A Guide To Best Car Seats From Start To Finish
The Best Car Seats For Newborns
There are many factors to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your newborn. You want a car seat that is safe and complies with UK laws. However, you have to consider your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are designed specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy to form a travel system. They are usually more user-friendly than convertible car seats and are able to be used until your child is two years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best option to get a top-rated car that puts your baby's comfort at the forefront. It is up to date with standards of i-Size safety and includes G-CELL side impact protection for superior crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation to keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has an extra-large canopy that protects your baby from sun. And it is easy to set 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 centre. It can also be washed by a machine to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. It also features a lying-flat position, which offers maximum comfort to your child when they travel or attached to prams. It is also able to be used from birth up to 15 months or up to 4 years old.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 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 fits on the same ISOFIX bases and is designed to grow with your child up to age 4.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotational system, it's easy to rotate the seat using just one hand in any reclined position. And it's even simpler to buckle your baby in with our revolutionary Easy-in harness system that allows you to fasten the straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you ensure that you've done it correctly. For added security, the car seat comes with a a two-year warranty.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the most popular Newborn car seat car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your new baby in rear-facing comfort from the moment they return home. This highly reviewed infant car seat is designed to be extremely mobile and can be clicked into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant insert which fits babies from 5 to 11 pounds. It also has a no-rethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. Seat3Fit also has iSize approval that means it is compliant with the most current European safety standards.
i-Size is a brand new standard for child car seats that allows them to expand 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.
This baseless car seats comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the vehicle's lower bar anchor with an ebullient, gratifying click. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to grandparents' cars where you may not have a baby car seat.
Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seat. It can be used either in forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower and it can't convert into a booster. Its soft goods are made from ClearTex fabric, which meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.
The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the superior lower anchor connectors allow for easy installation. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single push, and the headrest fits infants well. 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 process of getting your baby into the Seat3Fit is straightforward and our testers were impressed the straps' ease to pass through the buckle with no need for rethreading during colder days. Dress your baby in a way that isn't hanging over the seat belts of the car. Also, take off any blankets or coats that are large prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More Security with Lighter Weight
This lightweight champion sets the standard of the i-Size infant car seat rear facing car seat. It's lightweight and sturdy and weighs just 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It is designed to make the transportation of your child from hospital, between the car and the pushchair or stroller and trips up or down stairs as easy as possible.
Approved by i-Size, it's suitable for infants and children up to 75cm or approximately 12 months, and offers outstanding protection with its unique Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer safety concept is a combination of energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to offer superior protection against side impacts.
The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, giving you the best fit at every stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a comfortable fit for babies and the curved base allows gentle rocking to soothe your child. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers, as well as other brands that support adaptors, allowing you to design a customized travel system with ease. Covers and inserts that can be washed simplify cleanup after accidents or spills.
Safe and Simple Travels
A 360deg rotational base and exclusive i-Base Encore spinning system allow for seamless integration with your vehicle, making ins and outs simpler than ever. ISOFIX connectors snap into place instantly and eliminate the possibility of errors, while smart guides with colour codes ensure that you've connected the base and seat correctly. I-Snug 2 also works with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.
Simple ins and outs, plush baby comfort and simple to use features are what make this car seat a favorite among parents. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions for maximum comfort and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your little one. The machine washable covers and inserts make it easier to clean up after accidents while the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your baby from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that are compatible with the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal to provide additional convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The most recent innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind Pipa urbn, reimagines the future of travel with baby seat. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to simplify parenting by providing a luxurious selection. It is patented with multiple features, including the very first and only car seat that is baseless that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, without the need for vehicle base. It can be used on its own or in conjunction in conjunction with the Nuna pushchair to create a travel system and is compatible with strollers from other brands like Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This feature is especially beneficial for families that don't own their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently or require the ability to move the seat quickly from one vehicle to the next for family trips, vacations or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated which means there is no need for a base. It is also simple to use and has indicators that show the seat is ready to go.
The latches are easily removed from their place under the carrier and then you can click to secure them. You can also alter the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo that requires you to pivot the latches from behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa Urbn to be simple to use and extremely well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry, and is suitable for an infant car seat swivel sleeping. It also comes with a number convenience and comfort features, including the breathable Dream drape that pulls from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat in a quiet manner to ensure security.
Our test baby was perfectly into the urbn at 3 months old, and still has plenty of space to expand. He's still a bit too small for the top slot of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has an inch and a quarter headroom left at his current size.