The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When choosing a car for your infant carrier seat there are a variety of factors to think about. You want something that's safe and conforms to UK laws however, you need to choose a seat that fits your vehicle 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 easier to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best option to get a top-rated car that puts your child's safety first. It's in compliance with the newest safety standards of iSize and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash-protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy to protect your baby from the sun. It is also easy to set up and use, thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.

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 to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, it features an all-flat sleeping position that offers maximum ease for your baby while travelling or being a part of a stroller. It can be used from birth up 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 intelligent SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby out and in the seat on a daily basis without any head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same ISOFIX base and is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years old.

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat with only one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in makes it even 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 help you make sure you've put it in correctly. The car seat is backed by a two-year guarantee for additional peace of mind.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the most popular newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your new baby in rear-facing comfort from the moment they return home. This top-rated infant car seats is designed to be highly mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It features a removable newborn car seat insert car seat (Article) insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, as well as a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification that means it is compliant with the most current European safety standards.

i-Size, a new standard in car seats for children that allows them to grow with your baby until the age of seven years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment over the long run, and Mum Rachael liked the lightness of it.

This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors, which snap into the car's lower anchor bar, resulting in an enthralling, loud clunk. It's particularly useful for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's vehicles, in which you may not have a separate infant car seats newborn seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat that means it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't transform into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric, which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability, without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled and the superior lower anchor connectors make installation easy. The harness height is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be ideal for smaller infants. The seat is not equipped with the 360-degree swivel. However this was not an issue for our test subjects.

Insuring your baby is in 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. You should always dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang over the belts of your car and also take off any large blankets or coats prior using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and Less Weight

This lightweight champion sets the standard of the i-Size infant car seats. With just 3.35 kg, it's easy to carry and extremely strong to ensure your child's safe journey. It was designed to make the transportation of your child from the hospital to the car, between the stroller or pushchair and walks up and down the stairs as simple as is possible.

Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for newborns to 75 cm or 12 months and provides exceptional protection thanks to its unique 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 for simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, ensuring an optimal fit at every stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures an ideal fit for infants and the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers, as well as other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to create a custom travel system with ease. Covers and inserts that can be washed make it easier to clean up after accidents or spills.

Simple and Safe Travel

A 360deg rotational base and the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration with your vehicle, making ins and outs simpler than ever. ISOFIX connectors are quick to connect and eliminate the possibility of error, while clever color-coded guides make sure you've connected the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug can be used with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models and the iSnug 2. This allows for the greatest flexibility.

This car seat is popular among parents due to its easy-to-use features, including effortless ins and outs. It also offers a plush, comfortable fit for your baby. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to various positions, ensuring maximum comfort for your child. The curved base also allows for gentle rocking. 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 can be used with all Joie Strollers and other brands which support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna the original Pipa Urbn, reinvents the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting simpler with a an exquisite array of premium features. It comes with a variety of patent-pending features, including the very first and only baseless car seat that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, with no requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or in conjunction with it with a Nuna stroller to create a travel set. It's also compatible with strollers made by other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently or require the ability to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to the next for vacations, everyday life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in, meaning there's no need for bases, and the system is easy to use, with indicators showing that the seat is safe and ready to go.

It's a simple and quick procedure, with the latches swinging out of their hiding places underneath the carrier, and you click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if needed) using the blue indicator lines. It's 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, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry, and can be used with sleeping babies. It also comes with a variety of comfort and convenience features like the breathable Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy easily and attaches quietly to the car seat for privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy that has a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.

Our test baby was perfectly in the urbn at 3 months old, and still has plenty of space to grow. He is still a little too small for the top slot of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom remaining at his size.