The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When choosing a car for your newborn, there are many things to think about. You want something that is safe and conforms to UK laws, but you also need to choose an appropriate seat for your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are for infants. They typically are used with a buggy as an alternative to a travel system. They are typically simpler to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is two years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
If you're looking for the best car seat that puts your baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the ideal choice. It is in line with the most recent standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection for the best crash protection. It also features air-breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It has an extra-large canopy that shields your baby from the sunlight. It is also easy to set up and use, thanks to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the 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 center. It's also machine washable for easy cleaning and maintenance. It also features a lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child when they travel or being attached to prams. It is also able to be used from birth up to 15 months, or up to 4 years old.
Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the innovative 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it fast and easy to get your baby into and out of their seat without causing any backaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits on the same ISOFIX base. It is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years old.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat using only one hand in any reclined position. Our Easy-in harness system allows you to secure your child and secure straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also has visual indicators that help you determine if you have installed it correctly. To give you peace of mind, the car seat comes with two-year warranty.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one the best newborn car seat options on the market. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear-facing position since the very first time they return home. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and easily fits into a number of Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also features a no-rethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size, meaning it's approved to the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size is a new standard in car seats for children, lets them grow with your baby until the age of seven. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long-term and Mom Rachael loved the lightness of it.
The baseless car seat includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying clunk. It's especially convenient for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's vehicles, where you might not have a designated car seat for infants.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a flat seat that means it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to transform into a booster. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric that is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors allow for easy installation. The harness height can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest is sized to fit infants well. The seat is not equipped with the 360-degree swivel. However this was not a problem for our testers.
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 days. It is important to dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang over the car seat belts and make 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 i-Size certified infant car seats. With a weight of just 3.35 kg, it's easy to carry and extremely strong to ensure your child's safe journey. It is designed to make the journey of your child from hospital, between the car and the pushchair or stroller and walks up and down stairs as simple as it is.
Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. pushchairsandprams of three layers incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to provide superior protection against side impacts.
The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably at each stage. The soft infant cushion provides a snug fit for newborns and the curved bottom allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to create your personal travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier after accidents or spills.
Simple and Safe Travel
The 360deg rotating base, and the iBase Encore spinning system allow seamless integration into your car. This makes ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors fasten instantly and leave no room for errors, while smart guides with colour codes ensure that you've connected the base and seat properly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.
This car seat is a popular choice among parents due to its simple-to-use features, such as easy ins and outs. It also offers the most comfortable, soft fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to various positions, providing the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The machine-washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that have the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for extra convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The most recent innovation from Nuna the original Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting by providing a luxurious line-up. It boasts multiple patent-pending features and features the first and only baseless infant car seat equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that installs in just two seconds, without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a stand-alone seat or in conjunction with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel set. It's also compatible with strollers made by other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This unique feature is helpful for families who don't own their own vehicles and who rely on taxis or rideshare services frequently, or who need to quickly move the seat between different cars for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in and don't require for bases, and the system is easy to use, with indicators showing that the seat is secure and ready to go.
The latches are easily removed from their place under the carrier and then you click to secure them. You can also adjust the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. This is a lot faster and less complicated than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier in order to align and locate the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found the Pipa Urbn to be simple to use and extremely well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry and can be used with an infant sleeping. It also has many 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 for security.
Our baby test was able to fit in the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months old and still has the space to grow. He's still a bit small for the top harness slot, but he's almost outgrowing the urbn by weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom left in his current size.