The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When it comes to choosing the right car for your baby there are a variety of factors to think about. infant car seat that swivels want something that is secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to find the right seat for your vehicle and your budget.
Infant car seats are designed for newborns. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy as an option for a travel system. They are usually simpler to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child reaches age of two.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best choice if you want a high-rated car that puts your child's safety first. It is compliant with the most recent safety standards of iSize and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide 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 protects your baby from the sunlight. It is also simple to install and use, thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock and simple one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle is comfortable to carry your child to and from the car, and around the mall or shopping center. It's also machine washable to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lying-flat position, which offers the most comfort for your child on the move or seated in a pram. And it can be used from birth to 15 months or up to 4 years old.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with smart SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your child into and out of the seat each day without backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.
With FlexiSpin, our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat with only one hand in any reclined position. It's even easier to buckle your baby in, with our innovative harness system that lets you to secure the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators to help check that you've installed it correctly. To give you security, the car seat comes with a two-year guarantee.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the most popular newborn car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style starting from their first home trip. This highly rated infant car seat is made to be extremely mobile and can be clicked into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also features a safety harness with no rethread that permits easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size, meaning it's approved to the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size, a new standard in child car seats, lets them grow with your baby until the age of seven. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long term and Mom Rachael loved the lightness of it.
This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors which snap into the car's lower anchor bar with a nice, loud clunk. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's cars in which you may not have a designated infant car seat.
Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used either in forward-facing or rear-facing modes. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it can't convert into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric that is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly marked and the premium lower anchor connectors facilitate installation. The height of the harness is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be a great size for small infants. The only drawback to the seat is that it does not have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a big issue for our testers.
Seat3Fit's straps are easy to thread and there is no requirement to rethread them on colder days. You should always dress your newborn in clothing that isn't hanging over the belts of your car, and be sure to take off any large blankets or coats prior using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight
This lightweight champion redefines the standard of the i-Size infant car seat. It is lightweight and strong and weighs just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It is designed to make the transport of your child's from the hospital between the car and the stroller or pushchair and the climb or descent of stairs as simple as it is.
Approved iSize, it's perfect for newborns to 75 cm or about 12 months old, and offers outstanding protection thanks to its unique Tri-Protect 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 headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, providing the best fit at every stage. A cosy infant pillow provides the perfect fit for your newborn and the curved bottom allows gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Covers and inserts washable by machine simplify cleanup after spills or accidents.
Simple and Safe Travel
A 360deg rotational base and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your car making ins and outs more convenient than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure quickly. Colour-coded guides help you connect the seat and base correctly. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.
Effortless ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort, and easy to use features are what make this car 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 child. The inserts and covers washable by machine make it easier to clean up after accidents, while the UPF 50+ sun canopy shields your baby from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that are compatible with the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for added 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 car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting with an exquisite line-up. It is patented with multiple features, including the first and only baseless car seat that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, without the need for vehicle base. It can be used as a standalone seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to make a travel set. It is also compatible with strollers made by other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This unique feature is helpful for families who do not own their own vehicle or who use taxis or rideshare services regularly or who have to quickly move the seat between cars for daily life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's home. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated so there is no need for an additional base. It is also simple to use and has indicators that indicate when the seat is ready to go.
It's a simple and quick procedure and the latches will swing from their hiding places beneath the carrier, and then you just click to attach them, and adjust the angle (if necessary) using the blue indicator lines. It's faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to pivot the latches from behind the carrier to locate and line up the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a 7 week-old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry, even when loaded with a sleepy newborn. It also comes with a variety of comfort and convenience features like the breathable Dream drape that pulls out of the canopy easily and is attached quietly to the car seat for privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.
Our baby test was able to fit in the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months and still has the room to grow. He's a little too small for the top part 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.