The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When it comes to choosing a car for your newborn there are a lot of things to think about. You want a car seat that's safe, and that follows UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy as an overall travel system. They are typically 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 that puts your baby's comfort first. It meets the latest standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection to provide greater crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that shields your baby from the sunlight. And it is easy to set up and use thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and intuitive one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable to carry 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. It also has a fully lying-flat position, which offers maximum comfort to your child on the move or seated in a pram. It can be used until four years old, however it is suitable from birth until 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it fast and easy to get your baby in and out of their seat without causing headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same base, which is ISOFIX. best infant car seat is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years old.
FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat in any reclining position by using one hand. Our Easy-in harness system makes it easier to buckle up your child, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that will allow you to determine whether you've put it in correctly. And for added peace of mind, the car seat comes with two-year guarantee.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the best newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from the moment they return home. This highly rated infant car seat was designed to be extremely mobile and is able to be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, and a harness that doesn't need to be rethread for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification which means it complies with the most current European safety standards.
i-Size, 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 over the long run and Mom Rachael loved the lightness of it.
The baseless car seat comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, 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 designated infant car seat.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat that means it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower, and it does not change into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric which meets 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 harness height is adjustable by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is a great size for small infants. The seat doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However this was not a problem for our testers.
The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our test subjects loved how easy it was to thread through the buckle without the need to rethread during colder weather. Always dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang down over the belts of your car, and be sure to take off any large coats or blankets before using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight
This featherlight champion sets a new standard for the i-Size infant car seats that are certified. With just 3.35 kg, it's easy to lift, and extremely strong to ensure your child's safety during their journey. It's designed to make getting to and from the hospital, as well as between the stroller and car and trips up or down the stairs, as well as every baby-hauling time as simple as possible.
Tri-Protect headrest is i-Size certified and suitable for newborns up to 75 cm or 12 months. It provides superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique security concept of three layers combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side impact protection.
The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, ensuring that your baby can grow comfortably throughout the various stages. A cosy infant pillow provides the perfect fit for your baby, while the curved base lets you rock gently to soothe your infant. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed make it easier to clean up after spills or accidents.
Safe and Simple Travel
The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinner, provide seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are simple 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.
Simple ins and outs, plush comfort for the baby and user-friendly features are what make this car seat a favourite among parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, providing the best comfort for your child. The curved base allows for gentle rocking. The machine washable covers and inserts make it easier to clean up after accidents while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harmful sunlight's harmful rays. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for extra convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's latest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to make parenting easier with an exquisite line-up. It comes with patent-pending features that include the first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that installs in just two seconds, without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used standalone, or together with it with a Nuna pushchair to form a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This unique feature is helpful for families who don't have their own cars, who use taxis or rideshares frequently or who have to move the seat swiftly between different cars for everyday life, vacations or trips to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in which means there is no need for a base. It's also simple to use and comes with indicators that show when the seat is ready to go.
It's a quick and simple procedure and the latches will swing from their hiding places under the carrier, then you simply click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if necessary) by using the blue indicator lines. This is a lot faster and less complicated than putting in Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the latches attached to it from behind the carrier in order to align and locate the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and very well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry, even with a sleeping newborn. It also has numerous convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that can be pulled out of the canopy and connects to the car seat in a quiet manner to provide privacy.
Our test baby was able to fit into the urbn with ease at three months and still has the space to expand. He's still a little small for the top harness slot, however, he's close to outgrowing the urbn by weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom remaining in the current size.