The Best Car Seats Newborn

Make sure you consult a certified child passenger security technician (CPST) prior to purchasing an infant car seat for a new baby. They can assist you in finding the best infant car seat car seats newborn for your child.

Car seats for infants are made for babies. They can only be used in the rear-facing position. Some can be converted into strollers for easy transportation.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One is an i-Size car seat that offers extended rear-facing up to 7 years old and is suitable from birth (with the newborn insert for the Oneplus) up to the age of six. It is made of durable plastics, metal and a solid base. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing a button, allowing older children more legroom. There's also a fiddly extra side impact protection that slides on to the back of the seat, but it seems to work and is easy to use.

The seat is simple to fit it comes with 6 easy-to-follow steps and an anti-rotation bar which clicks into place as you fold the support leg down It's a quick process and should only take 30 seconds with some practice. It's also light and easy to handle. The ISOFIX connectors slide easily into the Isofix points of the car and there's an integrated audio cue to notify you when the seat is in a good position.

The Axkid One 2 upgrade is one of the most well-known Axkid ONE. It has more than 150 enhancements and many of them are hidden on the inside. They make the car seat more comfortable and more secure for your child. It's the only rear-facing ISOFIX car seat with a weight/height restriction of 23kg/125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the highest standard for safety. It features a very long backrest so you can keep your child rear-facing for longer, and research has shown that this is the safest way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The sleek and striking Cybex Cloud T is a car seat that has a lot to offer. It's iSize-compatible and travel system-compatible, with a 360deg swivel entry (when used with the optional Base T isofix base) which allows you get your child in and out of the car quickly. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay which promotes a near flat lying position for newborns and premature babies. This is safer and helps reduce respiratory difficulties. However it is possible to remove this as your baby grows. In addition, it comes with Linear Side-impact Protection which reduces up to 25 percent of impact forces and steers them away from your infant one in the event of a crash.

High-quality comfort is guaranteed by the fabric that breathes and the adjustable sun canopy that allow your baby to have a comfortable ride. The advanced air ventilation system maintains a constant temperature to ensure that your child stays cool during long journeys.

Additionally it is worth noting that the XXL Sun Canopy is made of UPF50+ fabric that will provide your baby with ample UV protection. It also protects them from wind and busy surroundings, like a cozy cocoon. Besides, you'll love the recline feature, which offers your child a full lying flat position outside of the car and a close-to-flat recline in the vehicle, similar to a carrycot.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

For babies from birth up to 12 months old, the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a user-friendly infant carrier with some amazing features. It is a group-0+ car seat compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It offers modern safety features, such as high-tech side protection against impact.

The seat also has a baby-hug design that can be removed as your baby grows. It is well padded to ensure maximum comfort. The seat is simple to put together, with clear instructions and a built-in panel that provides you with audio and visual feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been clicked in the correct order. For those without ISOFIX, the seat is simple to attach to a vehicle's seat belt.

The Pebble is light and easy to transport between cars, and comes with strong handles that can be placed in a variety of positions. It's a great best car seats for newborns seat for infants to travel in because it is easy to lift into and out of taxis, or grandparents' vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in a wide range of colors, and there are often new designs added to the line. The model we tested was the Triangle Flow design, which is decorated with tiny triangles for an pixelated look and comes with a baby-hug inlay that is removable after your child has grown out of it. It is an attractive and stylish car seat that's easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers and is available in many colors. Their goal is to design products that are stylish, sleek and easy to use. It's safe to say they have done it with the Pipa. The seat has won numerous awards including the silver award in the category Group 0+ at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat is available in a lighter version, the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat feature fantastic safety features and are highly rated. The base for this seat has a load leg and strong lower anchors, which help to keep the seat secure during crashes. It also includes an anti-rebound bar to reduce rotation and absorb crash forces.

The car seat also has an adjustable head support that can be adjusted and a harness that doesn't require to be rethread. It is easy to grow along with your child. It is suitable from day one, and up to 13kg. This seat is also GREENGUARD gold certified, which means it is low-chemical emission and is more beneficial to the environment.

While the Pipa is a great option for many families, it might not be a good choice for parents with small babies or extremely tall ones. It does not come with an integrated infant car seat for travel padding and you will need to purchase a separate infant insert and the crotch buckle pad. The padding is lightweight and comfortable, so it's not a big deal.

Another advantage is that the Nuna Pipa can be used without a base, which makes it ideal for rideshare and taxi parents who don't want to deal with difficult base installation. The seat can be put in place by simply clicking the latches onto the anchors for the vehicle. The indicator will change green when the seat has been properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with the unique Tri-Protect Headrest that comes with Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It meets the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for newborns and its height can be adjusted easily. The seat is perfect for everyday use. It fits on Joie strollers with adapters, as well as strollers of other brands. The fabric is easy to clean and the canopy gives you additional protection from sunlight.

It is simple to handle and transport. The i-Snug 2 is part of the Encore Spinning System when combined with the 360deg rotating base i-Base Encore (sold separately). It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit, i-Base lx and iBase Advance car seat bases as well. Once your child outgrows the i-Snug 2, you can move to the i-Harbour toddler seat for years of safe travels.

Created to ensure your child is comfortable, the i-Snug 3 is certified for use up to 13kg and up to 75 cm tall. Its 3-point harness with covered buckles ensures an ideal fit for your child as they travel. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to your child's requirements without leaving the harness unthreaded.