The Best Car Seats Newborn
Make sure you consult a certified child passenger security technician (CPST) before you purchase an infant car seat for a new baby. They can assist you in finding the best car seats for infants car seat for your child.
Infant-only car seats are designed for babies. They are only suitable for use in the rear-facing position. Some can be slid into strollers to make transportation simpler.
Axkid One i-Size
The Axkid One is an i-Size car seat that allows rear facing infant car seat-facing for upto 7 years old and is suitable from birth (with the newborn insert included for the Oneplus) up to the age of six. It is constructed of tough plastics and metal with a solid base. Its headrest can be tilted by pressing a button, giving 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 is simple to use.
The seat is very easy to put together – there are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that clicks in place as you fold the support leg. It’s a simple procedure that will take about 30 second with practice. It’s also light and easy to handle. The ISOFIX connectors are easily incorporated into the Isofix connectors of the car and there is an audio cue that lets you know 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 improvements – most of them on the inside so you don’t see them but they make the car seat more secure, smoother to use and more comfortable for your child. It is the only rear-facing ISOFIX car seat with a weight/height restriction of 23kg/125cm. It’s i-Size Plus approved which is the highest level of safety testing. It has a very long backrest, which allows you to keep your child rear-facing for longer and research shows this is the most secure method to travel.
Cybex Cloud T
The sleek and striking Cybex Cloud T is a car seat with a lot going for it. It is compatible with i-Size and the travel system. It also has a seamless 180deg swivel entrance (when used with an optional Base T ISOfix base). This makes it easier to take your child in and out of the car. It also has a Newborn Inlay that promotes a near-flat lying position for newborns and smaller premature babies that is more secure and reduces breathing difficulties. It can be removed when your baby develops. In addition, it comes with Linear Side-impact Protection that can reduce up to 25 percent of impact forces and steers them away from your infant car seat in front seat one in the event of a crash.
High-quality comfort is guaranteed by the breathable fabrics and adjustable sun canopy that allows your child to enjoy a comfortable ride. The innovative air ventilation system is designed to keep an even temperature and ensure your child is cool during long rides.
The XXL Sun Canopy also comes with a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with ample UV protection, and protects them from wind as much as the crowded surroundings. It’s like a cosy cocoon. You’ll also enjoy the innovative recline function that allows your child to lay flat outside the car, and recline near-flat inside the vehicle.
Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus
For infants from birth to 12 months old The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a user-friendly infant car seat with a variety of great features. It’s a group-0+ car seat compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It offers state-of the-art safety features, such as high-tech impact-absorbing side protection.
The seat also features a baby-hug inlay that can be removed as your child grows. It is well-padded for maximum comfort. The seat is simple to put together, with clear instructions and a built-in panel that provides both audio and visual feedback once the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed into place properly. For those without ISOFIX, the seat is easy to connect to the seat belt of your vehicle.
The Pebble is a lightweight, easy-to-transport car seat that is easy to transport. It has a strong handle which can be adjusted into several positions. It is an ideal infant car seat for travel because it is easy to lift into and out of taxis as well as grandparents vehicles.
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in a wide range of colors and often new designs added to the collection. Our review unit is in the Triangle Flow Design, which has a pixelated appearance with tiny triangles. It also comes with a Baby-hug insert for infants that can be removed if your child grows out of it. It is an attractive and stylish car seat that is simple to use.
Nuna Pipa
Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers, is available in many colors. Their goal is to design products that are fashionable and easy to use. It’s safe to say they have done it with the Pipa. The seat has been awarded a variety of awards including silver in the Group 0+ category at the UK’s 2014 Prima Baby Awards. The car seat is available in a lighter model called the Pipa Lite Lx.
Both versions of this seat have fantastic safety features and are highly evaluated. The seat’s base features a load-leg as well as rigid lower anchors that help to keep the seat in position in the event of a crash. It also comes with an anti-rebound bar that helps minimize rotation and absorb crash forces.
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 adapt with your child’s needs. It can be used from the age of one and up to 13kg. It is also GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means it has low chemical emissions standards and is more sustainable for the environment.
While the Pipa is a great choice for many families, it may not be a good choice for parents with tiny babies or those who are very tall. You’ll need to purchase a separate infant insert, and the strap for the crotch. The padding is lightweight and comfortable, so it’s not a problem at all.
Another advantage is that the Nuna Pipa can be used without a base, which makes it ideal for taxi and rideshare parents who don’t want to handle difficult base installation. All you need to do is click the latches into your vehicle’s anchors, and a light will change to green if the seat has been properly installed.
Joie i-Snug 2
With its unique Tri-Protect headrest including Intelli-Fit memory foam The i-Snug 2 meets the highest side impact standards R129. The baby seat comes with a newborn insert and is easily adjustable in the height. The seat is ideal for everyday travels. It can be used on Joie strollers with adapters as well as strollers of other brands. The fabrics are easy to wash and the canopy gives you additional protection from sun rays.
It is easy to hold 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 is compatible with the Joie Clickfit car seat base as well as iBase lx, iBase and Advance bases. Once your child outgrows the i-Snug 2, they can switch to the i-Harbour toddler seat for years of safe travels.
The product is designed to ensure your child is comfortable, the iSnug 3 is suitable for use up to 13kg and 75cm tall. Its 3-point harness with covered buckles guarantees the safety of your child when they travel. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to suit your child’s needs without having the harness untangled.