The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right car seat for your infant. You want something that is secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to choose the right seat for your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for infants and are typically used with a buggy to form a travel system. They are usually easier to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child turns two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're looking for the best car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the best option. It's compliant with the most recent standards for safety in iSize, and has G-CELL side-impact protection for superior crash-protection. Additionally, it comes with ventilated ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy to protect your baby from sun. It is also easy to install and use, thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock and simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle allows you to easily transport your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping centre. It is also machine washable to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also features a lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort to your child on the move or attached to prams. It is also able to be used from birth up to 15 months or up to 4 years old.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, that combines one-hand rotation and smart SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your child in and out of the seat each day without any head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits on the same ISOFIX base. It is designed to accommodate your growing child up to 4 years old.

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's easy to rotate the seat using only one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in allows you to buckle up your child by allowing you to secure straps both from the front and the Adventure Flamingo High Back Booster Seat For Groupe 2/3 - Pushchair Accessories of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you to check if you have installed it correctly. The car seat is backed by a two-year warranty for extra assurance.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from the moment they return home. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be highly mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel system. It has a removable newborn insert which fits babies from 5 to 11 pounds. It also comes with an unrethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also has i-Size approval that means it is compliant with the latest European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard in child car seats that allows them to grow with your baby until the age of seven. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment, and Mum Rachael really enjoyed the fact that it was light too.

This car seat is baseless and comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with a loud, satisfying clunk. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to grandparents' cars in which you don't have a baby car seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair, meaning it can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower and it can't change into a booster. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The premium lower anchor connectors are simple to install, and the belt guides are well labeled. The harness height can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit infants well. The seat does not have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However, this was not an issue for our test subjects.

Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothing that doesn't hang over the seat belts of the car. Also, take away any blankets or coats that are large prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and Lighter Weight

This featherlight champion redefines the standard for car seats that are i-Size certified for infants. With only 3.35 kg, it is easy to lift, and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's safe journey. It was designed to make the journey of your child from hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair, as well as trips up or down stairs as simple as it is.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and ideal for newborns of 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 guarantee superior side impact protection.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby grows comfortably throughout the various stages. A comfortable infant car seat uk pillow will provide the perfect fit for your newborn and the curved base lets you rock gently to soothe your baby. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you build your personal travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed make cleanup easier after accidents or spills.

Simple and safe travel

A 360deg rotational base and exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system allow for seamless integration with your vehicle making ins and outs more convenient than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure quickly. Color-coded guides will 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 to give you the ultimate flexibility.

This car seat is popular by parents due to its simple-to-use features, such as effortless ins and outs. It also provides a plush, comfortable fit for your baby. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your child. The inserts and covers washable by machine help with cleaning up after spills while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your baby from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug works with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious lines of premium attributes. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only baseless car seat that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that installs in two seconds, with no necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used on its own, or with the Nuna pushchair to create a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This unique feature is beneficial for families that don't have their own cars or who use taxis or rideshare services frequently or who have to quickly move the seat between cars for daily life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also easy to use and has indicators that show when the seat is ready for use.

The latches can be removed from their hidden place under the carrier and you can then click to attach them. You can also alter the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to pivot the attached latches forward from behind the carrier to find and line up the buckles.

Our tester, a mom of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and extremely well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even when loaded with a newborn 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 in a quiet manner to ensure privacy.

Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn with ease at three months old and still has the space to grow. He is still a little too small for the top part of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom remaining at his size.