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  "title": "Infant car seats that rotate toward the parent",
  "question": "Which infant car seats rotate so a baby can be lifted in without twisting?",
  "answer": "Maxi-Cosi Peri™ 180° Rotating Infant Car Seat: It rotates 180 degrees to make getting baby in and out easier.\nMaxi-Cosi Peri™ 180° Rotating Infant Car Seat - Kindred Collection: FlexiSpin rotation technology turns the seat 180 degrees and is said to reduce back strain.\nEvenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT Rotating Infant Car Seat: One-hand, 180° rotation allows turning the child toward you for loading and unloading.\nMaxi-Cosi Peri 180 Rotating Infant Car Seat: The seat rotates a full 180 degrees on its base to bring the baby toward the parent, which the maker says reduces back strain.\nMaxi Cosi Peri 180 Rotating Infant Car Seat: The Peri 180 is a rotating infant car seat with 180° FlexiSpin rotation for easier loading and unloading.\nOrbit Baby G5+: The seat docks and rotates into position to save parents from back pain.",
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