The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when selecting the right car seat for your infant. You want a seat that is secure and complies with UK laws However, you must also to choose an appropriate seat for your car and your budget.

Infant car seats are made specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy as an overall travel system. They are usually simpler to use than convertible car seat newborn seats and can be used until your child is 2 years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best option if you want a high-rated car that puts your baby's safety first. It meets the latest standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection to provide greater crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your baby from the sun. It is also easy to set up and use, thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.

The ergonomic carry handle makes it easy for your baby to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It can also be washed in the machine to make cleaning and maintenance easier. It also features a lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child when they travel or attached to a pram. And it can be used from birth to 15 months or up to 4 years.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which includes one hand rotation in conjunction with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and simple to get your child in and out of their seat without causing any headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX bases and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

With FlexiSpin, our revolutionary rotational system, it's simple to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in makes it even easier to secure your child, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that will allow you determine whether you've put it in correctly. The car seat is backed by a 2-year guarantee to give you additional security.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is one of the top infant car seats options on the market. It will keep your baby comfy in the rear-facing position from the moment they return home. This highly popular infant car seat was designed to be extremely mobile and is able to be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It features a removable newborn insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, and a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also iSize that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is a brand new standard for child car seats that allows them to expand with your baby until 7 years old. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long-term and Mum Rachael was impressed with the lightness of it.

This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors that snap into the car's lower anchor bar, resulting in a nice, loud clunk. It's particularly useful for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's vehicles, where you might not have a designated infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used either in rear-facing mode or forward-facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it can't convert into an incline. Its soft goods are made from ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without adding chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors make installation easy. The height of the harness can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest is sized to fit infants well. The seat doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However this was not a problem for our testers.

The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our test subjects loved the straps' ease to thread through the buckle without the need to rethread on colder days. You should always dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang down over the belts of your car and make sure to remove any big coats or blankets before using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More security with less weight

This lightweight model redefines the standard of the i-Size infant car seat for travel car seats. With only 3.35 kg, it is easy to lift, and extremely strong to ensure your child's security during his journey. It is designed to make the transport of your child's from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair, as well as trips up or down the stairs as simple as is possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and suitable for newborns up to 75 cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique security concept of three layers incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side impact protection.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, so that your baby grows comfortably through each stage. The comfortable infant car seats on sale cushion guarantees a snug fit for newborns and the curved bottom allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system easily. Covers and inserts washable by machine help with cleaning up after spills or accidents.

Safe and Simple Travels

The 360deg rotational base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinner, offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car 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 base and seat correctly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.

Effortless ins and outs, plush comfort for babies, and easy to use features make this car seat a popular choice with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring maximum comfort for your child. The curved base allows for gentle rocking. The machine-washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug works with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands which support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to simplify parenting with an exquisite line-up. It has multiple patented features, including the first and only baseless car seat that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or in conjunction with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel set. It is also compatible with strollers made by other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is especially useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services frequently or require the ability to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to the next for vacations, everyday life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in which means there is no need for a base. It is also simple to use and comes with indicators that indicate when the seat is ready to go.

The latches can be easily removed from their under the carrier and then you click to attach them. You can also alter the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the latches that are attached behind the carrier in order to locate and align the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The seat is light and easy to carry and can be used with sleeping babies. It also comes with a range of comfort and convenience features such as the air-tight Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy smoothly and can be attached easily to the car seat for privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.

Our test baby fit perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months old, and still has plenty of space to grow. He's still a bit too small for the top slot of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has an inch and a quarter headroom left at his size.