The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right car seat for your infant. You want a car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for newborns. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy as a travel system. They are typically easier to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child turns two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best option if you want a high-rated car that puts your child's comfort at the forefront. It's compliant with the most recent standards for safety in iSize, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection that provides superior crash protection. Plus, it has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It comes with a large canopy that shields your baby from sun. It is also easy to install and use, thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock 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 centre. It's also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, it features a full lie-flat position that ensures maximum sleep ease for your baby while traveling or attached to a stroller. It can be used from birth until 15 months, or up to 4 years old.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and simple to get your baby in and out of their seat without causing backaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX base 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 in any reclining position by using one hand. Our Easy-in harness system makes it even easier to secure your baby and secure straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also has visual indicators that help you to determine whether you've installed it correctly. For added security the car seat comes with two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the best newborn car seats available on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort from the moment they return home. This highly reviewed infant car seat has been designed to be extremely mobile and can be fitted into a variety of Chicco strollers that work with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that fits your baby between 5 and 11 pounds, and a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has i-Size approval that means it is compliant with the most current European safety standards.

i-Size is a brand new standard for child car seats that allows them to expand with your baby until 7 years old. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael liked how lightweight it is too.

This baseless car seats includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying click. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars, in which you may not have a dedicated infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used in rear-facing mode or forward-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't change into a booster. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric that meets 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 clearly labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest is sized to fit small babies well. One downside of the seat is that it doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a major issue for our test subjects.

Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there's no need to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothing that does not hang over the car seatbelts. Also, remove any blankets or coats that are large prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Security with less weight

This lightweight champion redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It is lightweight and strong with a weight of just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It's designed to make transports to and from the hospital, as well as between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling time as simple as possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and suitable for newborns of 75 cm or 12 months. It provides the highest level of protection through its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique safety concept of three layers is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to ensure 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. The soft infant car seat in front seat cushion provides an ideal fit for infants, while the curved base allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that have adaptors, allowing you to create a custom travel system in a snap. Covers and inserts that can be washed make cleanup easier when spills or accidents happen.

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 much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure instantly. Color-coded guides will assist you in connecting the base and seat correctly. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort, and easy to use features are what make this car seat a popular choice among parents. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base provides gentle rocking for your baby. The inserts and covers washable by machine make it easier to clean up after accidents while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harmful sun's rays. 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

Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious selection. It has multiple patented features, including the first and only baseless car seat that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that can be installed in just two seconds, without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a separate seat or paired with the Nuna stroller to make a travel set. It also works with strollers manufactured by other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services often or require the ability to move the seat swiftly from one vehicle to another for trips to the beach, daily life or visits to Grandma's. The Nania Racer Isofix Car Seat: Group 1-3 in Black connectors are integrated so there is no need for an additional base. It is also easy to use and has indicators that show when the seat is ready to go.

It's a quick and easy procedure that involves the latches swinging out of their hiding place beneath the carrier, and then you just click to connect, and then adjust the angle (if needed) by using the blue indicator lines. This is a lot faster and simpler than installing Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier in order to align and locate the buckles.

Our tester, a mom of a baby girl who is 7 weeks old, found the Pipa Urbn to be very easy to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry, even when loaded with a sleepy newborn. It also comes with numerous convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that can be pulled out of canopy and attaches to the car seat quietly for security.

Our test baby fit perfectly into the urbn at 3 months old, and has plenty of space to grow. He's still a bit small for the top harness slot, but he's almost surpassing the size of the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has about an inch of headroom remaining in his size at present.