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The Best Car Seats For Newborns
When it comes to choosing a car for your infant there are a lot of things to think about. You want a seat that is secure and complies with UK laws, but you also need to find the right seat for your vehicle and budget.
Infant car seats are made specifically for babies and usually combine with a buggy as an entire travel system. They are usually simpler to use than car seats that convert and can be used until your child reaches the age of two.
1. www.pushchairsandprams.uk -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 a great choice. It's compliant with the newest iSize safety standards, and has G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. Additionally, it comes with breathable ClimaFlow panels and air circulation to ensure your baby is at the optimal temperature, regardless of the weather. It comes with a large canopy that protects your child from direct sunlight. And it is easy to set up and use thanks to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the 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 is also machine washable to make cleaning and maintenance simpler. It also features a lie-flat position that provides maximum comfort to your child when they travel or being attached to a pram. It can be used from birth up to 15 months or up to 4 years.
Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, which combines one-hand rotation with smart SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your baby out and in the seat each day without head bangs or backaches. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which can be used on the same ISOFIX bases and is designed to expand with your child up to age 4.
FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that lets you effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position by using one hand. Our Easy-in harness system makes it easier to buckle up your baby and secure straps both from the front and the back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that allow you to check whether you've installed it correctly. The car seat is covered by a two-year guarantee for extra peace of mind.
2. Chicco Seat3Fit
One of the most popular infant car seats on the market, Chicco Seat3Fit cradles your newborn in rear-facing style from the moment they return home. This highly reviewed infant car seat was designed to be highly mobile and is able to be plugged into many Chicco strollers that are compatible with the Chicco travel system. It has a removable infant insert that fits your baby from 5-11 pounds, and an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. The Seat3Fit is also i-Size that means it's acquiesced to the latest European safety standards.
i-Size, a new standard in child car seats that allows them to grow with your baby until the age of seven years. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael loved the lightness of it too.
This car seat is baseless and comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with an ebullient, gratifying sound. It's especially convenient for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's cars, where you might not have a dedicated infant car seat.
Seat3Fit is also a lie-flat chair. It can be used in forward-facing or rear-facing modes. However the maximum height of the harness is lower and it can't convert into an incline. The soft items are made of ClearTex fabric, which meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards flammability requirements, without the addition of chemical flame retardants.
The premium lower anchor connectors are simple to install and the belt guides are labeled. The height of the harness can be adjusted by a single push and the headrest is sized to fit the smallest of babies. The seat doesn't have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees. However it was not a problem for our testers.
The straps of Seat3Fit are simple to thread, and there's no need to rethread them during colder days. You should always dress your newborn in a way that doesn't hang over the belts of your car and also take off any large blankets or coats prior to using the seat.
3. Joie i-Snug 2
ULTRA-LIGHT – More safety with less weight
This lightweight model redefines the standard of the i-Size infant car seats. It's light and sturdy and weighs only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It is designed to make the journey to and from the hospital, as well as between the stroller and car and trips up or down the stairs, and each baby-hauling moment as effortless as it can be.
Tri-Protect headrest is i-Size certified and is suitable for infants up to 75cm or 12 months. It offers superior protection thanks to its unique Tri Protector headrest. This unique 3-layer safety system incorporates energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to provide superior protection against side impacts.
The Grow Together technology allows simultaneous adjustment of the headrest and harness to accommodate your growing baby, providing an optimal fit at every stage. A comfortable infant pillow will provide an ideal fit for your baby and the curved bottom facilitates gentle rocking to soothe your baby. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that can accept adaptors. This allows you to create your own travel system. Machine washable covers and inserts simplify cleanup after spills or accidents.
Simple and safe travel
The 360deg rotating base and the iBase Encore spinner, offer a seamless integration into your car. This makes getting ins and outs of the car much easier than before. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure immediately. Color-coded guides will assist you in connecting the base and seat in a proper manner. The i-Snug 2 is also compatible with the i-Base Advance and other i-Base models for maximum flexibility.
Effortless ins and outs, luxurious comfort for babies, and easy to use features are what makes this car seat a favourite with parents. The ergonomic carry handle can be adjusted to a variety of positions to provide maximum comfort, and the curved base provides gentle rocking for your child. The machine-washable covers and inserts allow for easy cleanup after accidents, while the UPF50+ sun canopy helps protect your child from the harsh sun. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers and other brands that support the universal Maxi-Cosi style adaptors for extra 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. This rear-facing car seat for infants was designed to simplify parenting with a luxurious selection. It comes with a variety of patent-pending features including the first and only car seat that is baseless in the world with PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch that installs within two seconds, without the necessity of a base for the vehicle. It can be used as a separate seat or in conjunction with it with a Nuna stroller to create an entire travel set. It's also compatible with strollers manufactured by other brands, including Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.
This unique feature is helpful for families who do not own their own vehicle or who use taxis or rideshare services frequently or who have to transfer the seat quickly between vehicles for everyday life, trips to the beach or to visit grandma's house. The ISOFIX connectors are built-in so there is no requirement for an additional base. It is also simple to use and comes with indicators that show the seat is ready to go.
The latches can be easily removed from their hiding place under the carrier and then you can click to join them. You can also alter the angle as needed using the blue indicator line. This is much quicker and simpler than putting in Clek Liingo, which requires you hinge the latches attached to it from behind the carrier to find and align the buckles.
Our tester, a mother of a baby girl who is 7 weeks old, found the Pipa urbn to be easy to use and very well-designed. The seat is light and comfortable to carry and is suitable for sleeping babies. It also comes with a range of convenience and comfort features like the breathable Dream drape, which pulls out of the canopy smoothly and can be attached easily to the car seat for security, as well as a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with a flip-out eyeshade and XL peekaboo window.
Our test baby was able to fit into the urbn perfectly at 3 months old and still has the space to expand. He's still a little small for the top harness slot but he's almost surpassing the size of the urbn due to weight and height, and has nearly an inch of headroom remaining in the size at present.