The Best Car Seats For Newborns
A high-quality car seat is an essential buy for newborns. Suitable from birth to 13kg, they usually include a pushchair as a travel system and have an easy-to-lay flat design to create the best sleeping position for babies.
The law requires them to be rear-facing until the baby is nine months old or 135cm tall. We recommend using an iSize (also known as R129) or ECE R44-approved seat that is fitted with ISOFIX and side impact protection.
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size
This Silver Cross model is worth an examination if you’re in the market for an iSize infant seat that will safeguard your child right from birth until when they are ready to upgrade to an adult booster. It’s one of the only R129-approved carseats that can be used right from birth and also provides full protection in a rear-facing position up until seven years old, making it an investment that will last for the life of your child.
It’s worth checking whether a vehicle is iSize approved. This includes side tests for impact as well as front testing for impact. Other factors such as ease of installation and if it’s compatible with your vehicle are equally important, since any brilliant safety features won’t reach their full potential if they’re not properly installed.
The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and stylish with soft fabric covers that are machine washable to make cleaning easy. The cushion for the seat is cushioned for comfort and the liner that can be reversible can be used for your newborn car seat insert. It’s an ergonomic handle with a shaped grip that makes it easy to carry and lift.
The base of this car seat can be connected to your vehicle using Isofix connectors, or using the seatbelt. It is recommended to make use of the FamilyFix iSize base to guarantee iSize compliance and for easier installation. The base can be used in conjunction with Maxi Cosi accessories such as footmuffs, seat covers, and sun shades to provide warmth or protect your child from the sun.
This car seat is well designed and has numerous characteristics that make it a good choice. It also has the iSize certification, top crash test results in all categories, and has a wealth of other features. Those include its compact fold that takes up very little space in your boot as well as a 5-point harness an ergonomic handle for carrying and 10 headrest positions that include memory foam for babies. The seat can also be inserted into the majority of pushchairs that are part of a travel system and can be used with the brand’s FamilyFix 360 base.
Silver Cross Dream i-Size
The Silver Cross Dream i-Size is one of the most recent additions to the company’s range and is a luxurious choice that comes with an infant insert for your precious little baby. This car seat is iSize approved and offers your child the best car seats infant longevity starting at birth, rear facing up to 18kg and with a high degree of side impact protection thanks to its unique Motion Safe system. The seat’s rotating design makes it easier to get your child in and out and the built-in lock ISOFIX ensures that it is securely secured in place.
Suitable for babies from 12 months to birth (to 85cm) This model was designed with comfort in mind, with bamboo fabric that is soft and comfortable and Silver Cross premium branding. The insert for newborns is designed to keep your baby snug and secure with removable sections that you can adjust as your baby grows and the five-position headrest guarantees a comfortable fit. The seat has been awarded the AGR 2022 certification of approval which is a prestigious award for infant car seats and is compatible with the Silver Cross prams and pushchairs to create an entire travel system (adapters are sold separately).
The Nuna PIPA Urbn is baseless which means you can use the Dream i-Size with ISOFIX connectors and your vehicle’s seatbelt. The one-of-a-kind built-in ISOFIX installation system is simple to use and takes only a few minutes to set up. The seat is an excellent choice for parents who frequently change cars or share a car with their family or take a trip with drivers and taxis.
It’s worth noting that this seat is a bit more expensive than the maxicosi cabriofix, but it’s still one of our top picks as it looks great and has a simple 360 swivel base as well as a soft three-level recline plus a removable newborn inlay. It’s also iSize-approved, has an excellent crash-test rating, and is a top safety choice by Which? (they base their recommendations on safety, which includes the ease of assembly and if it’s fitted correctly). Be aware that even the most durable of car seats will only be effective in the event that it is installed correctly.
Axkid One i-Size
The Axkid One i-Size ISOFIX seat is the only seat we’ve tested that allows children to rear-face until they reach 23kg and 125cm. (roughly four years old). It also has the highest height limit for seats that rear-facing we’ve tested. It’s an unusual feature, and it’s worth considering if you want your child to remain rear-facing as long as possible.
The seat is solid and sturdy and offers plenty of room for your child’s head and torso. It’s designed with comfort in mind. it has a recline adjustment that is one-handed, no less than 12 headrest positions and a soft belt padding. We believe it will be able to endure the wear and tear of everyday usage, though the mechanism and button used to release and tighten the straps are a bit complicated and we’re worried about it becoming stuck or breaking over time.
It’s also a light seat at just over 10kg, making it easy to lift in and out of the car. It has a pocket to store small items on the back, and an integrated sun shade with Velcro strips. It can be clipped to a compatible stroller with ease which is great if you need to take multiple trips.
The seat’s base is Isofix compatible and snaps into place with ease. The seat also comes with an adjustable support foot that can be adjusted using a small gray button that is hidden in the back. It also has an indicator light so that you know when it’s secured. The seat slides onto the top rated baby car seats, and there’s a handy grab handle for lifting it out and in of the car.
One of the most appealing advantages of this seat is it’s ability to slide forward and backwards across the base to adjust legroom. This means you can alter the legroom as your child grows so they can still cross their legs, even if they’re quite tall. This is a great feature that is very effective. It took me around 30 seconds to set up the seat and adjust the legroom after a little practice.
George at Asda
George at ASDA offers a wide selection of infant car seats, whether you’re looking to purchase your first car seat or a second one to go with your pushchair. The well-known retailer is well-known for its cheap clothes and homeware. It’s especially popular during Christmas and other events.
Prices vary for all parenting products. However, you can get an infant car seat for travel car seat for newborns from PS100 that doesn’t need a base, and go up to PS725 for a full infant carrier. If you plan to use the pushchair that you already own and want to purchase an additional seat, it will save you money as compared to purchasing a separate travel system or pram.
If you’re buying car seats for your infant it is important to select one that meets the latest guidelines. The recline position is recommended to prevent infants from taking an unsafe or unnatural posture. In addition the seat should be padded to keep babies comfortable and snug.
Newborns and infants can outgrow their car seats quickly, so it’s important to select a seat that can adapt to their needs. Because of this, many parents choose a group 1/2/3 or 0+/1 car seat that can adjust to accommodate their child’s height. This type of seat is ideal for children ranging from birth to around 12 years old.
The best infant car seats are secure and safe and you should stay clear of second-hand car seats unless they’ve had professionally cleaned and tested. Car safety experts Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse strongly recommend against purchasing a second-hand car seat through friends or relatives, as it’s hard to discern the history of the seat. They recommend a second-hand seat from a reliable seller or on eBay. Before making any purchases, it’s a good idea also to confirm the warranty. The warranty should cover repairs or replacements. Based on the manufacturer, warranties can vary from two to six years. The longer the warranty period the more extensive. The most comprehensive warranties provide repair and replacement parts as well as free repairs for the first three to five years.