Abstract: A child seat configured to be secured to a car seat is provided. The child seat includes a seat pivotably coupled to a base. The seat includes a rotating portion and a stationary portion. The rotating portion is adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In a locked position, the rotating portion cannot rotate in relation to the stationary portion. In an unlocked position, the rotating portion is configured to rotate in relation to the stationary portion. The child seat may further include a mechanism to prevent the seat from adjusting between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: Child safety seats including energy absorbing elements in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In a variety of embodiments, a child safety seat includes a seat shell, a seat, a backrest, and at least one impact energy absorber located on top of the seat and adjacent to the inner side of the seat shell when the impact energy absorber is in a use position. The impact energy absorbers are each attached to a strap that forms a loop, the strap connects the impact energy absorber to the child safety seat.