The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When you are choosing a car for your newborn there are a lot of things to consider. You want a seat that is secure and complies with UK laws However, you must also to find the right seat for your vehicle and your budget.

Car seats for infants are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to form an overall travel system. They are generally simpler to use than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is 2 years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're looking for a top-rated car seat that puts your baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the best car seats for newborns option. It's in compliance with the latest iSize safety standards, and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at the ideal temperature regardless of weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also easy to set up and operate due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle is comfortable to transport your baby to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It can also be washed in the machine to simplify cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, it features an all-flat sleeping position that ensures maximum sleep comfort for your little one while travelling or attached to a stroller. It can be used up to four years old, but it is suitable from birth up to 15 months.

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

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that allows you to 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 fasten the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators to help you ensure that you've done it correctly. The car seat is backed by a two-year warranty for extra security.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top newborn car seats available on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from the moment they return home. This highly popular infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and is able to be plugged into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant car seat for travel insert which fits babies from 5-11 pounds. It also features an unrethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also iSize that means it's acquiesced to the most current European safety standards.

i-Size is the latest standard for child car seats that allows them to grow with your baby until 7 years old. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael loved the lightness of it too.

The baseless car seat comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with an ebullient, gratifying sound. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' cars where you may not have a baby car seat.

Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat which means it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it can't change into an incline. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric, which is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install, and the belt guides are clearly labeled. The harness height can be adjusted with just a single push and the headrest is sized to fit infants well. The seat is not equipped with a 360 degree swivel. However, this was not a problem for our testers.

The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is easy and our test subjects loved how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, with no need for rethreading during colder weather. You should always dress your baby in a outfit that isn't hanging over the belts of your car, and be sure to take off any large coats or blankets before using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight

This lightweight model redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It is designed to make the transport of your child from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair and trips up or down the stairs as simple as is possible.

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

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, ensuring an optimal fit at every stage. A cosy infant car seat in front seat pillow provides the perfect fitting for your newborn, while the curved base lets you rock gently to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that accept adaptors. This allows you to create your personal travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts make cleanup easier after spills or accidents.

Simple and safe travel

The 360deg rotating base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system allow seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are quick to connect and leave no room for errors, while smart colour coded guides ensure you've connected the base and seat properly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious comfort for the baby and simple to use features make this car seat a popular choice among parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions, ensuring maximum comfort for your child. The curved base allows the gentle rocking. The inserts and covers washable by machine help with cleaning up after spills, while the UPF 50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh sun's rays. The i-Snug is compatible with all Joie Strollers and other brands which support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The latest innovation from Nuna the unique Pipa Urbn, reinvents the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants has been designed to simplify parenting by providing an exquisite line-up. It comes with a variety of patent-pending features, including the first and only car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which can be installed in just two seconds, with no necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used on its own or in conjunction together with the Nuna pushchair to create an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

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

The latches can be removed from their hidden place under the carrier and then you click to attach them. You can also adjust the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. This is much quicker and easier than putting in Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the latches that are attached from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. It is lightweight and easy to carry and is suitable for an infant car seat for travel sleeping. It also comes with a range of convenience and comfort features like the air-tight Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy smoothly and attaches quietly to the car seat to provide privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that flips out and an XL peekaboo window.

Our test baby was able to fit in the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months old and still has room to expand. He is still a little too small for the top slot of the harness, but is outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his current size.