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The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When it comes to choosing a car for your newborn there are a variety of factors to take into consideration. You want a car seat that is secure, and is in line with UK laws. But you also have to think about your car and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for infants. They typically are used with a buggy as an option for a travel system. They are generally simpler to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child is at the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're in search of the best infant seat car seat that puts your baby's comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is a great option. It is in line with the most recent standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash protection. It also has ventilated ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at the optimal 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, 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 in the shopping center. It can also be washed in the machine to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort to your child when they travel or attached to prams. 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 revolutionary 360 Pro Family, which includes one hand rotation in conjunction with SlideTech technology. This makes it fast and simple to get your baby 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 accommodate your growing child up to 4 years of age.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position using just one hand. The Easy-in harness system makes it even easier to buckle up your child, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you to determine whether you've put it in correctly. The car seat is covered by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra peace of mind.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the most popular newborn car Seat car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from the moment they return home. This top-rated infant car seat newborn car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and easily fits into a number of Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies between 5-11 pounds. It also comes with a no-rethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification, which means it meets the latest European safety standards.

i-Size is a brand new standard for car seats for children which allows them to grow with your child until the age of 7 years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment, and Mum Rachael really liked how lightweight it is too.

The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors which connect to the vehicle's lower anchor bar with a nice, loud clunk. It's particularly useful for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's vehicles, in which you may not have a separate infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it doesn't convert into an incline. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric, which is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly marked and the superior lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The height of the harness is adjustable by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is a great size for small babies. The only drawback to the seat is that it doesn't come with the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn't a big issue for our testers.

The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread and there is no requirement to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothing that isn't hanging 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 Safety and less weight

This lightweight champion redefines the standard for i-Size certified infant car seats. With a weight of only 3.35 kg, it's easy to lift, and intensely strong to ensure your child's security during his journey. It is designed to make the transport of your child from hospital, between the car and the pushchair or stroller and the climb or descent of stairs as easy as possible.

Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or 12 months, and offers outstanding protection thanks to its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to provide superior side impact protection.

The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, so that your baby grows comfortably throughout the various stages. A cosy infant pillow provides an ideal fitting for your newborn and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed make it easier to clean up after spills or accidents.

Simple and safe travel

The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinning system provide seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are quick to connect and eliminate the possibility of errors, while smart color-coded guides make sure you've connected the base and seat correctly. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Easy ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort and simple to use features are what makes this car seat newborn insert seat a favorite with 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 inserts and covers that can be washed by machines make it easier to clean up after accidents while the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest invention, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing infant car seats is designed to simplify parenthood with an exquisite array of premium features. It is patented with multiple features including the first and only car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, without the need for vehicle base. It can be used standalone, or together with a Nuna pushchair to form a travel system and is compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This feature is especially useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services often, or need to move the seat quickly from one vehicle to another for family trips, vacations or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in, meaning there's no need for bases, and the system is easy to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is secure and ready to go.

The latches can be removed from their hidden place 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 faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the latches that are attached behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.

Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is lightweight, comfortable to carry, and is suitable for a sleeping baby. It also has a number convenience and comfort features, such as the ventilated Dream drape that slides out of canopy and attaches to the car seat quietly to provide security.

Our test baby was perfectly into the urbn at 3 months old, and has plenty of room to grow. He is still slightly too small for the top harness slot but he is close to surpassing the size of the urbn in terms of weight and height, and has almost an inch of headroom remaining in the current size.