The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your infant. You want a car seat that is safe and complies with UK laws. However, you need to consider your vehicle and budget.

infant car seats cheap car seats are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy as an overall travel system. They are typically simpler to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're in search of an excellent car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is a great choice. It is up to date with standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection for greater crash protection. It also has ventilated ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also has an extra-large canopy to shield your baby from sun. It is also simple to set up and operate thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, and to the mall or shopping centre. It is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance easier. Additionally, it features a full lie-flat position that ensures maximum sleep comfort for your little one while traveling or being a part of strollers. It can be used until four years old, but is suitable from birth to 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with intelligent SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat each day without any head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which fits on the same ISOFIX bases and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

With FlexiSpin, our revolutionary rotational system, it's simple to rotate the seat with just one hand in any reclined position. And it's even simpler to buckle your baby in using our unique harness system that makes it easy for you to secure the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you to determine whether you've put it in correctly. And for added peace of mind, the car seat comes with two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is among the best car seat newborn newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfy in the rear-facing position from the very first time they return home. This highly rated infant car seat was designed to be highly mobile and can be fitted into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant insert that can be used by babies between 5 to 11 pounds. It also comes with a no-rethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most current European safety standards.

i-Size, a new standard in child car seats, allows them to grow up with your child until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael liked how lightweight it is too.

The baseless car seat includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying click. This is particularly helpful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars where you may not have a baby car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used either in forward-facing or rear-facing modes. The maximum height of the harness is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to convert into a booster. The soft items are made from ClearTex fabric, which meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without adding chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the premium lower anchor connectors allow for easy installation. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single push, and the headrest fits small babies well. The seat doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However, this was not an issue for our test subjects.

Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is simple and our testers were impressed how easy it was to pass through the buckle without the need to rethread on colder days. Dress your baby in a way that isn't hanging over the seat belts of the car. Also, remove 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 lightweight champion sets the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy and weighs just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It is designed to make the journey to and from the hospital, as well as between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling experience as easy as it can be.

Tri-Protect headrest is i-Size certified and ideal for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It provides superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to ensure superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby grows comfortably at each stage. The comfortable infant cushion guarantees a comfortable fit for babies, while the curved base allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that accept adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup after accidents or spills.

Safe and Simple Travels

The 360deg rotating base and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system, provide seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of your car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure instantly. Guides with colour-coded labels help you connect the base and seat in a proper manner. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Simple ins and outs, luxurious comfort for babies and simple to use features make this car seat a favourite among parents. The ergonomic handle for carrying can be adjusted to various positions for maximum comfort and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your baby. The machine-washable covers and inserts make cleanup easy 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 as well as other brands that have the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to simplify parenthood with an exquisite array of premium features. It comes with exclusive features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used on its own or in conjunction together with the Nuna pushchair to form an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This unique feature is especially helpful for families who do not own their own vehicle, who use taxis or rideshare services frequently or who have to quickly move the seat between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in, meaning there's no need for a base, and the system is simple to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is secure and ready to go.

It's a simple and quick procedure that involves the latches swinging from their hiding places beneath the carrier, and then you just click to attach, and adjust the angle (if required) by using the blue indicator lines. This is a lot faster and simpler than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier to align and locate the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa Urbn to be simple to use and extremely well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even when loaded with a sleeping newborn. It also comes with numerous convenience and comfort features, including the air-tight Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy and connects to the car seat quietly for security.

Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn with ease at three months old, and has plenty of room to expand. He's still a little small for the top rated infant car seats harness slot, but he's almost outgrowing the urbn by weight and height, and has almost an inch of headroom left in his current size.