car seat is so lightweight I was able to push the button to release it from the base and pick it up with one hand. The turn feature is also so easy and makes getting your baby in and out so much easier. There is so much padding for little babies like my 3 month old that you can remove when they get bigger for more room. It seems very comfortable. The soothing technology is really easy with the eve Flo app and great for those times in the car where you wish you could climb back there to comfort them. I would highly recommend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Revolve 180 Litemax NXT Rotational Infant Car Seat feels well made and thoughtfully designed. The 180° rotation feature is a game changer - being able to swivel the seat toward me to take my baby out makes things so much easier, especially in tight parking spaces! The built-in lights and songs on the handle are such a sweet touch and my little one absolutely loved them! The only downside was that I had to remove the extra seat padding because my daughter didn’t fit properly with it in place, which was a little disappointing. Without it though she’s secure and still comfortable. Overall, it’s a high-quality seat with some really fun and helpful features. If you don’t mind making small adjustments for fit, it’s a great choice. Thanks to the Stellar product testing panel for providing me with this car seat!