The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing a car for your portable infant car seat there are a variety of factors to think about. You want a seat that is secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to choose an appropriate seat for your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are for newborns. They typically are used with a buggy for an option for a travel system. They are generally more user-friendly than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is 2 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 Pebble 360 is the best car seat for newborn option. It is in line with the most recent 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 ideal temperature regardless of weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also easy to install and operate, due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and intuitive one hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car as well as to the mall or shopping center. It is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. It also features a lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child while traveling or attached to prams. It can be used up to four years old, however it is suitable from birth up to 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and easy to get your child in and out of their seat without causing any headaches or head smacks. 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 using just one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in allows you to secure your child, allowing you to fasten straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you check that you've installed it correctly. To give you security, the car seat comes with two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the most popular newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your Newborn Car seat baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This highly popular infant car seat was designed to be highly mobile and is able to be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies from 5-11 pounds, and an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval which means it complies with the latest European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard in car seats for children, allows them to grow with your child until the age of seven. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment over the long run and Mom Rachael loved how light it was.

The baseless car seat includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's cars where you might not have a separate infant car seat travel car seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat that means it can be used either forward or rear facing mode. The maximum height of the harness is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't change into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric that is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

Its premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install, and the belt guides are well labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted with a single push and the headrest is sized to fit the smallest of babies. One drawback of the seat is that it doesn't have a 360-degree swivel, but this wasn't a major issue for our test subjects.

Seat3Fit's straps are easy to thread, and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. You should always dress your newborn in clothing that isn't hanging 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 Safety and Lighter Weight

This featherlight champion redefines the standard for car seats that are i-Size certified for infants. At 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 transport of your child from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair, as well as trips up or down the stairs as simple as is possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and ideal for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security system is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, giving you an ideal fit at each stage. The comfortable infant cushion guarantees an ideal fit for infants, while the curved base allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you build your personal travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed help with cleaning up after accidents or spills.

Safe and Simple Travels

A 360deg rotating base as well as the the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your car, making ins and outs more convenient than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure instantly. Color-coded guides will aid in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. I-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models, and the i-Snug 2. This gives you the greatest flexibility.

This car seat is a popular choice among parents because of its easy-to-use features, including easy ins and outs. It also provides a plush, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle for carrying can be adjusted to various positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your little one. The machine-washable covers and inserts make it easy to clean up after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for extra convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The latest innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa Urbn, reinvents the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting by providing a luxurious selection. It has patent-pending features and features the first and only infant car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds, without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone, or in conjunction with the Nuna pushchair to form an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This unique feature is beneficial for families that do not own their own vehicle or who use taxis or rideshare services frequently, or who need to transfer the seat quickly between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's home. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there's no need for a base, and the system is easy to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is secure and ready to go.

It's a quick and easy procedure, with the latches swinging out of their hiding places underneath the carrier, and then you just click to attach, and adjust the angle (if required) by using the blue indicator lines. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo, which requires you to pivot the latches from behind the carrier to locate 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 extremely well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even with a newborn sleeping. It also comes with many convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy and connects to the car seat in a quiet manner for security.

Our baby tested fit perfectly in the urbn at 3 months old, and has plenty of space to expand. He is still a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.