The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A car seat that is suitable for infants is a must. They are suitable from birth to 13kg and can be combined with a pushchair to create a travel system. They feature an open design that allows babies to sleep in the best position.

The law stipulates that your baby must be rear-facing from the age of nine months, or 135cm. We suggest choosing an i-Size (also called R129) or an ECE R44-approved baby seat that is fitted with ISOFIX and offers side impact protection.

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size

This Silver Cross model is worth an examination if you're in the market for an iSize infant seat that will safeguard your child from birth to when they're ready to upgrade to an adult booster. It's one of a few R129-approved car seats that can be used at the moment of birth, and also provides protection for rear-facing babies until 7. This makes it a great investment for your child.

The iSize approval covers more than just front-impact tests, and includes side impact testing too so it's always worth checking this with any car you're thinking of purchasing. It's also important to take into consideration other factors, such as the ease of installation and if it's compatible with your vehicle. Innovative safety features won't work properly if they aren't fitted properly.

The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and elegant, with a soft fabric covering that's machine washable for easy cleaning. The cushion on the seat is padded to provide comfort, and the reversible liner could be used for your newborn. It has an ergonomic handle with a shaped grip that makes it easy to lift and carry.

The base of the car seat can be attached to the vehicle using the Isofix connectors, or using the seatbelt. However, it's best to make use of the FamilyFix i-Size base for easier installation and to maintain i-Size compliance. The base can be used in conjunction with Maxi Cosi accessories such as seat covers, footmuffs, and sun shades to keep warm or protect your child from the sun.

The car seat is well-designed and comes with numerous attributes that make it a great option. It also has the iSize approval, excellent crash test results across all categories and possesses countless other features. Its compact fold that takes up small space in the trunk as well as a 5-point harness an ergonomic handle for carrying and 10 headrest positions, including memory foam for babies. The seat can also be inserted into the majority of pushchairs as part of a travel set-up and can be used in conjunction with the brand's FamilyFix 360 base.

Silver Cross Dream iSize

The Silver Cross Dream i-Size is one of the latest products in the range of the company and is a luxury option that comes with the newborn insert for your adorable baby. This car seat is iSize approved and offers your child maximum longevity from birth, with rear facing up to 18kg, and with a high degree of side impact protection due to its unique Motion Safe system. The rotating seat design makes it easy to get your child in and out. The ISOFIX built-in lock is an added safety feature.

This model is suitable for babies until 12 months old (85cm) and is designed to be comfortable. It is made of soft bamboo fabric with premium branding from Silver Cross. The infant insert has been designed to keep your baby comfortable and secure with removable sections you can alter as your baby grows and the five-position headrest provides a comfortable fit. The seat was awarded the AGR-2022 certificate of approval – the highest award for infant car seats and is compatible with Silver Cross prams or pushchairs to create an entire travel set (adapters are sold separately).

Like the Nuna PIPA Urbn, the Dream i-Size is also baseless that means you can use it with ISOFIX connectors or your car's seat belt. The one-of-a-kind built-in ISOFIX installation method is easy to use and takes seconds to set up. The seat is ideal for parents who change vehicles frequently, travel in a family vehicle or share a car with taxi drivers and drivers.

It's also slightly higher priced than maxicosi's cabriofix however it's among our top picks due to its design. It looks great and has the 360-degree swivel function. It also has the ability to recline three levels as well as a removable infant car seats on sale inlay. It's also iSize-approved, has an excellent crash-test rating and is a top safety pick by Which? They base their recommendations on safety and the ease of installation and also if the seat is installed correctly. It's important to keep in mind that even the best car seats can only offer the best protection if correctly installed.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is the only ISOFIX seat we've tested to allow rear-facing for children up to 23kg and 125cm (around four years old). It also has the highest maximum height for a rear-facing seat of any we've tested. It's certainly a unique feature and if you want to keep your child rear-facing for as long as it is possible, it's worth a look.

The seat is sturdy and durable and offers plenty of room to grow for your child's head and torso. It's designed to be comfortable and features a one-handed recline mechanism and 12 headrests, and soft belt padding. We believe it will be able to stand up to the wear and tear of regular usage, though the mechanism and button used to release and tighten the straps are a bit fiddly and we worry about it getting stuck or breaking in the course of time.

It's also a relatively lightweight seat at just over 10kg, so it's easy to get into and out of the car. It also has a handy compartment at the back of the seat to store things and also a built-in sun shade that comes with a handy Velcro strip. It can be attached to strollers that are compatible which is great if you need to make multiple trips.

The base of the seat is Isofix compatible and can be clicked into place with ease. It also comes with an adjustable support leg that can be adjusted using tiny grey buttons tucked in the back of the seat and an indicator light that lets you know it's secure. The seat is then able to slide onto the top, and there's an easy grab handle for lifting it into and out of the car.

This seat has a great feature that it can be shifted forward and backwards along the base to alter the legroom. This means you can adapt the legroom as your child gets taller so they can still comfortably walk on their legs even if they're very tall. This is a fantastic feature that works. It took me about 30 seconds to set up the seat and adjust the legroom after some practice.

George at Asda

George at ASDA offers a wide selection of car seats for infants whether you're looking to purchase your first one or an additional one to go with your pushchair. This well-known supermarket is known for its affordable clothing and homeware. It's particularly popular around Christmas and other events.

As with all parenting products, prices can vary widely. However, you can get an infant car seat for babies from PS100 that doesn't need any base, all the way up to PS725 for a complete infant car seat in front seat carrier. The purchase of an additional seat is generally worth it in the event that you plan to use your current pushchair with it, as you'll save money on the expense of a separate pram or travel system.

If you're buying a car seat for your infant, it's important to choose one that is in line with the most recent regulations. These include a recommended recline position to prevent infants from sitting in a dangerous and unnatural position. Additionally the seat should be padded to keep babies comfortable and snug.

Newborns and infants can outgrow their car seats very quickly therefore it is important to select a seat that will grow with them. For this reason, many parents choose a group 1/2/3 or 0+/1 car seat that can adjust to accommodate their child's height. This kind of car seat is suitable from birth to 12 years old.

Second-hand car seats aren't suitable for babies. It is best to purchase them if they've been thoroughly cleaned and checked. Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse, car seat newborn insert safety experts, recommend against purchasing a second-hand seat from a friend or relative as it is difficult to determine the history of the seat. However, they recommend purchasing a second-hand seat from reliable seller or on eBay. Before buying anything, it's an excellent idea to check the warranty. The warranty should include any repairs or replacements that might be necessary. The warranty period can range from two to six year depending on the manufacturer. The longer the warranty, the more favorable. The most comprehensive warranties offer free replacement parts and repairs for the first 3 to 5 years.