Combi Zeus 360 Convertible Car Seat

Combi Zeus 360 car seat is so named because of its ability to rotate a full 3600 on its axle. This makes it so much easier to load a child into the seat. Where as with other car seats you have assume some awkward positions to secure your child into his/her child seat, with the Combi Zeus 360 you simply rotate the seat to the side, secure the child then revert the seat to the forward or rear facing position. It is also possible to load the child from the forward-facing position, then swivel the seat around and lock it in rear-facing. It is important to note that rear-facing seats are inherently safer than front-facing seats.

The Combi Zeus 360 car seat is designed for children up to 36inches in height and weighting anywhere from 5-33 pounds when placed in the rear-facing position. In the forward-facing position, the Combi Zeus 360 can fit a child up to 40” tall weighing anywhere from 20 -40 pounds. When in the rear facing position, there are 3 harness slots you can use to secure the child, providing the harness height is at or below the child’s shoulders. When forward facing, there are two harness slots available, the top and the middle; any of these can be use to secure the child providing the harness height is at or above the child’s shoulder. An important thing to note is that the Combi Zeus 360 convertible car seat is of considerable size, and it takes up a lot of space when in the rear- facing position; this might be a big deal for small car owners.

The Combi Zeus 360 is loaded with thic,k energy –absorbing EPS foam making this car seat very safe and comfortable. The seat also has two removable head cushions, harness strap covers, and a “stomach pad” which is sewn onto the cover creating a padded shield between the child and the crotch strap. Adding even more to the comfort level is the fact the Combi Zeus 360 convertible car seat has breathable fabric around the head area, something your child will particularly appreciate in the summer. The fabric covering the seat is easily removable and can be machine washed.

Another advantage of this seat is its 8inch bottom harness, which makes this seat perfectly capable of fitting the average or large newborn child. The seat also has a reclining feature and a smooth base that will not damage your car’s upholstery.

A disadvantage of the Combi Zeus 360 that affects its safety rating is the fact that the rotation mechanism can easily be accessed by a child when in the rear facing position. Also, the buckle design and location of buckle release mechanism makes it very easy for any adventurous child (which is almost every child) to unbuckle him/herself. The last thing you want to see in your rear view mirror when driving is your child harnesses loose and he/she spinning like a merry-go-round.

All in all the Combi Zeus 360 is a very good car seat for a younger child as it safe and extremely comfortable. The retail price for the Combi Zeus 360 convertible car seat ranges from $290-$350, which is not all that expensive when you consider the fact that this seat has a 7 year life span.