The Best Car Seats Newborn

Before purchasing an infant car seats that swivel car seat for your baby make sure you consult a certified child safety technician (CPST). They can assist you in selecting the most appropriate car seat for your baby.

Infant-only car seats are designed specifically for infants and can only be used in the rear. Some can snap into strollers, making transport easier.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat inserts for newborns seat that is suitable from birth until age 6 (with the infant insert included in the One+). It is sturdy, with solid metal, tough plastics and a sturdy base. The headrest can be adjusted by pressing a single button. This lets older children have more leg space. There is also a slightly fiddly extra side impact protection that slides over to the side of the seat, but this seems to work well and it's easy to use.

The seat is extremely simple to install - there are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that snaps into the position when you fold the leg support. It's a quick procedure that will take about 30 second with practice. It is also lightweight, making it easier to handle. The ISOFIX connectors are easy to slide into the car's Isofix points, and there is a built-in audio cue to notify you when 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 enhancements - many of them are hidden inside, so you won't notice 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 a weight/height limit of 23kg/125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the most prestigious safety standard. It has a backrest that is long that allows you to keep the child facing forward for a longer period of time. Research has proven that this is the safest way to travel.

Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is sleek and bold. It has plenty to offer. It's i-Size and travel system compatible, with a smooth 180deg swivel entry (when combined with the Base T isofix base) which allows you get your child in and out of the car easily. It also has an Newborn Inlay which promotes a near flat lying position for smaller premature babies and newborns. This is safer and lessens respiratory problems. It is able to be removed as your baby grows. It also has Linear Side-impact Protection that can reduce up to 25% of impact forces and steers them away from your infant one in the event of an accident.

Superior comfort is guaranteed with the fabric that breathes and the adjustable sun canopy that allow your child to enjoy a relaxing ride. The sophisticated air ventilation system ensures that the temperature remains constant to ensure that your child remains cool during long journeys.

The XXL Sun Canopy also comes with a UPF50+ fabric that provides your child with plenty of UV protection and shields them from wind as well as the bustling environment. It's like a cosy cocoon. In addition, you'll appreciate the recline feature, which allows your child to lying-flat position in the car seat newborn and a close-to-flat recline in the vehicle, like a carrycot.

Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus

Created 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 is a car seat with a group-0+ that can be used with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It offers state-of the-art safety features, including high-tech side protection against impact.

The seat also features a baby-hug design that can be removed when your baby grows. It is well-padded for maximum comfort. It is simple to install, and comes with clear instructions and a built-in panel that provides you with visual and audible feedback when the ISOFIX connectors have been pushed into place correctly. The seat can be attached to a vehicle by using the seat belt for vehicles with no ISOFIX.

The Pebble is a light, easy-to-transport car seat that is easy to transport. It has a sturdy handle which can be adjusted into several positions. It is an ideal infant car seat for travel because it is able to be easily lifted in and out of taxis or grandparents vehicles.

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble is available in many colors, and there are regularly new designs added to the collection. The model we tested was the Triangle Flow design, which is covered in tiny triangles to create 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's easy to use.

Nuna Pipa

The Nuna Pipa is a car seat that was designed by a group of Dutch designers. Their goal is to design products that are stylish, sleek and easy to use. With the Pipa seat, you can be sure that they've achieved this. The seat has won numerous awards including silver in the category of Group 0+ at the UK's 2014 Prima Baby Awards. This car seat is also available in a lighter version, dubbed the Pipa Lite Lx.

Both versions come with excellent safety features and are rated highly. The seat's base features an load-leg and sturdy lower anchors that help to keep the seat in place during crashes. It also has an anti-rebounding bar to limit rotation and absorb forces from crashes.

This car seat also comes with a head support that can be adjusted as well as a harness that doesn't require to be rethread. It is simple to adapt to the needs of your child. It can be used from the first day and up to a maximum of 13kg. It is also GREENGUARD gold certified, meaning it meets the low-chemical emissions standards and is better for the environment.

The Pipa is a great choice for many families. However, it might be unsuitable for parents with tiny babies or with tall children. It does not have an integrated infant padding and you will need to purchase a separate infant insert and the crotch buckle pad. However, the padding is comfortable and light, so it's not a huge problem.

Another bonus is that the Nuna Pipa can be used without a base, making it ideal for taxi and rideshare parents who don't want to handle cumbersome base installation. All you need to do is push the latches into your vehicle's anchors, and an indicator will change to green when the seat has been installed correctly.

Joie i-Snug 2

The i-Snug 2 is equipped with the unique Tri-Protect Headrest, which comes with Intelli-Fit Memory Foam. It meets the highest standards for side impact R129. The baby seat comes with an insert for newborns and the height can be easily adjusted. It's perfect for your everyday journeys and can be fitted on Joie strollers that support adapters and other strollers from other brands. The fabrics are easy to wash and the canopy offers additional protection from sunlight.

One of the most lightweight i-Size infant car seats without any compromise on safety, it's easy to carry and handle. The i-Snug 2 can be used as part of the Encore Spinning System with the 360deg rotating base iBase Encore. 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 safe travels.

The i-Snug 3, which was designed to keep your child secure and comfortable is suitable for children up to 13kg and 75 centimeters in height. The 3-point harness and covered buckles offer an ideal fit when traveling for your child. The i-Snug 3 also has the Grow Together headrest that can be adjusted to meet your child's growing requirements without removing the harness.