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The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When it comes to choosing a car for your newborn there are a lot of things to take into consideration. You want an infant car seat that is secure, and is in line with UK laws. However, you have to consider your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are made specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to form an overall travel system. They are typically easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child is at the age of two.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best option to get a top-rated car that puts your child's safety first. It's compliant with the most recent safety standards of iSize and has G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also features breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also simple to install and operate, due to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry your child to and from the car, as well as in the shopping centre. It is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance easier. It also features a lie-flat position that provides the most comfort for your child when they travel or attached to a pram. It is also able to be used from birth until 15 months or up to 4 years old.
Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family, which incorporates one hand rotation and SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and easy to get your baby into and out of their seat without causing any headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX bases and is designed to grow with your child up to age 4.
FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat into any reclining position using just one hand. And it's even simpler to buckle your baby in using our unique harness system that lets you to secure the straps from the front and the back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that will allow you to check if you have installed it correctly. The car seat is protected by a two-year guarantee for extra peace of mind.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one of the top newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfortable in the rear position from the first trip back 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 features a removable newborn insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, as well as a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval, which means it meets the latest European safety standards.
i-Size is a brand new standard for car seats for children that allows them to expand with your baby up to the age of 7 years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment, and Mum Rachael really enjoyed the fact that it was light too.
This car seat is baseless and has ISOFIX connectors that click into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with a loud, satisfying clunk. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to the grandparents' car where you may not have an infant car seat.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair, meaning it can be used in either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However, its maximum harness height is lower and it can't transform into an incline. 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 premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install, and the belt guides are well labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single pull and the headrest is a great size for small babies. The seat doesn't have a 360 degree swivel. However this was not an issue for our testers.
Getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is simple and our testers were impressed how easy it was to thread through the buckle, with no need for rethreading on colder days. Always dress your newborn in clothing that isn't hanging over the car seat belts, and be sure to remove any big blankets or coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT - More Safety with less weight
This featherlight champion redefines the standard for car seats that are i-Size certified for infants. With a weight of only 3.35 kg, it's lightweight and extremely strong to ensure your child's safe journey. It was designed to make the transportation of your child's from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair and the climb or descent of the stairs as simple 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 security concept is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit memory foam to provide superior side impact protection.
car seat inserts for newborns allows you to adjust the headrest and harness simultaneously, so that your baby grows comfortably at each stage. A comfortable infant pillow will provide a snug fit for your baby and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to design your own travel system with ease. Machine washable inserts and covers help clean up after spills or accidents.
Simple and Safe Travel
A 360deg rotating base as well as the the exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system provide seamless integration with your car making ins and outs easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors fasten instantly and leave no room for error, while the clever guides with colour codes ensure that you've connected the base and seat correctly. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models to give you the ultimate flexibility.
This car seat is a favorite among parents because of its simple-to-use features, such as effortless ins and outs. It also provides an extremely soft, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic carry handle is adjustable to multiple positions for maximum comfort and the curved base facilitates gentle rocking for your baby. The machine-washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug is compatible with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the universal Maxi-Cosi Style adaptors.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The most recent innovation from Nuna the original Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to make parenting easier with a luxurious selection. It has exclusive features and features the first and only infant car seat that is baseless equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that can be installed in less than two seconds without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used as a separate seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to make an entire travel set. It's also compatible with strollers manufactured by other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This feature is especially beneficial for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services often or have to move the seat swiftly from one vehicle to another for family trips, vacations or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there is no need for a base. It is also easy to use and comes with indicators that show when the seat is ready to go.
The latches can be removed from their hidden beneath the carrier, and you can then click to attach them. You can also adjust the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to pivot the latches that are attached behind the carrier in order to locate and align the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found the Pipa Urbn to be very easy to use and extremely well-designed. The sturdy seat is light and comfortable to carry even with a sleeping newborn. It also comes with a range of convenience and comfort features like the air-tight Dream drape that 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, with an eyelid that flips out and an XL peekaboo window.
Our baby test was able to fit into the urbn in a perfect way at 3 months old and still has room to expand. He is still a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom left at his size.