The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A high-quality car seat is an essential purchase for infants. It is suitable from birth to 13kg, they generally include a pushchair as an entire travel system. They also have a lay flat design to create the best sleeping position for infants.

The law stipulates that your baby must be rear-facing until the age of nine months or 135cm. We recommend an iSize (also called R129) or ECE R44 approved seat that is fitted with ISOFIX and provides side impact protection.

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size

If you're in search of an i-Size infant car seat that can keep your baby safe from birth until they're ready move on to a booster, then this model from Silver Cross is definitely worth taking a close look. It's one of the few R129-approved seats that can be used from birth, and it also offers full protection in a rear-facing position up to the age of seven, making it an investment that will last for the life of your child.

It's worth checking whether a vehicle is iSize approved. This includes side tests for impact as well as front tests for impact. Other factors such as ease of installation and if it's compatible with your vehicle are equally important, since any of the best safety features won't work to their full potential if they're not properly installed.

The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and elegant with soft fabric covers that are machine washable for quick and easy cleaning. There's soft padding for your baby and a reversible seat liner for comfort. It comes with a comfortable handle with a shaped grasp that makes it easy to lift and carry.

The base of the car seat can be attached to your vehicle using the Isofix connectors, or by using the seatbelt. However, it's best to use the FamilyFix i-Size base for easier installation and to ensure i-Size conformance. The base can be used with Maxi Cosi accessories such as footmuffs, seat covers, and sun shades to provide warmth or shield your child from sun damage.

Apart from the i-Size certification and impressive crash test results, which ensure it gets top marks in all categories it is a well-designed car seat that comes with a host of other attributes that are worth a look. The compact fold takes up little space in the trunk, and it comes with a 5-point safety harness, ergonomically designed carry handle, and 10 headrest positions for your newborn with memory foam. It can also fit into the majority of pushchairs that are part of a travel system and can be used in conjunction with the brand's FamilyFix 360 base.

Silver Cross Dream iSize

Silver Cross Dream i-Size, one of the most recent products in the range of products offered by the company offers a luxurious option with an infant insert. This car seat is i-Size approved and provides your child with the best longevity starting at birth, with rear facing up to 18kg, and with a high level of side impact protection due to its unique Motion Safe system. The seat's rotation design makes it easier to get your baby in and out and out, while the built-in simple lock ISOFIX makes sure it's securely secured in place.

This model is suitable for infants up to 12 months old (85cm) and was made to be comfortable. It features soft touch bamboo fabrics with premium branding from Silver Cross. The infant insert will keep your baby safe, secure and comfortable. It has sections that are removable and can be adjusted to your baby's growing needs and a five-position headrest that guarantees a perfect fit. The seat has been awarded the AGR-2022 certificate of approval, which is a prestigious award for infant car seats – and is compatible with Silver Cross prams or pushchairs to make an entire travel set (adapters are available separately).

The Nuna PIPA Urbn is baseless and therefore you can use the Dream i-Size with ISOFIX connectors and your vehicle's seatbelt. The one-of-a-kind built-in ISOFIX installation system is easy to use and takes seconds to install. The seat is perfect for parents who have to change cars often, travel in a family vehicle, or share a car with taxi drivers and drivers.

The seat is priced a bit higher priced than maxicosi's cabriofix, but it's one of our top picks due to its design. It looks great and has a 360-degree swivel feature. It also comes with the ability to recline three levels and an infant-friendly inlay that can be removed. It's also i-Size approved and has an excellent crash test rating and is a top pick for safety by Which? (they base their recommendations on safety, such as ease of installation and if it's fitted correctly). It's important to note that even the best car seat newborn car seats will only provide maximum protection if they are correctly installed.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is the only ISOFIX seat we've tested that can allow rear-facing for children up to 23kg and 125cm (around four years old). It has the highest rear-facing height limit of any seat we've tested. It's certainly an exceptional feature and if you're hoping to keep your child rear-facing for as long as it is possible, it's a good idea to consider.

The seat itself feels solid and sturdy, and there's plenty of room for the head and torso of your child to expand comfortably. It's designed with comfort in mind and there's a one-handed recline adjustment that can be used for no less than 12 headrest positions and soft belt padding. We believe that it will be able to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday use, although the button and mechanism that is used to loosen and tighten the straps is slightly complicated and we're worried about it becoming stuck or breaking in the course of time.

It's also a relatively lightweight seat, weighing just under 10kg so it's easy to get into and out of the car. It also has a handy compartment on the back of the seat to keep items and an integrated sun shade that has an easy Velcro strip. It can be easily attached to the stroller that is compatible that is ideal for those who need to make multiple trips.

The base of the seat is Isofix compatible and clicks into place easily. It also has an adjustable support leg which can be adjusted with a small grey button tucked away on the rear of the seat. It also has an indicator light to let you know it's secure. The seat slides on the top and it comes with a handy handle to lift it into and out of your car.

One of the best car seat newborn features about this seat is it's ability to slide forward and backwards along the base to adjust the legroom. You can adjust the legroom to meet your child's height, so they can comfortably cross their legs. This is a great feature that is very effective. It took me around 30 minutes to set up the seat and then adjust the legroom after a little practice.

George at Asda

George at ASDA offers a wide selection of infant car seats, whether you're looking for your first one or a second one to put in your pushchair. The well-known supermarket chain is renowned for its low-cost clothing and homeware which is especially popular during Christmas and other shopping occasions.

Prices can differ widely for all products for parents. However, you can purchase an rotating infant car seat car seat from PS100 that doesn't need any base, and go up to PS725 for a complete infant carrier. A second seat is generally worth it if you plan to use your existing pushchair, since you'll save money on the expense of a separate pushchair or travel system.

If you're considering purchasing car seats for your infant it is important to select one that meets the latest guidelines. This includes a recommended recline position that prevents infants from sitting in a dangerous and unnatural position. Additionally, the seat should also include a removable padding that will help keep newborns comfortable and secure.

Newborns and infants can outgrow their car seats rapidly and it's crucial to choose a model that will grow with them. Because of this, many parents opt for a group 1/2/3 or 0+/1 car seat that can adjust to accommodate their child's height. This type of car seat is ideal for children ranging from birth up to around 12 years old.

The best car seat car seats for newborns are safe and secure and you should stay clear of second-hand car seats unless they've had professionally cleaned and tested. Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse, car safety experts, strongly recommend against purchasing a secondhand seat from a friend or relative because it's difficult to determine the history of the seat. However, they suggest a second-hand seat from a trusted retailer or eBay. Before purchasing any item it is recommended to check the warranty. The warranty should cover all repairs or replacements. The warranty period can range between two and six years depending on the manufacturer. The longer the warranty is, the more comprehensive. The most comprehensive warranties offer replacement parts and free repairs for the first three to five years.