The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing the right car seat for your baby. You want a seat that is safe and follows UK laws However, you must also to find the right seat for your car and your budget.
Infant car seats are suitable for newborns. They usually combine with a buggy as an alternative to a travel system. They are typically easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child reaches age of two.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
If you're in search of the best car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is the best choice. It meets the latest i-Size safety standards and features G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash protection. Plus, it has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at the ideal temperature regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your baby from the sunlight. And it is simple to put up and use due to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the intuitive one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic carry handle makes it comfortable to transport your baby to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It can also be washed by a machine to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. It also has a fully lying-flat position, which offers maximum comfort to your child when they travel or being attached to prams. It can be used until four years old, however it is suitable from birth to 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with clever SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your child into and out of the seat every day without any backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits onto the same ISOFIX base. It is designed to fit your growing child up to 4 years old.
FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat in any reclining position with one hand. The Easy-in harness system makes it even easier to buckle up your child by allowing you to secure straps both from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that allow you determine whether you've installed it correctly. For added peace of mind, the car seat comes with two-year guarantee.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one of the top infant car seats alternatives available. It will keep your baby safe in the rear-facing position from the very first time they return home. This top-rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also has an unrethread safety harness that permits easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also has i-Size approval which means it complies with the most current European safety standards.
i-Size is a brand new standard for car seats for children that allows them to expand with your baby until the age of 7 years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael loved the lightness of it as well.
The baseless car seat comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying sound. It's particularly useful for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars, in which you may not have a separate infant car seat.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a flat seat which means it can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower and it can't convert into a booster. The soft items are made of ClearTex fabric, which satisfies Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors make installation easy. The harness height is adjustable by pulling a single lever, and the headrest is perfect for small babies. The seat does not have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However this was not an issue for our test subjects.
Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our testers were impressed how easy it was to thread through the buckle without the need to rethread during colder weather. Dress your baby in clothes that does not hang over the seat belts of the car. Also, take away any large coats or blankets prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight
This lightweight champion sets the standard of the i-Size infant car seat. With just 3.35 kg, it is easy to carry and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's security during his journey. It's designed to make getting to and from the hospital, as well as between strollers and cars, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling experience as easy as is possible.
Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and is suitable for infants up to 75 cm or 12 months. It provides superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer safety concept combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to provide superior protection against side-impacts.
The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, providing the best fit at every stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a comfortable fit for babies and the curved base allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers, as well as other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system easily. Machine washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup when spills or accidents happen.
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The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinning system provide seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure quickly. Guides with colour-coded labels help you connect the base and seat in a proper manner. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.
Easy ins and outs, plush comfort for babies and simple to use features make this car seat a favorite among parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, providing the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows the gentle rocking. The inserts and covers that can be washed by machines help with cleaning up after spills and the UPF 50+ sun canopy protects your baby from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug works with all Joie Strollers and other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style adaptors.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to simplify parenthood with an exquisite array of premium features. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only baseless car seat that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that installs in two seconds, without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used standalone or in conjunction in conjunction with a Nuna pushchair to create an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This feature is especially beneficial for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services often or require the ability to move the seat quickly from one vehicle to another for trips to the beach, daily life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there's no need for a base, and the system is easy to use, with indicators that show that the seat is secure and ready to go.
The latches can be removed from their hiding under the carrier and then you click to secure them. You can also alter the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to pivot the attached latches forward from behind the carrier to find and line up the buckles.
Our tester, who is a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was easy to use and well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry and is suitable for a sleeping baby. It also comes with a variety of features that are convenient and comfortable like the breathable Dream drape, which pulls from the canopy with ease and attaches quietly to the car seat for security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.
Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn with ease at three months old, and has plenty of the space to grow. He's still a bit small for the top harness slot, but he's almost outgrowing the urbn by weight and height. He has about an inch of headroom remaining in the current size.