The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the right car seat for your baby. You want a car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. But you also have to think about your car and budget.

Infant car seats are made for newborns and typically combine with a buggy to create an overall travel system. They are typically simpler to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child reaches the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best car seat (see this here) option if you want a high-rated car that puts your baby's comfort first. It meets the latest i-Size safety standards and features G-CELL side impact protection to provide the best car seat crash protection. It also has 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 to shield your baby from sun. It's also easy to install and use due to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It can also be washed in the machine to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lying-flat position, which offers the most comfort for your child on the move or seated in prams. It is suitable for use up to four years old, however it is suitable from birth to 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and easy to get your child in and out of their seat without causing headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX bases 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 into any reclining position using just one hand. Our Easy-in harness system allows you to buckle up your child and secure straps both from the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators to help you make sure you've put it in correctly. The car seat is protected by a two-year guarantee for additional peace of mind.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top infant 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 incredibly mobile and easily fits into a number of Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It has a removable infant insert that fits your baby between 5 and 11 pounds, and a harness that doesn't need to be rethread for easy height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the latest European safety standards.

i-Size, the latest standard in car seats for children, lets them grow with your child until the age of seven. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael liked how lightweight it is too.

This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors which click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in the sound of a loud, clear clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' cars where you might not have an infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used either in rear-facing mode or forward facing infant car seat-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't convert into a booster. 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.

The 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 also perfect for small babies. The seat doesn't have a 360 degree swivel. However it was not an issue for our test subjects.

The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is easy, and our testers loved how easy it was to pass through the buckle without the need to rethread on colder days. You should always dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang down over the belts of your car and also remove any big blankets or coats prior using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Security with less weight

This featherlight champion redefines the standard for the i-Size infant car seat uk car seats that are certified. With a weight of only 3.35 kg, it is lightweight and extremely strong to ensure your child's security during his journey. It is designed to make the journey home from the hospital and between strollers and cars, trips up or down the stairs, as well as every baby-hauling time as simple as is possible.

Approved iSize, it's perfect for infants up to 75 cm or approximately 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer safety concept is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to offer superior protection against side impacts.

The Grow Together technology allows 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 can be used with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that can accept adaptors. This allows you to create your personal travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed allow for easy cleanup after accidents or spills.

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 simpler than ever. ISOFIX connectors snap into place instantly and eliminate the possibility of error, while the clever colour coded guides ensure you've connected the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.

This car seat is a favorite among parents due to its easy-to-use features, including easy ins and outs. It also offers the most comfortable, soft fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle for carrying is adjustable to multiple positions for maximum comfort and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your child. The machine-washable covers and inserts make it easy to clean up after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for added convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that reimagines travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious line-up. It has patent-pending features and features the first and only baseless infant car seat with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a stand-alone, or 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 helpful for families who do not own their own vehicle or who use taxis or rideshare services frequently or need to move the seat swiftly between vehicles for everyday life, vacations or trips to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there is no need for an additional base. It is also easy to use and has indicators that show the seat is ready to go.

The latches can be easily removed from their under the carrier and then you click to secure them. You can also alter the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. This is a lot faster and simpler than installing Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.

Our tester, a mom of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa Urbn to be simple to use and very well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry, even when loaded with a sleeping newborn. It also has a number of features that are convenient and comfortable like the ventilated Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy easily 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 test baby was able to fit in the urbn perfectly at 3 months old and still has the room to grow. He's still a bit 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 current size.