The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When you are choosing a car for your infant there are a lot of things to think about. You want something that's secure and complies with UK laws However, you must also to find an appropriate seat for your vehicle and your budget.
Infant car seats are suitable for infants. They are typically used in conjunction with a buggy as an option for a travel system. They are generally easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used 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 baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi's Pebble 360 is a great option. It is up to date with i-Size safety standards and features G-CELL side impact protection for greater crash protection. Plus, it has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at the optimal temperature, regardless of the weather. It has an extra-large canopy that shields your child from direct sunlight. It is also simple to set up and operate due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and intuitive one hand rotation system.
The ergonomic carry handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It's also machine washable to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Plus, it has a fully lie-flat position that offers maximum ease for your baby when traveling or attached to a stroller. It is suitable for use up to four years old, but is suitable from birth until 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it fast and easy to get your baby into and out of their seat without causing headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family also includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro that fits on the same ISOFIX base. It is designed to accommodate your growing child up to 4 years old.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat with only one hand in any reclined position. It's also easy to secure your baby in, with our innovative harness system that makes it easy for you to secure the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you check that you've installed it correctly. The car seat is protected by a two-year warranty for additional peace of mind.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one the best newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear-facing position from the moment they return home. This highly reviewed infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and can be fitted into a variety of Chicco strollers that work with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies weighing between 5-11 pounds. It also features an unrethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification, which means it meets the most current European safety standards.
i-Size is the latest standard for child car seats that allows them to grow with your child until the age of 7 years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long-term and Mom Rachael loved how light it was.
This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors, which connect to the vehicle's lower anchor bar with the sound of a loud, clear clunk. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' car where you may not have a car seat for your infant.
Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat seat which means it can be used in either forward or rear facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than the NextFit, and it doesn't transform into a booster. The soft items are made from ClearTex fabric, which meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without any added chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the superior lower anchor connectors make installation easy. The harness height is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be perfect for small infants. One downside of the seat is that it doesn't come with an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a big issue for our test subjects.
The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread, and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothes that does not hang over the car seat belts. Also, take away any large coats or blankets prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More security with less weight
This featherlight champion redefines the standard for i-Size certified infant car seats. With only 3.35 kg, it's lightweight and extremely sturdy to ensure your child's safe journey. It's designed to make getting to and from the hospital, as well as between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and every baby-hauling experience as easy as it can be.
Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer security concept combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to guarantee superior side impact protection.
The Grow Together Technology allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby can grow comfortably throughout the various stages. A comfortable infant pillow will provide an ideal fit for your baby, while the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support adaptors, allowing you to create a custom travel system easily. Covers and inserts that can be washed make cleanup easier 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 instantly. Color-coded guides will assist you in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.
Effortless ins and outs, luxurious comfort for the baby, and easy to use features are what makes this car seat a popular choice among parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring the best comfort for your child. The curved base also allows for gentle rocking. The machine washable covers and inserts help with cleaning up after spills, while the UPF 50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh sunlight's harmful rays. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors to provide additional convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that reinvents the way you travel with a baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting simpler with a luxurious lines of premium attributes. It comes with exclusive features that include the first and only baseless infant car seat that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds, without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to create a travel set. It is also compatible with strollers from other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This feature is particularly useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services frequently or have to move the seat swiftly from one vehicle to another for vacations, everyday life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in, meaning there's no need for bases, and the system is simple to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is secure and ready to go.
The latches are easily removed from their beneath the carrier, and you can then click to secure them. You can also alter the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. This is much quicker and easier than putting in Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the latches attached to it from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a 7 week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was easy 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 range of comfort and convenience features such as the air-tight Dream drape, which pulls from the canopy with ease and can be attached easily to the car seat to provide privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that flips out and an XL peekaboo window.
Our baby tested fit perfectly into the urbn at 3 months old, and has plenty of space to expand. He's a little too small for the top part of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has an inch and a quarter headroom remaining at his size.