The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting the right car seat for your infant. You want a car seat that's secure, and is in line with UK laws. However, you need to think about your car and budget.

infant car seat cheap car seats are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to form an entire travel system. They are usually easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child is at the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best option for those looking for a reputable car that puts your child's comfort first. It is up to date with standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection for greater crash protection. Plus, it has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at the optimal temperature, regardless of the weather. It also has an extra-large canopy to shield your baby from the sun. It is also easy to set up and operate due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and intuitive one hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable for your baby to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It can also be washed by a machine to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. It also has a full lie-flat position that provides maximum sleep comfort for your child while travelling or attached to strollers. And it can be used from birth to 15 months or up to 4 years.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with smart SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your child out and in the seat every day without any headaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX base and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that allows you to easily rotate the seat in any reclining position with one hand. Our Easy-in harness system allows you to secure your child and secure straps from both the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators to help you check that you've installed it correctly. The car seat is backed by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra peace of mind.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the most popular newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This highly rated infant car seat has been designed to be highly mobile and can be fitted into a variety of Chicco strollers that work with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies from 5-11 pounds, and a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval that means it is compliant with the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size, a new standard in child car seats that allows them to grow up with your baby until the age of seven years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment over the long run and Mum Rachael was impressed with how light it was.

The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors, which click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar with a nice, loud clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' car in which you don't have an infant car seats that swivel car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used rear-facing mode or forward-facing mode. The maximum height of the harness is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't transform into a booster. Its soft goods are constructed of ClearTex fabric, which satisfies Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without any added chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled and the superior lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The harness height is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest can be ideal for smaller infants. One drawback of the seat is that it doesn't have the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn't a big issue for our test subjects.

Insuring your baby is in the Seat3Fit is straightforward, and our testers loved how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, without the need to rethread during colder weather. It is important to dress your Newborn car seat in clothing that doesn't hang over the seat belts in the car and also remove any big blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Security with Less Weight

This lightweight model redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. With just 3.35 kg, it is lightweight and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's safe journey. It is designed to make the journey home from the hospital and between car-to-pushchair or stroller, trips up or down the stairs, and each baby-hauling experience as easy as possible.

Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months and provides exceptional protection thanks to its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to guarantee superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably at each stage. The soft infant car seat travel 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 and other brands that have adaptors. This lets you create your own travel system. Machine washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after spills or accidents.

Simple and safe travel

A 360deg rotational base and exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your car making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure quickly. Guides with colour-coded labels assist you in connecting the base and seat correctly. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Effortless ins and outs, plush comfort for babies and user-friendly features make this car seat a favourite with parents. 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 it easy to clean up after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug is compatible with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands which support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting by providing an exquisite line-up. It has patent-pending features and features the first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that installs in just two seconds without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone or in conjunction together with a Nuna pushchair to form a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This unique feature is particularly useful for families that do not own their own vehicle and who rely on taxis or rideshare services frequently or who have to quickly move the seat between different cars for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's home. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated and don't require for an additional base. The system is simple to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is safe and ready to go.

The latches are easily removed from their beneath the carrier, and you can then click to join them. You can also alter the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. This is a lot faster and less complicated than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the latches that are attached from behind the carrier in order to align and locate the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7 week-old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is lightweight, easy to carry and is suitable for an infant sleeping. It also comes with a number convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that slides out of canopy and attaches to the car seat quietly to provide security.

Our test baby was perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months, and has plenty of room to grow. He is still a little too small for the top rated infant car seats part of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has an inch and a quarter headroom left at his current size.