How to Choose the best car seats for newborns Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat newborn (yogicentral.science) is one that is compliant with federal safety standards, fits your vehicle, has convenient extras (like changing into a stroller) and is within your budget. It's also worth checking that the baby car seat clicks into and out of your car with ease, particularly if you often change between trips to the taxi or in rental cars and grandparents vehicles.

Safety

Car seats are designed to keep your baby safe and a safe one should include additional features that go beyond federal safety standards. These include padded inserts to the head and shoulders as well as air-repellent fabric to help keep them cool in hot cars and side-impact safety.

The ease of installation and use of the seat is another important aspect of safety. Ideally, the seat must be easy to install and use, and with clear indicators of its height and position as well as security.

Look for features that allow you to accomplish this, such as built-in lock offs and belt guides that help you line up the car seat with the seatbelt. Avoid buying used car seats that might not have been crash-tested or have been involved in an accident. They may not be safe for your child. If you must buy an old one, make sure it's on the expiration date and isn't being sold by a private seller who doesn't have proof of ownership.

Another thing to bear in your mind is to only leave your infant car seat cheap in the car seat for up to two hours per day, unless they're in a lying-flat position. This is to avoid the spine from becoming strained and to ensure that they get a chance to breathe regularly.

You'll need a seat that can last a long time, because it's a major investment. Pick a seat that can expand with your child's age and last from toddlerhood through teens. Our parent testers were very impressed with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for babies from birth, and is able to be used up to age 7.

Nuna pipa air rx is an additional alternative that can be used for a long time. It rotates 360 degrees, which means you can switch it from front-facing to rear-facing as the child grows. It's also among the most light-weight car seats on the market, weighing less than nine pounds. It's the ideal choice for parents who frequently transfer their babies between vehicles or plan on using it for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's houses.

Comfort

It is important that your baby is at ease in their car seat, both when they are in it as well as when you install it. Look for padded straps which fit snugly around their shoulders, and look for plush fabric that feels good on their stomachs. This is crucial if you plan to use the seat for a long time.

The best car seat for infants is also simple to use. Some feature premium LATCH connectors with SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener, spring-loaded leveling feet and belt paths that make installing without the base much easier than ever before. Other features let you adjust the height of the headrest and harness, which is important as your child grows.

Cosatto All in All Rotate is a prime example. Our testers from our parent company gave it a score of 10 out of 10. It has a clear and simple interface, no-rethread, easy-to-change harness, 360-degree rotation, as well as recline lock indicator. This means you can switch from forward-facing to rear-facing as your child grows without having to remove the seat and replace it.

Another example is the Nuna Pipa air rx which our parent testers loved for its convenience, comfort and flexibility. Its cushioned headrest and shoulder straps are designed to accommodate the head of your infant and comes with pillows that are soft for your comfort. It can be used as an rear-facing car seat until your baby is at the maximum weight or height limits and then it can be converted into a stroller without the need for a separate adapter.

A quality car seat is durable and some come with a guarantee. Look for a seat that has plenty of padding and strong materials to shield your child from any accidents. It should also have a steel frame to absorb impact energy and a "crumple area" to avoid damage from a crash. It should be easy to clean as accidents are bound to happen when you have children. Choose car seats with removable seat covers and a machine-washable pad to make cleanup a breeze.

User-Friendliness

It is crucial that a car seat be easy to install and use, especially when it is going to be used in different vehicles at times. To make it as simple as possible look for features like a belt that can be released quickly and an indicator that shows the state of the latch (e.g. green for locked), and a manual that is easy to read.

The Best of The Bump winner comes with a number of practical features, which our parent testers appreciated, including a padded headrest and harness, plush material and a cupholder. It features a reclining function that lets your child sit in an ergonomic position during longer journeys. It can also be combined with an appropriate buggy to make a complete travel system, which is perfect if you plan on traveling for long periods of time.

It is suitable from birth. Our panelists found this car seat to be easy to put in and adjust. It has a recline lock indicator and a premium LATCH connector with a SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener that made securement of your child quick and easy. It's also designed to be easily moved from side-to-side inside the vehicle without the need for tools.

One of our favorite features is the reclining feature that allows you to easily get your infant in and out of the car. This is especially helpful for those with back problems or are driving a smaller vehicle. It also has the ability to change the drink holder as well as a handy storage compartment for toys and snacks.

The seat weighs less than nine pounds and can be used with or without its base. It can also rotate 180 degrees, which could be a real lifesaver if you have limited space or suffer from back pain. This feature has impressed our panelists and was selected to be part of the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

This is a great option for those looking to transform their car seats into strollers for affordable prices. Its sleek design and high-end material will also stand the test time. Make sure to clean the cover often as spills of yoghurt, biscuits that have been crushed, and even sickening toddler accidents can leave a mark.

Design

Car seat designs are as varied as the cars they're used in. Some parents opt to ditch the baby car seats in favor of convertible models. However, the majority of new mothers are looking for something that will grow with their child into the age of toddlerhood. All-in-one car seats are the most flexible that allow you to change from rear-facing to forward-facing. It typically has a higher weight and height limit and can be used as a booster when your child is old enough.

The ideal infant car seat for infants is light and easy to remove from the base with your baby inside. Our parent testers loved the Maxi-Cosi Coral, which is only available in a couple of colors, but comes with plenty of safety features and is super light (at 8.4 pounds with seat inserts and canopy). Nuna PIPA URbN is another model that stands out since it was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Car Seat Group category, thanks to top-of-the-line features like the Dream drape and a fully-covered canopy with UPF 50+.

The design of the base and seat should be taken into consideration. Certain car seats have bases that lock into the vehicle seat belt buckles. Others have steel reinforced connectors for LATCH that flip out of the sides of the base when correctly connected. Parents have found these to be convenient particularly if the vehicle only had front-facing seatbelts, and no ISOFIX anchor points.

Some infant car seats can be used with a standard seatbelt without the base that is great for parents who frequently take taxis or need to travel with their baby. The Nuna TODL NEXT was a popular choice among our parents who tested it. It can be used with or without the base and it has a smooth swivel, which allows you to easily get your baby inside and out.

Other important design considerations are whether a car seat has a flat design, and how well it is compatible with your car (see our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're in search of a car seat that can grow with your baby into an adult, select a model with the option of reclining headrests and side impact protection. Make sure the baby car seat you pick is iSize compatible and also has the correct car-seat attachment points, as required by UK law.