The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When you are choosing the right car for your baby there are a lot of things to consider. You want something that is secure and complies with UK laws However, you must also to choose the right seat for your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are for newborns. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy to form a travel system. They are generally simpler to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is 2 years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
If you're looking for a top-rated car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is the best option. It's compliant with the newest standards for safety in iSize, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection for superior crash-protection. Plus, it has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at the optimal temperature, regardless of weather. It has an extra-large canopy that protects your baby from sun. And it is easy to install and use due to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and intuitive one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle is comfortable for your baby to and from the car, and around the mall or shopping center. It can also be washed in the machine to make cleaning and maintenance easier. top rated infant car seats has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child when they travel or attached to a pram. It can be used until four years old, but is suitable from birth to 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand movement with smart SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat every day without backaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. Our harness system that is easy-in allows you to buckle up your child, allowing you to fasten straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators to help you check that you've installed it correctly. The car seat is protected by a two-year warranty for extra assurance.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the best infant car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This top-rated infant car seats is designed to be highly portable and clicks into many Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also features a no-rethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most current European safety standards.
i-Size is a new standard in car seats for children that allows them to grow up with your child until the age of seven. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and Mom Rachael loved the lightness of it as well.
This car seat is baseless and has built-in ISOFIX connectors, which snap into the car's lower anchor bar, resulting in the sound of a loud, clear clunk. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars, in which you may not have a designated car seat for infants.
Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used in rear-facing mode or forward-facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower and it can't convert into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric which is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.
Its premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install, and the belt guides are clearly labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single pull and the headrest is also ideal for smaller infants. The seat does not have a 360 degree swivel. However it was not a problem for our testers.
Insuring your baby is in the Seat3Fit is simple, and our testers loved how the straps were easy to thread through the buckle, without the need to rethread during colder days. Dress your baby in a way that doesn't hang over the car seat belts. Also, take off any blankets or large coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight
This lightweight champion redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. With a weight of only 3.35 kg, it is lightweight and intensely strong to ensure your child's security during his journey. It is designed to make the transportation of your child's from the hospital to the car, between the stroller or pushchair 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 provides exceptional protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to ensure superior side protection against impact.
The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably through each stage. The soft infant cushion provides an ideal fit for infants and the curved base allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that support adaptors, which allows you to create a custom travel system in a snap. Machine washable covers and inserts simplify cleanup after accidents or spills.
Simple and safe travel
The 360deg rotating base, and the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure quickly. Color-coded guides will help you connect the seat and base correctly. i-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models and the iSnug 2. This allows for the most flexibility.
Effortless ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort and user-friendly features are what make this car seat a favorite among parents. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions for maximum comfort and the curved base provides gentle rocking for your little one. The machine-washable covers and inserts make cleanup easy after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug can be used with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's latest innovation, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious selection. It boasts multiple patented features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a stand-alone, or together with the 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 unique feature is especially helpful for families who don't own their own vehicles, who use taxis or rideshares frequently or who have to move the seat swiftly between cars for daily life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's home. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there is no need for an additional base. It is also easy to use and has indicators that show the seat is ready to go.
It's a quick and simple procedure, with the latches swinging out of their hiding place beneath the carrier, and then you simply click on to connect, and then adjust the angle (if required) by using the blue indicator lines. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier in order to locate and line up the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is lightweight, comfortable to carry and can be used with sleeping babies. It also comes with many convenience and comfort features, like the breathable Dream drape that can be pulled out of the canopy and connects to the car seat quietly to provide privacy.
Our baby tested fit perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months old, and still 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 due to weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom left in the size at present.