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The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When you are choosing a car for your newborn, there are many things to take into consideration. You want something that is secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to choose a seat that fits your vehicle and budget.
Car seats for infants are designed for infants and are typically used with a buggy to create an overall travel system. They are generally easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used up until your child reaches age of two.
1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360
If you're in search of an excellent car seat that puts your baby's comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is a great choice. It's compliant with the newest standards for safety in iSize, and comes with G-CELL side-impact protection that provides superior crash protection. It also has breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby warm regardless of the weather. It also has a huge canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. It is also simple to install and use, thanks to its anti-misuse rotating lock and a simple one-hand rotation system.
The ergonomic handle allows you to easily transport your child to and from the car as well as to the mall or shopping center. It's also machine washable to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Additionally, it features a full lie-flat position that offers maximum comfort for your little one while traveling or tying it to a stroller. It is suitable for use up to four years old, but is suitable from birth until 15 months.
Pebble 360 Pro is a part of the innovative 360 Pro Family, which combines one hand rotation with SlideTech technology. This makes it quick and easy to get your baby in and out of their seat without causing any 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 accommodate your growing child up to 4 years of age.
With FlexiSpin our revolutionary rotating system, it's simple to rotate the seat with just one hand in any reclined position. It's even easier to buckle your baby in with our revolutionary harness system that makes it easy for you to fasten the straps from the front and back of the seat. It also has visual indicators to help ensure that you've done it correctly. The car seat is covered by a two-year guarantee for extra security.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
Chicco Seat3Fit is one of the best newborn car seat options on the market. It will keep your baby comfy in the rear position from the first trip back home. This top-rated infant car seats is designed to be highly portable and clicks into many Chicco strollers that have a travel system. It comes with a removable newborn insert which fits babies from 5 to 11 pounds. It also has a no-rethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. The Seat3Fit is also an i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the most recent European safety standards.
i-Size, a new standard in car seats for children that allows them to grow with your baby until the age of seven. The Chicco Seat3Fit is a great investment for the long-term, and Mum Rachael liked how light it was.
This baseless car seats comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchor of the vehicle with a loud, satisfying click. This is especially useful for taxi rides, flying holidays and trips to grandparents' cars where you might not have a car seat for your infant.
Similar to the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a lie-flat chair which means it can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However the maximum height of its harness is lower and it doesn't change into an incline. Its soft goods are constructed from ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without adding chemical flame retardants.
The premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install and the belt guides are labeled. The harness height can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest can be adjusted to fit infants well. One downside of the seat is that it does not have a 360-degree swivel, but this wasn't a big issue for our test subjects.
Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there's no requirement to rethread them on colder days. It is important to dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang over the seat belts in the car, and be sure to 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 champion redefines the standard for i-Size certified infant car seats. It's light and sturdy and weighs only 3.35 kg. This guarantees your child's safety. 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 approved and ideal for newborns of 75 cm or 12 months. It provides the highest level of protection through its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique safety concept of three layers combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to ensure 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 an optimal fit at every stage. A soft infant pillow offers the perfect fit for your newborn and the curved bottom allows gentle rocking to soothe your infant. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that can accept adaptors. This allows you to build your own travel system. Covers and inserts that can be washed make it easier to clean up after accidents or spills.
Simple and Safe Travel
The 360deg rotating base and the iBase Encore spinning system provide seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors fasten instantly and leave no room for errors, while smart color-coded guides make sure you've connected 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 the greatest flexibility.
Push Chairs And Prams is a popular choice among parents because of its user-friendly features, including effortless ins and outs. It also provides an extremely soft, comfortable fit for your infant. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to multiple positions, providing the best comfort for your child. The curved base allows the gentle rocking. The machine-washable inserts and covers allow for easy cleanup after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy protects your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that have the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for extra convenience.
4. Nuna PIPA urbn
The latest innovation from Nuna, the one-of-a-kind 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 comes with a variety of patent-pending features, including the very first and only car seat that is baseless that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that can be installed in just two seconds, with no necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used standalone, or in conjunction with it with a Nuna pushchair to form an entire travel system. It is compatible with strollers from other brands such as Silver Cross, Joolz, Bugaboo, i-Candy and Egg.
This feature is particularly useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis or rideshare services frequently, or need to move the seat quickly from one vehicle to another for vacations, everyday life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in, meaning there's no need for an additional base. The system is easy to use, with indicators indicating that the seat is secure and ready to go.
It's a quick and easy procedure and the latches will swing out of their hiding places underneath the carrier, and you click on to connect, and then adjust the angle (if required) using the blue indicator lines. It's a lot faster and simpler than installing the Clek Liingo which requires you to pivot the latches that are attached behind the carrier in order to locate and line up the buckles.
Our test subject, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, was pleased that the Pipa Urbn was simple to use and well-designed. It is lightweight and comfortable to carry and is suitable for an infant sleeping. It also comes with numerous convenience and comfort features, such as the breathable Dream drape that slides from the canopy and then attaches to the car seat quietly to ensure privacy.
Our test baby fit perfectly into the urbn when he was 3 months old, and still has plenty of room to expand. He's still a bit too small for the top part of the harness, but he is outgrowing the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has about an inch and a half headroom remaining at his size.