The Best Car Seats Newborn

Before purchasing an infant car seat for your infant ensure that you consult a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST). They can help you choose the best car seat for your infant car seat for travel.

Car seats for infants are specifically designed specifically for infants and can only be used rear-facing. Some can be converted into strollers for easy transportation.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat that can be used from birth up to age 6 (with the infant car seat that swivels insert included in the One+). It is sturdy, with strong metal, hard-wearing 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 difficult side impact protection that slides to the side of the seat, but this seems to work well and is easy to use.

The seat is easy to install. There are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that clicks in place when you fold the leg support. It's a fast procedure that should take only 30 second with practice. It's also light which makes it easy to maneuver. The ISOFIX connectors are easy to slide into the car's Isofix points, and there is a built-in audio cue to notify you when the seat is in optimal position.

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

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is stylish and striking. It has a lot to offer. It's i-Size compatible and travel system compatible, with a seamless 180deg swivel entry (when combined with the optional Base T isofix base) that allows you get your child in and out of the car with ease. It also has a Newborn Inlay which promotes a near flat lying position for smaller newborns and premature babies. This is safer and lessens respiratory issues. This can be removed when your baby grows. It also has Linear Side Impact Protection, which reduces impact forces by up to 25% and guides them away.

The breathable fabrics and adjustable canopy ensure that your child will have a comfortable ride. The sophisticated air ventilation system is designed to keep the temperature at a steady level and ensure that your child remains cool during long rides.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes in a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with ample UV protection, and protects them from wind as much as the bustling environment. It's like a warm cocoon. Additionally, you'll be delighted by the recline feature, which offers your child a full lie-flat position outside of the car and a close-to-flat recline inside the vehicle like a carrycot.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus infant carrier is simple to use and comes with some great features. It's designed specifically for babies from birth to 12 months. It is a group-0+ car seat compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It is equipped with state-of the-art safety features, such as high-tech side protection against impact.

It also has an infant-hug inlay that can be removed once your baby is older and is well-padded for maximum comfort. The seat is simple to install and comes with clear instructions. It also has an integrated display panel that gives visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are clicked into place properly. The seat can be affixed to a vehicle with the seat belt for those who do not have ISOFIX.

The Pebble is a light, easy-to-transport car seat. It has a sturdy handle that can be adjusted in several positions. It's the ideal infant car seat for travel 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 regularly new designs added to the line. Our review unit was the Triangle Flow design, which is covered in tiny triangles for an effect that is pixelated 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 is easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers are available in various colors. Their goal is to design products that are fashionable and user-friendly. With the Pipa seat, you can be sure that they've succeeded. The seat has won numerous awards including the silver award in the category of Group 0+ at the UK's Prima baby car seat Awards 2014. The car seat is available in a lighter model called the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions come with excellent safety features and are rated highly. The seat's base includes a load leg as well as rigid lower anchors, which aid in keeping the seat safe during crashes. It also comes with an anti-rebound bar that helps reduce rotation and absorb the impact forces.

This car seat is also equipped with a no-rethread harness and a head support that is adjustable that makes it easy to grow with your child. It can be used from the age of one and up to 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 might not be suitable for parents with small babies or very tall ones. You will need to buy an infant insert separately, and an strap for the crotch. The padding is light and comfortable, so it's no big deal.

Nuna Pipa is also ideal for parents who use taxis or rideshares but do not want to deal with the hassle of putting together an additional base. All you have to do is click the latches into the vehicle's anchors, and a light will turn green when the seat is properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

With its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest that includes Intelli-Fit memory foam The i-Snug 2 meets the highest standards for side impact, R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for newborns and its height can be adjusted easily. It's ideal for all your daily journeys and can be fitted on Joie strollers that support adapters as well as other strollers from other brands. The fabrics are easy to wash and the canopy gives you additional protection from sun rays.

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

The i-Snug 3 was created to keep your child secure and comfortable is suitable for children weighing up to 13kg and 75 centimeters in height. The 3-point harness that is covered with 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.