The best infant car seat Car Seats Newborn

Before purchasing an infant car seat for your newborn ensure that you consult a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST). 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 can only be used in the rear-facing position. Some can be converted into strollers for easy transportation.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One is an i-Size car seat that allows rear-facing for up to 7 years. It is suitable from birth (with the newborn insert for the Oneplus) until around the age of 6. It is made of sturdy plastics and metal, as well as a sturdy base. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing one button. This lets older children have more leg space. The side impact protection can be a bit fiddly to slide on, but it seems to work and is simple to use.

The seat is very easy to install. There are six self-explanatory steps and an anti-rotational bar which clicks into the position when you fold the leg support. It's a quick procedure that should take only 30 seconds with a little practice. It's also very lightweight making it easy to move. The ISOFIX connectors fit easily into the Isofix connectors of the vehicle and there's an audio cue that lets you know whether 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 enhancements - many of them on the inside so you don't see them but they make the car seat safer, smoother to use and more comfortable for your child. It is also the only rear-facing ISOFIX seat on the market with a weight/height limit of 23kg and 125cm. It's i-Size Plus approved which is the highest standard of safety testing. It has a long backrest, which allows you to keep your child rear-facing for longer, and research has shown that this is the safest way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The sleek and bold Cybex Cloud T is a car seat with plenty to offer. It is compatible with iSize and travel systems. It also has a seamless 180deg swivel entrance (when it is used with an optional Base T ISOfix base). This makes it easier to get your child into and out of the vehicle. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay that promotes a near-flat lying position for newborns and small premature babies, which is safer and lessens breathing problems. 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.

Superior comfort is guaranteed with the breathable fabrics and adjustable sun canopy that allow your child to enjoy a comfortable ride. The innovative air ventilation system is designed to keep a stable temperature and ensure your child is cool throughout long journeys.

Furthermore, the XXL Sun Canopy is made of UPF50+ fabric that will give your baby plenty of UV protection. It also shields them from wind and busy surroundings like a cosy cocoon. Besides, you'll love the unique recline feature that gives your child a lying flat position outside of the car and a close-to-flat recline inside the vehicle similar to that of a carrycot.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

For infants ranging from birth to 12 months old, the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a user-friendly infant carrier with some great features. It's a car seat that is compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It is equipped with modern safety features, such as high-tech impact-absorbing side protection.

The seat also comes with a baby-hug inlay that can be removed as your baby grows. It is well-padded to ensure maximum comfort. The seat is easy to put together, with clear instructions and a built-in display panel that gives you visual and audible feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed in the correct order. The seat can be attached to a vehicle by using the seat belt for vehicles who do not have ISOFIX.

The Pebble is lightweight and easy to transport between cars, with strong handle that can be positioned in multiple positions. It's a great infant car seat for travel (Imoodle says) because it is able to be easily lifted into and out of taxis as well as grandparents' vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble comes in a assortment of colors. New designs are introduced regularly. Our review unit was the Triangle Flow design, which is covered in tiny triangles to create an effect that is pixelated and includes a baby-hug inlay that can be removed after your child has grown out of it. It's a stylish and attractive car seat that is easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

The Nuna Pipa is a car seat designed by a team of Dutch designers. Their mission is to create products that are stylish, sleek and easy to use. It's safe to say they have succeeded with the Pipa. The seat has won numerous awards, including the silver award in the category of Group 0+ at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat for newborn seat is also available in a lighter model called the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions come with excellent safety features and are highly rated. The base for this seat comes with a load leg and rigid lower anchors, which assist in keeping the seat secure during crashes. It also has a anti-rebounding bar to limit rotation and absorb the force of a crash.

This car seat also comes with an adjustable head support that can be adjusted, as well as harnesses that do not require to be rethread. It is simple to adapt to the needs of your child. It can be used from the age of one and up to 13kg. This seat is also GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it meets low chemical emissions standards and is more sustainable for the environment.

The Pipa is a great option for a variety of families. However, it might be unsuitable for parents with tiny babies or parents with tall children. It does not come with an infant padding built-in, and you'll need to purchase a separate portable infant car seat insert and the crotch buckle pad. The padding is comfortable and light and therefore shouldn't be an issue.

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

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with an exclusive Tri-Protect Headrest, which includes Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It is in compliance with the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for babies, and its height can be easily adjusted. It's ideal for all your daily travels and is compatible with Joie strollers with adapters, as well as other strollers from other brands. The fabric is easy to clean 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 i-Base Encore (sold separately). It is compatible with the Joie Clickfit, i-Base lx and i-Base Advance car seat newborn seat bases as well. If your child grows out of the i-Snug 2, they can move it to the i-Harbour toddler seat to ensure safe travel for years.

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