The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are many factors to consider when choosing a car seat for your newborn. You want something that is safe and follows UK laws However, you must also to choose the right seat for your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for infants and are typically used with a buggy to create an overall travel system. They are typically easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child is at the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're looking for an excellent car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the best choice. It is up to date with standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection for the best infant car seat crash protection. Plus, it has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at the optimal temperature, regardless of weather. It comes with a large canopy that shields your child from direct sunlight. It is also easy to install and use, due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle is comfortable for your baby to and from the car, and to the mall or shopping center. It's also machine washable to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort to your child on the move or attached to a pram. It can be used up to four years old, but 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 smart SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your child out and in the seat on a daily basis without any headaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which fits on the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat in any reclining position using just one hand. Our Easy-in harness system makes it even easier to buckle up your baby and secure straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you make sure you've put it in correctly. And for added security the car seat comes with two-year guarantee.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from their first trip home. This highly reviewed infant car seat was made to be extremely mobile and can be clicked into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant insert which fits babies from 5-11 pounds. It also features a no-rethread safety harness that permits easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size, meaning it's approved to the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is the latest standard for child car seats that allows them to expand with your baby up to 7 years old. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long-term and Mom Rachael loved how light it was.

This baseless car seats has ISOFIX connectors that click into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' car where you might not have an infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat chair. It can be used either in forward-facing or rear-facing mode. The maximum height of the harness is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to convert into a booster. Its soft goods are constructed from ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the premium lower anchor connectors make installation easy. The height of the harness can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest is sized to fit small babies well. The seat is not equipped with a 360 degree swivel. However, this was not an issue for our testers.

Insuring your baby is in the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our testers were impressed how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle without the need to rethread on colder days. Dress your baby in clothes that does not hang over the car seat belts. Also, take away any blankets or coats that are large prior to 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 seat newborn car seats that are certified. With only 3.35 kg, it's lightweight and extremely strong to ensure your child's safe journey. It was designed to make the journey of your child's from the hospital between the car and the stroller or pushchair and walks up and down the stairs as simple as is possible.

Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months and provides exceptional protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect 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 headrest and harness simultaneously, ensuring that your baby grows comfortably at each stage. A soft infant pillow offers the perfect fit for your newborn car seat insert, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that can accept adaptors. This lets you create your personal travel system. Covers and inserts washable by machine help with cleaning up after accidents or spills.

Safe and Simple Travels

The 360deg rotating base and the exclusive iBase Encore spinner, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure quickly. Color-coded guides will aid in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. The i-Snug can be used with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models and the iSnug 2. This gives you the most flexibility.

This car seat is a popular choice among parents due to its simple-to-use features, such as effortless ins and outs. It also offers the most comfortable, soft fit for your infant. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions for maximum comfort and the curved base provides gentle rocking for your baby. The inserts and covers that can be washed by machines help with cleaning up after spills and the UPF 50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harmful rays of sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as 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 car seat for infants has been designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious line-up. It has multiple patented features, including the first and only car seat that is baseless in the world with PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, with no necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a standalone seat or in conjunction with a Nuna stroller to make an entire travel set. It is also compatible with strollers from other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is especially useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently or require the ability to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to another for family trips, vacations or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there's no need for an additional base. The system is easy to use, with indicators that show that the seat is secure and ready to go.

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

Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even with a sleepy newborn car seat. It also comes with a number convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that slides from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat in a quiet manner to ensure security.

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