The Best Car Seats Newborn

Consult a certified child passenger security technician (CPST) before purchasing an infant car seat for a newborn. They can help you find the best car seats newborn for your child.

Infant-only car seats are designed for babies. They are only suitable for use in the rear-facing position. Some snap into strollers to make it easy to transport.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat that is suitable from birth to age 6 (with the infant insert included in the One+). It is sturdy, with solid metal, tough plastics, and a sturdy base. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing one button. This allows older children to have more leg space. There is also a slightly fiddly extra side impact protection that slides on to the back of the seat, but this seems to work well and it's easy to use.

The seat is easy to install. There are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar which clicks into place when you fold the leg support. It's a simple procedure that will take about 30 second with practice. It is also lightweight and easy to maneuver. The ISOFIX connectors are easily incorporated into the Isofix connectors of the vehicle. There is an audio cue that lets you know whether the seat is in a proper position.

The Axkid One 2 upgrade is a popular Axkid ONE. It has more than 150 improvements and many of them are hidden on the inside. They make the car seat more comfortable and more secure for your child. It's also the only rear-facing ISOFIX seat available with a maximum weight/height limit of 23kg and 125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest quality of safety testing. It features a very long backrest, which allows you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time. Research has proven that this is the most secure way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is sleek and bold. It has a lot to offer. It's iSize-compatible and travel system-compatible, with a seamless 180deg swivel entry (when used with the optional Base T isofix base) that allows you get your child in and out of the car quickly. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay that promotes a near-flat lying position for newborns and small premature babies that is more secure and lessens breathing problems. It is able to be removed as your baby grows. It also has Linear Side-impact Protection that can reduce up to 25% of impact forces and directs them away from your infant car seat rear facing one in the event of an accident.

The breathable fabrics and adjustable canopy ensure that your child will have a comfortable ride. The advanced air ventilation system is designed to maintain an even temperature and ensure your child stays cool during long rides.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes with a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with plenty of UV protection, as well as shielding your child from wind as well as the bustling environment. It's like a cosy cocoon. In addition, you'll appreciate the recline feature, which gives your child a lie-flat position outside of the car, and a nearly flat recline in the vehicle, similar to a carrycot.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

Created for infants ranging from birth to 12 months old, the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a simple infant carrier that comes with many excellent features. It is a group-0+ car seat compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It comes with high-tech safety features, including high-tech impact-absorbing sides.

The seat also has a baby-hug inlay that can be removed when your baby grows. It is well padded for maximum comfort. It is simple to install, with clear instructions and a built-in display panel that provides you with audio and visual feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed into place correctly. The seat can be affixed to a vehicle by using the seat belt for vehicles who do not have ISOFIX.

The Pebble is light and easy to move between cars, and has strong handle that can be positioned in various positions. It is an ideal car seat for infants to travel in as it is able to be easily lifted into and out of taxis, or grandparents' vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in various colors and is regularly new designs added to the line. Our review unit was in the Triangle Flow design, which is decorated with tiny triangles for an pixelated look and comes with a baby-hug newborn 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

The Nuna Pipa is a car seat that was created by a team of Dutch designers. Their goal is to design products that are fashionable and easy to use. With the Pipa, it's safe say that they have succeeded. This seat has been awarded a variety of awards including silver in the category of Group 0+ at the UK's 2014 Prima Baby Awards. The car seat is available in a lighter model called the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat come with excellent safety features and are highly evaluated. The seat's base features an load-leg and sturdy lower anchors that help keep the seat in its place during crashes. It also has an anti-rebounding bar to prevent rotation and absorb the force of a crash.

This car seat also comes with a head support that can be adjusted and harnesses that do not require to be rethread. It is simple to adapt to the needs of your child. It is suitable from day one, up to 13kg. The seat is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it meets low chemical emissions standards and is better for the environment.

While the Pipa is a great choice for many families, it might not be the best car seats for infants choice for parents who have small babies or very tall ones. You'll need a separate infant car seat for travel insert, and a strap for the crotch. The padding is soft and lightweight so it's not an issue.

Another benefit 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 handle difficult base installation. The seat can be installed by simply clicking the latches to the anchors of 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 an exclusive Tri-Protect Headrest, which comes with Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It is in compliance with the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat also comes with a newborn insert that is easily adjustable in the height. It's perfect for your everyday journeys and can be fitted on Joie strollers that support adapters as well as other strollers from other brands. The fabrics are easy to clean and the canopy adds extra protection against sun radiation.

It is easy to hold and transport. The i-Snug 2 can be used as part of the Encore Spinning System with the 360deg rotating base iBase Encore. It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit car seat base, iBase lx and iBase Advance bases. Once your child outgrows the i-Snug 2, they can switch it to the i-Harbour toddler seat to ensure safe travel for years.

Created to keep your child comfortable, the iSnug 3 is certified for use up to 13kg and 75cm tall. The 3-point harness as well as the covered buckles provide a secure fit while traveling for your child. The i-Snug 3 also has the Grow Together headrest, which can be adjusted for your child's changing requirements without removing the harness.