The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing a car for your infant there are a variety of factors to think about. You want an infant car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. But you also have to think about your car and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for infants and are typically used with a buggy to create an overall travel system. They are usually easier 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

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best car seat infant choice for those looking for a reputable car that puts your child's safety first. It is compliant with the newest standards for safety in iSize, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection for superior crash-protection. It also features the breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your baby from the sunlight. It is also easy to install and use, due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and intuitive one hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to transport your baby to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It's also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, it features a full lie-flat position that ensures maximum sleep ease for your baby while traveling or tying it to strollers. It can be used up to four years old, however it is suitable from birth until 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family, which incorporates one hand rotation and SlideTech technology. This makes it fast and easy to get your baby into and out of their seat without causing any backaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same ISOFIX base and is designed to accommodate your growing child up to 4 years of age.

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat in any reclining position using just one hand. It's also easy to secure your baby in using our unique harness system that makes it easy for you to secure the straps from both the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you to check whether 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 infant car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from the moment they return home. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and easily fits into a number of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel system. It features a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies from 5-11 pounds, as well as a harness that doesn't need to be rethread for easy height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size, meaning it's approved to the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard in car seats for children that allows them to grow up with your baby until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael enjoyed the fact that it was light as well.

The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors that click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in a nice, loud clunk. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars where you might not have a baby car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used either in rear-facing mode or forward facing infant car seat-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower, and it does not change into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric, which meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but 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 is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest is also a great size for small babies. One drawback of the seat is that it doesn't come with a 360-degree swivel, but this wasn't a huge problem for our testers.

Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward, and our testers loved how the straps were easy to pass through the buckle with no need for rethreading during colder weather. Dress your baby in clothes 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 redefines the standard for the i-Size infant car seats that are certified. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It's designed to make transports to and from the hospital, as well as between the stroller and car as well as trips up and down the stairs, and each baby-hauling experience as easy as it can be.

Tri-Protect headrest is i-Size certified 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 security concept of three layers combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably through each stage. A comfortable infant pillow will provide the perfect fitting for your newborn, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design a customized travel system with ease. Covers and inserts washable by machine make it easier to clean up after accidents or spills.

Simple and Safe Travel

The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure immediately. Guides with colour-coded labels help you connect the base and seat in a proper manner. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.

This car seat is a popular choice by parents due to its user-friendly features, including effortless ins and outs. It also offers an extremely soft, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your baby. The machine-washable inserts and covers make cleanup easy after accidents, and 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 universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The latest innovation from Nuna the unique Pipa Urbn, is reimagining the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat is designed to simplify parenthood with a luxe line-up of premium attributes. It has patent-pending features and features the first and only infant car seat that swivels car seat that is baseless equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds, without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or in conjunction with the Nuna stroller to make an entire travel set. It is also compatible with strollers manufactured by other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This unique feature is useful for families that don't have their own cars, who use taxis or rideshares frequently or who have to transfer the seat quickly between different cars for everyday life, trips to the beach or to grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in which means there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also easy to use and has indicators that show the seat is ready to go.

It's a quick and easy procedure that involves the latches swinging out of their hiding places underneath the carrier, and then you simply click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if needed) by using the blue indicator lines. This is much faster and less complicated than installing Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the latches attached to it from behind the carrier in order to find and align the buckles.

Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found the Pipa Urbn to be very easy to use and well-designed. The seat is lightweight, easy to carry and is suitable for sleeping babies. It also comes with a number convenience and comfort features, like the air-tight Dream drape that slides from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat in a quiet manner to ensure privacy.

Our test baby was perfectly in the urbn at 3 months old, and has plenty of room to grow. He's a little too small for the top rated infant car seats slot of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom left at his current size.