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 an infant car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. However, you have to think about your car and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for infants. They usually combine with a buggy as an option for a travel system. They are usually easier to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child turns two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're looking for the best car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is the best car seats for newborns uk choice. It is up to date with standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also has the breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It has an extra-large canopy that protects your baby from sun. And it is easy to install and use due to the anti-misuse lock and intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle allows you to easily transport your child to and from the car as well as to the mall or shopping center. It's also machine washable for easy cleaning and maintenance. Plus, it has a full lie-flat position that provides maximum sleep comfort for your child while traveling or attached to a stroller. And it can be used from birth to 15 months, or up to 4 years.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the unique 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and easy to get your child in 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 on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years old.

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

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the most popular newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your new baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This top-rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely portable and clicks into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel infant car seat system. It features a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies from 5-11 pounds, as well as an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size, meaning it's approved to the most current European safety standards.

i-Size, the latest standard in car seats for children, lets them grow with your child 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 too.

This baseless car seats comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud sound. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' car where you may not have a car seat for your infant.

Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair that means it can be used in either rear-facing or forward facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to change into a booster. Its soft goods are constructed from ClearTex fabric, which satisfies Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the premium lower anchor connectors make installation easy. The harness height can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit the smallest of babies. One drawback of the seat is that it does not have the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn't a huge problem for our testers.

Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is easy and our testers were impressed how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, with no need for rethreading during colder weather. Dress your baby in a way that does not hang over the car seatbelts. Also, take away 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's light and sturdy and weighs only 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. It's designed to make transports back home from the hospital, and between strollers and cars as well as trips up and down the stairs, and every baby-hauling moment as effortless as it can be.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and suitable for newborns up to 75 cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection with its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to ensure superior protection against side impacts.

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, giving you an ideal fit at each stage. A cosy infant pillow provides an ideal fit for your newborn, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your infant. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller and other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to create your own travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier when spills or accidents happen.

Safe and Simple Travels

The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure quickly. Color-coded guides will assist you in connecting the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Simple ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort, and easy to use features are what makes this car seat a popular choice among parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring the best car seats for infants comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The machine-washable covers and inserts make cleanup easy after accidents, while 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 support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that reimagines travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seats is designed to make parenting simpler with a a luxe line-up of top-quality features. It comes with patented features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds, without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a standalone seat or in conjunction with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel infant car seat set. It is also compatible with strollers from other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This unique feature is beneficial for families that don't have their own cars or who use taxis or rideshare services frequently, or who need to move the seat swiftly between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there is no need for a base. It's also simple to use and comes with indicators that show when the seat is ready to go.

The latches can be easily removed from their hidden under the carrier and then you can click to attach them. You can also adjust the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo, which requires you to pivot the latches that are attached behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.

Our test subject, a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry, even with a sleepy newborn car seat. It also has a number of features that are convenient and comfortable like the breathable Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy easily and attaches quietly to the car seat for security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy with an eyelid that flips out and an XL 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 little small for the top harness slot however, he's close to outgrowing the urbn by weight and height. He has about an inch of headroom left in the size at present.