The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a car seat for your baby. You want a car seat that's safe and complies with UK laws. However, you need to consider your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are made for infants and are typically used with a buggy to create an entire travel system. They are generally easier to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is 2 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 child's comfort at the forefront. It's in compliance with the most recent iSize safety standards, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection for superior crash-protection. It also has the breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also has an extra-large canopy that protects your baby from the sun. And it is easy to install and use thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and the intuitive one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle makes it easy to transport your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It is also machine washable to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also features a lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort to your child while traveling or seated in prams. Pushchairs And Prams can be used from birth to 15 months, or up to 4 years.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with intelligent SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your baby into and out of the seat on a daily basis without headaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to increase in size with your child to age 4.
FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position with one hand. Our harness system that is easy-in allows you to secure your baby and secure straps from both the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that will allow you determine whether you've installed it correctly. The car seat is backed by a 2-year guarantee to give you additional security.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the most popular newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This top-rated infant car seats is designed to be incredibly portable and clicks into many Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It comes with a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies between 5 to 11 pounds. It also has an unrethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size is a new standard in child car seats, lets them grow with your baby until the age of seven. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and Mom Rachael enjoyed the fact that it was light as well.
This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors, which snap into the car's lower anchor bar with the sound of a loud, clear clunk. It's especially convenient for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's cars, where you might not have a designated infant car seat.
Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair, meaning it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower, and it does not change into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric which 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 premium lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The height of the harness can be adjusted by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is a great size for small infants. The seat is not equipped with a 360 degree swivel. However it was not a problem for our testers.
Seat3Fit's straps are easy to thread, and there's no need to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothing that does not hang over the seat belts of the car. Also, take away any blankets or large coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More Safety and less weight
This featherlight champion sets a new standard for car seats that are i-Size certified for infants. With only 3.35 kg, it is easy to carry and intensely strong to ensure your child's security during his journey. It is designed to make the transport of your child's from the hospital, between the car and the pushchair or stroller and walks up and down stairs as easy as possible.
Approved iSize, it's perfect for infants and children up to 75cm or about 12 months old and provides outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to offer superior protection against side-impacts.
The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, providing an optimal fit at every stage. A soft infant pillow offers the perfect fitting for your newborn, while the curved base lets you rock gently to soothe your infant. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers, as well as other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system with ease. Machine washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after spills or accidents.
Simple and safe travel
The 360deg rotating base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system provide seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are quick to connect and leave no room for error, while clever colour coded guides ensure you've connected the base and seat properly. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.
Simple ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort and user-friendly features are what makes this car seat a favorite with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows gentle rocking. The machine-washable covers and inserts make it easy to clean up after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that have the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for added convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing infant car seats is designed to make parenting simpler with a a luxe line-up of premium features. It boasts multiple patented features that include the first and only baseless infant car seat 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 or in conjunction in conjunction with a Nuna pushchair to create a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This feature is especially useful for families that don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services frequently or require the ability to move the seat swiftly from one vehicle to another for trips to the beach, daily life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated and don't require for bases, and the system is simple to use, with indicators that show that the seat is safe and ready to go.
It's a quick and easy process and the latches will swing out of their hiding places beneath the carrier, and then you simply click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if needed) by using the blue indicator lines. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a baby girl who is 7 weeks old, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and extremely well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry even when loaded with a newborn sleeping. It also comes with a range of comfort and convenience features such as the ventilated Dream drape, which pulls from the canopy with ease and is attached quietly to the car seat for complete privacy. It also comes with a UPF 50+ canopy with an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.
Our test baby was perfectly into the urbn at 3 months, and has plenty of room to grow. He is still slightly too small for the top harness slot however, he's close to outgrowing the urbn by weight and height, and has almost an inch of headroom remaining in the current size.