The Best Car Seats Newborn

Before purchasing 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 seats are designed specifically for infants and can only be used rear-facing. Some can be slid into strollers to make transport easier.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat that can be used from birth until age 6 (with the infant insert included in the One+). It feels robust with strong metal, hard-wearing plastics and a sturdy base. Its headrest can be tilted by pressing a button, which gives older children more legroom. There's also a difficult side impact protection that slides on to the back of the seat, but it seems to work and it's easy to use.

The seat is easy to install. There are six self-explanatory steps and an anti-rotational bar that snaps into place as you fold the leg support. It's a quick procedure that should take only 30 seconds with some practice. It's also light, making it easier to manage. The ISOFIX connectors are easily incorporated into the Isofix connectors of the vehicle and there's an audio signal that tells you whether the seat is in the optimal position.

The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade to the wildly popular Axkid ONE and has over 150 enhancements - many of them on the inside so you don't see them, but they make the car seat more secure easier to use, more comfortable and more comfortable for your child. It is also the only rear-facing ISOFIX seat available with a maximum weight/height limit of 23kg and 125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the highest standard for safety. It comes with a long backrest, so you can keep the child facing forward for a longer period of time. Research suggests that this is the safest way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The sleek and striking Cybex Cloud T is a car seat with a lot to offer. It's i-Size compatible and travel system-compatible, with a smooth 180deg swivel entry (when used with the optional Base T isofix base) that allows you to take your child into and out of the car easily. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay which promotes a close to flat position for newborns and premature babies. This is safer and helps reduce respiratory difficulties. However it is possible to remove this as your baby grows. It also comes with Linear Side Impact Protection, which reduces impact forces by up to 25% and guides them away.

The breathable fabrics as well as the adjustable canopy ensure that your child will have a comfortable ride. The advanced air ventilation system ensures that the temperature remains constant to ensure that your child stays cool throughout long rides.

Additionally, the XXL Sun Canopy is made from UPF50+ fabric to provide your baby car seat with ample UV protection. It also protects them from wind and busy surroundings, like a cozy cocoon. You'll also enjoy the innovative recline function that allows your child to lay flat outside the car, and then recline in the vehicle.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

Designed for infants from birth to 12 months old The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a user-friendly infant car seats that swivel car seat with a variety of amazing features. It is a car 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 side protection and topside wings to safeguard your baby in the event of an accident.

It also comes with an infant-hug baby inlay which can be removed when your baby is older and is well-padded for maximum comfort. The seat is simple to install and comes with clear directions. It also comes with an integrated display panel that provides both visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are inserted in the correct order. The seat can be affixed to a vehicle by using the seat belt for vehicles without ISOFIX.

The Pebble is light and easy to transport between cars, with a strong carry handle that can be placed in multiple positions. It is the perfect infant car seat to travel infant car seat with, as it can easily be lifted into and out of taxis, or grandparent's vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in a wide range of colors and often new designs added to the line. Our review unit is the Triangle Flow Design, which has a pixelated appearance with tiny triangles. It also comes with a Baby-hug inlay for newborns which can be removed when your child is no longer using it. It is a stylish and attractive car seat that is easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

The Nuna Pipa is a car seat that was designed by a group of Dutch designers. Their mission is to create products that are fashionable elegant, sleek and simple to use. With the Pipa, it's safe say that they have achieved this. This seat has won many awards, including the silver award in the category Group 0+ at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat is also available in a lighter version, dubbed the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat feature excellent safety features and are highly reviewed. This seat's base has a load-leg and rigid lower anchors that help to keep the seat in its place in the event of a crash. It also has a anti-rebounding bar to limit rotation and absorb the force of a crash.

The car seat is equipped with a no-rethread harness and a headrest that can be adjusted which allows it to adapt with your child's needs. It can be used as early as the first day, and up to a maximum of 13kg. It is also GREENGUARD gold certified, meaning it meets the low-chemical emissions standards and is more beneficial to the environment.

While the Pipa is a great choice for many families, it might not be a good choice for parents who have small babies or those who are very tall. You'll need an infant insert separately, and an crotch strap pad. The padding is comfortable and light, so it's not a huge problem.

Nuna Pipa is also ideal for parents who take taxis or rideshares, but do not need to worry about installing the base. The seat can be set up by simply pressing the latches onto the anchors for the vehicle. An indicator will turn green once the seat has been 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 side impact standards of R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for newborns and the height can be adjusted easily. The seat is ideal for everyday travels. It is compatible with Joie strollers with adapters as well as strollers from other brands. The fabric is easy to wash and the canopy adds extra protection against sun's radiation.

It is easy to hold and carry. 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 too. When your child grows out of the i-Snug 2, you can upgrade it to the i-Harbour Toddler Seat to ensure safe journeys.

Designed to keep your child comfortable, the iSnug 3 is suitable for use up to 13kg and 75 cm tall. The 3-point harness and covered buckles provide the most secure fit for your child. The i-Snug 3 also has the Grow Together headrest, which can be adjusted to suit your child's changing requirements without having to remove the harness.