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The best car seats for newborns (secret info)

When it comes to choosing a car for your infant, there are many things to consider. You want something that's safe and conforms to UK laws However, you must also to find an appropriate seat for your vehicle and your budget.

Infant car seats are made for newborns and typically combine with a buggy as a travel system. They are typically easier to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child is at the age of two.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

If you're in search of an excellent car seat that puts your newborn's comfort first, then Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 is the best car seats infant option. It meets the latest standards for safety and comes with G-CELL side impact protection for the best crash protection. Additionally, it comes with air-breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at a comfortable temperature regardless of weather. It also has an extra-large canopy to shield your baby from sun. It is also easy to install and use due to the anti-misuse locking mechanism and intuitive one-hand rotation system.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to transport your child to and from the car as well as to the mall or shopping centre. It can also be washed in the machine to make cleaning and maintenance easier. It also has a fully lie-flat position, which provides maximum comfort for your child on the move or seated in prams. It is also able to be used from birth up to 15 months or up to 4 years.

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 child 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 base, which is ISOFIX. It is designed to fit your growing child from to 4 years old.

FlexiSpin is our revolutionary rotational system that lets you easily rotate the seat in any reclining position using just one hand. Our harness system that is easy-in allows you to secure your baby and secure straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also has visual indicators that allow you to check whether you've put it in correctly. The car seat is covered by a two-year warranty for extra security.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is one of the best newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby safe in the rear-facing position since the first trip back home. This highly rated infant car seat is designed to be highly mobile and can be plugged into a variety of Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It has a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies between 5 to 11 pounds. It also features a no-rethread safety harness that allows for simple height adjustments. Seat3Fit also has i-Size approval, which means it meets the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size, a new standard in car seats for children that allows them to grow up with your child until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael loved the lightness of it as well.

This baseless car seat has built-in ISOFIX connectors which click into the vehicle's lower anchor bar, resulting in an enthralling, loud clunk. It's ideal for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars, where you might not have a separate car seat for infants.

Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat seating option. It can be used in forward-facing or rear-facing mode. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it doesn't change into a booster. The soft items are made of ClearTex fabric, which passes Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements without adding chemical flame retardants.

The belt guides are clearly labeled, and the superior lower anchor connectors make installation easy. The harness height is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest can be perfect for small infants. One downside of the seat is that it doesn't come with the 360-degree swivel feature, however this wasn't a major issue for our test subjects.

Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there's no need to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in a way that doesn't hang over the car seat belts. Also, take away any large coats or blankets prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and less weight

This lightweight champion sets the standard of i-Size infant car seats. It's lightweight and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It was designed to make the transportation of your child's from the hospital to the car, between the stroller or pushchair and trips up or down stairs as simple as it is.

Tri-Protect Headrest is approved i-Size and ideal for newborns up to 75cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer safety concept incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to offer superior protection against side-impacts.

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, providing an optimal fit at every stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a snug fit for newborns, while the curved base 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 in a snap. Machine washable covers and inserts make it easier to clean up after accidents or spills.

Simple and Safe Travel

The 360deg rotational base, and the iBase Encore spinning system, allow seamless integration into your car. This makes ins and outs of your car easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are easy to use and secure instantly. Colour-coded guides aid in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for ultimate flexibility.

This car seat is a favorite by parents due to its user-friendly features, including easy ins and outs. It also provides a plush, comfortable fit for your baby. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to various positions for maximum comfort and the curved base provides gentle rocking for your baby. The inserts and covers washable by machine help with cleaning up after spills, while the UPF 50+ sun canopy shields your child 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 universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors to provide additional convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

Nuna's latest innovation, the Pipa Urbn, is a unique kind that reimagines travel with baby. This rear-facing infant car seat is designed to make parenting easier with a an exquisite array of top-quality features. It comes with patent-pending features, including the world's first and only baseless infant car seat swivel car seat equipped with PipaFIX(tm) rigid latch that is installed in two seconds, without the requirement 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 is also compatible with strollers from other brands, such as Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is especially useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently, or need to quickly move the seat from one vehicle to the next for trips to the beach, daily life or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors are integrated, meaning there's no need for a base, and the system is easy to use, with indicators that show that the seat is safe and ready to go.

The latches can be easily removed from their place under the carrier and then you can click to attach them. You can also alter the angle, if required, by using the blue indicator line. This is much quicker and easier than putting in Clek Liingo which requires you hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier in order to find and align the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old baby, found the Pipa Urbn to be very easy to use and well-designed. The seat is light and easy to carry and is suitable for sleeping babies. It also has a number convenience and comfort features, such as the air-tight Dream drape that pulls out of canopy and attaches to the car seat quietly to provide privacy.

Our test baby was perfectly into the urbn at 3 months old, and still has plenty of space to expand. He is still a little too small for the top part of the harness, but is almost outgrowing the urbn in terms of weight and height. He has an inch and a half headroom left at his size.