Why I Love It: Giannina Gibelli's Favorite Rotating Car Seat is Under $350

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Why did she get it?

Giannina Milady Gibelli is a new mom, influencer and reality star of Love Is Blind fame. While she didn’t find “happily ever after” on the show, she did fall in love with Blake Horstman (you might recognize him from The Bachelor franchise)—and the pair welcomed a son, Heath Orion, this year. 

Now an 8-month-old, Heath’s growth spurt sent Gibelli looking for a new car seat that would meet all her requirements. That’s where the Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Rotating Car Seat came in. 

Giannina’s must-haves

• Minimalistic design: “My rule of thumb is everything needs to feel harmonious in some way, whether it’s by the material, color or silhouette, and it should never feel forced because comfort above everything.”

• Easy to install: “Blake took about 10 minutes before a ski trip to install and he said it was really intuitive!”

• Comfy for baby: “I really love that the Turn 2 Me's four different recline positions keep him comfy and safe.”

Why does she love it? 

Gibelli’s crew is always on the go, so a car seat that makes getting Heath in and out a little easier was a game changer, she said.

“We’re in the car pretty often—I love taking Heath on errands with me and our road trips up the mountain for fun holiday activities or just visiting the grandparents. The turnaround feature immediately caught our eye, and I love knowing he will have this for the years to come. It takes one more thing off my list.”

What she appreciated the most? How much Heath loved it right away. “He was really calm and enjoyed being put in it rather than kicking and screaming immediately, per usual,” she said, “and we are so relieved to have a car seat that grows with him.”

Since the Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 is a true 3-in-1 car seat, it’s designed for extended use starting from 4 pounds up to 100 pounds (that’s about the weight of an average 10-year-old) in three stages, or modes: 

• Rear-Facing: for the infant and toddler stage (or 4-40 lbs)

• Forward-Facing: for preschool and early school years (or 22-65 lbs) 

• Highback booster: for their big kid stage (or 40-100 lbs)

Who would she recommend it to? 

The Turn2Me 3-in-1 is already a parent-loved pick for its easy install, smooth rotation and grow-with-baby design (just take a look at the reviews), but for Gibelli, it’s the car seat’s reliability that makes it her go-to recommendation for anyone growing their family.

“I have a couple of family members that are expecting and I wouldn’t recommend something that I don’t 100% truly believe is worth it to them, and this car seat is so worth it.”

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Want to know more about the Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1 Rotating Car Seat? Take a look at Gianna and Heath’s day out with it and read our in-depth review here.

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