The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A high-quality car seat is an essential buy for newborns. They are suitable from birth up to 13kg and can be used in conjunction with a pushchair, to create an entire travel system. They have an open design that allows newborns to sleep in the best position.

The law requires them to be rear-facing until your baby is nine months old or 135cm tall. We recommend choosing an i-Size (also known as R129) or ECE R44-approved seat that is fitted with ISOFIX and provides side impact protection.

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size

This Silver Cross model is worth a closer inspection when you're looking for an iSize infant seat that will protect your child from birth until when they are ready to upgrade to a booster. It is one of only one or two R129-approved car seats that can be used at birth, and provides full protection when rear-facing until 7. This makes it an excellent investment for your child.

It's worth checking whether a vehicle is iSize approved. This includes side impact tests as well as front testing for impact. It's also important to take into consideration other aspects, like the ease of installation and if it's compatible with your vehicle. Innovative safety features will not work properly if they aren't fitted correctly.

The Pebble Pro has a sleek, stylish design with a soft fabric cover which can be washed in the machine for easy cleaning. The cushion for the seat is cushioned to provide comfort, and the reversible liner could be used for your newborn. It's an ergonomic carry handle with a shaped grip that makes it comfortable to lift and move.

As you can see from the images the base for this car seat can be affixed directly to your vehicle using either the Isofix connectors or by using the seat belt of your vehicle. It is best to make use of the FamilyFix ISize base to ensure the iSize's compliance and to facilitate installation. The base is also compatible with a range of Maxi Cosi accessories like seat covers, footmuffs, and sun shades for extra warmth or to protect your little one from the sun.

Apart from the i-Size certification and impressive crash test results, which see it achieve the top spot in all categories It is a well-designed car seat that comes with many other features that make it worth a look. The compact fold only takes up a tiny space in the trunk. It comes with a 5-point safety harness, ergonomically designed carry handle, as well as 10 headrest positions for your newborn with memory foam. The seat will also fit into most pushchairs as part of a travel infant car seat system. It 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 newest products in the range of the company and is a luxurious choice that comes with the newborn insert for your adorable bundle. The car seat is approved by iSize and will provide the longest life span for your child's development from birth. It can be used rear-facing until 18kg and it offers superior side impact protection with its unique Motion Safe System. The seat's rotating design makes it easy to get your baby in and out and out, while the built-in simple lock ISOFIX makes sure it's secure in its place.

Ideal for babies from 12 months to birth (to 85cm), this model was designed with comfort in mind. with bamboo fabrics that are soft to the touch and Silver Cross premium branding. The infant car seats on sale insert will keep your baby snug in a safe and comfortable position. It comes with removable sections you can adjust to the growth of your child and a headrest with five positions that will ensure a comfortable fit. The seat is awarded the AGR 2022 certificate of approval an award that is the highest for infant car seats and is compatible with the Silver Cross prams and pushchairs to create a travel system (adapters are available separately).

The Nuna PIPA Urbn is baseless which means you can use the Dream i-Size with ISOFIX connectors and your vehicle's seatbelt. The unique ISOFIX installation system is easy to use and takes just a few seconds to install. The seat is a great option for parents who regularly change cars or share a car with their family or use taxis and drivers.

This seat is also slightly more expensive than maxicosi's Cabriofix which is one of our top rated baby car seats picks due to its design. It looks fantastic and comes with a 360-degree swivel feature. It also comes with the ability to recline three levels as well as a removable infant inlay. It's also iSize certified and has an excellent crash test rating, as well as being the top choice for safety by Which? (they base their recommendations on safety, such as ease of installation and if it's installed correctly). Remember that even the best of car seats will only provide maximum protection if installed correctly.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size ISOFIX seat is the only seat we've tested that allows children to rear-face until they reach 23kg and 125cm. (roughly four years old). It also has the highest height limit for a rear-facing seat of any we've tested. It's certainly an exceptional feature and if you want to keep your child rear-facing for as long as you can, it could be worth considering.

The seat is sturdy and robust It has plenty of room for your child's head and torso. It's designed with comfort in mind and there's a one-handed recline adjustment with a minimum of 12 headrest positions, and soft belt padding. We think that it's built to withstand the wear and tear of daily usage, though the button and mechanism that is used to loosen and tighten the straps are a bit fiddly and we worry about it getting stuck or broken over time.

It is also relatively light at just over 10kg, which makes it easy to lift into and out of your car. It has a handy pocket on the back of the seat to keep things and also an integrated sun shade that has an easy velcro strip. It can be attached to strollers that are compatible which is great if you need to travel infant car seat on multiple occasions.

Like most i-Size car seat the base of this seat is fitted with Isofix connectors that click easily into place. It also comes with an adjustable support leg which can be adjusted with tiny grey buttons tucked behind the rear of the seat. It also has an indicator light to show it's secure. The seat slides over the top and there is an easy-to-use handle for lifting it out of your vehicle.

This seat has a wonderful feature: it can be moved forward and backwards along the base to adjust the legroom. This means that you can adjust the legroom as your child gets taller so they can still be able to comfortably walk on their legs even if they're tall. This is a fantastic feature and it works well and I've found that after a bit of practice, it took me just 30 seconds to fit the seat and make the legroom.

George at Asda

George at ASDA offers a wide range of car seats for infants, whether you're looking for your first car seat or a second one to use with your pushchair. The well-known store is known for its affordable clothing and homeware. It's especially popular around the time of Christmas and other celebrations.

Prices can differ widely for every parenting product. But you can pick up an infant car seat for babies from PS100 that doesn't need an base, and go up to PS725 for a complete infant car seat. If you plan to use the pushchair that you already own purchasing an additional seat will save you money when compared to buying a separate pram or travel system.

It is essential to select a car seat that meets the most recent standards when you purchase one for your infant. It should have a recline position to keep infants from settling in a non-natural and dangerous posture. The seat should also have removable padding to keep the baby car seat cozy and comfortable.

Newborns and infants can outgrow their car seats very quickly therefore it is important to select a car seat that can grow with them. For this reason, many parents opt for a group 0+/1 or group 1/2/3 car seat that adjusts to accommodate their child's height. This type of seat is suitable for babies up to around 12 years old.

The best car seats for newborns are secure and safe therefore you should avoid second-hand ones unless they've been professionally cleaned and tested. Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse car safety experts recommend against purchasing a second-hand seat from a relative or friend as it is difficult to know the history. They suggest buying a used car seat from a reputable seller or even on eBay. Before buying anything it is an excellent idea to verify the warranty. The warranty should cover any repairs or replacements that could be necessary. Based on the manufacturer, warranties vary from two to six years. The longer the warranty the better. The most comprehensive warranties offer free replacement parts and repairs for the first 3 to 5 years.