The Best Car Seats Newborn

Check with a certified child security technician (CPST) before you purchase an infant car seat for a newborn. They can assist you in finding the best car seats newborn for your child.

Infant-only car seats are designed for babies and can only be used with rear-forward facing infant car seat. Some can snap into strollers, making transport more convenient.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One is an i-Size car seat that offers extended rear-facing for upto 7 years and is suitable from birth (with the newborn insert for the Oneplus) up to the age of six. It is constructed of tough plastics, metal and a solid base. Its headrest can be angled by pressing a button, which gives older children more legroom. The side impact protection is a bit fiddly to slide on, but it appears to work and is simple to use.

The seat is simple to fit with the help of 6 easy steps and an anti-rotation bar that clicks into place as you fold down the support leg It's a fast process and should only take 30 seconds with some practice. It's also light which makes it easy to manage. The ISOFIX connectors slide easily into the car's Isofix points, and there's a built-in audio indicator to let you know if the seat is in the correct position.

The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade to the wildly well-known Axkid ONE and has over 150 improvements - most of them hidden on the inside, so you won't see them, but they will make the car seat more secure easier to use, more comfortable and more comfortable for your child. It is the only rear-facing ISOFIX car seat with the weight/height limit of 23kg/125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest level of safety testing. It has a backrest that is long that allows you to keep your child facing rear for longer. Research shows that this is the safest method of travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is stylish and striking. It has plenty to offer. It is compatible with i-Size and the travel system. It also has a seamless 180deg swivel entrance (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 has an Newborn Inlay which promotes a nearly flat position for premature babies and newborns. This is safer and lessens respiratory problems. This can be removed when your baby grows. Additionally, it has Linear Side-impact Protection which reduces up to 25 percent of impact forces and directs them away from your precious one in the event of an accident.

The breathable fabrics as well as the adjustable canopy ensure that your baby will be able to enjoy a pleasant ride. The air-ventilation system is highly efficient and ensures that the temperature remains constant to ensure that your child remains cool throughout long rides.

Additionally, the XXL Sun Canopy is made of UPF50+ fabric that will provide your baby with ample UV protection and shield them from wind and noisy surroundings, like a cozy cocoon. You'll also appreciate the unique 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

The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus infant carrier is simple to use and comes with excellent features. It's designed for babies from birth to 12 months. It's a car seat that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It comes with high-tech safety features, such as high-tech impact-absorbing sides.

It also comes with a baby-hug newborn inlay, that can be removed once your top rated baby car seats gets older. It is well-padded to ensure maximum comfort. It is easy to install, with clear instructions. It also comes with an integrated display panel that gives visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are inserted into place properly. The seat can be affixed to a vehicle using the seat belt for vehicles with no ISOFIX.

The Pebble is lightweight and easy to move between cars, and comes with strong handles that can be positioned in various positions. It's the perfect infant carrier seat car seat to travel in, since it is able to be easily lifted into taxis and out of grandparent's vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble comes in a variety of colors and new designs are added regularly. The model we tested is the Triangle Flow Design, which has a pixelated appearance with tiny triangles. It also includes a Baby-hug inlay for infants that can be removed if your child is no longer using it. It is a stylish and attractive car seat that is easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers are available in many colors. Their mission is to design products that are fashionable and user-friendly. With the Pipa, it's safe say that they've succeeded. This seat has been awarded a variety of awards including silver in the category Group 0+ at the UK's 2014 Prima Baby Awards. This car seat is also available in a lighter version called the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions of this seat feature great safety features and are highly reviewed. The base for this seat comes with a load leg and strong lower anchors, which assist in keeping the seat secure in the event of a crash. It also has an anti-rebound bar to reduce rotation and absorb the impact forces.

The car seat is equipped with a harness that does not need to be rethread and a headrest that can be adjusted that makes it easy to grow with your child. It can be used from the age of one, up to 13kg. The seat is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means it is low-chemical emissions and is better for the environment.

The Pipa is a great choice for a variety of families. However, it might be unsuitable for parents with small babies or those who have very tall children. You will need to buy an additional infant carrier seat insert as well as the stretchy crotch strap pad. The padding is light and comfortable, so it's not a problem at all.

Nuna Pipa is also ideal for parents who use taxis or rideshares and do not need to worry about installing an additional base. All you have to do is click the latches onto the vehicle's anchors, and the indicator will turn green when the seat has been properly installed.

Joie i-Snug 2

With its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest, which includes Intelli-Fit memory foam the i-Snug 2 meets the highest standards for side impact, R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for babies and its height can be easily adjusted. The seat is ideal for everyday use. It fits on Joie strollers with adapters as well as strollers from other brands. The fabrics are easy-to-wash and the canopy provides extra protection from sunlight.

It is easy to handle and transport. The i-Snug 2 can be used as part of the Encore Spinning System with the 360deg rotating base i-Base Encore. It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit car seat base IBase lx, iBase lx and Advance bases. When your child is no longer using the i-Snug 2, they can transition it to the i-Harbour toddler seat for years of safe travels.

The i-Snug 3, designed to keep your child safe and comfortable, is approved for children weighing up to 13kg in weight and 75 cm in height. The 3-point harness as well as the covered buckles offer an ideal fit when traveling for your child. The i-Snug 3 has a Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to your child's requirements without leaving the harness unthreaded.