The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when selecting the right car seat for your baby. You want an infant car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.

Car seats for infants are designed for newborns and typically combine with a buggy to form a travel system. They are typically easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child reaches the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're in search of a top-rated car seat that puts your baby's comfort first Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is the best Car seats for newborns uk choice. It is compliant with the newest iSize safety standards, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection for superior crash-protection. It also has ventilated ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby seat is at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It has an extra-large canopy that shields your baby from the sunlight. It is also simple to put up and use due to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car as well as to the mall or shopping center. It is also machine washable to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child on the move 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 revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, that combines one-hand rotation and smart SlideTech technology to make it simple and quick to get your child into and out of the seat on a daily basis without any 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 just one hand in any reclined position. Our Easy-in harness system allows you to buckle up your baby and secure straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you make sure you've put it in correctly. And for added peace of mind, the car seat comes with a two-year guarantee.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top newborn car seats available on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort starting from their first home trip. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be incredibly portable and clicks into many Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It has a removable newborn insert which fits babies from 5 to 11 pounds. It also comes with a no-rethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also iSize which means it's certified to the most current European safety standards.

i-Size is a brand new standard for car seats for children 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 Mum Rachael liked the lightness of it.

The baseless car seat comes with built-in ISOFIX connectors which click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in a nice, loud clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars in which you don't have an infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used forward-facing or rear-facing modes. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it doesn't convert into an incline. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly marked and the top anchor connectors for lower anchors facilitate installation. The height of the harness can be adjusted with a single pull, and the headrest is also a great size for small infants. One drawback of the seat is that it does not have a 360-degree swivel, 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 car seat in clothing that isn't hanging over the seat belts in the car, and be sure to remove any big blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and Lighter Weight

This lightweight champion sets the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy and weighs just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It's designed to make transports home from the hospital and between the stroller and car, trips up or down the stairs, and each baby-hauling experience as easy as it can be.

Tri-Protect Headrest is i-Size approved and ideal for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It offers the highest level of protection through its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique security concept of three layers combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side protection against impact.

The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, providing an ideal fit at each stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures an ideal fit for infants, while the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that have adaptors. This allows you to build your personal travel system. Machine washable inserts and covers make cleanup easier after spills or accidents.

Simple and Safe Travel

A 360deg rotational base and the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration with your car making getting in and out easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure quickly. Color-coded guides will 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.

Effortless ins and outs, plush comfort for babies, and easy to use features make this car seat a favorite with parents. The ergonomic handle for carrying 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 allow for easy cleanup after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that have the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is one of a kind that redefines travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting with an exquisite line-up. It comes with exclusive features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat cheap car seat equipped with 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 standalone seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to make a travel set. It is also compatible with strollers made by other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is particularly useful for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services often or have to move the seat swiftly from one car to another for vacations, everyday life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in which means there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also simple to use and has indicators that show when the seat is ready to go.

It's a quick and easy procedure that involves the latches swinging from their hiding places under the carrier, then you just click to attach them, and adjust the angle (if required) using the blue indicator lines. This is much quicker and simpler than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier in order to find and align the buckles.

Our tester, who is a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. It is lightweight and easy to carry and can be used with a sleeping baby. It also comes with a range of comfort and convenience features like the air-tight Dream drape, which pulls out of the canopy smoothly and can be attached easily to the car seat for complete privacy. It also comes with a UPF 50+ canopy that has an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.

Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn perfectly at 3 months old, and has plenty of the room to grow. He's still a bit 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 remaining in his size at present.