The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a car seat for your baby. You want a car seat that is secure, and is in line with UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are suitable for newborns. They usually combine with a buggy to form an alternative to a travel system. They are usually more user-friendly than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is 2 years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
If you're looking for an excellent car seat that puts your baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is a great choice. It is compliant with the latest iSize safety standards, and has G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. Plus, it has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at the ideal temperature regardless of weather. It has an extra-large canopy that protects your baby from the sunlight. It is also simple to install and use, because of its anti-misuse rotation lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable for your baby to and from the car, as well as in the 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 maximum comfort for your child while traveling or seated in prams. It is also able to 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 clever SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your child into and out of the seat every day without any head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX bases. It 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 makes it even easier to buckle up your child, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also has visual indicators that help you determine whether you've installed it correctly. The car seat is protected by a 2-year guarantee to give you additional assurance.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the top infant car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This highly reviewed infant car seat was designed to be highly mobile and is able to be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable newborn insert which fits babies from 5 to 11 pounds. It also has a safety harness with no rethread that allows for simple height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size, meaning it's approved to the most current European safety standards.
i-Size, a new standard in car seats for children that lets them grow with your baby until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael enjoyed the fact that it was light as well.
This baseless car seat has 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 where you may not have a car seat for your infant.
Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair, meaning it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it doesn't change into a booster. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly marked and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors allow for easy installation. The harness height is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be perfect for small infants. The seat is not equipped with a 360 degree swivel. However this was not a problem for our testers.
Insuring your baby is in the Seat3Fit is straightforward, and our testers loved the straps' ease to thread through the buckle without the need to rethread during colder weather. You should always dress your newborn in a way that isn't hanging over the seat belts in the car and make sure to take off any large blankets or coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight
This featherlight champion redefines the standard for the i-Size infant car seats that are certified. With just 3.35 kg, it's lightweight and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's safety during their journey. It's designed to make transports back home from the hospital, and between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling time as simple as it can be.
Approved i-Size, it's ideal for infants up to 75 cm or approximately 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to guarantee superior side impact protection.
The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, providing an optimal fit at every stage. A comfortable infant pillow will provide the perfect fitting for your newborn and the curved bottom lets you rock gently to soothe your baby. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you create your own travel system. Covers and inserts washable by machine help with cleaning up after spills or accidents.
Safe and Simple Travels
The 360deg rotating base, and the iBase Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure instantly. Colour-coded guides aid in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.
Simple ins and outs, plush comfort for babies and user-friendly features are what makes this car seat a popular choice among parents. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your child. The machine-washable covers and inserts 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 and other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The latest innovation from Nuna the unique Pipa Urbn, reinvents the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting simpler with a a luxe line-up of premium features. baby car seat comes with patented features and features the first and only infant car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds, without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to make an entire travel set. It's also compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This feature is especially useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently or have to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to the next for trips to the beach, daily life or visits to Grandma's. 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 secure and ready to go.
The latches can be easily removed from their hidden under the carrier and then you can click to secure them. You can also alter the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even with a sleepy newborn. It also has many convenience and comfort features, including the breathable Dream drape that slides out of canopy and attaches to the car seat silently to provide security.
Our test baby was perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months, and has plenty of space to grow. He's a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has an inch and a quarter headroom left at his size.