Best Group 0+ Infant Carrier Car Seats (0–13 kg)

The debut of the truly iconic car seat Maxi-Cosi CabrioFix took place as far back as 2003. And recently it has been re-released in accordance with the stricter requirements of the European safety standard ECE 129 (i-Size).

The carrycot is aimed at transporting the smallest passengers — literally from birth until reaching the age of one year. During the first six months of the baby's life, the anatomical insert for newborns, providing a lying position for the child and supporting their head, will be very helpful. Then the insert is removed and the child sits in the spacious seat of the chair. The child is fastened with three-point straps with soft pads in the shoulder and groin areas.

Children are expected to be transported in the seat "against the grain" — this is necessary to avoid injury to the child's spine in car accidents. The car seat is fixed on the vehicle seat using the regular seat belts, and for an additional fee, parents can purchase a special Isofix base (CabrioFix i-Size Base and FamilyFix3). At the same time, the car seat can be installed on stroller chassis.

The model demonstrates the highest safety indicators with minimal risk of injury to the baby in frontal and side impacts. The foldable handle allows the seat to be used as a carrycot. Other attributes of the product include a sunshade and a removable polyester cover, which can be easily machine washed in a gentle cycle.

The Cybex Aton B2 i-Size model is designed to serve faithfully through the first year of a child's life. It will be suitable for babies with a height of 45 to 87 cm and a weight of no more than 13 kg.

The spacious seat of the chair ensures free seating for the small passenger even in warm winter clothes. Approximately up until six months of age, the child is assumed to be seated in the car seat with a special anatomical insert. The key to reliable fixation of the baby's head is a soft pillow. Moreover, the chair implements an 11-position adjustment for the headrest height.

The model is supplied without an Isofix base, although one can always be purchased separately. Without it, the seat is fixed on the vehicle seat using the transport seat belt. The child in the carrycot is fastened with internal three-point straps. For carrying convenience, the product's design includes a folding handle with three fixed positions.

The Cybex Aton B2 i-Size features a sunshade, L.S.P. side collision protection system, and built-in mounts for installing on stroller chassis. Independent car seat tests conducted by the ADAC methodology took place in 2022, and the model deservedly received a "Good" rating overall. It is a comfortable and safe carrycot for the smallest.

A model with Norwegian roots BeSafe iZi Go X1 is one of the safest car carrycots based on the results of independent impact tests. This is confirmed by a "Good" rating from the German Automobile Club ADAC.

The car seat underwent independent tests in 2021. During these tests, it was disqualified due to the increased content of pollutants in the labels of the cover. However, the Norwegian manufacturer promptly corrected this, but to avoid problems, preference should be given to later versions of the model. The carrycot is intended for transporting very young children — up to about one year old. The child's height should not exceed 75 cm, and the weight should be 13 kg.

Babies are meant to be placed in the chair's shell on a special anatomical insert that smooths the tilt angle and fills the extra internal volume. As the baby grows, the insert can be removed. The child in the carrycot is fastened with five-point straps with height position adjustment (together with the headrest). To prevent the straps from interfering when seating the child, the car seat wings use the magnetic system Assistant.

The car seat is fixed on the vehicle seat with conventional seat belts or with a special Isofix base BeSafe iZi Modular i-Size Base (purchased separately). The product can only be installed against the direction of car movement. The structure of the car carrycot places increased emphasis on protecting the head and neck area of the child (shock-absorbing material Dynamic Force Absorber), and the model is equipped with SIP+ side protection shields. Using special adapters, the carrycot is easily installed on the chassis of many strollers.

Child car seats bring considerable profit to the Italian company Peg Perego. For babies up to one year old, the model Viaggio SLK is a great fit.

The car seat was released according to all the canons of the European safety standard ECE 129 (i-Size). Small children may be transported in the seat as long as their weight remains up to 13 kg, and their height does not exceed 87 cm. In the car, the product is installed exclusively against the direction of movement. The car seat is fixed by regular seat belts; however, an Isofix base can be purchased separately.

The model includes an anatomical cushion with two-step position adjustment and memory effect. The seat's lumbar support is made of polyurethane foam. And to protect the child from bad weather and the scorching sun, the car carrycot incorporates a foldable UPF 50+ class sunshade (against ultraviolet rays).

According to crash test results, Peg Perego Viaggio SLK earned the highest rating "Very Good" from the reputable organization ADAC. Regarding both rear and frontal impacts, as well as side impacts — side impact energy is effectively absorbed by EPS shields. In conclusion, it's worth noting the built-in Ganciomatic system, which allows for quick and easy installation of the car seat on the chassis of Peg Perego strollers.

For children in the weight group 0+ (from 0 to 13 kg), there is the noteworthy Avionaut Pixel car seat model within the range of the Polish brand. Moreover, it comes together with the IQ Isofix base.

The presence of the base allows the seat to be securely fixed on the rear seat of the vehicle without additional financial investments. Additionally, the base is equipped with a floor support leg. The installation correctness of the car seat is displayed by special indicators. The child is secured in the car seat with internal five-point harness straps.

Passengers are placed in the seat from the hospital on an anatomical insert, which was developed in collaboration with leading physiotherapists. It ensures the correct position of the pelvis, torso, and head of the child. In terms of safety Avionaut Pixel Isofix boasts a "Good" rating in independent testing according to the methodology of the German Automobile Club ADAC and ECE129 (i-Size) safety certification.

The weight of the carrycot is only 2.5 kg — it's convenient to carry the child in it outside of the car. Additionally, the car seat comes with an anatomical pillow and sunshade — the model includes everything for the baby's comfort.