The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a lot of things to take into consideration when selecting the right car seat newborn insert seat for your newborn. You want a seat that is safe and conforms to UK laws however, you need to choose a seat that fits your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are suitable for newborns. They typically are used with a buggy for an option for a travel system. They are usually easier 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 looking for the best car seats for infants car seat that puts your baby’s comfort first Maxi-Cosi’s Pebble 360 is the ideal option. It meets the latest standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash protection. It also features the breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy that shields your baby from sun. It’s also easy to set up and use due to the anti-misuse lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.
The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable for your baby to and from the car, as well as around the mall or shopping center. It’s also machine washable for easy cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position that offers maximum comfort for your little one while travelling or being a part of a stroller. It is suitable for use up to four years old, however it is suitable from birth to 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with intelligent SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your baby into and out of the seat every day without head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits on the same base, which is ISOFIX. It is designed to fit your growing child up 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. Our harness system that is easy-in makes it even easier to secure your child and secure straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you determine if you have installed it correctly. The car seat is covered by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra assurance.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is among the best car seat newborn newborn car seat options on the market. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear position from the first trip back home. This highly reviewed infant car seat has been designed to be highly mobile and can be fitted into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies from 5-11 pounds, and 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 brand new standard for car seats for children that allows them to expand with your baby until 7 years old. 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 comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents’ cars where you might not have an infant car seat.
Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used 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 transform 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.
The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors allow for easy installation. The harness height can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit small babies well. The seat doesn’t have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However this was not a problem for our testers.
The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread, and there’s no requirement to rethread them on colder days. Always dress your newborn in a way that isn’t hanging over the belts of your car, and be sure to take off any large blankets or coats 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 the i-Size infant car seats that are certified. With a weight of just 3.35 kg, it is lightweight and intensely strong to ensure your child’s safe journey. It was designed to make the transportation of your child’s from the hospital to the car, between the pushchair or stroller and trips up or down stairs as easy as possible.
Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and is suitable for infants up to 75cm or 12 months. It provides superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security system incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side impact protection.
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. The comfortable infant cushion guarantees a snug fit for newborns and the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that accept adaptors, which allows you to design a customized travel system with ease. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier when spills or accidents happen.
Safe and Simple Travels
The 360deg rotating infant car seat base and the exclusive iBase Encore spinner, provide seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure immediately. Colour-coded guides aid in connecting the base and seat correctly. The i-Snug can be used with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models, and the i-Snug 2. This allows for the greatest flexibility.
This car seat is a favorite by parents due to its easy-to-use features, including effortless ins and outs. It also offers a plush, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring maximum comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The inserts and covers washable by machine simplify cleanup after messes, while 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 support the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for added convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna’s latest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that reimagines travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting by providing a luxurious selection. It boasts multiple exclusive features, including the world’s first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone seat or paired with the Nuna stroller to make an entire travel set. It is also compatible with strollers from other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This feature is particularly useful for families that don’t have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services often, or need to move the seat quickly from one car to another for vacations, everyday life or trips 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 for use.
It’s a simple and quick procedure, with the latches swinging out of their hiding places underneath the carrier, and you click on to attach them, and adjust the angle (if required) using the blue indicator lines. This is a lot faster and less complicated than installing Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the latches attached to it from behind the carrier to align and locate the buckles.
Our tester, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The seat is light and easy to carry and can be used with a sleeping baby. It also comes with many convenience and comfort features, like the ventilated Dream drape that can be pulled out of canopy and attaches to the car seat in a quiet manner for privacy.
Our baby test was able to fit in the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months old, and has plenty of the room to expand. He’s still a little small for the top harness slot, but he is close to surpassing the size of the urbn due to weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom remaining in his size at present.
