The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the right car seat for your newborn. You want something that is safe and follows UK laws, but you also need to find an appropriate seat for your vehicle and your budget.
Infant car seats are made for newborns and typically combine with a buggy to create a travel system. They are generally easier to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is 2 years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best option to get a top-rated car that puts your child's comfort at the forefront. It is up to date with standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection to provide greater crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It also comes with a large canopy to protect your baby from sun. It is also simple to install and use, because of its anti-misuse rotation lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic carry handle is comfortable for your baby to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance easier. It also has a full lie-flat position that offers maximum comfort for your little one when traveling or tying it to a stroller. It is suitable for use up to four years old, but it is suitable from birth until 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the innovative 360 Pro Family, which includes one hand rotation in conjunction with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and simple to get your baby into and out of their seat without causing headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same base, which is ISOFIX. It is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years of age.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's easy to rotate the seat with just one hand in any reclined position. It's also easy to buckle your baby in using our unique harness system that lets you to secure the straps from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you check that you've installed it correctly. The car seat is protected by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra assurance.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one the top newborn car seat options on the market. It will keep your baby safe in the rear-facing position from the moment they return home. This highly rated infant car seat is made to be extremely mobile and can be fitted into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant insert that can be used by babies between 5-11 pounds. It also comes with a safety harness with no rethread that permits easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification, which means it meets the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size, a new standard in child car seats that allows them to grow with your child until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment, and Mum Rachael really liked how lightweight it is too.
This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors that connect to the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in an enthralling, loud clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' cars in which you don't have a car seat for your infant.
Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used either in forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it can't convert into a booster. Its soft goods are constructed out of ClearTex fabric, which satisfies Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without adding chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors facilitate installation. The height of the harness is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest is perfect for small infants. One downside of the seat is that it does not have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a big issue for our testers.
Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is simple, and our testers loved how easy it was to pass through the buckle with no need for rethreading during colder weather. You should always dress your newborn in clothing that doesn't hang down over the seat belts in the car and also remove any big coats or blankets before using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More Security with Less Weight
This lightweight model redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing just 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. It is designed to make the transport of your child's from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair and trips up or down stairs as easy as possible.
Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect 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 for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, giving you the best fit at every stage. The comfortable infant cushion guarantees a comfortable fit for babies and the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you create your personal travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts help clean up after spills or accidents.
Simple and Safe Travel
A 360deg rotating base and the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your vehicle, making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure quickly. Color-coded guides will help you connect the seat and base correctly. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.
best car seats for newborns uk is a popular choice among parents because of its easy-to-use features, including effortless ins and outs. It also offers the most comfortable, soft 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 machine-washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for added convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The most recent innovation from Nuna the unique Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seats is designed to make parenting simpler with a luxurious lines of top-quality features. It boasts multiple patented features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat 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 it with a 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 feature is especially beneficial for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services frequently, or need to move the seat quickly from one vehicle to another for vacations, everyday life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in which means there's no need for an additional base. The system is easy to use, with indicators that show that the seat is secure and ready to go.
It's a quick and easy procedure, with the latches swinging from their hiding places underneath the carrier, and then you just click to connect, and then adjust the angle (if needed) by using the blue indicator lines. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier in order to locate and line up the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry even with a sleepy newborn. It also has many convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that slides out of canopy and attaches to the car seat silently to provide security.
Our baby tested fit perfectly in the urbn at 3 months, and has plenty of space to expand. He's a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.