The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When you are choosing a car for your newborn, there are many things to take into consideration. You want a seat that is safe and follows UK laws However, you must also to choose an appropriate seat for your car and your budget.

Car seats for infants are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to create a travel system. They are usually simpler to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're in search of a top-rated car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the ideal option. It meets the latest standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection to provide the best car seat newborn crash protection. It also has the breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your baby from the sun. It is also simple to put up and use due to the anti-misuse 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 center. It is also machine washable to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also has an all-flat sleeping position that ensures maximum sleep comfort for your child when traveling or tying it to a stroller. 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 revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with clever SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your child out and in the seat each day without any backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years old.

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's simple to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. Our Easy-in harness system makes it easier to buckle up your baby by allowing you to secure straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you to check if you have installed 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 available on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort from the moment they return home. This top-rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and easily fits into a number of Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It has a removable infant car seats that swivel insert that is suitable for babies between 5 and 11 pounds, as well as an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also iSize that means it's acquiesced to the most current European safety standards.

i-Size is a brand new standard for child car seats that allows them to expand with your child until the age of 7 years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael enjoyed the fact that it was light too.

The baseless car seat comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with the sound of a satisfying, loud clunk. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's vehicles, in which you may not have a dedicated car seat for infants.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat which means it can be used in either forward or rear facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it doesn't convert into an incline. Its soft goods are constructed out of ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without adding chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled and the superior lower anchor connectors allow for easy installation. The height of the harness can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest is sized to fit infants well. The seat does not have a 360 degree swivel. However this was not an issue for our test subjects.

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 weather. Dress your baby in clothes that doesn't hang over the seat belts of the car. Also, take away any blankets or large coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More safety and less weight

This featherlight champion sets a new standard for i-Size certified infant car seats that swivel car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It's designed to make transports to and from the hospital, as well as between strollers and cars, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling moment as effortless as is possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and is suitable for infants of 75 cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security system is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to ensure superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, providing an optimal fit at every stage. A comfortable infant car seat in front seat pillow will provide the perfect fit for your newborn, while the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that accept adaptors, which allows you to design your own travel system easily. Covers and inserts that can be washed simplify cleanup after spills or accidents.

Simple and safe travel

The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinner, provide seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are quick to connect and eliminate the possibility of error, while the clever guides with colour codes ensure that you've connected the base and seat properly. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious comfort for babies and user-friendly features are what makes this car seat a favorite with parents. The ergonomic handle for carrying is adjustable to multiple positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your child. The machine-washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for added convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to make parenting easier with an exquisite line-up. It has multiple patented features, including the very first and only baseless car seat in the world with PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that installs within two seconds, with no need for vehicle base. It can be used as a standalone seat or paired with it with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel set. It is also compatible with strollers from other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is especially useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently, or need to move the seat swiftly from one car to another for trips to the beach, daily life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated so there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also easy to use and comes with indicators that show the seat is ready to go.

The latches can be removed from their hidden under the carrier and then you click to attach them. You can also adjust the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. It's faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to hinge the latches that are attached behind the carrier in order to locate and line up the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found the Pipa Urbn to be very easy to use and very well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry, and can be used with an infant sleeping. It also comes with a variety of comfort and convenience features such as the ventilated Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy smoothly and is attached quietly to the car seat to provide security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy with an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.

Our baby tested fit perfectly in the urbn at 3 months, and has plenty of room to grow. He's a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom left at his size.