The Best Car Seats For Newborns

When choosing a car for your newborn, there are many things to consider. You want an infant car seat that is safe, and that follows UK laws. However, you need to think about your car and budget.

Infant car seats are designed for newborns and typically combine with a buggy as an overall travel system. They are usually more user-friendly than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best car seat for newborn uk option if you want a high-rated car that puts your child's comfort at the forefront. It is compliant with the latest safety standards of iSize and also comes with G-CELL side impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure that your baby is kept at the optimal temperature, regardless of weather. It has an extra-large canopy that shields your baby from the sunlight. It is also simple to set up and operate thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to transport your child to and from the car, as well as to the mall or shopping center. It can also be washed in the machine to simplify cleaning and maintenance. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child while traveling or seated in prams. It can be used until four years old, however it is suitable from birth to 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the innovative 360 Pro Family, which incorporates one hand rotation and SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and easy to get your child in 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 onto the same ISOFIX base. It is designed to fit your growing child up to 4 years old.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that allows you to easily rotate the seat into any reclining position using just one hand. And it's even simpler to secure your baby in, with our innovative Easy-in harness system that allows you to fasten the straps at the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you determine if you have installed it correctly. And for added peace of mind the car seat comes with a a two-year warranty.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top cheap infant car seats car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your new baby in rear-facing comfort from the moment they return home. This top-rated infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It has a removable infant insert that is suitable for babies from 5-11 pounds, as well as an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval that means it is compliant with the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard in child car seats that lets them grow with your baby until the age of seven years. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long term, and Mum Rachael liked the lightness of it.

This baseless car seats includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with a loud, satisfying clunk. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars in which you may not have a separate infant car seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair that means it can be used in either rear facing infant car seat-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower and it can't transform into a booster. The soft goods are made of ClearTex fabric which is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability, without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install and the belt guides are labeled. The height of the harness is adjustable by a single pull and the headrest can be ideal for smaller infants. The only drawback to the seat is that it doesn't have the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn't a major issue for our testers.

The process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward, and our testers loved the straps' ease to thread through the buckle, without the need to rethread on colder days. You should always dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang down 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 security with less weight

This featherlight champion redefines the standard for i-Size certified infant carrier seat car seats. With only 3.35 kg, it is easy to carry and intensely strong to ensure your child's safety during their journey. It was designed to make the journey of your child from hospital, between the car and the pushchair or stroller and the climb or descent of stairs as simple as it is.

Tri-Protect headrest is i-Size certified and is suitable for infants up to 75cm or 12 months. It provides the highest level of protection through its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer security system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to ensure superior side impact protection.

The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, ensuring an optimal fit at every stage. The comfortable infant cushion guarantees an ideal fit for infants and the curved base allows for gentle rocking that calms your child. The seat can be used with any Joie stroller, as well as with other brands that accept adaptors. This lets you build your personal travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup when spills or accidents happen.

Safe and Simple Travel

A 360deg rotational base and exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your vehicle making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple 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 to give you the ultimate flexibility.

Effortless ins and outs, luxurious baby comfort and simple to use features make this car seat a favourite with parents. The ergonomic handle for carrying is adjustable to multiple positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your baby. The machine-washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug can be used with all Joie Strollers and other brands which support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna the original Pipa Urbn, reinvents the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting simpler with a a luxe line-up of top-quality features. It boasts multiple patent-pending features and features the first and only baseless infant car seat uk car seat with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the requirement for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or paired with it with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel set. It's also compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This unique feature is especially beneficial for families that do not own their own vehicle, who use taxis or rideshare services regularly, or who need to quickly move the seat between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's home. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in, meaning there's no need for bases, and the system is simple to use, with indicators showing that the seat is secure and ready to go.

It's a quick and easy procedure that involves the latches swinging out of their hiding place beneath the carrier, and then you just click to attach them, and adjust the angle (if needed) by using the blue indicator lines. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to hinge the attached latches forward from behind the carrier in order to locate and align 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 lightweight and comfortable to carry, even with a sleepy newborn. It also comes with many convenience and comfort features, including the ventilated Dream drape that pulls from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat quietly to ensure security.

Our baby tested fit perfectly in the urbn at 3 months, and has plenty of room to grow. He's still a bit too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn in terms weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his size.