Baby Jogger city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat

$579.99

Price on Amazon.com as of 2026-11-01 12:08 UTC, and subject to change.

A rotating convertible car seat with 2 modes: rear-facing harness 4 to 50 lb; forward-facing harness 26.5 to 65 lb, up to 49 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 4 to 65 lb
  • Up to 49 in tall
  • 2 modes: rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness
  • Rotates for loading
  • 19 in wide
  • 10-year usable life
  • Certified for aircraft use
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Specifications checked against Baby Jogger’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research

Who is the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat for?

The Baby Jogger city turn is a rotating convertible car seat. The manual rates it rear-facing from 4 to 50 lb, and forward-facing from 26.5 to 65 lb and 49 in or less. Children under 26.5 lb must ride rear-facing. The seat turns 180 degrees in rear-facing mode only, and expires 10 years after manufacture.

Reasons to consider it

  • Rear-facing up to 50 lb, then forward-facing to 65 lb and 49 in
  • Rotating 180 degrees in rear-facing mode to buckle the child in
  • RAPIDLOCK belt tensioning and push-button lower anchors
  • A 10-year useful life and a no-rethread harness with a 10-position headrest

Things to weigh up

  • Lower anchors stop at 35 lb rear-facing and 40 lb forward-facing
  • Certified for aircraft only forward-facing, not in rear-facing mode
  • Baby Jogger does not publish a seat weight, and lists the seat 19 in wide
  • The page says 5 recline positions while the manual describes a 3-position foot

My take on the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat

The city turn suits a family that wants one seat from birth to a 65 lb forward-facing limit, and wants to swivel it toward the door when buckling a rear-facing child. The trade-offs are rules that come with the rotation (only rear-facing, never while driving), lower anchor limits of 35 lb rear-facing and 40 lb forward-facing, and a 19 in width. The city GO 2 is the brand's infant carrier, which Baby Jogger says clicks into its strollers to make a travel system.

A research summary of Baby Jogger’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.

Who the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat fits

This seat covers 2 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Baby Jogger gives it a 10-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

Rear-facing harness4 to 50 lb
The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
Forward-facing harness26.5 to 65 lb · Up to 49 in
The child faces forward in the seat’s own harness. Use the top tether every time, and stay in the harness until the child outgrows it.

What are the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat weight, height and age limits?

Baby Jogger city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
Rear-facing harness4 to 50 lbNot publishedNot publishedHead at least 1 in below the headrest adjustment handle (manual); no numeric rear-facing height stated
Forward-facing harness26.5 to 65 lbUp to 49 inNot publishedChildren under 26.5 lb must ride rear-facing

A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.

city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat specifications

Seat weight
Not published
Width
19 in
Depth
21.75 in
Height
23.5 in
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
Headrest positions
10
Recline positions (product page)
5
Recline foot positions (manual)
3

How the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat installs

Lower anchors
Push-button LATCH. Check your vehicle manual for which seating positions have anchors, and switch to the seat belt once the child passes the anchor weight limit in the manual.
Harness
No-rethread harness. Check the harness height at each growth spurt: at or below the shoulders rear-facing, at or above them forward-facing.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

Will it fit your car?

At 19 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across.

  • Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
  • Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
  • Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.

What features does the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat have?

  • Rotates 180 degrees (rear-facing mode only)
  • RAPIDLOCK belt tensioning
  • Push-button LATCH
  • No-rethread harness
  • 10-position headrest
  • Steel-reinforced frame
  • Dual bubble level indicators

Colors listed in the US

Onyx Black, Paloma Greige, Pike, Dune.

city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat colors and prices

2 colors are listed on Amazon right now. Every color is the same price today. The fabric is the only difference between them; the shell, harness and limits are identical. Prices were retrieved Nov 1, 12:08 PM UTC and can change.

Compare city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat colors side by side
Compare colorsDuneCheck priceOnyx BlackCheck price
Price$579.99$579.99
AvailabilityIn stockIn stock
Price checkedNov 1, 12:08 PM UTCNov 1, 12:12 PM UTC

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Where Baby Jogger’s page and manual disagree

  • Page states "5-position recline"; manual states "The foot has 3 recline positions" (recline foot also has separate rear-facing/forward-facing positions).

When they differ, follow the manual and the labels on your seat.

What to know before you live with it

How the rotation works, and its limits

Squeeze the lever at the front and the seat turns, and the manual says it MUST be rotated to reach the rear-facing belt path during installation. With the child buckled, turn it back until it clicks, then pull on the sides to confirm it is locked. The manual lists firm rules: rotate only in rear-facing mode, only when the seat is installed, never while the vehicle is moving, never store it rotated, and do not let children climb in or out of the rotated seat without help. Keep hands out from under the back of the seat while it locks.

Source: Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF)

Installation methods and their weight cutoffs

Rear-facing, the lower anchor strap or vehicle belt goes through the belt path marked blue, and the RAPIDLOCK lock-off must be used. The lower anchors are not for a child over 35 lb rear-facing. Forward-facing, the belt path is marked orange, the tether must be attached and tightened, and the lower anchors stop at 40 lb. The lower anchors are designed for the standard 11 in spacing, center to center. The seat should not move more than 1 in at the belt path. The cup holder must be installed before the seat goes in the car.

Source: Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF)

Recline foot, headrest and infant pieces

The recline foot has a blue rear-facing position and an orange forward-facing one, plus 3 height positions. Rear-facing children over 40 lb must use position 1, and forward-facing children under 40 lb must use position 3. The level indicator applies only rear-facing. Rear-facing, the straps sit at or just below the shoulders, with the head at least 1 in below the headrest adjustment handle. Forward-facing, straps go at or just above the shoulders and the ears must stay below the top of the headrest. The head and body support and lower seat pad are for rear-facing use up to 20 lb.

Source: Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF)

Removing and washing the fabrics

The headrest pad comes off after raising the headrest fully, undoing two snaps under it, two snaps behind it and the side elastic straps. The seat pad releases from two snaps in the seat, two plastic buttons at the front (you may need to rotate the seat to reach them), two snaps at the top, the top ribs, 4 clips inside the shell lip and the lower side ribs. The manual says to machine wash covers cold on a delicate cycle and drip-dry, with no bleach. Spot clean the shell and harness, and never soak the straps. The cup holder goes only on the dishwasher's top rack.

Source: Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF)

Is the city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat recalled?

No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

city turn Rotating Convertible Car Seat: common questions

What are the city turn weight and height limits?

The manual gives 4 to 50 lb rear-facing, with the head at least 1 in below the headrest adjustment handle, and 26.5 to 65 lb and 49 in or less forward-facing. Children under 26.5 lb must ride rear-facing.

Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Does the city turn rotate when forward-facing?

No. The manual says the seat can only be rotated in rear-facing mode, and you should not try to rotate it forward-facing. It must never be rotated while the vehicle is moving.

Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

When should I stop using LATCH on the city turn?

The manual says not to use lower anchor attachment for a child over 35 lb rear-facing or over 40 lb forward-facing. Past those weights, install it with the vehicle seat belt, and forward-facing always add the tether.

Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Can the city turn be used on an airplane?

Only forward-facing with the harness, for a child 26.5 to 65 lb and 49 in or less, on a forward-facing aircraft seat with the lap belt and no tether. The manual says it is not certified for aircraft in rear-facing mode.

Baby Jogger city turn manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How wide is the city turn?

Baby Jogger lists it at 19 in wide, 21.75 in deep and 23.5 in high. It does not publish a seat weight on the product page.

Baby Jogger city turn rotating convertible car seat product page (opens in a new tab)

How is the city turn different from the Baby Jogger city GO 2?

The city GO 2 is a rear-facing infant carrier that Baby Jogger rates from 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in. It installs with or without a base and clicks into Baby Jogger strollers, and Baby Jogger lists it at 17.25 in wide.

Baby Jogger city GO 2 infant car seat product page (opens in a new tab)

Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.

Before you buy

  1. Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Baby Jogger lists 4 colors of this seat.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Baby Jogger so you hear about the next one.

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