The Best Car Seats Newborn

Before you buy an infant car seat for your newborn ensure that you consult an accredited child passenger safety technician (CPST). They can help you choose the right car seat for your infant.

Infant-only car seats are intended for infants. They are only suitable for use in the rear-facing position. Some can snap into strollers, making transport more convenient.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One is an i-Size car seat that has an extended rear-facing for upto 7 years. It is suitable from birth (with the newborn insert for the One+) to around age 6. It feels robust with strong metal, hard-wearing plastics, and a sturdy base. Its headrest can be tilted by pressing a button, allowing older children more leg room. The side impact protection is a bit difficult to slide onto, but it seems to work and is simple to use.

The seat is easy to install. There are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that snaps into place when you fold the support leg. It's a quick process that should only take 30 seconds with a little practice. It is also lightweight and easy to handle. The ISOFIX connectors easily fit into the Isofix points of the car and there is an audio signal that tells you whether the seat is in the optimal position.

The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade to the very well-known Axkid ONE and has over 150 improvements - most of them are hidden inside, so you won't notice them, but they make the car seats by age seat more secure, smoother to use and more comfortable for your child. It's the only rear-facing ISOFIX car seat that has a weight/height restriction of 23kg/125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest level of safety testing. It features a very long backrest that allows you to keep your child rear facing for longer, and research has shown that this is the most secure method to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is sleek and bold. It has a lot to offer. It's i-Size compatible and travel system compatible, with a smooth 180deg swivel entry (when combined with the optional Base T isofix base) that helps you get your child in and out of the car easily. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay which promotes a near flat lying position for smaller premature babies and newborns. This is safer and lessens respiratory problems. It is able to be removed as your baby grows. It also has Linear Side-impact Protection which reduces up to 25% of impact forces and directs them away from your infant one in the event of an accident.

The breathable fabrics and the adjustable canopy ensure that your child will be able to enjoy a pleasant ride. The innovative air ventilation system is designed to ensure a stable temperature and ensure that your child remains cool during long rides.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes with a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with ample UV protection and shields them from wind as well as the bustling environment. It's like a cozy cocoon. You'll also enjoy the innovative recline feature that allows your child to lie flat outside the car, and recline near-flat inside the vehicle.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

For infants from birth to 12 months old, the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a simple infant car seat rear facing car seat with a variety of amazing features. It is a car seat for ages 0+ that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 base (sold separately) and comes with state-of-the-art safety features like high-tech impact-absorbing side protection and topside wings to protect your child in the event of collision.

The seat also features a baby-hug inlay that can be removed when your baby grows. It is well padded to ensure maximum comfort. It is simple to install, with clear instructions and a built-in panel that gives you both audio and visual feedback once the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed in the correct order. The seat can be connected to a vehicle by using the seat belt for those who do not have ISOFIX.

The Pebble is a lightweight, easy-to-transport car seat that is easy to transport. It comes with a sturdy handle that can be adjusted to different positions. It's a great infant car seat for travel, as it can be easily lifted into and out of taxis, or grandparents vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble comes in a assortment of colors. New designs are added regularly. Our review unit is in the Triangle Flow Design, which has a pixelated look with tiny triangles. It also includes a Baby-hug inlay for babies that can be removed when your child grows out of it. It's an attractive and stylish car seat that is simple to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers, is available in many colors. Their goal is to create products that are fashionable, sleek and easy to use. With the Pipa seat, you can be sure that they've done just that. This car seat has won a variety of awards including the silver award in the category Group 0+ at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat is also available in a lighter version called the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat have great safety features and are highly rated. This seat's base has a load-leg and rigid lower anchors that help to keep the seat in its place during crashes. It also includes an anti-rebound bar to reduce the rotation and absorb the impact forces.

This car seat also features head supports that can be adjusted and a harness that doesn't require the rethreading process. It is simple to adapt to the needs of your child. It can be used from the first day, and up to a maximum of 13kg. This seat is also GREENGUARD gold-certified, meaning it is low-chemical emission and is more beneficial to the environment.

While the Pipa is a great option for many families, it may not be the best infant seat choice for parents with small babies or very tall ones. You will need to buy a separate infant insert, as well as the strap for the crotch. However, the padding is soft and lightweight, so it's not a huge problem.

Nuna Pipa is also ideal for parents who take taxis or rideshares, but don't want the hassle of installing an additional base. The seat can be installed by simply clicking the latches onto the vehicle anchors. The indicator will change green after the seat is properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with an exclusive Tri-Protect Headrest that comes with Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It meets the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat includes an insert for babies and its height can be adjusted easily. It's ideal for all your daily travels and fits on Joie strollers with adapters as well as other strollers from other brands. The fabrics are easy to wash and the canopy provides additional protection from sun radiation.

One of the lightest i-Size infant car seat without the risk of safety, it's simple to carry and manage. The i-Snug 2 can be used as part of the Encore Spinning System with the 360deg rotating base i-Base Encore. It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit car seat base IBase lx, iBase lx and Advance bases. When your child grows out of the iSnug 2 you can upgrade it to the i-Harbour Toddler Seat for safe travels.

The product is designed to ensure your child is at ease, the i-Snug3 is approved for use up to 13kg and up to 75 cm tall. Its 3-point harness, with its covered buckles provides an ideal fit for your child as they travel. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to suit your child's needs, without leaving the harness untangled.