Why Best Car Seats Newborn Is Still Relevant In 2024
The Best Car Seats Newborn
Before you buy an infant car seat for your newborn, be sure to consult a certified child passenger safety technician (CPST). They can help you choose the best car seat for your baby.
Car seats for infants are specifically designed for babies and can only be used in the rear. Some can be slid into strollers to make transport more convenient.
Axkid One i-Size
The Axkid One i-Size is a rear-facing car seat that can be used from birth to age 6 (with the infant insert included in the One+). It is made of sturdy plastics and metal with a solid base. Its headrest can be tilted by pressing a button, allowing older children more legroom. There is also a slightly difficult side impact protection that slides to the back of the seat, but it seems to work and is easy to use.
The seat is extremely simple to install. There are six self-explanatory step and an anti-rotational bar that clicks in place as you fold the leg support. It's a simple procedure that will take about 30 seconds with some practice. It's also extremely light, making it easy to move. The ISOFIX connectors are easily incorporated into the Isofix connectors of the car and there is an audio signal that informs you if the seat is in a proper position.
The Axkid One 2 is an upgrade to the wildly well-known Axkid ONE and has over 150 improvements - most of them are hidden inside, so you won'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 that has the weight/height limit of 23kg/125cm. It is i-Size Plus certified, which is the most prestigious safety standard. It has a long backrest, which allows you to keep your child rear-facing for longer, and research has shown that this is the most secure way to travel.
Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T car seat is sleek and bold. It has a lot to offer. It's i-Size and travel system compatible with a 360deg swivel entry (when used with the optional Base T isofix base) that allows you to get your child in and out of the car easily. It also comes with an Newborn Inlay which promotes a close to flat lying position for newborns and premature babies. This is safer and helps reduce respiratory difficulties. However it can be removed as your baby grows. It also comes with Linear Side Impact Protection, which reduces impact forces by up to 25% and steers them away.
Superior comfort is guaranteed with the breathable fabrics and adjustable sun canopy that allows your child to enjoy a comfortable ride. The innovative air ventilation system is designed to maintain a stable temperature and ensure that your child remains cool throughout long journeys.
Moreover also, the XXL Sun Canopy is made of UPF50+ fabric that will provide your baby with ample UV protection and shield them from wind and busy surroundings like a cosy cocoon. In addition, you'll appreciate the unique recline feature that allows your child to lying-flat position in the car and a near-flat recline inside the vehicle, like a carrycot.
Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus
Created for babies from birth up to 12 months old The Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is a simple infant car seat with a variety of amazing features. It is a group-0+ car seat compatible with the FamilyFix 360 Base (sold separately). It offers high-tech safety features, such as high-tech side protection against impact.
The seat also has a baby-hug design that can be removed as your child grows. It is well-padded to ensure maximum comfort. The seat is easy-to-install and comes with clear directions. It also comes with a built in display panel that gives visual and audio feedback when the ISOFIX connectors are inserted into place correctly. For those that do not have ISOFIX the seat is simple to attach to a vehicle's seat belt.
The Pebble is light and easy to move between cars, with strong handles which can be set in multiple positions. It is the ideal baby car seat to travel with as it is able to be easily lifted into and out of taxis, or grandparent's vehicles.
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble comes in a variety of colors, and new designs are added regularly. The model we tested was the Triangle Flow design, which is covered in tiny triangles to create a pixelated effect and comes with a baby-hug inlay that can be removed when your child is out of it. It's a beautiful and stylish car seat that is easy to use.
Nuna Pipa
Nuna Pipa, a car seat designed by Dutch designers, is available in various colors. Their goal is to design products that are fashionable, sleek and easy to use. It's safe for us to say they have achieved this with the Pipa. This seat has won many awards, including the silver award in the category Group 0+ at the UK's Prima Baby Awards 2014. This car seat comes in an lighter version, the Pipa Lite Lx.
Both versions have excellent safety features and are highly-rated. The base of this seat has 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 has an anti-rebounding bar to prevent rotation and absorb crash forces.
The car seat is equipped with a no-rethread harness and a headrest that can be adjusted which allows it to grow with your child. It is suitable from day one and up to 13kg. The seat is GREENGUARD Gold certified, which means that it has low chemical emissions standards and is more eco-friendly.
While the Pipa is a great option for many families, it might not be a good choice for parents who have small babies or extremely tall ones. You'll need to purchase a separate infant insert, as well as an crotch strap pad. The padding is light and comfortable, so it's no 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 deal with difficult base installation. All you have to do is push the latches into your vehicle's anchors, and a light will change to green when the seat is properly installed.
Joie i-Snug 2
With its unique Tri-Protect headrest, which includes Intelli-Fit memory foam The i-Snug 2 meets the highest side impact standards R129. The baby seat is also equipped with a baby insert and is easily adjustable in height. The seat is perfect for daily travel. best car seats can be used on Joie strollers with adapters, as well as strollers of other brands. The fabric is easy to clean and the canopy provides additional protection from sun radiation.
One of the most lightweight i-Size infant car seats without the risk of safety, it's simple to carry and use. 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 IBase lx, iBase lx and Advance bases. When your child is no longer using the i-Snug 2, they can move it to the i-Harbour toddler seat for years of safe travel.
The product is designed to ensure your child is comfortable, the iSnug 3 is suitable for use up to 13kg and 75 cm tall. The 3-point harness as well as the covered buckles provide a secure fit while 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.