The Best Car Seats Newborn

Before you purchase an infant car seat for your newborn make sure you consult an accredited child passenger safety technician (CPST). They can assist you in finding the best car seats newborn for your child.

Infant-only car seat are only made for babies. They can only be used in the rear-facing position. Some can be slid into strollers, making transport simpler.

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 newborn insert for the One+) to around age 6. It is sturdy, with sturdy metal, durable plastics, and a sturdy base. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing a button, allowing older children more legroom. There's also a fiddly extra side impact protection that slides over to the side of the seat, but it seems to work and is easy to use.

The seat is simple to put together - there are 6 self-explanatory steps and an anti-rotation bar which clicks into place when you fold down the support leg It's a quick process that will take about 30 seconds if you've practiced. It's also light and easy to handle. The ISOFIX connectors easily slide into the car's Isofix points, and there's a built-in audio signal to inform you if the seat is in a good position.

The Axkid One 2 upgrade is a well-known Axkid ONE. It has more than 150 improvements, many of which are hidden on the inside. They make the car seat more comfortable and more secure for your child. It is also the only rear-forward facing infant car seat ISOFIX seat available with a high weight/height limit of 23kg and 125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the highest standard for safety. It features a very long backrest so you can keep your child facing rearward for longer, and research has shown that this is the safest way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is sleek and bold. It has plenty to offer. It is compatible with iSize and travel systems. It also has an easy 180deg swivel opening (when it is used with an optional Base T ISOfix base). This allows you to easily get your child into and out of the car. It also has an 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 develops. Additionally, it has Linear Side-impact Protection which reduces up to 25 percent of impact forces and guides them away from your little one in the event of an accident.

The ultimate comfort is assured by the fabric that breathes and the adjustable sun canopy that allow your baby to enjoy a relaxing ride. The sophisticated air ventilation system is designed to maintain the temperature at a steady level and ensure your child is cool during long rides.

Moreover it is worth noting that the XXL Sun Canopy is made from UPF50+ fabric to give your baby plenty of UV protection. It also shields them from wind and busy surroundings like a warm cocoon. You'll also love the innovative recline function that allows your child to lie in a flat position outside the car and recline near-flat inside the vehicle.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

Created for infants ranging from birth to 12 months old, the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is an easy-to-use infant carrier with some excellent features. It is a car seats by age seat for children aged 0+ that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 base (sold separately) and comes with state-of-the-art safety features including high-tech impact absorbing sides and topside wings to protect your child in the event of collision.

The seat also has a baby-hug design that can be removed when your baby grows. It is padded to ensure maximum comfort. It is easy to install and comes with clear instructions. It also has a built in display panel that provides visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are inserted into place correctly. For those without ISOFIX the seat is easy to connect to a vehicle's seat belt.

The Pebble is light and easy to move between cars, and has strong handles that can be placed in various positions. It is the ideal infant car seat to travel in, since it is able to be easily lifted into and out of taxis, or grandparent's cars.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in many colors and frequently new designs added to the line. Our review unit was in the Triangle Flow design, which is covered in tiny triangles to create an pixelated look and comes with a baby-hug inlay that is removable after your child has grown out of it. It's a beautiful and stylish car seat that is easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat created by Dutch designers, is available in many colors. Their goal is to design products that are fashionable and user-friendly. With the Pipa seat, you can be sure that they have achieved this. This seat has won many awards, including the silver award in the Group 0+ Category at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat is available in an lighter version, the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat come with excellent safety features and are highly evaluated. The base of this seat has an load-leg and sturdy lower anchors that help keep the seat in position during crashes. It also includes an anti-rebound bar to reduce the rotation and absorb the impact forces.

This car seat is also equipped with a harness that is not rethread and an adjustable head support which allows it to grow with your child. It can be used from the first day, and up to a maximum weight of 13kg. This seat is also GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it has low chemical emissions standards and is more sustainable for the environment.

While the Pipa is a great choice for many families, it might not be a good choice for parents with small babies or extremely tall ones. You will need to buy an additional infant insert as well as a stretchy crotch strap pad. The padding is comfortable and light and therefore shouldn't be an issue.

Another benefit is that the Nuna Pipa can be used without a base, making it ideal for rideshare and taxi parents who don't want to deal with difficult base installation. All you have to do is push the latches into the vehicle's anchors, and the indicator will turn green if the seat has been properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with a unique Tri-Protect Headrest that comes with Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It is in compliance with the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat is also equipped with a newborn insert that is easily adjustable in height. It is ideal for everyday use. It can be used on Joie strollers with adapters as well as strollers of other brands. The fabric is easy to clean and the canopy adds extra protection against sun radiation.

One of the most lightweight i-Size infant car seat best car seats without the risk of safety, it's simple to carry and use. The i-Snug 2 is part of the Encore Spinning System when combined with the 360deg rotating base iBase Encore (sold separately). It's compatible with the Joie Clickfit, i-Base lx and i-Base Advance car seat bases as well. When your child has grown out of the iSnug 2 you can switch it to the i-Harbour Toddler Seat to ensure safety on journeys.

Created to ensure your child is 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 guarantees the safety of your child while traveling. The i-Snug 3 also has the Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to suit your child's changing needs without having to unthread the harness.