The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When choosing the right car for your baby there are a variety of factors to consider. You want something that's safe and conforms to UK laws however, you need to choose the right seat for your vehicle and your budget.
Infant car seats are designed for newborns. They typically are used with a buggy for an option for a travel system. They are usually easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child reaches age of two.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best choice to get a top-rated car that puts your baby's comfort at the forefront. It's in compliance with the most recent standards for safety in iSize, and has G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has an extra-large canopy to protect your baby from the sun. It is also simple to set up and operate due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and simple 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 centre. It's also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort to your child when they travel or attached to a pram. It is also able to be used from birth until 15 months or up to 4 years old.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand movement with smart SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat on a daily basis without backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to increase in size with your child to age 4.
FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that allows you to easily rotate the seat in any reclining position by using one hand. It's even easier to secure your baby in using our unique Easy-in harness system that allows you to secure the straps from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you to determine whether you've put it in correctly. And for added peace of mind, the car seat comes with a two-year warranty.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one the top infant car seats alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfy in the rear-facing position from the moment they return home. This top-rated infant car seats is designed to be extremely portable and clicks into many Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It has a removable infant insert that can be used by babies between 5 and 11 pounds, and a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval which means it complies with the most current European safety standards.
i-Size, a new standard in child car seats that allows them to grow up with your child until the age of seven years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long term and Mum Rachael was impressed with the lightness of it.
This baseless car seats includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying clunk. This is particularly helpful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars in which you don't have a baby car seat.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair which means it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower, and it does not change into a booster. The soft goods are made of 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 marked and the superior lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The height of the harness is adjustable by pulling a single lever, and the headrest can be perfect for small babies. The seat is not equipped with the 360-degree swivel. However, this was not an issue for our test subjects.
Getting travel infant car seat Pushchairs & Prams into the Seat3Fit is simple and our testers were impressed how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, with no need for rethreading on colder days. Dress your baby in clothes that isn't hanging over the car seat belts. Also, remove any blankets or large coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More Security with Less Weight
This lightweight champion sets the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy with a weight of just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It's designed to make getting home from the hospital and between car-to-pushchair or stroller as well as trips up and down the stairs, and each baby-hauling moment as effortless as possible.
Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and ideal for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It provides superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique security concept of three layers incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to ensure superior side impact protection.
The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably through each stage. The soft infant cushion provides a comfortable fit for babies, while the curved base allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup when spills or accidents happen.
Simple and safe travel
The 360deg rotating base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure quickly. Colour-coded guides aid in connecting the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug can be used with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models and the iSnug 2. This gives you maximum flexibility.
This car seat is popular by parents due to its user-friendly features, including effortless ins and outs. It also offers a plush, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle for carrying is adjustable to multiple positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your little one. The inserts and covers washable by machine make it easier to clean up after accidents 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 and other brands that have the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for added convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The most recent innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa Urbn, is reimagining the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat is designed to simplify parenthood with an exquisite array of premium features. It has multiple patented features, including the very first and only car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that installs within two seconds, with no need for vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel set. It is also compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This feature is especially beneficial for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services often or have to move the seat swiftly from one car to another for vacations, everyday life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there is no need for an additional base. It's also simple to use and has indicators that indicate when the seat is ready to go.
The latches can be removed from their place under the carrier and then you click to attach them. You can also alter the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.
Our tester, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry, and is suitable for a sleeping baby. It also has numerous convenience and comfort features, including the ventilated Dream drape that pulls out of canopy and attaches to the car seat quietly to ensure privacy.
Our test baby was able to fit in the urbn perfectly at 3 months old and still has room to expand. He's a little too small for the top part of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.