The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your infant. You want something that is secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to choose an appropriate seat for your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to form an entire travel system. They are generally more user-friendly 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 seats is the best choice for those looking for a reputable car that puts your child's comfort first. It is compliant with the most recent iSize safety standards, and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that shields your baby from the sunlight. It's also easy to set up and use due to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.

The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable to carry your child to and from the car, as well as around the mall or shopping centre. It can also be washed in the machine to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also features a lie-flat position that provides the most comfort for your child on the move or being attached to a pram. It is also able to be used from birth up to 15 months, or up to 4 years.

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 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 fit your growing child up to 4 years of age.

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating 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 buckle up your baby and secure straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators to help you ensure that you've done it correctly. The car seat is backed by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra security.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is among the top infant car seats options on the market. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear facing infant car seat position from the very first time they return home. This highly popular infant car seat has been designed to be highly mobile and can be clicked into a variety of Chicco strollers that work with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert which fits babies from 5-11 pounds. It also has an unrethread safety harness that permits easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval which means it complies with the most current European safety standards.

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

This baseless car seats includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. This is particularly helpful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' cars where you may not have a car seat for your infant.

Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat which means it can be used in either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. The maximum height of the harness 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 but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install, and the belt guides are labeled. The height of the harness is adjustable by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is ideal for smaller infants. The only drawback to the seat is that it does not have a 360-degree swivel, but this wasn't a huge problem for our test subjects.

Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our testers were impressed how easy it was to thread through the buckle with no need for rethreading on colder days. Always dress your baby in a outfit that isn't hanging over the belts of your car and also take off any large blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More security with less weight

This lightweight champion sets the standard of the i-Size infant car seats. With a weight of just 3.35 kg, it's easy to lift, and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's security during his journey. It is designed to make the transportation of your child's from the hospital between the car and the stroller or pushchair and walks up and down stairs as easy as possible.

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

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, ensuring that your baby can grow comfortably throughout the various stages. The soft infant cushion provides a comfortable fit for babies and the curved bottom allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you create your own travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed help with cleaning up after spills or accidents.

Safe and Simple Travel

The 360deg rotating base, and the iBase Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure instantly. Colour-coded guides aid in connecting the seat and base correctly. I-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models and the iSnug 2. This gives you maximum flexibility.

This car seat is popular by parents due to its easy-to-use features, including effortless ins and outs. It also provides a plush, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring the best car seat infant comfort for your child. The curved base allows for gentle rocking. The machine-washable covers and inserts make cleanup easy after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your baby from harsh 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 has exclusive 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 necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a stand-alone, or in conjunction with a Nuna pushchair to create a travel system and is compatible with strollers from other brands such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This feature is especially beneficial for families that don't own 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 are integrated and don't require for an additional base. The system is simple to use, with indicators that show that the seat is secure and ready to go.

It's a quick and easy procedure and the latches will swing out of their hiding place under the carrier, then you just click to attach, and adjust the angle (if necessary) by using the blue indicator lines. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to pivot the latches from behind the carrier to locate and line up the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, discovered that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even when loaded with a newborn car seat insert sleeping. It also comes with a range of features that are convenient and comfortable such as the breathable Dream drape, which slides from the canopy with ease and can be attached easily to the car seat to provide security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that flips out and an XL peekaboo window.

Our test baby fit perfectly in the urbn at 3 months, and has plenty of space to expand. 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 left in the size at present.