The Best Car Seats For Newborns

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right car seat for your baby. You want something that's secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to choose a seat that fits your car and your budget.

infant car seat cheap car seats are designed for newborns and typically combine with a buggy to form an overall 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

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best car seats for newborns uk option to get a top-rated car that puts your child's comfort first. It is in line with the most recent standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection for the best crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It also has an extra-large canopy to shield your baby from the sun. It is also easy to set up and operate due to its anti-misuse rotating infant car seat lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle is comfortable for your baby 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 lying-flat position, which offers maximum comfort for your child while traveling or being attached to a pram. It can be used up to four years old, but is suitable from birth until 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the revolutionary 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with clever SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your baby in and out of the seat every day without any headaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which is compatible with the same ISOFIX base and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.

With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's simple to rotate the seat with only one hand in any reclined position. The Easy-in harness system allows you to buckle up your child, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and the back of the seat. It also has visual indicators that will allow you to check whether you've put it in correctly. The car seat is covered by a 2-year guarantee to give you extra security.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

One of the top newborn car seats available on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your new baby in rear-facing comfort from their first trip home. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be incredibly mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco strollers that are compatible with the travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert that is suitable for babies from 5-11 pounds, as well as a no-rethread harness for easy height adjustment. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification which means it complies with the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size, the latest standard in child car seats that allows them to grow with your child until the age of seven. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment over the long run, and Mum Rachael liked the lightness of it.

This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors that connect to the vehicle's lower anchor bar with an enthralling, loud clunk. This is particularly helpful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' car where you may not have an infant car seat.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used in forward-facing or rear-facing modes. Its maximum harness height is lower, and it does not transform into a booster. Its soft goods make use of ClearTex fabric that is in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability but without adding any chemical flame retardants.

The 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 perfect for small infants. The only drawback to the seat is that it doesn't come with a 360-degree swivel, but this wasn't a big 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 without the need to rethread during colder weather. It is important to dress your baby in a outfit that doesn't hang over the seat belts in the car and also remove any big blankets or coats prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Security with Less Weight

This lightweight model redefines the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy and weighs just 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. It is designed to make the journey of your child from the hospital to the car, between the pushchair or stroller and walks up and down the stairs as simple as is possible.

Approved iSize, it's perfect for newborns to 75 cm or approximately 12 months, and offers outstanding protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect 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 you to adjust the harness and headrest simultaneously, ensuring that your baby seat can grow comfortably at each stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a comfortable fit for babies and the curved bottom allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that support adaptors, allowing you to design a customized travel system easily. Machine washable covers and inserts help with cleaning up after spills or accidents.

Safe and Simple Travel

The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinning system, offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of the car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure immediately. Colour-coded guides help you connect the seat and base correctly. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

Simple ins and outs, luxurious comfort for babies and simple to use features are what makes this car seat a popular choice with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, ensuring maximum comfort for your child. The curved base also allows for gentle rocking. The machine-washable covers and inserts make cleanup easy after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that support the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The latest innovation from Nuna the original Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel with baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants is designed to simplify parenting by providing an exquisite line-up. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only baseless car seat that comes with a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs within two seconds, with no necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a stand-alone or in conjunction in conjunction with a Nuna pushchair to create a travel system. It's compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.

This unique feature is especially useful for families that do not own their own vehicle and who rely on taxis or rideshare services frequently, or who need to move the seat swiftly between different cars for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in, meaning there's no need for an additional base. The system is simple to use, with indicators showing that the seat is secure and ready to go.

The latches can be removed from their hiding place under the carrier and then you click to join them. You can also adjust the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. It's much faster and easier than installing the Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the latches that are attached behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.

Our tester, a mom of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and very well-designed. It is lightweight and comfortable to carry and is suitable for sleeping babies. It also comes with a range of features that are convenient and comfortable like the air-tight Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy easily and can be attached easily to the car seat to provide security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.

Our baby test was able to fit in the urbn perfectly at 3 months and still has the room 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 half headroom remaining at his current size.