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.

Car seats designed specifically for infants are made for babies and can only be used with rear facing infant car seat-facing. Some can snap into strollers to make transportation 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. The headrest can be adjusted with a single button. This lets older children have more leg space. There is also a slightly difficult side impact protection that slides to the side of the seat, however this seems to work well and is simple to use.

The seat is extremely simple to install. There are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that clicks in the position when you fold the leg support. It's a fast procedure that will take about 30 seconds with a little practice. It's also extremely light, making it easy to move. The ISOFIX connectors are easy to slide into the Isofix points of the car and there's an integrated audio signal to notify you when the seat is in optimal position.

The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade to the wildly well-known Axkid ONE and has over 150 enhancements - many of them on the inside so you won't see them, but they will make the car seat safer, smoother to use and more comfortable for your child. It's the only rear facing infant car seat-facing ISOFIX car seat that has a weight/height restriction of 23kg/125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest quality of safety testing. It has a backrest that is long which allows you to keep the child rear-facing for longer. Research has proven that this is the most safe way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The sleek and bold Cybex Cloud T is a car seat with plenty to offer. It's iSize-compatible and travel system compatible with a seamless 180deg swivel entry (when used with the base T isofix base) that allows you get your child in and out of the car quickly. 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. However, this can be removed as your baby grows. Additionally, it has Linear Side-impact Protection which reduces up to 25 percent of impact forces and guides them away from your precious one in the event of an accident.

The breathable fabrics and adjustable canopy ensure that your child will enjoy a relaxing ride. The air-ventilation system is highly efficient and keeps the temperature constant to ensure that your child remains cool even during long journeys.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes in a UPF50+ fabric that offers your baby ample UV protection, and protects your child from wind as well as busy surroundings. It's like a warm cocoon. You'll also love the innovative recline function that lets your child to lay in a flat position outside the car and recline near-flat inside the vehicle.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

Created for infants from birth to 12 months old, the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is an easy-to-use infant car seats that swivel carrier that comes with many excellent features. It is a car seat for ages 0+ that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 base (sold separately) and has state-of-the art safety features including high-tech impact absorbing side protection and topside wings to safeguard your baby in the event of collision.

The seat also comes with a baby-hug design that can be removed as your child grows. It is well-padded for maximum comfort. It is easy to install, with clear instructions. It also has an inbuilt display panel that provides visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are inserted into place correctly. For those who do not have 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 multiple positions. It is an ideal car seat for infants to travel in, as it can be easily lifted in and out of taxis, or grandparents vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in various colors, and there are often new designs added to the collection. Our review unit was the Triangle Flow design, which is decorated with tiny triangles for an pixelated look and comes with a baby-hug newborn inlay that can be removed after your child has grown out of it. It is a stylish and attractive car seat that is simple to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat created by Dutch designers and is available in a variety of colors. Their goal is to design products that are fashionable elegant, sleek and simple to use. It's safe for us to say they have achieved this with the Pipa. This seat has won many awards, including the silver award in the category of Group 0+ at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat is available in a lighter version, the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat have excellent safety features and are highly rated. The seat's base includes a load leg as well as rigid lower anchors that assist in keeping the seat in place in the event of a crash. It also features a non-rebounding bar to reduce rotation, and absorb the force of a crash.

This car seat also features head supports that can be adjusted as well as a harness that doesn't require to be rethread. It is easy to adapt to the needs of your child. It can be used as early as the first day and up to a maximum of 13kg. The seat is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means it meets low chemical emissions standards and is more sustainable for the environment.

While the Pipa is a great option for many families, it might not be suitable for parents with small babies or extremely tall ones. It does not have a built-in infant car seat that swivels padding, and you'll need to purchase an infant insert and crotch buckle 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 taxi and rideshare parents who don't want to deal with the hassle of installing bases. The seat can be put in place by simply clicking the latches onto the anchors of the vehicle. An indicator will turn green when the seat has been correctly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with an exclusive Tri-Protect Headrest, which includes Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It meets the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat is also equipped with a newborn insert that can be easily adjusted in the height. It's ideal for everyday 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 offers additional protection from sun rays.

It is simple to handle and transport. The i-Snug 2 is part of the Encore Spinning System when combined with the 360deg rotating base i-Base Encore (sold separately). It's compatible with the Joie Clickfit, i-Base lx and i-Base Advance car seat bases too. When your child has grown out of the i-Snug 2 you can upgrade it to the i-Harbour Toddler Seat to ensure safety on journeys.

The i-Snug 3, which was designed to keep your child secure and comfortable, is approved for children up to 13kg and 75 centimeters in height. The 3-point harness and the covered buckles offer a secure fit while traveling for your child. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to your child's needs without having the harness unthreaded.