Avionaut Stardust 360 Car Seat

Meet the Avionaut Stardust 360 Car Seat

Discover the Avionaut Stardust 360 – a premium rotating car seat that transforms alongside your child's journey from infancy through to pre-teen years. This innovative ISOFIX car seat combines Polish engineering excellence with practical everyday functionality, offering effortless 360-degree rotation, exceptional extended rear-facing capabilities up to 125 cm (approximately 7 years), and a seamless progression through three distinct stages of child safety.

Unlike traditional car seats that require replacement every few years, the Avionaut Stardust 360 features an integrated base system, eliminating the need for separate components whilst delivering outstanding value through its comprehensive 40-150 cm height range. The single-handed operation means even the busiest parents can manage morning routines with ease, whilst the anti-rotation frame engineering provides your growing child with genuinely comfortable legroom that extends well beyond standard seat designs.

With memory foam comfort technology, advanced airflow fabrics that prevent overheating during summer journeys, and five sophisticated colourways that complement any vehicle interior, the Avionaut Stardust 360 represents a fresh approach to long-term car seat investment. This is protection that adapts, comfort that endures, and convenience that simplifies your family's daily adventures.

Suitable from 61 cm without the infant insert which is available to purchase for an additional £50 - Avionaut Stardust 360 Newborn Insert

What are the Key features of the Avionaut Stardust 360 Car Seat?

• Wide height range from 40-150 cm (with newborn insert) / 61-150 cm without
• One handed operation
• Full rotation for compact cars
• Anti-rotation frame increases childs legspace
• Memory foam headrest
• Airflow fabrics
• Harness up to 21 kg/125 cm
• High Backed Booster mode up to 150 cm

We recommend maxing out the seat in rear facing mode before using this as a high backed booster, to ensure optimum safety of all children.

Extended Feature Section 1: Growing With Your Family

The Car Seat That Evolves Through Childhood

Every parent remembers those precious firsts – the initial journey home from hospital, that first holiday trip to the coast, the excited school runs that follow. The Avionaut Stardust 360 has been meticulously designed to be present for all these milestone moments, providing age-appropriate protection as your child develops from a tiny newborn requiring specialist support through to an independent youngster who still needs reliable safety.

Stage One: Newborn to Infant (40-61 cm with optional insert)

Beginning life with the specially designed newborn insert (available separately for £50), the Avionaut Stardust 360 cradles your baby with precision-engineered support that protects their developing spine and delicate head. The insert's ergonomic design accounts for the unique vulnerabilities of newborn anatomy, ensuring correct positioning during those crucial early months when every journey matters.

Stage Two: Extended Rear-Facing Protection (61-125 cm / up to 21 kg)

As your baby grows into an active toddler and beyond, the Stardust 360 excels in its extended rear-facing configuration. Swedish safety research consistently demonstrates that rear-facing travel provides up to five times better protection in frontal collisions – the most common type of serious accident. With the capacity to keep children rear-facing until approximately age seven, this seat allows parents to maximise this critical safety advantage far longer than conventional designs permit.

The anti-rotation frame isn't merely a safety feature; it's a comfort revolution. By preventing the seat from rotating unintentionally whilst simultaneously creating additional legroom, your child enjoys a spacious riding position that eliminates the cramped feeling associated with extended rear-facing in standard seats.

Stage Three: Forward-Facing Harness (76-105 cm / up to 21 kg)

When your child eventually outgrows rear-facing dimensions or expresses a strong preference for forward travel, the Avionaut Stardust 360 transitions smoothly into forward-facing harness mode. The five-point harness (suitable from 76 cm when forward-facing) continues to provide superior restraint compared to adult seatbelts, distributing crash forces across your child's strongest body parts.

Stage Four: High-Back Booster Excellence (105-150 cm)

The final transformation sees the Avionaut Stardust 360 convert into a premium high-back booster from 105 cm onwards, guiding the vehicle's adult seatbelt into optimal positioning across your child's shoulder and lap. The continued head and side-impact protection, combined with proper belt geometry, ensures your pre-teen travels with appropriate safety until they're ready for adult restraints alone.

Extended Feature Section 2: Engineering Innovation Meets Daily Convenience

Rotation Technology That Transforms Your Routine

Picture this familiar scenario: you're juggling a coffee cup, your child's nursery bag, perhaps a younger sibling on your hip, and you need to secure your toddler into their car seat in a tight supermarket car park. The Avionaut Stardust 360's engineering team understood this daily reality when they designed the one-handed rotation mechanism.

With a simple movement, the entire seat pivots through a full 360-degree arc towards you, eliminating awkward reaches into the vehicle and reducing the strain on your back. This isn't just convenient – it's transformative for parents managing the physical demands of young children, particularly those recovering from C-sections or dealing with mobility considerations.

The rotation locks securely in both rear and forward-facing positions, with clear audible and tactile confirmation that the seat is correctly positioned. A clever lateral stop feature automatically engages when the seat is rotated towards the door, holding it stable whilst you place or remove your child – preventing any unwanted movement during this crucial moment. In compact vehicles or when parked between other cars, this rotation capability can genuinely change your relationship with car journeys, turning a frustrating wrestling match into a dignified, streamlined process.

Ventilation That Works When It Matters Most

British summers can surprise us with unexpected heatwaves, and any parent who's witnessed their child wake from a car nap drenched in perspiration understands the importance of breathable materials. The Avionaut Stardust 360 incorporates strategically placed ventilation channels throughout the seat fabric, promoting continuous airflow that regulates temperature naturally.

The memory foam headrest might sound like a luxury feature, but it serves a crucial dual purpose. Beyond providing cloud-like comfort during long motorway journeys or overnight trips to relatives, memory foam naturally adapts to your child's head shape and movements, reducing pressure points that can cause discomfort and restlessness. When children travel comfortably, they travel calmly – a benefit that every parent appreciates.

Extended Feature Section 3: Safety Credentials and Peace of Mind

Protection That Meets Rigorous European Standards

The Avionaut Stardust 360 complies with the latest ECE R129 (i-Size) regulations, representing the most stringent car seat safety testing regime ever implemented. These standards include mandatory side-impact testing – a requirement absent from previous regulations – ensuring that the Stardust 360 has been evaluated against the full spectrum of potential collision scenarios.

Polish manufacturer Avionaut brings decades of specialised expertise to car seat engineering, with particular strength in creating products that balance uncompromising safety with genuine usability. Their reputation across European markets reflects a commitment to exceeding minimum standards whilst delivering seats that parents actually want to use daily.

Important Note on Swedish Plus Testing: As the Avionaut Stardust 360 is a rotating seat that can be used in both rear and forward-facing positions, it is not eligible for Swedish Plus Test certification. This test is only applicable to seats that remain exclusively rear-facing. The Avionaut Stardust 360 still meets all mandatory UN R129 (i-Size) safety standards, which include rigorous side-impact testing.

The Science Behind Extended Rear-Facing

Parents often question why extended rear-facing receives such emphasis in car seat discussions. The explanation centres on biomechanics and physics. In a frontal collision, a forward-facing child's head – which represents approximately 25% of their total body weight at young ages – is thrown violently forward, placing enormous stress on the developing neck and spine.

When rear-facing, the seat back absorbs and distributes these forces across the child's entire back, protecting the vulnerable neck region. With a child's head proportionally much larger and their neck ligaments and bones considerably weaker than adults, this distribution of forces dramatically reduces injury risk. The Avionaut Stardust 360's extended rear-facing capacity to 125 cm allows parents to maintain this protection advantage through a critical developmental period.

Why Choose Little Peas for Your Avionaut Stardust 360?

As leading specialists in extended rear-facing car seats, Little Peas brings over 15 years of focused expertise to your car seat decision. Our Dunfermline showroom allows you to experience the Avionaut Stardust 360 physically, testing the rotation mechanism, adjusting the headrest, and understanding how this seat could integrate into your family's life.

We offer professional fitting checks, ensuring your investment is correctly installed and adjusted for your child's current size. Our team understands the nuances of multi-stage car seats and can advise on optimal configuration as your child progresses through each stage.

With free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50, flexible payment options through Klarna, and our comprehensive returns policy, purchasing your Stardust 360 through Little Peas combines specialist knowledge with customer service that reflects our values as a family business serving families.

Technical Specifications Summary

• Height Range: 40-150 cm (40-61 cm requires optional newborn insert)
  
• Weight Limit (Harness): Up to 21 kg
• Installation Method: ISOFIX + support leg (no seatbelt installation option)
• Rotation: Full 360-degree, one-handed operation
• Recline Positions: 4 positions rear-facing, 3 positions forward-facing
• Safety Standards: ECE R129 (i-Size) / UN R129 approved
• Fabric Technology: Ventilated, breathable AirFlow materials with memory foam headrest
• Anti-rotation Frame: Provides stability and additional legroom
• Available Colours: Black, Grey, Pink, Mint, Navy, Red
• Dimensions: 60 cm × 44 cm × 48 cm
• Seat Weight: 12 kg

Your Child's Journey Begins Here

From those first nervous moments bringing your newborn home, through the chaotic toddler years of nursery runs and family adventures, into the school-age period where independence grows but protection remains paramount – the Avionaut Stardust 360 provides consistent, reliable safety wrapped in genuine everyday practicality.

This is more than a car seat; it's a carefully considered investment in your child's wellbeing, a tool that simplifies your parenting journey, and a piece of equipment that respects both your budget and your time. Every rotation, every journey, every safe arrival represents the culmination of thoughtful engineering meeting real family needs.

Explore the Avionaut Stardust 360 today at Little Peas, where expertise meets understanding, and where every question receives the thorough, honest answer it deserves. Read more at avionaut.com/uk/stardust