The best car seats for newborns Car Seats Newborn

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

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

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One is an i-Size car seat that allows rear-facing for upto 7 years. It is suitable from birth (with the newborn insert for the Oneplus) to around age 6. It is sturdy, with strong metal, hard-wearing plastics and a sturdy foundation. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing one button. This lets older children have more leg space. The side impact protection is a little fiddly to slide onto, but it seems to work and is easy to use.

The seat is extremely simple to install. There are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that clicks in place as you fold the support leg. It's a simple process that should only take 30 seconds with a little practice. It's also very lightweight making it easy to move. The ISOFIX connectors easily slide into the Isofix points of the car and there's an integrated audio cue to inform you if the seat is in a good position.

The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade of the very popular Axkid ONE and has over 150 enhancements - many of them are hidden inside, so you won't notice them but they make the car seat safer, smoother to use and more comfortable for your child. It is also the only rear-facing ISOFIX seat available with a high weight/height limit of 23kg and 125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest standard of safety testing. It has a long backrest which allows you to keep the child facing forward for a longer period of time. Research shows that this is the most safe way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The sleek and bold Cybex Cloud T is a car seat that has a lot going for it. It's i-Size and travel system compatible with a smooth 180deg swivel entry (when coupled with the optional Base T isofix base) which allows you take your child into and out of the car easily. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay which promotes a near flat position for newborns and premature babies. This is safer and lessens respiratory issues. However, this can be removed as your baby grows. Additionally, it has Linear Side-impact Protection that reduces up to 25% of impact forces and guides them away from your little one in the event of an accident.

High-quality comfort is guaranteed by the fabric that breathes and the adjustable sun canopy that allow your baby to enjoy an enjoyable ride. The air-ventilation system is highly efficient and keeps the temperature constant to ensure that your child stays cool throughout long rides.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes with a UPF50+ fabric that offers your baby ample UV protection, and protects your child from wind as well as the crowded surroundings. It's like a warm cocoon. You'll also enjoy the innovative recline function that lets your child to lie in a flat position outside the car and recline almost flat inside the vehicle.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus infant car seat swivel carrier is easy to use and comes with some amazing features. It's designed for babies who are born up to 12 months. It is a car seat for ages 0+ that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 base (sold separately) and has state-of-the art safety features including high-tech impact-absorbing side protection and topside wings to protect your child in the event of an accident.

It also has an infant-hug baby inlay which can be removed when your baby grows older. It is well-padded to ensure maximum comfort. It is simple to put together, with clear instructions and a built-in panel that provides visual and audible feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed in the correct order. The seat can be attached to a vehicle using the seat belt for those who do not have ISOFIX.

The Pebble is light and easy to move between cars, with strong handle which can be set in various positions. It is an ideal infant car seat for travel because it is able to be easily lifted into and out of taxis as well as grandparents vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble comes in a variety of colors, and new designs are regularly added. Our review unit is the Triangle Flow Design, which is pixelated and has tiny triangles. It also comes with a Baby-hug inlay for infants that can be removed when your child gets older. it. It's an attractive and stylish car seat that's easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers, is available in a variety of colors. Their goal is to design products that are stylish, sleek and easy to use. With the Pipa It's a sure bet that they have succeeded. The seat has been awarded a variety of awards, including silver in the category Group 0+ at the UK's 2014 Prima Baby Awards. This car seat is also available in a lighter model called the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both models have excellent safety features and are rated highly. This seat's base has a load-leg as well as rigid lower anchors that help keep the seat in place during crashes. It also has a anti-rebounding bar to reduce rotation, and absorb the force of a crash.

The car seat also has a head support that can be adjusted, as well as a harness that doesn't require rethreading. It is easy to adapt to the needs of your child. It is suitable from day one, and up to 13kg. The seat is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it is low-chemical emissions and is better for the environment.

While the Pipa is a great choice for many families, it might not be suitable for parents with tiny babies or extremely tall ones. It does not have a built-in infant padding, and you'll need to purchase an infant carrier seat insert and crotch buckle pad. However, the padding is comfortable and light and therefore shouldn't be a huge problem.

Another bonus is that the Nuna Pipa can be used without a base, making it ideal for rideshare and taxi parents who do not want to tackle cumbersome base installation. The seat can be set up by simply pressing the latches to the anchors for the vehicle. An indicator will turn green once the seat is properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

With its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest including Intelli-Fit memory foam The i-Snug 2 meets the highest side impact standards R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for newborns and the height can be easily adjusted. The seat is ideal for everyday travels. It is compatible with Joie strollers with adapters, as well as strollers of other brands. The fabrics are easy-to-wash and the canopy offers additional protection from sun radiation.

One of the lightest i-Size infant best car seat infant seat without any compromise on safety, it's easy to carry and use. 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 and iBase Advance bases. If your child grows out of the i-Snug 2, you can switch to the i-Harbour toddler seat for years of safe travel.

Designed to ensure your child is comfortable, the i-Snug 3 is certified for use up to 13kg and up to 75 cm tall. The 3-point harness as well as the covered buckles offer the most secure fit for your child. The i-Snug 3 also has the Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to meet your child's requirements without having to remove the harness.