The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When choosing the right car for your baby there are a lot of things to think about. You want an infant car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.

infant car seat cheap car seats are suitable for newborns. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy as a travel system. They are generally simpler to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child reaches age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best choice for those looking for a reputable car that puts your baby's comfort first. It is compliant with the latest iSize safety standards, and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide superior crash protection. Plus, it has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also simple to put up and use thanks to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it comfortable to transport your baby to and from the car, and in the shopping centre. It can also be washed in the machine to simplify cleaning and maintenance. Plus, it has a fully lie-flat position that offers maximum comfort for your little one when traveling or tying it to strollers. It is also able to be used from birth until 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 fast and simple to get your baby into and out of their seat without causing any headaches 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 up to 4 years of age.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that allows you to easily rotate the seat in any reclining position with one hand. It's also easy to secure your baby in with our revolutionary harness system that lets you to fasten the straps from both the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you to determine whether you've put it in correctly. To give you security, the car seat comes with two-year guarantee.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is one the top infant car seats options on the market. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear-facing position from the moment they return home. This highly rated 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 comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5 to 11 pounds. It also features an unrethread safety harness that permits easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is the latest standard for child car seats which allows them to grow with your baby up to 7 years old. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment over the long run, and Mum Rachael liked how light it was.

The baseless car seat has ISOFIX connectors that click into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars, where you might not have a dedicated infant car seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair which means it can be used in either forward or rear facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower, and it does not transform into a booster. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The premium lower anchor connectors are simple to install, and the belt guides are labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted with a single pull, and the headrest can be ideal for smaller infants. One drawback of the seat is that it doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a huge problem for our testers.

Seat3Fit's straps are easy to thread, and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. Always dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang down over the belts of your car, and be sure to remove any big coats or blankets before using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and Less Weight

This featherlight champion sets a new standard for the i-Size infant car seats that are certified. At only 3.35 kg, it is lightweight and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's safe journey. It's designed to make transports back home from the hospital, and between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling moment as effortless as is possible.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size 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 concept combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to guarantee superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, ensuring the best infant carrier car seat fit at every stage. The comfortable infant cushion guarantees an ideal fit for infants, while the curved base allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that have adaptors. This lets you build your own travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed make cleanup easier after spills or accidents.

Safe and Simple Travels

The 360deg rotating base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure instantly. Colour-coded guides aid in connecting the seat and base correctly. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.

This car seat is popular among parents because of its easy-to-use features, including easy ins and outs. It also provides an extremely soft, comfortable fit for your baby. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your child. The machine-washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear facing infant car seat-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting with an exquisite line-up. It boasts multiple patent-pending features and features the first and only infant car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that installs in just two seconds, without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used standalone or in conjunction in conjunction with it with a 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 feature is especially useful for families that don't have their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services often or require the ability to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to the next for trips to the beach, daily life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated so there is no need for a base. It is also easy to use and comes with indicators that show when the seat is ready for use.

The latches are easily removed from their hiding beneath the carrier, and then you click to secure them. You can also alter the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. It's faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the attached latches forward from behind the carrier in order to locate and align 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 sturdy seat is lightweight and comfortable to carry, even with a sleepy newborn. It also has a number of comfort and convenience features like the ventilated Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy easily and can be attached easily to the car seat to provide security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy with an eyelid that can be removed and a large 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 expand. He is still slightly too small for the top harness slot however, he's close to outgrowing the urbn by weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom left in his size at present.