The Best Car Seats Newborn

Before you buy an infant car seat for travel car seat for your newborn ensure that you consult a certified child safety technician (CPST). They can assist you in choosing the most appropriate car seat for your baby.

Infant-only car seat are only intended for infants. They can only be used 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 up to 7 years. It is suitable from birth (with the good infant car seats insert for the One+) until around the age of 6. It is made of durable plastics, metal and a solid 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 get on, but it seems to work and is easy to use.

The seat is easy to put together – there are six steps that can be explained and an anti-rotational bar which clicks into place as you fold the leg support. It’s a fast process that should only take 30 second with practice. It’s also light which makes it easier to maneuver. The ISOFIX connectors easily fit into the Isofix points on the vehicle. There is an audio cue that tells you whether the seat is in the correct position.

The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade to the very well-known Axkid ONE and has over 150 upgrades – many are hidden inside, so you won’t see them, but they make the car seat safer easier to use, more comfortable and more comfortable for your child. It’s the only rear-facing ISOFIX car seat that has a weight/height limit of 23kg/125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the most prestigious safety standard. It features a very long backrest, which allows you to keep your child rear-facing for longer and research shows 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 i-Size compatible and travel system compatible with a 360deg swivel entry (when coupled with the Base T isofix base) that helps you to take your child into and out of the car easily. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay that promotes a close-to-flat sleeping position for newborns and small premature babies that is more secure and helps with breathing problems. It is able to be removed as your baby develops. It also comes with Linear Side Impact Protection, which reduces impact forces by up 25% and directs them away.

Superior comfort is guaranteed with the breathable fabrics and adjustable sun canopy that allows your baby to have an enjoyable ride. The sophisticated air ventilation system is designed to ensure the temperature at a steady level and ensure your child stays cool throughout long journeys.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes in a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with ample UV protection and shields your child from wind as well as the crowded surroundings. It’s like a cozy cocoon. In addition, you’ll appreciate the innovative recline feature that offers your child a full lying flat position outside of the car and a close-to-flat recline in the vehicle, similar to that of a carrycot.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

Designed for babies from birth up to 12 months old The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is an easy-to-use infant carrier that comes with many amazing features. It is a car seat with a group-0+ that can be used with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It comes with modern safety features, including high-tech side protection against impact.

The seat also comes with a baby-hug inlay that can be removed as your baby grows. It is padded for maximum comfort. It is easy to install and comes with clear directions. It also comes with a built in display panel that provides visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are inserted into place correctly. For those that do not have ISOFIX the seat is simple to connect to the belts of a car’s seat.

The Pebble is light and easy to transport between cars, and has a strong carry handle that can be placed in multiple positions. It’s the ideal car seat for infants to travel in because it is able to be easily lifted in and out of taxis or grandparents’ vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in a wide range of colors and regularly new designs added to the collection. Our review unit was in the Triangle Flow design, which is covered in tiny triangles to create an effect that is pixelated and includes a baby-hug inlay that is removable once your child has grown out of it. It’s an attractive and stylish car seat that is simple to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat created by Dutch designers are available in a variety of colors. Their mission is to design products that are fashionable and user-friendly. 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 comes in an lighter version, the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat feature excellent safety features and are highly reviewed. The base of this seat has a load-leg and rigid lower anchors to help keep the seat in its place during crashes. It also comes with an anti-rebound bar that helps reduce the rotation and absorb forces from crashes.

This car seat is also equipped with a harness that is not rethread and a headrest that can be adjusted that makes it easy to grow with your child. It can be used from the age of one and up to 13kg. It is also GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it has low chemical emissions standards and is better for the environment.

While the Pipa is a great option for many families, it might not be suitable for parents who have small babies or those who are very tall. You’ll need to purchase an good infant car seats insert separately, and an stretchy crotch strap pad. The padding is lightweight and comfortable, so it’s no problem at all.

Another bonus 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. All you need to do is click the latches into the vehicle’s anchors, and a light will change to green if the seat has been properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with the unique Tri-Protect Headrest, which includes Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It meets the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat (talking to) also comes with a newborn insert that can be easily adjusted in height. It’s ideal for all your daily journeys and can be fitted on Joie strollers that support adapters and other strollers from other brands. The fabric is easy to wash and the canopy adds extra protection from sun radiation.

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

The i-Snug 3, designed to keep your child safe and comfortable is approved for children up to 13kg and 75 cm in height. Its 3-point harness, with its covered buckles guarantees an ideal fit for your child while traveling. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to suit your child’s needs, without leaving the harness unthreaded.