The best infant carriers

The requirements for transporting babies in a car oblige you to choose the best infant car seat, which is designed to provide the child with comfort and safety in the event of an accident on the road. To make the ride in it just like that, we have prepared a rating of seats suitable for small passengers with good characteristics. A careful study of their advantages and disadvantages will allow you to find the most reliable and convenient option for kids.

Which company is better to buy a car seat for newborns?

Here are 8 leaders among manufacturers of such products:

• Chicco Is not just a manufacturer, but a whole corporation with its own research center and laboratories for checking the quality of goods. He researches the needs and desires of children and creates products that take into account their social, emotional, psychophysiological needs.
• CAM - the brand became known thanks to the individual design of products, a responsible approach to the quality of the assortment and tracking trends in the children's products market. It is available in models with both IsoFix and classic belt fastening.
• Lorelli Is a Bulgarian brand that has become famous, in particular, for its low-priced car seats. Products for newborns here are unique in that they can withstand up to 18 kg compared to similar models, which are usually no more than 13 kg on the shoulder.
• Nania trona Is a brand owned by the French company Teamtex. It accounts for over 30% of the European child car seat market. His priority is the safety of children, so the manufacturer has its own laboratory that regularly conducts crash tests of the products created.
• Siger Is a Russian manufacturer whose mission is to create safe and comfortable conditions for children, including newborns, for road trips. His products are inexpensive, as for this market, their average price is 4000 rubles.
• Avionaut - one of the leaders in the production of child seats and cradles in cars, the head office and production of which are located in Poland. Reviews about them are positive due to the stylish design, the use of ultra-durable materials, the compliance of products with European standards in terms of quality and safety.
• Britax romer - the company creates car seats for children from birth to 4 years old and even older. For babies, it provides additional protection in the event of a side impact of the car, the ability to install both in the direction of travel, and against the direction of travel, rotation at a certain angle, multi-position backrest tilt.
• Recaro GmbH & Co. KG - a German company, the priority area of ​​which is the production of car seats. Each product, before being released for sale, undergoes a series of crash tests in order to eliminate the threat to the baby's health when driving in a car.

The most budgetary are products from the Siger and Nania Trona companies.

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Rating of the best infant car seats

For convenience, our TOP was divided into 3 categories - car cradles with isofix and latch attachments, and inexpensive products with fixation by means of transport seat belts in the car.

When analyzing the characteristics of car seats, we took into account the following:

• Child's age - 0, 0+, 0/1;
• Maximum load;
• Dimensions;
• The weight;
• Type of materials;
• Colour;
• Equipment;
• Features - the presence of an awning, handles for carrying, a compartment for things;
• Can be used as a stroller and rocking chair;
• The degree of freedom to tilt the backrest, including for sleeping;
• Additional protection against side impacts.

When included in the rating of car seats for newborns, we paid attention to the opinion of buyers about the functionality, practicality, convenience, and comfort of using the cradle. We also analyzed the value for money, the reactions of newborns to riding in various chairs.

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The best infant car seat with isofix

Isofix is ​​a car seat mounting system designed to make installation quick, simple and as safe as possible. Through this mechanism, it is attached to metal anchors mounted in the passenger compartment seat by means of several built-in locks on the retractable runners. Such models are the most expensive and have high quality indicators. The best among them were 3 options.

Recaro Zero.1 Elite Isofix

This infant carrier model has gained immense popularity among parents due to its versatility. She is a representative of the group of seats of category "0/1" and can be used to transport children up to 4-5 years old in a car. Experts agree on its relatively high safety thanks to a durable plastic bowl that can withstand even strong impacts. The design is equipped with a soft insert giving the baby the correct body position. The carrycot is removable and equipped with a comfortable handle for small passengers.

Advantages

• Several colors;
• Installation both facing and backwards;
• Soft fabric;
• Good pads for fixing straps;
• Easy change of backrest inclination;
• High level of protection against blows to the side of the car;
• Successful passing crash tests during man-made accidents.

disadvantages

• The back can not be transferred to the lying position.

The “Recaro Zero.1 Elite Isofix” model saves money on buying a new car seat when the infant turns one year old, as it can be operated even with a weight of up to 18 kg.

average price: 40,000 rubles.

Britax Romer Baby-Safe i-Size + Flex Base

The Britax Roemer Baby-Safe i-Size is made with improved SICT technology for double side collision protection. The strong belt independently distributes the force of the impact to 5 points. The “FLEX” base used here allows the carrycot to be positioned on the seat evenly and to adjust the tilt angle in 5 positions, which creates additional comfort during travel. The "Isofix" system helps to fasten the product quickly and easily, if necessary, the fasteners can be made longer. The product does not take up much space during storage in the trunk due to the folding "support leg".

Advantages

• Weight 4.7 kg;
• Comfortable anatomical pillow;
• Reliable fastening;
• Easily removable cover;
• Installed without problems;
• Safe.

disadvantages

• Cannot be installed facing forward;
• Not the deepest hood.

In the opinion of parents, the baby is not capricious in the Britax Romer Baby-Safe i-Size + Flex Base.

average price: 16 500 rub.

Avionaut Ultralite Isofix

Safe ride of newborns in the car is provided by reliable fastening using the Isofix technology and additional fixation of the baby with strong belts. The installation of the chair in the car is very easy, it is made taking into account the requirements of babies and the peculiarities of their anatomy. The seat is very spacious. It is convenient for a young passenger to travel in it due to the possibility of adjusting the cradle for height from 40 to 85 cm. This model of a car cradle also serves as a carrying function, which has large and durable handles.

Advantages

• Confirmation of the correctness of fixation by sound notification;
• The presence of soft liners on the belts;
• Shock absorption with polystyrene linings;
• Good air circulation, breathable materials;
• Suitable for children up to 86 cm tall;
• Weight 2.5 kg.

disadvantages

• No removable cover;
• Lack of an awning to protect from sunlight;
• The maximum permissible weight is 13 kg.

To cushion the impact of an accident, the Avionaut Ultralite Isofix has shock absorption, which in addition makes the car even safer to drive.

average price: 23 900 rub.

Best inexpensive infant carriers

Typically, these models have a standard, most common fastening by means of car belts. They can be used as a rocking chair and as a carrier. We analyzed the best infant car seats on the market and selected the 4 most worthy options among them.

Siger Aegis Lux

This is the leader among car seats for babies in terms of value for money. It is designed for children who can recline while sitting with a slight back inclination. It can carry a child up to 1.5 years old and weighing up to 13 kg. The model has a deep seat for comfort and sufficiently high sidewalls.

The padded liner eliminates chafing and pressure on the back, while the wide webbing with non-rigid pads enhances safety while riding. The traditional method of fastening in the passenger compartment by means of a belt does not cause questions, the driver copes with the installation of the seat quickly.

Advantages

• Easy adjustment of the tension of the inner belts;
• 8 colors of the infant car seat;
• Deep "canopy";
• Changing the position of the carrying handle in 4 positions;
• Reliable protection against side impacts;
• Quality materials including non-fading fabric;
• Lightweight.

disadvantages

• There is no horizontal position of the back;
• Internal belts are short for winter.

According to user reviews, the model "Siger Aegis Lux" can be used as a cradle when rocking a baby or for a "walk" on the balcony, it rocks very well.

average price: 2400 rub.

Nania trona

The Nania Trona infant car seat is designed for children in the 0+ group and is installed against the direction of travel. It weighs 3.2 kg, which, along with a comfortable handle, is easy to carry.

It can be used for newborns and baby up to 1 year and 3 months. The maximum permissible load is 13 kg. It has everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride - height-adjustable 3-point harness, side impact protection system, removable and easy to clean polystyrene upholstery.

Advantages

• Reliable fixation of the hood;
• Good sun protection in the car;
• Roomy car seat;
• High back - 46 cm;
• 5 colors;
• Impeccable quality of materials.

disadvantages

• One backrest tilt position;
• A child on the road cannot completely lie down.

Nania Trona has successfully passed more than one crash test, which testifies to its durability and safety.

average price: 3650 rub.

Lorelli bodyguard

The cradle for newborns in the car "Lorelli Bodyguard" has the best price in our rating, and there are no complaints about its quality. It has earned an impeccable reputation for its ease of use. This model can be used not only as a chair, but also as a carrier, which has strong handles. The baby in the chair is comfortable due to the ability to adjust the backrest tilt and a soft anatomical pillow. Additional inner belts are responsible for safety, which securely fix the baby in the seat.

Advantages

• Wide awning from the sun;
• Thick fabric;
• Non-marking colors;
• Large hood;
• Lightweight;
• Cheap.

disadvantages

• The headrest can be uncomfortable in the first months of your baby's life;
• In warm clothes, the fastening belts may not be long enough.

The Lorelli Bodyguard is easy to clean - the upholstery fabric can be removed and washed.

average price: 2100 rub.

CAM Area Zero

This inexpensive product has taken a place in the ranking of newborn car seats due to its high level of comfort and safety. It can be used almost immediately after the baby is born.The seat and backrest are quite soft here, but at the same time they support the baby's back well. It provides comfort throughout the trip. Depending on the age, the fixation device can be adjusted in length, but the height of the headrest, unfortunately, cannot be changed. Optionally, you can move the back to a horizontal position.

The CAM Area Zero infant car seat has a sturdy carry handle and sun canopy. She well supports the head of the newborn, which is critically important in the first months after the birth of the baby. It is installed with its back forward, the structure can support a child weighing up to 13 kg, and the product itself weighs 3.6 kg.

Advantages

• Comfortable back position;
• Large seat sizes;
• Side impact protection level;
• Dense fabric hood;
• Quality fabrics;
• Can be used as a rocking chair.

disadvantages

• Cannot be brought to a lying position;
• The plastic base must be purchased separately.

Reviews show that the CAM Area Zero infant car seat is best used before the baby is 8-9 months old.

average price: 4300 rub.

Best Newborn Latch Car Seats

The Latch mount was developed in the USA, and therefore in Russia it is still not widespread. Car seats equipped with such a system can be fixed on Isofix brackets. Only one model became the best here.

Chicco KeyFit 30

The Latch infant car seat is recognized as the most reliable on the road. This mechanism is simple enough for both moms and dads to use. It is often chosen by those who have too short seat belts in the car. It is compatible with several types of strollers - Chicco / Chicco Ct. 0.1, Cortina, Trevi, S3. The product weighs a little, 4.5 kg, has a compact size, but the child is not cramped in it. Here you can carry a baby weighing up to 13 kg. Distinctive features of this option are the presence of a base for the chair, the presence of a compartment for things and adjustment of the carrying handle in 4 positions.

Advantages

• Transport hood protects against drafts and sun;
• Convenient to carry the newborn while sleeping;
• Toddlers in the armchair do not bend or be capricious;
• Detachable by pressing one button;
• Cozy;
• There is a lot of space inside, while the dimensions are compact.

disadvantages

• Not all vehicles are equipped with a Latch mount.

average price: 12 700 rub.

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Which infant carrier is better to buy?

Children under 6 months are advised to choose models of car seats from category "0", a child under one year old needs seats from group "0+", more adults will be more comfortable in those that are sold with the mark "0/1". The most reliable structures are those equipped with a "foot-stop" in the floor, but they are usually expensive. Those who are looking for something more economical, but at the same time of high quality, should pay attention to products with fixation by car belts. The golden mean - options with Isofix mount.

Here are some recommended infant carriers, depending on the situation:

• Those who often travel long distances should choose the Nania Trona.
• If you want to use the same seat after your child turns one year old, it is best to pay attention to the Recaro Zero.1 Elite Isofix.
• For transporting your baby in sedans and business cars, the Britax Romer Baby-Safe i-Size + Flex Base is suitable.
• If you need to carry your baby outside the car frequently, the Avionaut Ultralite Isofix is ​​the ideal choice.
• For those who are already a little stronger after childbirth and can independently support their head, it is recommended to take a closer look at Siger Aegis Lux.
• Lorelli Bodyguard is a recommendation for car seats that are attached with standard car seat belts.
• If you want to save money on buying a stroller, the best option is the Chicco KeyFit 30, which can be installed on a chassis.
• From the first months of life, the CAM Area Zero will be very useful.

Our rating of car seats for newborns is intended only to facilitate the search for suitable models, but does not limit the choice in any way.