Expecting or Newborn
Buying your first car seat is a huge milestone, but it’s often the one where most mistakes happen. High-street shops often push "bundles," but the safest seat is the one that actually fits your specific car and keeps your baby in the best position for their airway. Whether you're choosing an infant carrier or a fixed from birth seat, we’re here to make sure that first trip home from the hospital is as safe as it can be.
The 4 Pillars of Newborn Safety
Fitting a Newborn
Inserts, handlebars, ISOFIX bases, crotch pads, it's all so confusing. Where does the baby fit in amongst all these components?
How to fit a newborn in an Infant Carrier
How to fit a newborn in an Avionaut Pixel
The Travel System Trap
It’s tempting to buy a matching pram and seat "bundle," but convenience doesn't always equal safety.
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We recommend choosing the best seat for your car first, then the wheels.
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Read more here about what to look for, and what to look out for.
Time Limits
You may have heard of the "2-hour-rule", but is 2 hours really safe?
Car seats are for travel, not for sleeping at home or long naps on a pram.
Discover why frequent breaks are essential for your baby’s developing spine and airway.
Choosing a Seat
With hundreds of different car seats on the market and all with such varying features, it can feel impossible to find the best one for you.
Read more here about the different types of car seats available for newborns and which ones might suit your family best.
Don't let the marketing distract you
It’s easy to get caught up in cute colours and matching bundles, but for a newborn, the only things that truly matter are airway protection and above-and-beyond crash testing.
Whether you choose a seat that carries them into the house or stays permanently installed, the goal is a snug fit that keeps their chin off their chest and their fragile body rear-facing for as long as possible.