The best car seats for infants Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing the right car for your baby there are a lot of things to think about. You want a car seat that is safe and complies with UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are made for infants and are typically used with a buggy to form an overall travel system. They are usually easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child reaches age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best choice for those looking for a reputable car that puts your child's comfort at the forefront. It meets the latest i-Size safety standards and features G-CELL side-impact protection for superior crash protection. Additionally, it comes with air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at the optimal temperature, regardless of weather. It also has an extra-large canopy that protects your baby from sun. And it is simple to put up and use thanks to the anti-misuse lock 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 can also be washed by a machine to make cleaning and maintenance easier. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides the most comfort for your child on the move or seated in a pram. It can be used from birth up to 15 months or up to 4 years.

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

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's easy to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. And it's even simpler to secure your baby in, with our innovative Easy-in harness system that allows you to secure the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that will allow you to determine if you have installed it correctly. And for added peace of mind, the car seat comes with a two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the best 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 seat is designed to be extremely mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel system. It comes with a removable Newborn Car Seat insert that is suitable for babies between 5 and 11 pounds, and an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also iSize which means it's certified 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 baby until the age of 7 years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long term and Mum Rachael was impressed with the lightness of it.

This baseless car seats has ISOFIX connectors that click into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with an ebullient, gratifying clunk. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' cars where you may not have an infant car seat inserts for newborns seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat which means it can be used either forward or rear facing mode. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it can't change into an incline. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric which is in compliance 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 well labeled. The height of the harness is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest is ideal for smaller infants. The only drawback to the seat is that it doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a big issue for our test subjects.

The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is easy and our testers were impressed how easy it was to thread through the buckle, without the need to rethread during colder weather. Always dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang over the belts of your car and make sure to take off any large blankets or coats prior using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight

This lightweight champion sets the standard of i-Size infant car seats. With only 3.35 kg, it's easy to lift, and extremely strong to ensure your child's safe journey. It is designed to make the journey back home from the hospital, and between strollers and cars, trips up or down the stairs, as well as every baby-hauling moment as effortless as is possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and suitable for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It provides the highest level of protection through its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique security concept of three layers incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to guarantee superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, ensuring that your baby can grow comfortably through each stage. The cosy infant car seat for travel cushion ensures a comfortable fit for babies, while 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 design your own travel system easily. Covers and inserts that can be washed make cleanup easier when spills or accidents happen.

Simple and safe travel

A 360deg rotational base and the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system allow for seamless integration with your car making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors snap into place instantly and eliminate the possibility of error, while clever colour coded guides ensure you've connected the seat and base correctly. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

This car seat is popular by parents due to its simple-to-use features, such as easy ins and outs. It also provides the most comfortable, soft fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions, ensuring the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows for gentle rocking. The inserts and covers washable by machine make it easier to clean up after accidents while the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh sunlight's harmful rays. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting easier with a a luxe line-up of top-quality features. It comes with patented features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat that swivels car seat equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used standalone or in conjunction together 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 particularly useful for families that don't have their own cars, who use taxis or rideshare services regularly or who have to transfer the seat quickly between different cars for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there's no need for bases, and the system is simple to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is safe and ready to go.

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

Our tester, who is a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry even with a newborn sleeping. It also comes with a range of convenience and comfort features like the ventilated Dream drape, which pulls from the canopy with ease and is attached quietly to the car seat for security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.

Our test baby was able to fit in the urbn with ease at three months and still has room to grow. He is still slightly too small for the top harness slot, however, he's close to surpassing the size of the urbn due to weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom left in the size at present.