The best car seats for newborns Car Seats Newborn

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

infant car seat rear facing-only car seats are designed for babies and can only be used rear-facing. Some are able to snap into strollers for easy transportation.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat that is suitable from birth up to age 6 (with the newborn insert in the One+). It is constructed of tough plastics, metal and a solid base. The headrest can be adjusted with a single button. This allows older children to have more leg space. The side impact protection can be a bit difficult to get on, but it appears to work and is easy to use.

The seat is easy to fit – there are 6 self-explanatory steps and an anti-rotation bar that snaps into place when you fold the support leg down It’s a quick procedure that should take only 30 seconds with practice. It’s also extremely light, making it easier to handle. The ISOFIX connectors easily slide into the car’s Isofix points and there is a built-in audio cue to inform you if the seat is in a good position.

The Axkid One 2 upgrade is an extremely 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 safer for your child. It’s also the only rear-facing ISOFIX seat on the market with a maximum weight/height limit of 23kg and 125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the most prestigious safety standard. It has a backrest that is long which allows you to keep the child facing forward for a longer period of time. Research shows that this is the most secure method of travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is sleek and bold. It has plenty to offer. It is compatible with i-Size and the travel system. It also features a seamless 180deg swivel entrance (when coupled with an optional Base T ISOfix base). This makes it easier to get your child into and out of the vehicle. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay that promotes a flat-laying position for newborns and small premature babies which is safer and reduces breathing difficulties. However it is possible to remove this as your baby grows. Additionally, it has Linear Side-impact Protection which reduces up to 25 percent of impact forces and directs them away from your little one in the event of an accident.

High-quality comfort is guaranteed by the flexible sun canopy that allow your baby to have a comfortable ride. The air-ventilation system is highly efficient and ensures that the temperature remains constant to ensure that your child remains cool throughout long rides.

Furthermore also, the XXL Sun Canopy is made from UPF50+ fabrics to provide your baby with ample UV protection. It also protects them from wind and noisy surroundings like a warm cocoon. In addition, you’ll appreciate the unique recline feature that allows your child to lying 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 easy to use and comes with some great features. It is designed for infants from birth to 12 months. It is a group-0+ car seat compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It offers modern safety features, such as high-tech impact-absorbing side protection.

It also has an infant-hug baby inlay which can be removed when your baby is older and is well-padded to ensure maximum comfort. It is simple to install, with clear instructions and a built-in display panel that provides visual and audible feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed in the correct order. For those who do not have ISOFIX, the seat is easy to attach to a vehicle’s seat belt.

The Pebble is light and easy to move between cars, with strong handle which can be set in a variety of positions. It is an ideal infant car seat for travel, as it is easy to lift in and out of taxis, or 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 has a pixelated look with tiny triangles. It also comes with a Baby-hug insert for infants which can be removed when your child grows out of it. It’s an attractive and stylish car seat that is easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

The Nuna Pipa is a car seat designed by a team of Dutch designers. Their mission is to create products that are stylish, sleek and easy to use. It’s safe to say that they have succeeded with the Pipa. This car seat has won a variety of awards including the silver award in the Group 0+ Category at the UK’s Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat is also available in a lighter version called the Pipa Lite Lx.

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

This car seat also features a head support that can be adjusted, as well as a harness that doesn’t require the rethreading process. It is simple to adapt to the needs of your child. It can be used as early as the first day, and up to a maximum weight of 13kg. The seat is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means it has low chemical emissions standards and is better for the environment.

While the Pipa is a great option for many families, it may not be a good choice for parents who have small babies or extremely tall ones. It doesn’t come with an infant padding built-in, and you’ll have to purchase a separate infant insert and crotch buckle pad. However, the padding is comfortable and lightweight so it’s not a huge problem.

Nuna Pipa is also ideal for parents who take taxis or rideshares, but don’t need to worry about installing the base. All you have to do is press the latches into the vehicle’s anchors, and an indicator will turn green when the seat is installed correctly.

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 comes with a baby insert and is easily adjustable in the height. The seat is ideal for daily travel. It fits on Joie strollers with adapters, as well as strollers of other brands. The fabric is easy to wash and the canopy offers additional protection against sun’s radiation.

One of the lightest i-Size infant car 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 iBase Encore. It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit, i-Base lx and i-Base Advance car seat bases too. If your child grows out of the i-Snug 2, you can move to the i-Harbour toddler seat to ensure safe travel for years.

Designed to keep your child at ease, the i-Snug3 is certified for use up to 13kg and 75 cm tall. The 3-point harness that is covered with buckles ensures the safety of your child as they travel. The i-Snug 3 also has the Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to suit your child’s growing requirements without removing the harness.