The Best Car Seats Newborn

Check with a certified child security technician (CPST) before purchasing an top rated infant car seats car seat for your newborn. They can assist you in finding the best 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 are able to snap into strollers for easy transport.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat that is suitable from birth to age 6 (with the infant car seats on sale insert included in the One+). It is constructed of tough plastics, metal and a solid base. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing one button. This lets older children have more leg space. The side impact protection is a bit difficult to get onto, but it seems to function and is simple to use.

The seat is extremely simple to install. There are six steps that can be explained and an anti-rotational bar which clicks into the position when you fold the leg support. It's a fast process that should only take 30 seconds with a little practice. It's also extremely light, making it easier to handle. The ISOFIX connectors slide easily into the Isofix points of the car and there's an integrated audio signal to let you know if the seat is in the correct position.

The Axkid One 2 upgrade is a well-known Axkid ONE. It has over 150 improvements and many of them are hidden inside. They make the car seat more comfortable and more secure for your child. It is the only rear-facing ISOFIX car seat with a weight/height limit of 23kg/125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest standard of safety testing. It features a very long backrest that allows you to keep your child rear facing for longer and research shows this is the most secure 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 i-Size and the travel system. It also features an unidirectional 180deg swivel entry (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 features a Newborn Inlay that promotes a flat-laying position for newborns and small premature babies which is safer and lessens breathing problems. It can be removed when your baby develops. In addition, it comes with Linear Side-impact Protection that can reduce up to 25% of impact forces and steers them away from your precious one in the event of an accident.

The ultimate comfort is assured by the breathable fabrics and adjustable sun canopy that allows your baby to have a comfortable ride. The innovative air ventilation system is designed to keep a stable temperature and ensure your child stays cool on long journeys.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes in a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with plenty of UV protection and shields them from wind as well as busy surroundings. It's like a cozy cocoon. You'll also enjoy the innovative recline function that lets your child to lay flat outside the car, and recline almost flat inside the vehicle.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

For infants ranging from birth to 12 months old The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is an easy-to-use infant car seat with a variety of great features. It is a car seat for children aged 0+ that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 base (sold separately) and offers 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.

The seat also has a baby-hug inlay that can be removed when your baby grows. It is padded for maximum comfort. The seat is easy to put together, with clear instructions and a built-in panel that provides you with audio and visual feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been pressed into place properly. For those without ISOFIX the seat is easy to attach with the belts of a car's seat.

The Pebble is light and easy to transport between cars, and has strong handle which can be set in multiple positions. It's the perfect baby car seat to travel with, as it is able to be easily lifted into and out of taxis, or grandparent's cars.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble comes in a assortment of colors. New designs are introduced regularly. Our review unit is the Triangle Flow Design, which is pixelated and has tiny triangles. It also comes with a Baby-hug inlay for babies that can be removed when your child is no longer using it. It's a stylish and stylish car seat that is simple to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat created by Dutch designers and is available in many colors. Their mission is to create products that are stylish elegant, sleek and simple to use. With the Pipa, it's safe say that they have succeeded. This seat has won a host of awards including silver in the category of Group 0+ at the UK's 2014 Prima Baby Awards. This car seat is available in an lighter version, the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat feature great safety features and are highly evaluated. The base for this seat includes a load leg as well as strong lower anchors, which help to keep the seat safe in the event of a crash. It also has a anti-rebounding bar to reduce rotation, and absorb forces from crashes.

This car seat is also equipped with a no-rethread harness and a headrest that can be adjusted that makes it easy to grow with your child. It can be used from day one, up to 13kg. It is also GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it has low chemical emissions standards and is more sustainable for the environment.

The Pipa is an excellent option for many families. However, it could be inappropriate for parents with babies who are small or those who have very tall children. It does not have an integrated infant padding and you will need to purchase an infant insert and the crotch buckle pad. However, the padding is soft and lightweight and therefore shouldn't be an issue.

Another bonus is that the Nuna Pipa can be used without a base, which makes it ideal for rideshare and taxi parents who don't want to deal with difficult base installation. The seat can be set up by simply pressing the latches to the vehicle anchors. An indicator will turn green after 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 a baby insert and is easily adjustable in height. It is ideal for everyday use. It fits on Joie strollers with adapters, as well as strollers from other brands. The fabric is easy to clean and the canopy gives you additional protection from sun radiation.

One of the lightest i-Size infant car seat rear facing car seat without any compromise on safety, it's easy to carry and handle. The i-Snug 2 is part of the Encore Spinning System when combined with the 360deg rotating base iBase Encore (sold separately). It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit car seat base as well as iBase lx, iBase and Advance bases. When your child has grown out of the i-Snug 2 you can change it to the i-Harbour Toddler Seat for safe travels.

The product is designed to keep your child comfortable, the iSnug 3 is certified for use up to 13kg and up to 75 cm tall. The 3-point harness and the covered buckles ensure the most secure fit for your child. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to your child's needs, without leaving the harness unthreaded.