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G5+ Merino Wool Infant Car Seat with Base

G5+ Merino Wool Infant Car Seat with Base

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G5+ Merino Wool Infant Car Seat with Base
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G5+ Merino Wool Infant Car Seat with Base

Orbit Baby

$600.00
Precio de oferta  $600.00 Precio habitual 
✓ Extra 10% off applied on checkout

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Certificaciones

  • OEKO-TEX Certified

    Certified by OEKO-TEX (Standard 100)

    OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certifies that every component of a textile item has been lab-tested and found free of harmful substances above set limits.

    What it checks

    • Testing of yarn, fabric, buttons, and other accessories against a list of over 1,000 regulated substances
    • Stricter chemical limits for products with more intensive skin contact, including a dedicated infant/toddler product class
    • Compliance with chemical regulations such as REACH, CPSIA, and the ECHA-SVHC candidate list
    • Annual review of substance limit values and one-year validity per certificate

    What it does not cover It tests for chemical residues only and does not certify general product safety features like choking hazards, flammability, or mechanical construction.

    This certification is held by the brand or manufacturer, not by Birch. We show it because the brand states it for this product. Summarised from the certifying body's own page.

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TrustScore
88 /100

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88 /100

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Crash Protection Compliance 93

Consumer Reports independently rated this seat's crash protection 'Better', and a federal test report confirms FMVSS 213 compliance by model number. No 213a/213b timeline ahead of the 2026-12-05 deadline is published.

Safety Standard Compliance 94

A federal compliance test report names this seat's model and the FMVSS 213 test procedure directly, and JPMA/Baby Safety Alliance verification adds independent lab sample-testing against ASTM standards, legal requirements and chemical limits, retested annually.

Fit Range & Expiration 91

The seat is rated for infants 4–30 lbs and 17–32 inches, consistently stated across brand and retailer listings, and the brand publishes a 7-year expiration period on car seats with a 2-year warranty.

Flame-Retardant & PFAS Chemistry 83

Independent testing confirms no flame-retardant chemicals in the merino wool fabric itself, but the foam's FR status is only vaguely described, no PFAS-free statement exists, and the brand appears among seats in a broader flame-retardant testing corpus with no brand-specific result stated.

Installation Usability 69

Independent testers found the StrongArm base tensioning mechanism takes many knob turns to tighten, documented contradictory installation instructions, and recommended against carrier-only belt installations because the shell is too large for most seat belts to route properly.

Recall History 92

We queried the CPSC recall database directly (10,053 records, 1973–2026, with a working control showing the corpus covers strollers and car seats) and found no Orbit Baby recall anywhere. A 2013 voluntary base recall was remedied with a free kit, and a separate Canadian label-related recall covered the discontinued G3, not this G5+ model.

Textile & Foam Chemistry 84

The merino wool fabric is flame-retardant-free by its own fiber properties, but the FR-free claim is scoped to fabric only, the foam is described merely as 'free of harmful flame retardants' with no detail, and no PFAS statement is published for this seat.

Certification Credibility 94

A federal compliance test report names this seat's FMVSS 213 procedure number directly, and JPMA/Baby Safety Alliance certification is backed by independent lab sample-testing. Prop 65 testing is run each production batch, though the OEKO-TEX claim still carries no published certificate number.

Transparency & Support 91

Orbit Baby publishes a concrete two-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, with stated exclusions (non-approved accessories, products bought before 2019 or outside the G5 series) and a defined claims process, plus a manuals library for assembly and use. Country of manufacture and supplier are not published.

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Orbit Baby has Got Your Back

Rotate Into Place

Getting in and out of the car doesn't have to be hard. Dock into its SmartHub® base at any angle then rotate into place to avoid extra aches and strains.

60-Second Installation

Orbit Baby Makes It Too Easy

Orbit Baby's StrongArm® tensioning knob makes car seat installation quick, easy and most importantly, safe.

No Adapters Needed

SmartHub® Compatibility

Seamless docking with all Orbit Baby strollers, with 360° rotation that keeps your baby close and connected wherever the day takes you.

Tried & Tested

Independently Tested

Orbit Baby's car seats are tested to FMVSS 213 and FMVSS 302, and its fabrics and materials are independently tested by OEKO-TEX® for harmful substances. Independent testing found no flame-retardant chemicals in Orbit Baby's merino wool fabric.

Built for Everyday

  • Deep Bucket Design

    Orbit Baby's FSIP (Full Side Impact Protection) deep-cradle seat is fully lined with EPP foam that provides durable cushioning.

  • Merino Wool, Next to Skin

    A 65% merino blend that moves air, absorbs moisture, and resists odor without washing. It responds to your baby’s own temperature rather than trapping heat.

  • UPF Paparazzi Shield™

    Shield against the elements with Orbit Baby's full-coverage UV sunshade that easily tucks away when not in use.

  • Dock & Rotate

    Squeeze the levers in the side handles and the seat releases, rotates and locks. It turns toward the car door so you lift straight out, every time.

  • Off-Base Install

    Easily secure your car seat while traveling by car or on an airplane with baseless installation.

  • Machine Washable Liner

    Cleaning up messes is quick and stress-free with Orbit Baby's removable and machine washable liner. *Foam headrest must be hand washed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are your car seats compatible with your stroller?

All of Orbit Baby's car seats are compatible with the G5 Stroller, M Stroller and X5 Jogging Stroller.

What are the age and height requirements for the G5+ Infant Car Seat?

The G5 Infant Car Seat is for infants 4 - 30 lbs (1.8 - 13.6 kg) and 17 - 32 in (48 - 81 cm). For low birth weight babies, use the Infant Insert (included) to improve the harness fit.

Customer Stories

Sentiment Summary

Customers frequently praise the ease of loading and unloading their child thanks to the rotating seat design.
Many reviewers describe the merino wool fabric as soft, breathable and high quality.
Some customers mention the car seat is heavy, especially as the baby grows.
Several reviewers call the seat expensive but say it is worth the cost for the quality and safety.
Some parents of smaller or premature infants mention using the included insert to get a secure, comfortable fit.

Super user friendly and comfortable for the baby
Aydi T.
Not only am I excited about this for our daughter but for us! I’m so happy with our choice to go with orbit. Everything feels like top quality that’s going to LAST! Also it is the best looking thing out there but most importantly the safety. If you’re questioning it just do it!
Alixe S.
We absolutely love how easy it is to get this car seat in and out of our vehicle! We are super impressed with the design of the head support and have gotten so many compliments from our doctor and nursing staff about how impressed they are with our car seat’s design. Lastly, we love that this car seat base still fits into our G3 stroller, which allows us to keep our kiddo’s safety up to date while also not having to get rid of a perfectly good stroller.
Heidi S.

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