The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a lot of things to take into consideration when selecting the right car seat for your newborn. You want a car seat that is safe and complies with UK laws. However, you need to think about your car and budget.
Infant car seats are for infants. They typically are used with a buggy to form a travel system. They are typically simpler to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child turns two years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best option if you want a high-rated car that puts your baby's safety first. It is compliant with the latest safety standards of iSize and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash-protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It also has a huge canopy that shields your child from direct sunlight. It's also easy to install and use due to the anti-misuse lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.
The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable to carry your child to and from the car, and to the mall or shopping centre. It's also machine washable for easy cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort to your child on the move or seated in prams. It is also able to be used from birth until 15 months, or up to 4 years old.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand movement with smart SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your child into and out of the seat each day without backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX bases and is designed to increase in size with your child to age 4.
With FlexiSpin, our revolutionary rotational system, it's simple to rotate the seat with just one hand in any reclined position. And it's even simpler to secure your baby in with our revolutionary Easy-in harness system that allows you to fasten the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you to determine whether you've installed it correctly. The car seat is backed by a two-year guarantee for extra assurance.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the top 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 has been made to be extremely mobile and can be fitted into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also comes with a safety harness with no rethread that permits easy height adjustments. infant car seat that swivels is also i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size is a new standard for child car seats that allows them to grow with your child until 7 years old. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment, and Mum Rachael really loved the lightness of it too.
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 useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars where you might not have an infant car seat.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat, meaning it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it doesn't transform into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled and the superior lower anchor connectors make installation easy. The height of the harness can be adjusted by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is also a great size for small babies. One downside of the seat is that it doesn't have the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn't a major issue for our test subjects.
The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward, and our testers loved how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, without the need to rethread during colder days. You should always dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang over the belts of your car, and be sure to remove any big blankets or coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More safety and less weight
This lightweight champion sets the standard of the i-Size infant car seats. It's light and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It's designed to make getting back home from the hospital, and between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and each baby-hauling time as simple as is possible.
Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and is suitable for infants up to 75cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique safety concept of three layers is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to provide superior protection against side-impacts.
The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, giving you an ideal fit at each stage. A cosy infant pillow provides a snug fit for your newborn, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system easily. Covers and inserts that can be washed allow for easy cleanup after accidents or spills.
Safe and Simple Travel
A 360deg rotational base and exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system allow for seamless integration with your vehicle making ins and outs simpler than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure immediately. Guides with colour-coded labels aid in connecting the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.
Effortless ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort, and easy to use features make this car seat a favorite among parents. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your baby. The inserts and covers washable by machine help with cleaning up after spills and the UPF 50+ sun canopy shields your baby from the harsh sun's rays. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for added convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting easier with a a luxe line-up of premium attributes. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only baseless car seat that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, with no necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used standalone, or with the Nuna pushchair to form an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This feature is especially beneficial for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently, or need to move the seat swiftly from one car to another for family trips, vacations or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in which means there's no need for bases, and the system is simple to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is secure and ready to go.
It's a quick and simple process and the latches will swing out of their hiding places under the carrier, you click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if required) by using the blue indicator lines. This is a lot faster and less complicated than putting in Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the latches that are attached from behind the carrier in order to align and locate the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry, even when loaded with a newborn sleeping. It also comes with a variety of features that are convenient and comfortable such as the ventilated Dream drape that pulls from the canopy with ease and is attached quietly to the car seat to provide security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.
Our baby test was able to fit in the urbn with ease at three months and still has room to expand. He's still a bit 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 size at present.