Maxi-Cosi Andi Convertible Car Seat - Truffle: 360° Rotation, LATCH Compatible, Machine Washable Pad, 5-65 lbs

We looooover our Andi 360. Our baby is so comfortable in it and it was easy to install and put baby in there for the first time! Instead of carrying a big bulky infant car seat around and having to buy a new seat in a year or so, once she’s grown and older, we baby wear! It keeps us fit and so much more flexible when on the go. We’re so happy this seat grows with her. We just wish it had some sort of attachment to hang some toy on it for longer rides.

I bought this 2 months ago and I love the conscience of not having the twist my wrist and back to put my 26lb toddler in the car. There are 2 dislikes. One, the buckle that’s in between the legs she always ends up sitting on it and I struggle pulling it from underneath her which bothers her. Second, my toddler keeps complaining of something bothering her which makes her cry and I still don’t know what it is. She sometimes says it her hair getting pulled and sometimes she yells because it’s her back. She can’t verbally express herself yet so it’s hard to tell which one it is or if it’s both. I wish I know what was bothering her from the car seat.

I can’t boast enough of how much I love this car seat. I recently was in a horrific car accident which impact caused my SUV to roll. Car landed on my son’s side. Our Maxi Cosí car seat saved his life!! I mean that with my whole heart! The car seat was intact and completely protected our baby. I will and forever be a Maxi Cosí mom. 1000 times THANK YOU.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Upon arrival, I was so pleased with not only the color of the car seat but the fabric. I do have another “top of the line” rotating car seat, and can confidently say the fabric and quality does compare! It is soft and breathable, not rough on baby’s skin and she seemed very comfortable in it. I absolutely love the rotating design of this car seat as it makes it so much easier to get baby in and out of the car. With a click of a button, it rotates side to side. I will say though that the one minor downfall is the location of the button being at the back middle of the seat. It is a bit inconvenient to click and harder to press. However, you only need to press it to get baby OUT of the car to rotate it towards you. Once it’s in the position facing the door, it stays unlocked for a quick and easy slide back to rear (or forward) facing. This I think is a great feature allowing for more ease of use, and probably my favourite feature! One thing I have to mention is the installation process. This was not easy, especially for someone with lots of experience installing multiple car seats. The car seat itself is attached via wire which you have to pop off the rotating portion in order to get the belt through. This whole process was quite confusing and tricky. It took me a few tries to pop it off and get it out the way enough to maneuver everything. Once I figured it out it was simple enough, but this was hard to explain to my husband. In general this makes It makes it harder to move between cars. I would suggest leaving it in whatever car it’s installed. Overall I would recommend the Andi 360 rotating car seat especially for its price tag compared to others!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is simply the best car seat I’ve ever seen. Taking it out of the box, it felt like a top of the line car seat with the way it felt and how sturdy it was. The feature that will stand out the most is the rotating seat which makes it not only easier for the parent to put their child into the car, but it makes it so much more comfortable for the child to be placed into the seat as well. I no longer have to worry about being cumbersome taking my child in and out of the car. The material and fabric of the car seat is nothing short of spectacular. It feels soft yet durable and I know this car seat will last for years and years. There’s a reason why this car seat is meant for babies to 10 year olds. It’s meant to last. It was very easy to set up the car seat and I love how easy it is to rotate the car seat by squeezing a button at the base of the car seat. They really make this easy for parents! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given the Maxi-Cosi Andi 360 Rotating Car Seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and I have to say, the overall quality really impressed me. The seat feels so well made. The fabric is soft and luxurious, and I love the look of the black base with the taupe color. My 9-month-old daughter seemed instantly comfortable in it. She actually went from crying to giggling the second I buckled her in, which honestly says it all. It’s super cozy for her, and the materials feel premium. The 360 rotation feature is a game changer. Getting her in and out of the car is so much easier compared to a non-rotating carseat - especially when you have a wiggly little gremlin who refuses to cooperate. It’s really simple to rotate, you just squeeze a handle and manually swivel the seat around. I appreciate that there’s a visual indicator showing when it’s securely locked into rear-facing mode. It fits nicely in my Mazda CX-5 too, with plenty of room to spare. The downsides are mostly around installation. The seat itself is extremely heavy, which is fine once it’s in place, but I definitely wouldn’t want to move it between cars. Once it's installed - that's going to be it! My husband had a miserable time installing it and said the instructions were unclear. It took him about an hour and he ended up referencing online videos as his preferred instructional how-to. We used the included belt provided instead of the seatbelt, and while it feels secure enough, there’s still a tiny bit of movement that I wish we could tighten. I’d love some extra guidance from the manufacturer on that so I'd feel better with this unit. I don't plan to use this as the primary seat until I can get it more secure in the seat. Overall, it’s a beautiful, comfortable, high-quality seat that makes daily drives so much easier. It will be perfect as soon as I can make this tighter in the seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Before I start I do have to disclose that I recieved this product for free from the stellar product testing panel. However I think it’s worth noting that I would pay for it on my own over and over again it is so good! The Maxi Cosi Andi 360 car seat really impressed me with its rotating design. Being able to swivel the seat toward the door made getting my little one in and out so much easier, especially on busy mornings or in tight parking spaces. It’s one of those features you don’t realize you need until you have it, and now I can’t imagine going back to a standard seat. The fabrics feel premium and soft to the touch, but also durable enough to handle everyday messes. My child seemed completely comfortable during rides, even on longer trips. The seat padding feels supportive without being bulky, and the breathable material kept them cool, which I really appreciated in warmer weather. Installation was straightforward. The instructions were clear, and the indicators for correct installation gave me peace of mind that everything was locked in properly. It took me less time than I expected, and the seat felt secure once installed. When it comes to safety, the Andi 360 feels extremely well-built and reassuring. The frame feels solid, and the side-impact protection adds an extra layer of confidence knowing my child is surrounded by strong, energy-absorbing materials. The secure harness system is easy to adjust and feels snug without being restrictive, which is a big plus. My favorite feature by far is the 360-degree rotation. It saves my back, simplifies buckling, and just makes daily use smoother overall. The combination of thoughtful design, comfort, safety, and ease of use makes the Andi 360 a standout car seat that feels well worth the investment.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Maxi Cosi Andi has so many features to love besides the rotating 360. Don’t get me wrong. That feature is amazing and saves my back getting my 1 1/2 year old in and out of the car seat but the other things I love are the small details. I love that they chose a premium eco friendly fabric and that it is safe for my kiddo. The magnetic chest clip is so easy for us to use compared to other competitors. I love that the sides of the car seats have a magnet to hold the straps out of the way. The cup holders rotate to allow for cups that have handles. I feel like they put a lot of thought into this car seat. Another big feature is it’s one install and done. It doesn’t matter if you switch it to forward facing you do not need to un-install it to change positions. That is so amazing and innovative. Especially if you have multiple kids at different stages. My only two complaints about the car seat is that it was sort of hard to install and get a perfect fit. Maybe it was just my seat but it seemed difficult to get it not to move more than an inch. Along with that is the weight. The car seat is almost 30 pounds. Overall I think it’s a great car seat with great features. Thanks stellar panel for letting me test this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After using the Andi 360 Rotating Car Seat, I have to say — I’m genuinely impressed. This is my first rotating car seat, and honestly, I wish something like this had existed when I had my first baby! Being able to buckle my little one in while they’re facing me has been such a game changer. No more awkward stretching or trying to get the straps around a squirmy baby. It just feels so much easier and more comfortable for both of us. The rotating feature is also a lot easier on your back. I also love how effortless it’ll be to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing when the time comes. It literally takes one push of a button. Compared to my five-year-old’s convertible seat (which was a total hassle to adjust), this feels like a serious upgrade. I’ve always stuck to black or gray car seats, so I didn’t expect to love the Truffle color as much as I do. It’s beautiful — warm and neutral without being boring — and the fabric feels really luxurious and well-made. Even though my baby technically still fit in his infant seat, he was starting to look uncomfortable. Now that he’s in the Andi, he looks so much more relaxed, and he’s been falling asleep in the car way more easily. That alone feels worth it. Installation was surprisingly simple, too. I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated at first since this was my first rotating seat, but the manual was clear and easy to follow. Everything went smoothly! My only suggestion would be to include a quick one-page setup guide with pictures — just something you could glance at while installing. The only part that didn’t quite meet my expectations was the cupholders. They work fine, but they don’t feel quite as high-quality as the rest of the seat. My favorite feature, though, has to be the belt pillows. It might seem like a small thing, but they actually stay in place — unlike every other seat I’ve tried. Overall, the Andi 360 has made our daily routines so much easier. It’s stylish, thoughtfully designed, and clearly made with parents and babies in mind. I honestly can’t imagine going back to a seat that doesn’t rotate now. I received the Andi 360 Rotating Car Seat as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was recently given the Andi 360 Rotating Car Seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Never having tried a rotating car seat before, I am officially converted! Being able to easily transfer my strong, wiggly one year old without having to break my back has been a game changer! The rotating design is so much more convenient than a traditional car seat. As well as being convenient, the Andi 360 Rotating Car Seat seems very comfortable. My son was able to get comfy and fall asleep right away as he likes to do in the car. Installation was fairly simple - as simple as any car seat can be! As long as you follow the directions in the manual, it will be a breeze. The only downside of the Andi 360 Rotating Car Seat is that it is bulky compared to other carseats and takes up quite a bit of space. However, if you are looking for a rotating seat, I think it is worth the space!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Overall, the Andi 360 Carseat has been a wonderful addition to our vehicle. I needed a carseat that could allow me to easily switch between rear and forward facing depending which kid I have with me. I am pleased to say that this seat does exactly that. With only a few adjustments (change recline, adjust harness height, and change strap tension), the seat is ready for its new position. The seat rotates easily after removing from the locking position and the seat automatically locks again when it is in the appropriate positions. When the seat is sideways, my children love the ease of getting in and out themselves. I appreciate that the chest clip mechanism is different than many on the market. It has a strong magnet to keep it closed and you have to push 2 buttons at the same time and pull forward to release. The install process via the seatbelt method was fairly straight forward, but you do need to make sure to read the manual before installing so you do not skip an important step. The car seat base also has numbered steps on it to follow if you do not have the guide on hand. With the tensionfix compartment, it was easy to get the base properly secured in the green color. I did not like that the seat portion stays attached by a short wire when you need access to the base. It is not long enough to freely move the seat safely from the base in any position, so I was constantly afraid the wire would break while I was installing the base. I was only able to move the seat in an upside down position, which made it difficult to install when another car seat was already in the car because there was no room to place the seat portion between the two seats. It’s really hard to explain, but I suggest having this be the first car seat you install in the car. One more point to call out in reference to installation and can cause some difficulties is when in the rear facing position, you need to have the car seat be touching or as close to touching the front seat as possible. This is difficult to do when you have a vehicle where the drivers seat moves back when the car is off causing the car seat to push up. I have not found a solution for this yet. I will not recommend this seat to people who need a compact front to back car seat. It is rather bulky and it will not fit in a compact car in the rearfacing position. We have a 2020 Ford Escape and I am able to use it in both the rear-facing and forward-facing positions. I like that the cupholders can be removed if they are in the way and the best part is they fit a variety of cup sizes including stainless steel water bottles like Yeti and Brumate. Adjusting the harness strap length took some practice. I truly thought my car seat was broken, because I could not get the straps longer after I pushed the button. So, some advice to new purchasers, while you push the button to release the straps, grab the straps BELOW the shoulder pads near where the chest clip goes and pull there. If you pull any higher, the straps will not adjust because of how the shoulder pads are attached. Another thing to note is there should be some sort of guide included to describe some of the features it has. For example, if you have a bigger kid and raise the harness height all the way up, you will see that the car seat framework is visible. But if you feel around the car seat fabric, you can feel that the fabric was actually folded under and you can unfold that to cover the framework. I shouldn’t have had to figure that out myself. Another thing missing in the guide, is more information about the padding. The guide mentions it can be used rearfacing, but the guide doesn’t mention if it has to be used when rearfacing. I removed it because the padding is not allowed to be used when forward facing and I frequently change between positions. Also, is there a spot to attach the car seat manual to the base or car seat? I haven’t been able to find a place to put it yet, but perhaps I haven’t looked hard enough. The seat feels like a luxury seat and very comfortable. The fabrics used are good quality and will not easily get destroyed. I love that the fabrics used are fire-resistant without the added chemicals and they are also made from recyclable materials. Overall the Maxi-Cosi Andi 360 Rotating Seat is an excellent car seat. With the rotating ability, premium features and the fact they follow NHSTA crash guidelines makes it a seat worth purchasing.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free in return for my honest review as a member of the Stellar product testing panel. The Andi 360 rotating car seat works well and is especially beneficial in low cars with taller parents or individuals having to put the child in. The ease of having the car seat rotated 90° while placing the child in the car and then rotating it to lock into place for driving makes getting them in and out of the car a breeze as they get bigger. Our son also very much enjoys spinning“ once he is in the carseat to be locked into position and then spinning back to get out. For my 6 foot tall husband this rotation function has significantly improved his ease of getting our son in the car seat without being bent over and ducking inside the car to get him securely fastened and unfastened. There are visual reminders on the car seat to let you know that it is locked into position, although it feels like there is some give. The fabrics and harness are comfortable and well-made, and our son appears very comfortable while sitting in the seat. The release button for the tightening strap for the harness is a little inconvenient in location, but relatively easy to use otherwise. The chest strap clicks into position, one piece on top of the other instead of a buckle like some others. It appears to be pretty solid, but it is slightly disconcerting at first. Installation was relatively straightforward and comparable to other car seats of this size. It is fairly easy to adjust the angle that the child is laid back or set up. The cupholders are nice for holding a drink or toys, although they do seem to limit leg space for the child slightly. We have only used it in your facing position so far, so this may be less of ann issue when forward facing. Overall it is a solid car seat and we will continue to use and get used to its features as our son grows

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There are so many things I like about this Maxi Cosi Andi 360 car seat, and a few things that I feel could be improved. First of all, I love that this car seat can be used from birth to 10 years old! Also, I got the truffle color and it’s a pretty mushroom brown. Right out of the box, I noticed that the fabric is nice and cushioned. It’s made from 100% recycled fabric so it’s also environmentally friendly but doesn’t compromise comfort. There is an insert that could be removed to better fit your growing child. My 18 month old toddler looks comfortable sitting in the seat and is not squished into a C-shape (which is one of my concerns with other rotating car seats on the market). The magnetic chest clip is easy to secure and remove. I like the adjustable and removable cup holders but they do feel a tad bit flimsy. The main reason why I’m docking one star is that I wish the rotating feature only required one hand, and was in a more easy to access location. The “squeeze to rotate” mechanism is towards the bottom, which requires me to bend over quite a bit to reach it. The 360 rotation does help me get my baby in and out easier, but I think the lever could have been placed somewhere higher that’s easier to reach. 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.] This is my first time using a rotating car seat and WOW what a difference it makes!!! Having the seat face me while trying to get my little one buckled in feels like a game changer. Instead of fighting the straps and yanking over her head, it is right in front of you and you can see what you are doing. Amazing. Overall, the seat is really nice. The fabric feels nice, and I was able to easily wipe off a spill. I have not yet tried to remove/wash the fabric. Okay installation was a bit tricky, and I would say I'm fairly competent with car seat installs and things in this area in general. I have another car seat installed behind the passenger seat, and was putting this in behind driver seat. It was a sweaty and frustrating situation. The car seat is attached to the base for safety, but it makes it a really tight work space. I did use the LATCH system first, and really appreciated the tension indicator. I wasn't able to get the tension snug using LATCH, but when I used the belt it felt much more secure and the tension indicators fully green so I stuck with that. I really like the magnetic clip holders on the outside of the seat, this combined with the rotating feature made it so easy to get baby in and out. I also really like the magnetic chest clip. I noticed that the handle to press to release the seat wasn't easily operable - I had to twist the carseat multiple times before it would release and spin correctly. After using it for a few weeks, it works much easier. I wonder if it just needed to be used a few times? Overall, I really like this car seat. The spin feature, the magnetic chest clip and holders, and that it's a one time install (you can just spin the seat forward facing when ready) make this a great purchase. I received the product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wanted to love this so much! Absolutely gorgeous out of the box. My kiddos were sitting in it and comfy right away in my kitchen when I read the manual. I hooked my one year old in it on our kitchen floor and she seemed okay but the straps were so hard to tighten I would be worried I wouldn’t adjust enough with a smaller baby. The rotation is also a 2 handed change. You really have to squeeze to unlock which is great for the peace of mind but I know I would never end up using the rotating feature. I attempted to install into my van with the current seat configuration we are using (3 across in the second row of my Sienna) and couldn’t fit the seat in. I have two slim seats and figured there would be plenty of room and was sadly mistaken. I also couldn’t even get in lined up enough to get the LATCH attached. I worked at it for 20 minutes or so and then gave up because at that point I would have just returned it. I also have some hesitancy due to the requirement to have the seat in front of the car seat be touching when in rear facing mode. I think this would be okay for a forward facing application but other than that I would probably purchase from a competitor. Love the fact that it also doesn’t have excess chemicals. Thank you Stellar Panel for the opportunity to test this product!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Andi360 seat is a highly convenient seat for families. I’ve never used a rotating seat before, and this is a game-changer. My back can get hurt from picking up my toddler, and I love that this seat simply rotates towards me so that I can pick up my little one without bending awkwardly over into my car. The rotation was smooth, and the lock indicators gave me confidence that in was securely in place. My toddler was also happier with the faster process! I also like that I can use this seat from infancy through forward-facing, which saves money and energy long-run. I thought the fabric was an attractive quality, felt soft, and seems like it will clean nicely. My toddler was very content during the seat for a long car ride. I also thought the magnetic clip was unique—I love that I don’t worry about accidentally pinching my toddler's skin in it! Overall, the installation process was straightforward and quick. It was also easy to figure out the rotation process. I received this as part of the Stellar testing panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Maxi-Cosí Andi 360 free for testing, use, and feedback as part of the Stellar Testing Panel. My family has always enjoyed the ease of swiveling car seat to get our children out of the car from infancy through the toddler years. This style car seat has been especially helpful during the toddler years when kids are much generally more difficult to secure in a seat due to increased weight and general compliance. Having previously owned a number of swivel carseats in the past I’ll start with some of the positives of this particular seat. The seat fabric is light tan, very comfortable and plush. It’s a definitive upgrade from the standard gray mesh blend material that we have had on other swivel car seats. It looks good and feels good. The overall construction on the seat is very robust and feels very sturdy. Now the downside. Installation of the car seat is a hassle. The car seat does not detach completely from the base. It is connected to the base by a rotating swing arm with two wires and two screws. It is not understood or explained in the manual what the purpose of loosely wiring the seat to an extended arm serves. Other swivel seats detach completely from the base and allow parents to move seats from one car to a different car in a matter of minutes. If you have a second car seat installed on a bench style seat you may have to have a second person hold the attached car seat for you to install the base. It took almost 15 minutes to install the seat with one person. In previous swivel style car seats I have owned the rotation handles were located on both sides of the seat above the left and right shoulder areas on either side of the head rest. The Andi 360 designers have chosen to place a single rotation handle on the front center portion of the base. While this location works fine for infants and pre-toddler sized children, any forward facing toddlers legs will be directly covering and in front of this rotation handle. There are two detachable cup holders provided with the Andi 360. Unlike the car seat the construction of the cup holders feels cheap and flimsy. They are thin and have a swivel feature for some unknown reason that could easily accommodate a standard sized bottle to fall out of the side if it. The height of the cup holders also could become inconvenient getting a child in and out of the seat if both are installed at the same time. Another issue with all swivel seats is the inability to remove and clean all the material to include seatbelts if a child spills something or gets sick while riding in the car seat. The convenience of car seats like the Andi 360 is the swivel, the downside is having to completely replace the car seat if and when your child gets sick in it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was extremely excited to receiv this car seat through Stellar Product Testing Panel! The installation was very easy and straightforward after watching an instructional video! Having to only install once for either backwards or forward facing is a huge benefit! My daughter is almost two and absolutely loved spinning in to place! It absolutely made it easier to get her in to the seat when it was turned. She tends to stiffen when trying to get her in a traditional back facing seat, but with this she didn't fight getting in at all! The lever to spin is on the base which was great placement for spinning either direction. It did take a few tries to figure out how to get it to start to spin. As for the fabric and cushions, this car seat felt very luxurious! The seat itself is buttery soft! I loved how the front belt connected! The magnetic clip is an amazing addition! This made getting her in much faster! One negative was that the button to release the straps when getting her out was a little too far in which made it difficult to push. Overall, this car seat is excellent with a few minor things that took some getting used to. I would definitely recommend this!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been testing out this convertible rotating car seat that was sent to me through the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and honestly, it’s been a total game changer. The swivel feature makes my life so much easier — I can turn the seat toward me to buckle my baby in, which saves my back and makes getting in and out of the car a breeze. With my previous car seat, it always felt like a workout trying to load my baby in, but this one completely fixes that problem. The design is gorgeous — it looks really luxe and high-end, and the color I got (“Mushroom”) is absolutely beautiful. It blends perfectly with my car interior and just feels very premium overall. Installation was a bit tricky at first, but to be fair, that was mostly my fault for skimming through the instructions. Once I actually read them properly, everything made sense — it’s just slightly different from other car seats I’ve used before. It did take me a little time to figure out how to position the straps to fit my baby correctly, but once I got that set up, it’s been smooth sailing ever since. All in all, I definitely recommend this car seat. It’s stylish, practical, and makes everyday life so much easier — especially thanks to that rotating feature!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I absolutely love this carseat. I was on the fence about a rotating car seat because I've heard so many mixed reviews. I've heard that installation for rotating seats can be incredibly difficult and that the seats get stuck or are difficult to turn. I'm so glad I got to try this seat because I've had no issues! The installation was a breeze after watching the install video provided. I've had no difficulties roatating the seat either, it turns so easily! My only complaint is that the straps don't have the Out-of-the-Way spring assist harness straps that other Maxi Cosi models have. That was one of my favorite features! I do like that this seat has the magnets on the side of the seat to hold the buckles, but my baby is too small, so the buckles don't quite reach that far without loosening the straps drastically. This seat has become the primary carseat in my car. The material is so soft and it looks luxurious! Maxi-Cosi makes some of the best looking seats on the market in my opinion. My favorite feature of this seat has to be the rotating ability, it has saved my back so much! Getting my baby in the seat has never been easier and she doesn't even try to fight me when putting her in it. Overall, I would highly recommend this seat, it's worth every penny.