G5 Helix+ with G5+ Infant Car Seat: Setup FAQ
By Orbit Baby | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: How-to Guides
Answers to the most common questions about setting up the G5 Helix+ travel system with the G5+ infant car seat, from attachment steps to compatibility limits.
Quick answer
The G5 Helix+ with G5+ Infant Car Seat works as a travel system by clicking the Helix+ attachment onto your single stroller and docking the included G5+ seat into either Smarthub base. Setup is tool-free, but the Helix+ attachment is not compatible with the Toddler Car Seat, so plan for infant-only use in double mode.
Why the Helix+ attachment changes your stroller's limits
The Helix+ attachment is designed to turn a single stroller into a double by adding a second seat position, and it can be removed to return the stroller to single mode. That flexibility is useful for growing families, but it comes with a key restriction: the attachment is not compatible with the Toddler Car Seat. In practice, that means the second position is limited to the infant car seat or a stroller seat (sold separately), so you cannot use it to carry two toddler car seats at once.
What the G5+ infant car seat is rated for
The included G5+ infant car seat has a deep cradle design and is rated for infants 4–30 lbs. and 19–32 inches. Those limits matter for travel system setup because you should transition out of the infant seat—and therefore out of this particular double configuration—once your child exceeds either the weight or height limit. The seat docks into either of the two Smarthub bases, so you can keep one base in each car without moving the seat between vehicles.
When this travel system is not the right fit
If you need a double stroller for two toddlers or for a toddler and an infant, the Helix+ attachment alone will not cover the toddler car seat side. You would need to use the stroller seat (sold separately) for the older child, which changes the setup from a car-seat-only double to a mixed configuration. Also, the G5+ infant car seat is not for children over 30 lbs. or 32 inches, so this system is best for the first year or so of a second child's life.
Travel system setup questions, answered
- How do I attach the Helix+ to my stroller?
- Align the Helix+ attachment with the connection point on your single stroller and push down until it clicks into place. Give it a firm upward tug to confirm it is locked before adding the car seat. A audible click plus a tug test is your go-to confirmation.
- How does the G5+ infant car seat install on the Helix+?
- The G5+ infant car seat docks into either Smarthub base for car use, and for stroller use it attaches to the Helix+ attachment or the stroller frame using the same click-in connection. Make sure the seat is facing you and locked into the attachment before rolling. Always lift the seat slightly after clicking to verify it is secure.
- Can I use the Helix+ with the Toddler Car Seat?
- No. The Helix+ attachment is not compatible with the Toddler Car Seat. For a second child in the Helix+ position, use the infant car seat or a stroller seat (sold separately). Plan your double setup around infant or stroller seat use, not toddler car seats.
- How do I remove the Helix+ to go back to a single stroller?
- Release the attachment using the release mechanism on the Helix+ (refer to your manual for the exact location) and lift it away. Store it until you need double mode again. Removal is quick, so you can switch modes between trips.
- What are the weight and height limits for the included infant car seat?
- The G5+ infant car seat is for infants 4–30 lbs. and 19–32 inches. Stop using it in the travel system once your child reaches either limit. Check height as often as weight—some babies outgrow by length first.
Product facts
- G5 Helix+ with G5+ Infant Car Seat: Helix+ Attachment easily clicks into place to turn your single stroller into a double, and can be removed to take your double stroller back to a single. You can switch between single and double modes without tools, which helps on days when only one child rides.
G5 Helix+ with G5+ Infant Car Seat - G5 Helix+ with G5+ Infant Car Seat: Included Infant Car Seat with protective deep cradle design safely transports infants 4-30 lbs. and 19-32”, and docks into either of the 2 Smarthub® bases. The weight and height limits tell you when to stop using the infant seat in the travel system, and two bases let you keep one in each car.
