EVENFLO NAMED TO TIME’S LIST OF THE BEST INVENTIONS OF 2025
As TIME noted, the seat is “a safe car seat that calms,” spotlighting its unique ability to combine innovation and comfort in one groundbreaking product.
CANTON, Mass. – October 9, 2025 — TIME has named the Evenflo Revolve180™ LiteMax™ NXT featuring SensorySoothe™ Technology to its prestigious list of the Best Inventions of 2025, which spotlights 300 groundbreaking innovations changing the way we live. Recognized in the Parenting category, Evenflo’s invention marks a major milestone in the brand’s ongoing mission to help make parenting easier.
The Revolve180 LiteMax NXT with SensorySoothe is the first and only infant car seat to integrate lights and sounds directly into the car seat handle - helping parents calm and entertain their little ones with a single touch or voice command. Designed to support safe, hands-free soothing while on the go, SensorySoothe offers customizable, low-stimulation sequences of lights, songs, and sounds that comfort and entertain babies directly in their car seats.
Built on Evenflo’s trusted safety legacy, the Revolve180 LiteMax NXT meets or exceeds all applicable Federal Safety Standards and offers the convenience of a 180-degree rotating base for easier loading and unloading combined with soft, sustainable Green & Gentle Fabric, woven from recycled plastic bottles and free of added chemicals and flame retardants. The product first debuted at CES 2025 to widespread industry and consumer praise and has won NAPPA awards for car seat innovation and Best Car Seat Innovation by Parents Magazine.
Consumers can shop the full collection of Evenflo’s SensorySoothe offerings, available both as a standalone car seat or a full travel system by visiting www.evenflo.com/sensorysoothe.
ABOUT TIME BEST INVENTIONS
Each year, TIME editors and correspondents evaluate thousands of inventions from around the world, considering originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. This recognition underscores Evenflo’s continued leadership in modern parenting solutions and its commitment to designing products that make everyday moments easier for families.
Evenflo’s SensorySoothe™ Technology Named Best Car Seat Innovation by Parents Magazine
Evenflo’s SensorySoothe™ technology was recognized as the Best Car Seat Innovation in the 2025 Parents magazine Best for Baby Awards, recognized for its integration of soothing lights and sounds for infants.
Each year, Parents editors and product experts review hundreds of baby products, putting them through extensive testing to identify standout innovations that simplify and support everyday parenting. After months of evaluation, SensorySoothe™ stood out for its thoughtful integration of multisensory features that help calm fussy babies during car rides - a common pain point for many families.
“If you’ve ever been driving with a crying baby in the back seat, you know how helpless that moment can feel,” noted one Parents magazine editor. “Evenflo’s SensorySoothe™ technology is a fun and safe integration of lights and sounds to soothe babies during a drive.”
Designed for ease of use in stressful moments, SensorySoothe™ can be activated through voice command on the Evenflo app, by voice or via built-in controls on the car seat. The system combines gentle lighting and calming audio to help regulate babies’ sensory experience in motion, supporting comfort without compromising safety. Current product offerings featuring SensorySoothe include, the Revolve180 LiteMax NXT featuring SensorySoothe, America’s first car seat with integrated lights and sounds, and the Shyft Intuiti+ Travel Sytem.
To learn more about SensorySoothe and the full list of Parents magazine winners, visit parents.com/bestforbaby or evenflo.com.