The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When choosing the right car for your baby there are a variety of factors to think about. You want a seat that is safe and follows UK laws However, you must also to find a seat that fits your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for infants. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy for a travel system. They are usually simpler to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is 2 years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you’re in search of a top-rated car seat that puts your baby’s comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is a great option. It is compliant with the newest iSize safety standards, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection that provides superior crash protection. Additionally, it comes with air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at the optimal temperature, regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also simple to put up and use, thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism 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’s also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position that provides maximum sleep comfort for your child while travelling or tying it to strollers. It is also able to be used from birth until 15 months, or up to 4 years.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand movement with smart SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat each day without headaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same ISOFIX base. It is designed to accommodate your growing child up to 4 years of age.

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that allows you to easily rotate the seat in any reclining position using just one hand. Our Easy-in harness system allows you to secure your child and secure straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also has visual indicators to help you check that you’ve installed it correctly. The car seat is covered by a two-year guarantee for additional security.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is among the top newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby safe in the rear position from the moment they return home. This highly popular infant car seat was made to be extremely mobile and can be clicked into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable portable infant car seat insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, and a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size which means it’s certified to the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size, the latest standard in child car seats that allows them to grow up with your baby until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment, and Mum Rachael really enjoyed the fact that it was light too.

This car seat is baseless and has built-in ISOFIX connectors which connect to the vehicle’s lower anchor bar, resulting in a nice, loud clunk. It’s particularly useful for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent’s cars in which you may not have a dedicated car seat for infants.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair which means it can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to change into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric which is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

Its premium lower anchor connectors are simple to install and the belt guides are clearly labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit the smallest of babies. The seat doesn’t have the 360-degree swivel. However it was not an issue for our test subjects.

The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread and there is no need to rethread them on colder days. It is important to dress your newborn in clothing that isn’t hanging over the seat belts in the car, and be sure to remove any big blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light – More security with less weight

This lightweight champion redefines the standard for i-Size certified good infant car seats car seats. With just 3.35 kg, it is easy to lift, and intensely strong to ensure your child’s safety during their journey. It is designed to make the journey to and from the hospital, as well as between strollers and cars, trips up or down the stairs, and each baby-hauling time as simple as possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and is suitable for infants up to 75 cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection with its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security system incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably throughout the various stages. A soft infant pillow offers an ideal fit for your baby, while the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you create your own travel infant car seat system. Machine washable covers and inserts help clean up after spills or accidents.

Simple and Safe Travel

The 360deg rotating base and the iBase Encore spinning system allow seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure immediately. Color-coded guides will assist you in connecting the base and seat correctly. i-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base model and the i-Snug 2. This allows for the most flexibility.

This car seat is a popular choice among parents because of its user-friendly features, including easy ins and outs. It also provides the most comfortable, soft fit for your baby. The ergonomic handle for carrying can be adjusted to a variety of positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your baby. The machine-washable covers and inserts make it easy to clean up after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug is compatible with all Joie Strollers and other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna the unique Pipa Urbn, is reimagining the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants has been designed to simplify parenting by providing a luxurious line-up. It is patented with multiple features, including the first and only car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX ™ rigid latch that installs within two seconds, with no requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a standalone seat or paired with it with a Nuna stroller to make an entire travel set. It also works with strollers made by 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 frequently or need to quickly move the seat between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma’s home. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there is no need for a base. It’s also simple to use and has indicators that show when the seat is ready for use.

The latches can be removed from their hidden place under the carrier and you can then click to attach them. You can also alter the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. This is a lot faster and less complicated than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier in order to align and locate the buckles.

Our test subject, a mother of a baby girl who is 7 weeks old, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and extremely well-designed. The seat is lightweight, comfortable to carry and is suitable for an infant sleeping. It also comes with numerous convenience and comfort features, such as the breathable Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy and connects to the car seat quietly for security.

Our test baby was able to fit in the urbn perfectly at 3 months old, and has plenty of the room to expand. He’s 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 quarter headroom left at his current size.