9 best infant car seats

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The presence of a car and the approaching birth of a baby obliges parents to buy a car seat for a newborn. This decision is associated not only with fines from the traffic police, but also with the necessary level of safety of the crumbs when traveling in a car. At the same time, the choice of an accessory should be approached with the utmost responsibility, paying attention to the method of fastening the chair, seat belts and the presence of an orthopedic insert.

Criteria for choosing a car seat for newborns

Car seats for newborns can be divided into several subgroups:

1. category 0, intended only for infants up to 9-12 months;

2. subgroup 0+, fixed by the baby's face against the movement of the car and designed for weight up to 13 kg (1.5 years old crumbs);

3. 3-in-1 strollers, which have a built-in infant carrier, can replace two necessary devices at once.

At the same time, the main criteria for choosing a car cradle include:

1. Fastening the chair only facing against the movement of the car – this arrangement reduces the load on the spine in the event of a collision, which is extremely important for the health of the newborn.

2. The presence of an orthopedic insert that repeats the structure of the child's body and provides the maximum level of comfort.

3. Car seat tilt angle. The child should be in an almost horizontal position to easily carry traveling by car.

4. Availability of additional accessories in the form of a carrying handle, bottle mounts, hanging toys for babies from 3 to 12 months.

5. The quality of the seat belts. It is better to choose five-point options that provide a reliable fixation of the newborn.

6. Seat width and strap length. In many seats, it is difficult to fasten a child in a winter suit if the liner is left in place.

All these nuances are tried to be taken into account by reliable manufacturers. To make it easier for you to choose a car seat for a newborn, our experts have prepared a rating of products in this category.

Rating of the best car seats

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best inexpensive infant carriers	1	Babyhit primary	–
	2	Lorelli bodyguard	RUB 1,943
	3	Happy Baby Skyler V2	RUB 2,899
The best Isofix infant car seat	1	BRITAX ROMER Baby-Safe i-Size + Flex Base	RUB 16,990
	2	Cybex Aton M + Base	RUB 25,000
	3	CasualPlay Baby Zero Plus Isofix	RUB 10,750
The best infant car seat in the premium segment	1	SimpleParenting Doona +	RUB 24,900
	2	Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix	RUB 9,690
	3	Recaro privia	RUB 16,200

Best inexpensive infant carriers

Many parents do not want to buy an expensive car seat for a newborn, because the term of its use is maximum 1.5 years. In an effort to save money, they begin to come up with and look for options where everything is collected in one model. This decision is fundamentally wrong. If you want to ensure the safety of the crumb and not overpay for additional functions, pay attention to the product rating below.

Babyhit primary

Rating: 4.8

Simple design of the infant car seat with back-forward installation on stationary seat belts. This modification provides a handle for transporting the baby outside the car. The device itself is designed for a weight of up to 13 kg.

Our experts believe that this is a worthy model from the category of inexpensive goods, because its weight is only 2.7 kg, which is important when carrying a baby by hand. Three-point belts, but with a reliable fixation of the crumbs. An insert is also provided.

Advantages

• The lightness of the infant carrier itself;

• Wide model – enough for children up to a year, even in winter;

• Simple fixation of the seat in the car;

disadvantages

• No washable removable covers;

• The back is not adjustable – only the lying position of the baby.

Lorelli bodyguard

Rating: 4.7

Comfortable and wide infant car seat with a seat belt attachment. The model has an orthopedic insert for a little angel and a handle for easy carrying. Parents note the brightness of the design of such chairs and the sufficient depth of the cradle.

The disadvantages, according to our professionals, include the shortness of the three-point belts. Even at 4-5 months in a winter overalls and with an insert, it is problematic to fasten a baby.

Advantages

• Low price;

• Easy installation with your back forward on standard seat belts;

• Convenient carry handle;

disadvantages

• The three-point attachment system for a newborn does not fasten well on children over 4 months old in winter;

• The headrest in the form of an insert does not differ in functionality; most parents do not use it.

Happy Baby Skyler V2

Rating: 4.6

The fabric base of the infant car seat is easy to care for and practical. Dirt hardly sticks to it, and stains are removed quickly even without washing in a machine.

An interestingly designed carrying handle with fixing the position in 5 variations. There are detailed instructions for assembly and installation in Russian, which, according to our experts, is important for young parents.

Advantages

• Lightweight construction weighing up to 4 kg;

• Detailed instructions in Russian;

• Convenient carrying handle with 5 fixing points;

disadvantages

• The model is narrow and is suitable for 'slim' newborns.

The best Isofix infant car seat

Isofix is ​​a system for rigid attachment of car seats to the car body. This method of fixation is recognized as the safest according to international quality standards. Our experts recommend car seats for children with Isofix, as it is almost impossible to install them incorrectly. Fixation takes place by connecting the brackets and closing the locks on the brackets.

Below is a list of the best infant car seats as rated by parents and experts in the world of baby products.

BRITAX ROMER Baby-Safe i-Size + Flex Base

Rating: 4.9

A modern infant car seat that has undergone many crash tests before hitting store shelves. Its distinctive feature is the ability to adjust the tilt angle of the cradle. The device is designed for a weight of up to 13 kg and for a height of 40 to 83 cm. However, according to parents, large children are placed in a chair only up to a maximum of 8-10 months.

Our experts looked at the convenience of the carry handle and the ease of attaching the infant carrier to the platform. When folded, the fastening system takes up very little space, which is also important.

Advantages

• The ability to adjust the level of the backrest tilt;

• Modest dimensions of the assembled platform;

• Insert for full horizontal arrangement of the crumbs;

disadvantages

• For large children, the period of use is limited to 8-10 months.

Cybex Aton M + Base

Rating: 4.8

Comfortable and lightweight infant car seat with Isofix attachment system. An insert is provided for the baby, thanks to which the 'bottom' can be aligned to an almost perfectly horizontal surface.

Our experts appreciated the 11-position headrest and the linear side impact system. Young mothers noticed one drawback in the chair – with an increase of 70 cm, it is already not enough.

Advantages

• Lightweight infant car seat – only 3.5 kg;

• The headrest is fixed in 11 positions;

• Convenient orthopedic insert;

disadvantages

• For large children, the model quickly becomes small.

CasualPlay Baby Zero Plus Isofix

Rating: 4.7

Elegant infant car seat with foot cover and sun canopy. With such a model it is very convenient to get out of the car with a crumb 'on hand'. The car seat is attached to the Isofix platform. An indication system is provided for you to accurately position the structure correctly.

According to our pros, this is one of the most reliable models of infant car seats at an affordable price in Russia. Parents did not notice problems with the width of the seat. The length of the belts is good even for winter.

Advantages

• High rate of crash tests;

• Simple fixation of the structure with an indication system;

• Wide seat that allows you to carry even large kids for a long time;

disadvantages

• The weight of the car seat is 4.3 kg, so you won't wear it for a long time.

The best infant car seat in the premium segment

More than 60% of parents do not spare any money for their children and even choose car seats from the premium segment. Such products are distinguished by the naturalness of materials, a strong frame and additional functions. Our professionals in the world of baby products have chosen three of the most popular luxury car seats for newborns.

SimpleParenting Doona +

Rating: 4.9

The design of this infant car seat includes not only a carry handle, sun canopy and foot cover, but also retractable casters. They have good cross-country ability, they can even cope with a walk in winter with little rainfall.

Our experts checked how the wheel system folds and whether it interferes with the attachment to the platform – they are removed neatly, so the safety of movement in a car in such a car seat for a child remains at a high level.

Advantages

• Combining infant car seat and stroller;

• Presence of an orthopedic insert for a newborn;

• High level of security;

disadvantages

• The wheelbase is not designed for off-road conditions and drifts.

Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix

Rating: 4.8

This premium infant car seat is equipped with a unique hood with a high UV protection rating. So, even in the summer heat, the crumbs will not be hot in your car.

Additionally, there is a pillow for the newborn, with which you can adjust the position of the baby. On a flat surface, the infant carrier transforms into a swinging bassinet for all parents.

Advantages

• Every detail of the infant car seat has been worked out;

• There is a built-in wheelbase, so it can be used as a stroller;

• High safety performance;

• Can be used as a cradle on a flat surface;

disadvantages

• High price.

Recaro privia

Rating: 4.8

One of the best variations of the infant car seat, weighing only 3.7 kg. It is mounted in the car on the Isofix platform, recognized as the most reliable and safe. According to parents, a very comfortable carrying handle.

Among the distinguishing features – the highest rating in terms of crash test among other new products in the world of car seats. There is an orthopedic insert, a cushion for the newborn, and soft but strong three-point belts.

Advantages

• Highest crash test rate;

• Convenient carry handle and foldable sun shade;

• Nice fabric base that does not cause allergies in the child;

disadvantages

• Isofix base is sold separately.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.