The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a variety of factors to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your baby. You want an portable infant car seat car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. However, you need to consider your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for newborns. They usually combine with a buggy to form an alternative to a travel system. They are usually easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child is at the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best infant car seat option to get a top-rated car that puts your child's safety first. It is in line with the most recent i-Size safety standards and features G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy to shield your baby from sun. It's also easy to install and use, thanks to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.

The ergonomic carry handle is comfortable to transport your baby to and from the car, and in the shopping centre. It's also machine washable to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lying-flat position, which offers the most comfort for your child when they travel or seated in a pram. It can be used up to four years old, but is suitable from birth until 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which incorporates one hand rotation and SlideTech technology. This makes it fast 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 is compatible with the same ISOFIX base and is designed to increase in size with your child to age 4.

With FlexiSpin, our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in makes it easier to buckle up your child, allowing you to fasten straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators to help ensure that you've done it correctly. To give you security the car seat comes with a two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort from the moment they return home. This highly rated infant car seat has been made to be extremely 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 that can be used by babies between 5-11 pounds. It also has a safety harness with no rethread that allows for easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size which means it's certified to the latest European safety standards.

i-Size is the latest standard for car seats for children that allows them to grow with your baby up to 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 which click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar with an enthralling, loud clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' cars in which you don't have a car seat for your infant.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used in forward-facing or rear-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower, and it does not change into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability, without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install and the belt guides are labeled. The harness height can be adjusted by a single push, and the headrest fits infants well. The seat is not equipped with a 360 degree swivel. However, this was not an issue for our testers.

The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread, and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. You should always dress your newborn in a way that isn't hanging over the car seat belts, and be sure to take off any large blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and less weight

This lightweight champion redefines the standard of the i-Size infant car seats. It is lightweight and strong, weighing just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It was designed to make the transport of your child's from the hospital to the car, between the stroller or pushchair, as well as trips up or down stairs as simple as it is.

Approved i-Size, it's ideal for newborns to 75 cm or approximately 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to offer superior protection against side-impacts.

The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, giving you the best fit at every stage. A comfortable infant pillow will provide a snug fit for your newborn, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers, as well as other brands that have adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system in a snap. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier when spills or accidents happen.

Safe and Simple Travel

The 360deg rotating base and the iBase Encore spinner, provide seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors fasten instantly and eliminate the possibility of error, while clever color-coded guides make sure 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 to give you the ultimate flexibility.

This car seat is popular by parents due to its easy-to-use features, including easy ins and outs. It also offers a plush, comfortable fit for your baby. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to various positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your child. The machine-washable inserts and covers make cleanup easy after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your child from the harsh sun. 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

The latest innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa Urbn, is reimagining the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious selection. It comes with patent-pending features and features the first and only infant car seat that is baseless equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that installs in just two seconds without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a standalone seat or paired with the Nuna stroller to create a travel set. It also works with strollers from other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful 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 vehicle to another for family trips, vacations or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in so 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 easily removed from their beneath the carrier, and then you click to secure them. You can also adjust the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. It's faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and extremely well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry and can be used with a sleeping baby. It also has many convenience and comfort features, such as the air-tight Dream drape that slides out of the canopy and connects to the car seat quietly to provide privacy.

Our baby tested fit perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months old, and has plenty of room to grow. He's still a bit too small for the top slot of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.