The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a variety of factors to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your infant. You want an infant car seat that is secure, and is in line with UK laws. However, you need to consider your vehicle and budget.

Infant car seats are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy as an entire travel system. They are usually simpler to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child is at the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're in search of the best car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is the ideal option. It is compliant with the newest safety standards of iSize and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection that provides superior crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that shields your baby from the sunlight. It is also easy to set up and operate due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic carry handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It can also be washed in the machine to make cleaning and maintenance easier. Plus, it has a full lie-flat position that offers maximum comfort for your child while travelling or being a part of a stroller. It is also able to be used from birth up to 15 months or up to 4 years.

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 child in and out of the seat on a daily basis without head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to fit your growing child up to 4 years of age.

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that allows you to effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position with one hand. Our Easy-in harness system makes it easier to secure your child by allowing you to secure straps both from the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators to help you check that you've installed it correctly. To give you peace of mind, the car seat comes with a two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is among the top infant car seats on sale car seats alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear position from the very first time they return home. This highly reviewed infant car seat is designed to be highly mobile and is able to be plugged into many Chicco strollers that work with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert which fits babies from 5-11 pounds. It also comes with an unrethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also iSize that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is a brand new standard for car seats for children 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 car seat is baseless and has ISOFIX connectors that click into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with a loud, satisfying clunk. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's vehicles, in which you may not have a separate car seats newborn seat for infants.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used in forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower, and it does not transform into an incline. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric that is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.

Its premium lower anchor connectors are simple to install and the belt guides are labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted with a single pull, and the headrest can be perfect for small babies. The seat doesn't have a 360 degree swivel. However, this was not an issue for our testers.

Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our test subjects loved how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, with no need for rethreading during colder weather. Dress your baby in clothing that doesn't hang over the car seat belts. Also, take off any blankets or coats that are large prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More security with less weight

This featherlight champion sets a new standard for car seats that are i-Size certified for infants. It is lightweight and strong and weighs just 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. It's designed to make transports home from the hospital and between the stroller and car and trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling experience as easy as possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and suitable for newborns up to 75 cm or 12 months. It provides the highest level of protection through its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to guarantee superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably throughout the various stages. The cosy infant cushion ensures a snug fit for newborns and the curved bottom allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that can accept adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts make it easier to clean up after accidents or spills.

Safe and Simple Travels

The 360deg rotating base, and the iBase Encore spinner, offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes ins and outs of your car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure immediately. Color-coded guides will aid in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.

This car seat is popular among parents due to its simple-to-use features, such as effortless ins and outs. It also offers a plush, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, providing the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The machine-washable inserts and covers make it easy to clean up after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug works with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing infant car seats is designed to make parenting simpler with a an exquisite array of premium features. It is patented with multiple features, including the first and only car seat that is baseless that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, without the need for vehicle base. It can be used as a standalone seat or paired with it with a Nuna stroller to create a travel set. It also works with strollers from other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services frequently or have to move the seat quickly from one car to another for family trips, vacations or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in, meaning there's no need for bases, and the system is easy to use, with indicators indicating 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 underneath the carrier, and then you simply click on to connect, and then adjust the angle (if required) using the blue indicator lines. It's faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.

Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. It is lightweight and easy to carry and is suitable for sleeping babies. It also comes with a variety of convenience and comfort features such as the breathable Dream drape that pulls from the canopy with ease and attaches quietly to the car seat newborn seat to provide security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.

Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months old, and has plenty of the space to grow. He's still a bit small for the top harness slot, but he's almost surpassing the size of the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has about an inch of headroom in his current size.