The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing a car for your infant there are a lot of things to consider. You want an infant car seat that is secure, and is in line with UK laws. However, you need to consider your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for newborns and typically combine with a buggy to create an entire travel system. They are generally easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child reaches the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're looking for the best car seat that puts your baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the ideal choice. It is compliant with the most recent iSize safety standards, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection that provides superior crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at the ideal temperature regardless of weather. It has an extra-large canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also easy to install and use, due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It's also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. Plus, it has a full lie-flat position that provides maximum sleep comfort for your little one while traveling or being a part of a stroller. It can be used up to four years old, however it is suitable from birth to 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with intelligent SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat on a daily basis without head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that allows you to easily rotate the seat into any reclining position with one hand. It's also easy to buckle your baby in using our unique harness system that makes it easy for you to secure the straps from both the front and the back of the seat. It also has visual indicators that allow you determine if you have installed it correctly. The car seat is covered by a 2-year guarantee to give you additional peace of mind.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the best infant car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from their first trip home. This top-rated Infant car seat (sciencewiki.science) is designed to be highly portable and clicks into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel system. It features a removable newborn insert that fits your baby car seat from 5-11 pounds, and an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification that means it is compliant with the most current European safety standards.

i-Size, a new standard in child car seats, allows them to grow with your child until the age of seven years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment over the long run and Mum Rachael was impressed with the lightness of it.

The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors that snap into the car's lower anchor bar, resulting in the sound of a loud, clear clunk. It's especially convenient for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's vehicles, where you might not have a designated infant car seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a flat seat that means it can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to convert into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability, without adding any chemical flame retardants.

Its premium lower anchor connectors are simple to install and the belt guides are labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit infants well. The seat is not equipped with a 360 degree swivel. However this was not a problem for our testers.

Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there is no need to rethread them on colder days. Always dress your newborn in clothing that doesn't hang over the car seat belts and also take off any large blankets or coats prior using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

ULTRA-LIGHT - More Safety with less weight

This lightweight champion redefines the standard for i-Size certified infant car seat uk car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. It is designed to make the journey home from the hospital and between car-to-pushchair or stroller as well as trips up and down the stairs, as well as every baby-hauling time as simple as is possible.

Approved iSize, it's perfect for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months and provides exceptional protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to ensure superior side impact protection.

The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, giving you the best fit at every stage. A cosy infant pillow provides a snug fit for your baby and the curved bottom allows gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design a customized travel system with ease. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier after spills or accidents.

Safe and Simple Travels

A 360deg rotating base and the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration with your car making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors snap into place instantly and eliminate the possibility of error, while clever colour coded guides ensure you've connected the seat and base correctly. i-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base model and the i-Snug 2. This gives you the greatest flexibility.

Effortless ins and outs, luxurious comfort for babies, and easy to use features make this car seat a popular choice with parents. The ergonomic handle for carrying is adjustable to multiple positions for maximum comfort and the curved base provides gentle rocking for your child. The inserts and covers that can be washed by machines simplify cleanup after messes while the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that have the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for extra convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting with a luxurious line-up. It has patented features and features the first and only baseless infant car seat equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone or in conjunction in conjunction with it with a Nuna pushchair to form a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services often or require the ability to quickly move the seat from one car to another for trips to the beach, daily life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in so there is no need for a base. It's also simple to use and has indicators that indicate when the seat is ready for use.

It's a simple and quick process and the latches will swing out of their hiding places under the carrier, you click on to connect, and then adjust the angle (if necessary) by using the blue indicator lines. This is a lot faster and less complicated than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you hinge the latches that are attached from behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.

Our tester, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, discovered that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is lightweight, easy to carry and can be used with an infant sleeping. It also comes with a number convenience and comfort features, such as the breathable Dream drape that can be pulled from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat quietly to provide privacy.

Our baby tested fit perfectly into the urbn at 3 months old, and still has plenty of room to expand. He's still a little small for the top harness slot but he is close to surpassing the size of the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has about an inch of headroom in the current size.