The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing the right car for your baby, there are many things to think about. You want a seat that is safe and follows UK laws however, you need to choose a seat that fits your car and your budget.

Infant car seats are designed for newborns and typically combine with a buggy to form a travel system. They are usually simpler to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best option for those looking for a reputable car seats newborn that puts your baby’s comfort at the forefront. It is in line with the most recent standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection for greater crash protection. It also features breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your baby from sun. And it is simple to put up and use, thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle allows you to easily transport your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. It also has a fully lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort to your child on the move or seated in prams. It can be used from birth to 15 months, or up to 4 years old.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which incorporates one hand rotation and SlideTech technology. This makes it fast and simple to get your child in and out of their seat without causing any backaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to increase in size with your child to age 4.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat into any reclining position using just one hand. Our harness system that is easy-in makes it easier to buckle up your baby by allowing you to secure straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you to check whether you’ve installed it correctly. And for added peace of mind the car seat comes with two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is among the top newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear-facing position since the very first time they return home. This highly popular infant car seat has been designed to be extremely mobile and can be fitted into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, and a harness that doesn’t need to be rethread for easy height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size, meaning it’s approved to the latest European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard in child car seats, allows them to grow with your baby until the age of seven years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long-term, and Mum Rachael liked how light it was.

The baseless car seat comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying sound. This is particularly helpful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents’ cars in which you don’t have a baby car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used either in forward-facing or rear-facing modes. However the maximum height of its harness is lower, and it does not convert into an incline. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric, which is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability, without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors make installation easy. The height of the harness is adjustable by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is perfect for small babies. One drawback of the seat is that it does not have the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn’t a major issue for our test subjects.

Insuring your baby is in the Seat3Fit is simple, and our testers loved the straps’ ease to thread through the buckle, without the need to rethread on colder days. Always dress your newborn in a way that doesn’t hang down over the belts of your car and also 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 redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It’s lightweight and sturdy with a weight of just 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child’s safety. It’s designed to make transports to and from the hospital, as well as between strollers and cars as well as trips up and down the stairs, and each baby-hauling moment as effortless as is possible.

Tri-Protect headrest is i-Size certified and suitable for newborns of 75 cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection with its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique safety concept of three layers 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, giving you the best fit at every stage. A comfortable infant pillow will provide the perfect fit for your newborn, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your cheap infant car seats. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support adaptors, allowing you to create a custom travel system in a snap. Machine washable covers and inserts help clean up after accidents or spills.

Safe and Simple Travel

The 360deg rotating base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system, offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are quick to connect and eliminate the possibility of error, while the clever color-coded guides make sure 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 for ultimate flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious comfort for the baby and user-friendly features make this car seat a favorite with parents. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your baby. The machine-washable inserts and covers make cleanup easy after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that are compatible with the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for added convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious selection. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only baseless car seat that comes with a PipaFIX ™ rigid latch which installs in two seconds, with no requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone seat or in conjunction with the Nuna stroller to create a travel set. It also works with strollers from other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful for families who don’t have their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services often or require the ability to move the seat swiftly from one vehicle to the next for trips to the beach, daily life or trips to Grandma’s. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in so there is no need for a base. It’s also simple to use and comes with indicators that indicate when the seat is ready to go.

The latches can be removed from their hidden place under the carrier and then you click to join them. You can also adjust the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. This is much quicker and simpler than putting in Clek Liingo, which requires you hinge the latches that are attached from behind the carrier to align and locate the buckles.

Our test subject, 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 lightweight and comfortable to carry, even with a sleeping newborn. It also comes with a range of features that are convenient and comfortable such as the breathable Dream drape that pulls from the canopy with ease and is attached quietly to the car seat to provide privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.

Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months old, and has plenty of the space to grow. He’s a little too small for the top part of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.