The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When it comes to choosing the right car for your baby there are a lot of things to consider. You want something that's safe and conforms to UK laws, but you also need to choose a seat that fits your vehicle and your budget.
Infant car seats are for newborns. They typically are used with a buggy to form a travel system. They are typically easier to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child turns two years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best choice to get a top-rated car that puts your child's comfort first. It is compliant with the most recent iSize safety standards, and has G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also features breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your baby from the sunlight. It is also simple to put up and use thanks to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.
The ergonomic handle is comfortable to transport your baby to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It can also be washed by a machine to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. Additionally, it features a full lie-flat position that provides maximum sleep comfort for your little one while traveling 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 easy and quick to get your child out and in the seat every day without 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 grow with your child up to age 4.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's easy to rotate the seat with just one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in allows you to buckle up your baby and secure straps both from the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you check that you've installed it correctly. To give you peace of mind, the car seat comes with a two-year warranty.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one the top infant car seats options on the market. It will keep your baby safe in the rear position from the moment they return home. This top-rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely portable and clicks into many Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It comes with a removable newborn 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 i-Size which means it's certified to the latest European safety standards.
i-Size is a brand new standard for child car seats which allows them to grow with your baby until the age of 7 years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and Mom Rachael enjoyed the fact that it was light too.
The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors which click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in the sound of a loud, clear clunk. It's especially convenient for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's cars, where you might not have a dedicated car seat for infants.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a flat seat which means it can be used either forward-facing 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 made from ClearTex fabric, which meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly marked and the superior lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The harness height can be adjusted with just a single push, and the headrest fits infants well. One downside of the seat is that it doesn't come with an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a major issue for our test subjects.
The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread and there's no need to rethread them on colder days. Always dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang over the car seat belts, and be sure to take off any large coats or blankets before using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT - More Safety with Less Weight
This featherlight champion sets a new standard for the i-Size infant car seats that are certified. It is lightweight and strong with a weight of only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It's designed to make transports home from the hospital and between car-to-pushchair or stroller as well as trips up and down the stairs, as well as every baby-hauling experience as easy as possible.
Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and ideal for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection with its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to provide superior side impact protection.
The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, providing an ideal fit at each stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a comfortable fit for babies and the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that accept adaptors. This allows you to create your personal travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup when spills or accidents happen.
Simple and safe travel
The 360deg rotational base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system, offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of your car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure instantly. Color-coded guides will help you connect the base and seat correctly. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.
This car seat is popular among parents due to its user-friendly features, including effortless ins and outs. It also offers a plush, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, providing maximum comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The inserts and covers that can be washed by machines make it easier to clean up after accidents and the UPF 50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harsh sun's rays. 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 to provide additional convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The most recent innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa Urbn, is reimagining the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious line-up. It comes with patent-pending features that include the first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with it with a Nuna pushchair to create 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 don't own their own vehicles or who use taxis or rideshares frequently or who have to move the seat swiftly between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there is no need for a base. infant car seat that swivels Push Chairs And Prams is also simple to use and comes with indicators that show when the seat is ready for use.
The latches are easily removed from their hiding beneath the carrier, and then you click to secure them. You can also adjust the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. This is much quicker and less complicated than putting in Clek Liingo, which requires you hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier 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 light and comfortable to carry, even with a sleeping newborn. It also has a number of comfort and convenience features like the breathable Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy smoothly and attaches quietly to the car seat for complete privacy. It also comes with a UPF 50+ canopy, with an eyelid that flips out and an XL peekaboo window.
Our test baby fit perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months, and has plenty of space to grow. He's still a bit too small for the top part of the harness, but is outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his size.