best car seats for infants Pushchairs And Prams For Newborns
There are a variety of factors to take into consideration when selecting a car seat for your newborn. You want something that's safe and follows UK laws however, you need to choose a seat that fits your vehicle and your budget.
Infant car seats are suitable for infants. They usually combine with a buggy to form an option for a travel system. They are generally simpler to use than convertible car seats and can be used until your child is 2 years old.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seats is the best choice for those looking for a reputable car that puts your child's safety first. It's compliant with the newest iSize safety standards, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. Additionally, it comes with breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to keep your baby at the optimal temperature, regardless of the weather. It has an extra-large canopy that shields your child from direct sunlight. And it is easy to install and use thanks to the anti-misuse rotation lock 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's also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. It also features a lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort to your child while traveling or seated in a pram. It can be used up to four years old, but it is suitable from birth up 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 simple to get your baby in and out of their seat without causing any headaches or head smacks. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which fits on the same ISOFIX bases. It is designed to grow with your child up to age 4.
FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position with one hand. Our Easy-in harness system makes it even easier to secure your child, allowing you to fasten straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also features visual indicators that help you determine if you have installed it correctly. For added security, the car seat comes with a two-year guarantee.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the best infant car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn baby in rear-facing comfort from their first trip home. This top-rated infant car seat is designed to be incredibly mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It has a removable infant insert that can be used by babies between 5-11 pounds. It also comes with an unrethread safety harness that allows for easy height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also iSize, meaning it's approved to the most current 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 over the long run and Mum Rachael was impressed with the lightness of it.
This baseless car seats includes ISOFIX connectors which click into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud sound. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' car where you may not have an infant car seat.
Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a flat seat, meaning it can be used either rear-facing or forward facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower, and it does not convert into a booster. Its soft goods are made from ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.
Its premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install and the belt guides are labeled. The harness height is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest is ideal for smaller infants. The seat is not equipped with an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However, this was not a problem for our testers.
Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread, and there's no need to rethread them on colder days. Always dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang over the car seat belts and make sure to take off any large blankets or coats prior using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
Ultra-Light - More safety and less weight
This lightweight champion sets the standard of the i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's safety. It was designed to make the transportation of your child's from the hospital between the car and the stroller or pushchair, as well as trips up or down stairs as simple as it is.
Approved iSize, it's perfect for infants up to 75 cm or 12 months and provides outstanding protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to ensure superior protection against side-impacts.
The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, giving you the best fit at every stage. A cosy infant pillow provides the perfect fitting for your newborn and the curved bottom allows gentle rocking to soothe your little one. The seat is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that accept adaptors, allowing you to create a custom travel system with ease. Machine washable covers and inserts simplify cleanup after accidents or spills.
Safe and Simple Travel
The 360deg rotating base and the iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes the ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure quickly. Colour-coded guides assist you in connecting the seat and base correctly. i-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base model and the i-Snug 2. This allows for maximum flexibility.
Simple ins and outs, plush comfort for babies and user-friendly features make this car seat a popular choice with parents. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to various positions, providing maximum comfort for your child. The curved base allows for gentle rocking. The inserts and covers washable by machine make it easier to clean up after accidents and the UPF 50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh rays of sunlight. The i-Snug works with all Joie Strollers as well as other brands which support the universal Maxi-Cosi Style Adaptors.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
Nuna's newest innovation, the Pipa urbn is a one-of-a kind that reimagines travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat has been designed to make parenting simpler with a a luxe line-up of premium attributes. It comes with patent-pending features that include the first and only infant car seat that is baseless that comes with a PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that installs in just two seconds, without the need for a vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone seat or paired with a Nuna stroller to make a travel set. It also works with strollers from other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This feature is especially beneficial for families that don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services often or require the ability to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to the next for vacations, everyday life or visits to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in so there is no need for an additional base. It is also simple to use and comes with indicators that indicate when the seat is ready for use.
It's a quick and easy procedure and the latches will swing out of their hiding place under the carrier, you click on to connect, and then adjust the angle (if required) by using the blue indicator lines. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the latches from behind the carrier to locate and align the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a 7 week-old baby, discovered that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. The seat is lightweight, comfortable to carry, and can be used with an infant sleeping. It also comes with a range of comfort and convenience features such as the ventilated Dream drape, which pulls 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 that has a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.
Our baby test was able to fit in the urbn perfectly at 3 months old, and has plenty of the room to expand. He is still a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn's weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom left at his size.