{"product_id":"g5-toddler-car-seat","title":"G5+ Toddler Car Seat","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G5+ Toddler Car Seat is a convertible seat built for toddlers from 15 to 65 lbs and up to 53 inches tall, moving from rear-facing to forward-facing as a child grows. Its 360-degree SmartHub rotation turns the seat toward the car door for loading, and it docks directly onto the G5 and X5 strollers without an adapter. The seat is deep and contoured, with a 5-point harness and magnetic buckle holders that keep the harness clear of the child while climbing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is lined with EPP foam for cushioning, and side impact braces are included in the box along with a head support insert, a sun canopy and a cup holder. The fabric cover is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and made without added flame-retardant chemicals, and it is machine washable and easy to remove for cleaning. The seat is LATCH compatible and passes FMVSS 302 and FMVSS 213 safety tests, and it is certified for use in aircraft without the base when using seat belts and the side impact braces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat can be used with or without a separate Orbit Baby car seat base, and it is compatible only with the G5 and X5 strollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360-degree SmartHub rotation for easier loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts from rear-facing to forward-facing as your child grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocks directly onto G5 and X5 strollers without an adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, contoured seat design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-point harness with external adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleek back panel keeps dangling harness straps stored and organized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine-washable fabric cover that's easy to remove for cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with or without an Orbit Baby car seat base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric made without added flame-retardant chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPP foam-lined shell for cushioning, with side impact braces included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic buckle holders keep the harness clear while the child climbs in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLATCH compatible installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasses FMVSS 302 and FMVSS 213 safety tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified for use in aircraft without the base, using seat belts and side impact braces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for toddlers 15 to 65 lbs, up to 53 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrustScore is Birch's proprietary rating, from 0 to 100, built from 50+ signals that reflect what actually matters to parents — safety, materials, recalls, certifications and quality. We don't take paid placements or sponsored rankings, so a score is never influenced by who pays to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's TrustScore: \u003cstrong\u003e89\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 9 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrash Protection Compliance: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Standard Compliance: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit Range \u0026amp; Expiration: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlame-Retardant \u0026amp; PFAS Chemistry: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation Usability: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry: 84\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEKO-TEX Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Issued 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. \u003cem\u003eWhat it does not cover:\u003c\/em\u003e It tests for chemical residues only and does not certify general product safety features like choking hazards, flammability, or mechanical construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese certifications are held by the brand or manufacturer, not by Birch. We show them because the brand states them for this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.8 in \/ 63 cm (bottom to top of shell)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExterior Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.5 in \/ 47 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eExterior Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.6 in \/ 70 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 lbs (11.5 kg) without side impact braces, 27.7 lbs (12.6 kg) with braces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInterior Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.6 in \/ 27 cm (seat bottom), 13.8 in \/ 35 cm (backrest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInterior Side Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9 in \/ 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHarness Slot Height Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 in \/ 24 cm (lowest) to 15.4 in \/ 39 cm (highest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRear-Facing Weight Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 to 35 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForward-Facing Weight Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 65 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eForward-Facing Age Recommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2+ years recommended (1 year minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStroller Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG5 and X5 strollers only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Age Requirement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRear-Facing Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-35 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the shoulders must be at or above the lowest harness height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Able to sit upright alone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eForward-Facing Mode\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-65 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd their ears must be below the top of the shell and their shoulders below the highest harness slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2+ years recommended (1 year minimum)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take what's most important for a product to determine the TrustScore. Here's our research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrash Protection Compliance — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe car seats are stated to pass FMVSS 302 and FMVSS 213, and the sibling G5 infant seat earned a 'Better' crash-protection rating from independent testers. No 213a\/213b timeline ahead of the December 2026 deadline is published for this seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Standard Compliance — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe G5+ passes FMVSS 302 and FMVSS 213 and carries the Baby Safety Alliance (JPMA) Verified Seal, which adds independent annual retesting against ASTM standards, federal and state law, and chemical limits for lead, phthalates and flame retardants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit Range \u0026amp; Expiration — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe found only a stated 7-year expiration period for Orbit Baby car seats; rear-facing weight\/height limits and a shell-manufacture date are not described in the available product material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlame-Retardant \u0026amp; PFAS Chemistry — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFabrics are claimed OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, which screens for pesticides, toxic chemicals and dyes, but no PFAS-specific declaration or test method is given. The brand is named, without a brand-specific result, in a corpus where most tested seats contained halogenated flame retardants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Usability — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent testers found carrier-only belt installation difficult because the shell is too large for most seat belts to route correctly, and noted the StrongArm tensioner needs roughly ten turns per install, with no recline adjustment and a short crotch buckle flagged as additional install-usability drawbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo recall of this product appears in the CPSC recall database (10,053 records, 1973-2026). Orbit Baby's record holds two voluntary car seat base recalls: the 2013 G2 base, whose StrongArm knob could detach or spin without tightening, and a 2017 G3 base labeling issue in Canada, both remedied with free repair kits and no injuries reported. Neither covers the G5+ Toddler Car Seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry — 84\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe car seat fabrics are claimed as OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and materials are safe and non-toxic, but no certificate number, lab name or test method is given. The brand also appears, without a stated brand-specific result, in a corpus where 73% of tested seats contained hazardous flame retardants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finished car seat carries a named Baby Safety Alliance (JPMA) certification with independent lab sample testing described, plus Prop 65 production testing and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabric testing, all asserted for the finished product; the OEKO-TEX claim has no certificate number published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe car seat is covered by a concrete 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects, with a stated claims process via serial number and proof of purchase, though materials disclosure is limited to general safe\/non-toxic language rather than a full components list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrbit Baby has Got Your Back\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate Into Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting in and out of the car doesn't have to be hard. Dock onto the SmartHub® Base at any angle, then rotate into place, so you lift your child straight out instead of twisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The SmartHub® Base can only be used rear-facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNo Adapters Needed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmartHub® Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDocks straight onto the G5 and X5 strollers, with 360° rotation that keeps your child facing you or facing out. Not compatible with the M+ stroller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt for Everyday\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft-touch, breathable premium fabrics are designed for comfort in any season or climate and are certified by OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure 5-Point Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Orbit Baby's durable 5-point harness keeps your little one safe and adjusts easily as they grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsidered Inside and Out\u003c\/strong\u003e — EPP foam lines the shell to provide durable cushioning, without harmful flame-retardant chemicals. Side impact braces are included in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Buckles\u003c\/strong\u003e — Magnet buckle holders neatly secure the straps to the sides, ensuring quicker, easier in-and-out harnessing every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Washable Liner\u003c\/strong\u003e — Soft-touch, breathable premium liner is easily removable and machine washable. *Memory foam headrest must be hand washed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleek Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sleek back panel designed to store dangling straps and keep your system organized when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich strollers is this car seat compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe G5 Toddler Car Seat is compatible with the G5 Stroller and X5 Jogging Stroller only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the G5 Toddler Car Seat come with a base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, the G5 Toddler Car Seat does not include a base. If you prefer to use one, the SmartHub® Base can be purchased separately. A base is not required for installation, this seat can be securely installed rear-facing or forward-facing using your vehicle’s LATCH or seat belt system without the need for any additional components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the age and height requirements for the G5 Toddler Car Seat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRear Facing: Weight: 15-35 lb And the shoulders must be at or above the lowest harness height. Age: Able to sit upright alone Forward Facing: 25-65 lb And their ears must be below the top of the shell and their shoulders below the highest harness slot. 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