The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your baby. You want a seat that is safe and conforms to UK laws however, you need to choose the right seat for your vehicle and your budget.

Infant car seats are suitable for newborns. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy to form an alternative to a travel system. They are generally simpler to use than convertible car seats and are able to 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 comfort first. It is in line with the most recent standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide the best crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also comes with a large canopy that protects your baby from the sun. It is also easy to install and operate, thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock and simple one-hand rotation system.

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

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, that combines one-hand rotation and intelligent SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby into 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 bases. It is designed to grow 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 using just one hand. It's also easy to secure your baby in with our revolutionary harness system that makes it easy for you to fasten the straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that will allow you to check if you have installed it correctly. The car seat is covered by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra peace of mind.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the most popular newborn car seats available on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be highly mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies between 5-11 pounds. It also has an unrethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size which means it's certified to the most current European safety standards.

i-Size, the latest standard in car seats for children that allows them to grow with your child until the age of seven. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael enjoyed the fact that it was light as well.

This car seat is baseless and has ISOFIX connectors that click into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' car where you might not have a baby car seat.

Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair, meaning it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. The maximum height of the harness is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't convert into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric, which is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors facilitate installation. The height of the harness is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be a great size for small babies. One downside of the seat is that it doesn't come with an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a major issue for our testers.

The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread, and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothes that isn't hanging over the seat belts of the car. Also, remove any blankets or coats that are large prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight

This featherlight champion sets a new standard for the i-Size infant car seat for travel car seats that are certified. At just 3.35 kg, it is lightweight and extremely strong to ensure your child's security during his journey. It was designed to make the transport of your child from hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair and walks up and down stairs as easy as possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and suitable for newborns up to 75 cm or 12 months. It provides superior protection with its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to ensure superior protection against side-impacts.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, so that your baby car seat can grow comfortably at each stage. The comfortable infant car seat in front seat cushion guarantees a comfortable fit for babies and the curved bottom allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers, as well as other brands that support adaptors, which allows you to design a customized travel system in a snap. Machine washable covers and inserts simplify cleanup after spills or accidents.

Simple and Safe Travel

The 360deg rotating base, and the iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure instantly. Guides with colour-coded labels help you connect the base and seat in a proper manner. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, plush comfort for the baby, and easy to use features are what make this car seat a favorite with parents. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your little one. The machine-washable covers and inserts make it easy to clean up after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug works with all Joie Strollers and other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna the original Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to simplify parenting by providing a luxurious line-up. It boasts multiple patented features and features the first and only infant car seat that is baseless equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used on its own, or together with the Nuna pushchair to form an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands such as 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 vacations, everyday life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in so there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also simple to use and comes with indicators that indicate when the seat is ready to go.

It's a quick and simple process that involves the latches swinging from their hiding places underneath the carrier, and you click on to connect, and then adjust the angle (if necessary) by using the blue indicator lines. This is much faster and less complicated than putting in Clek Liingo, which requires you hinge the latches that are attached from behind the carrier in order to find and align the buckles.

Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry even with a sleepy newborn. It also has a number of features that are convenient and comfortable such as the air-tight Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy easily and can be attached easily to the car seat for complete privacy. It also comes with a UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.

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