The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing the right car for your baby there are a variety of factors to think about. You want something that is safe and follows UK laws, but you also need to find an appropriate seat for your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are made specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to create an overall travel system. They are typically 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

If you're in search of the best car seat that puts your baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is a great choice. It is up to date with standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection to provide greater crash protection. Plus, it has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It also has a huge canopy to shield your baby from sun. It is also simple to put up and use thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and the intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping centre. It's also machine washable for easy cleaning and maintenance. It also features a lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort for your child while traveling or being attached to prams. It is also able to be used from birth to 15 months, or up to 4 years old.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, that combines one-hand rotation and smart SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your child out and in the seat on a daily basis without any backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position by using one hand. The Easy-in harness system makes it even easier to buckle up your baby, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also has visual indicators to help check that you've installed it correctly. For added security the car seat comes with two-year guarantee.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the best newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn car seat (news) in rear-facing style from their first trip home. This highly reviewed infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and is able to be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel infant car seat system. It has a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also has a no-rethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also has i-Size approval that means it is compliant with the most current European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard in child car seats that allows them to grow up with your child until the age of seven. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long term and Mom Rachael loved the lightness of it.

The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors which snap into the car's lower anchor bar, resulting in an enthralling, loud clunk. This is particularly helpful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars where you might not have a baby car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used forward-facing or rear-facing modes. 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 compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability, without adding any chemical flame retardants.

Its premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install, and the belt guides are labeled. The harness height can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest is sized to fit the smallest of babies. The seat doesn't have a 360 degree swivel. However, this was not an issue for our testers.

Insuring your baby is in the Seat3Fit is simple, and our testers loved the straps' ease to thread through the buckle with no need for rethreading during colder days. Dress your baby in clothes that does not hang over the car seatbelts. Also, take off any blankets or large 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 seat. It's lightweight and sturdy with a weight of only 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. It is designed to make the journey of your child from the hospital, between the car and the pushchair or stroller and the climb or descent of stairs as simple as it is.

Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or about 12 months old, and offers outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept is a combination of 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 can grow comfortably throughout the various stages. A comfortable infant car seats on sale pillow will provide the perfect fit for your baby, while the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that can accept adaptors. This allows you to build your personal travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed make it easier to clean up after accidents or spills.

Safe and Simple Travel

A 360deg rotating base as well as the the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your vehicle making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure instantly. Guides with colour-coded labels assist you in connecting the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious comfort for the baby and simple to use features are what makes this car seat a popular choice with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to various positions, ensuring the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows gentle rocking. The machine-washable inserts and covers make cleanup easy after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harsh sun. 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

Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that reimagines travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting with a luxurious selection. It boasts multiple patented features and features the first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds, without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used on its own or in conjunction in conjunction with a Nuna pushchair to form a travel system and is compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This unique feature is useful for families that don't own their own vehicles, who use taxis or rideshare services regularly or who have to move the seat swiftly between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in so there is no need for an additional base. It's also simple to use and comes with indicators that indicate when the seat is ready for use.

It's a simple and quick process and the latches will swing out of their hiding place underneath the carrier, and then you simply click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if needed) using the blue indicator lines. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to pivot the attached latches forward from behind the carrier in order to locate and align the buckles.

Our tester, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry, even with a newborn sleeping. It also comes with a number convenience and comfort features, such as the ventilated Dream drape that slides from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat in a quiet manner for security.

Our baby tested fit perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months, and has plenty of space to expand. He's still a bit small for the top harness slot but he is close to surpassing the size of the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has about an inch of headroom remaining in the current size.