Best Car Seats for Newborns
Find the perfect car seat for your newborn with features designed specifically for infant safety and comfort.
UPPAbaby MESA
$349.99The UPPAbaby MESA is specifically designed for newborns with its included preemie insert and naturally fire-resistant merino wool fabric.
Pros:
- No-rethread harness
- Merino wool fabric
- Self-retracting LATCH
- Preemie insert included
Cons:
- Premium price point
- Heavy carrier
- Limited color options
Nuna PIPA RX
$399.99The Nuna PIPA RX offers premium comfort and safety features perfect for newborns, with organic materials and advanced protection systems.
Pros:
- Organic materials
- Load leg stability
- Sky drape canopy
- Lightweight design
Cons:
- Expensive
- Base required for best features
- Limited stroller compatibility
Chicco KeyFit 30
$199.99The Chicco KeyFit 30 provides excellent newborn support with specialized inserts and easy installation for first-time parents.
Pros:
- Newborn head insert
- Spring-loaded leveling
- ReclineSure system
- 4-30 lb weight range
Cons:
- Heavy carrier
- Bulky base
- Limited recline positions
Britax B-Safe 35
$229.99The Britax B-Safe 35 offers newborn-specific comfort with advanced safety features and comprehensive side impact protection.
Pros:
- Infant body pillow
- SafeCenter LATCH
- Side impact protection
- 4-35 lb capacity
Cons:
- Heavy unit
- Expensive
- Bulky design
Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35
$159.99The Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 provides reliable newborn safety with easy installation at an accessible family price.
Pros:
- Newborn head support
- SnugLock technology
- Machine washable fabrics
- 4-35 lb range
Cons:
- Basic materials
- Heavy carrier
- Limited premium features
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30
$249.99The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 combines European design with newborn-focused comfort and advanced air protection systems.
Pros:
- Newborn comfort insert
- Air protect technology
- FlexiSpin base
- Premium fabrics
Cons:
- Expensive
- Complex base
- Heavy unit
Evenflo SafeMax
$189.99The Evenflo SafeMax offers newborn safety with smart monitoring technology and essential positioning support.
Pros:
- Newborn positioning insert
- SensorSafe technology
- Side impact tested
- 4-35 lb capacity
Cons:
- Tech dependency
- Battery requirements
- Basic comfort features
Baby Jogger City GO 2
$199.99The Baby Jogger City GO 2 emphasizes portability and ease of use, perfect for active families with newborns.
Pros:
- Lightweight for newborns
- Quick-click installation
- Travel system ready
- Compact design
Cons:
- Basic padding
- Limited features
- Short weight range
Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air
$119.99The Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air provides essential newborn car seat safety with air protection at an affordable price.
Pros:
- Newborn head pillow
- Air Protect cushion
- Budget-friendly
- Machine washable
Cons:
- Basic materials
- Limited comfort
- Short lifespan
Cosco Light 'n Comfy
$79.99The Cosco Light 'n Comfy offers basic newborn car seat protection at the most budget-friendly price available.
Pros:
- Lightweight design
- Newborn support insert
- Ultra-affordable
- Simple installation
Cons:
- Very basic features
- Minimal padding
- Short usage period