The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the right car seat for your baby. You want a car seat that's safe and complies with UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.

(Image: https://cdn.freshstore.cloud/offer/images/7007/1097/maxi-cosi-rodifix-airprotect-high-back-booster-seat-15-36-kg-3-5-12-years-reclining-isofix-car-seat-adjustable-headrest-backrest-extra-side-protection-quick-easy-buckle-up-authentic-black.jpg)Infant car seats are designed for newborns. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy as an option for a travel system. They are typically more user-friendly than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is two years old.

(Image: https://cdn.freshstore.cloud/offer/images/7007/1103/maxi-cosi-titan-car-booster-seat-9-36-kg-9-months-12-years-multi-age-baby-car-seat-isofix-car-seat-top-tether-headrest-harness-adjustment-5-recline-positions-cushioned-inlay-basic-black-110.jpg)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 in line with the most recent standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide the best crash protection. Additionally, it comes with ventilated ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at the optimal temperature, regardless of the weather. It also has a huge 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 simple one-hand rotation mechanism.

The ergonomic carry handle is comfortable to carry your child to and from the car, and around the mall or shopping center. It is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance easier. 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 part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with clever SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby into and out of the seat on a daily basis without any backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same ISOFIX base and is designed to accommodate your growing child up to 4 years of age.

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's easy to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. The Easy-in harness system makes it easier to buckle up your child by allowing you to secure straps both from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you determine whether you've put it in correctly. To give you security the car seat comes with two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is among the top newborn car seat insert car seat options on the market. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear position from the first trip back home. This highly popular infant car seat rear facing car seat is designed to be highly mobile and can be clicked into many Chicco strollers that work with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant car seat travel insert that is suitable for babies between 5 and 11 pounds, as well as an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has i-Size approval, which means it meets the latest European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard for car seats for children which allows them to grow 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.

The baseless car seat includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchors 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 vehicles, in which you may not have a designated car seat for infants.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat that means it can be used in either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it doesn't convert into a booster. The soft items are made of ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without any added chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the premium lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit the smallest of babies. The seat doesn't have the 360-degree swivel. However it was not an issue for our testers.

Seat3Fit's straps are easy to thread, and there's no need to rethread them during colder days. It is important to dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang down over the belts of your car and also take off any large blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More security with less weight

This lightweight model redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seat that swivels car seats. At just 3.35 kg, it's easy to lift, and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's security during his journey. It's designed to make transports back home from the hospital, and between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and each baby-hauling moment as effortless as possible.

Approved i-Size, it's ideal for newborns to 75 cm or approximately 12 months, and offers outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security system incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side impact protection.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, ensuring that your baby can grow comfortably through each stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a snug fit for newborns and the curved base allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system with ease. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier when spills or accidents happen.

Simple and Safe Travel

A 360deg rotating base as well as the the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration with your car seat newborn making ins and outs more convenient than ever. ISOFIX connectors snap into place instantly and eliminate the possibility of errors, while smart colour coded guides ensure you've connected the seat and base correctly. I-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models and the iSnug 2. This gives you maximum flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort and simple to use features make this car seat a favourite with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring maximum comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The machine-washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that support the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for added convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to simplify parenthood with luxurious lines of top-quality features. It is patented with multiple features including the first and only car seat that is baseless that has a PipaFIX ™ rigid latch that installs in 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 an entire travel set. It's also compatible with strollers manufactured by other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This unique feature is particularly helpful for families who don't own their own vehicles, who use taxis or rideshare services frequently or need to move the seat swiftly between different cars for everyday life, vacations or trips to grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in so there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also simple to use and has indicators that show the seat is ready for use.

The latches can be removed from their hidden beneath the carrier, and then you click to join them. You can also adjust the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. It's faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to pivot the latches that are attached behind the carrier to find and line up the buckles.

Our tester, a mother 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 light and comfortable to carry even with a sleepy newborn. It also has a number of comfort and convenience features like the air-tight Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy smoothly and attaches quietly to the car seat for complete privacy. It also comes with a UPF 50+ canopy that has a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.

Our test baby fit perfectly into the urbn at 3 months, and has plenty of room to expand. He is still a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.