The Best Car Seats For Newborns
A car seat that is suitable for infants is essential. From birth to 13kg, they generally are used in conjunction with a pushchair to create an entire travel system. They also have an easy-to-lay flat design to provide the ideal sleeping position for newborns.
The law requires that your baby be rear-facing until the age of nine months, or 135cm. We recommend an iSize (also called R129) or ECE R44 approved seat that is equipped with ISOFIX and offers side impact protection.
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size
This Silver Cross model is worth taking a closer look if you're in the market for an iSize infant seat that will safeguard your child from birth to when they're ready to upgrade to a booster. It is one of only a few R129-approved car seats that can be used at birth, and provides full protection when rear-facing until the age of 7. This makes it an excellent investment for your child.
The iSize approval covers more than just front-impact tests, and includes side impact testing too so it's always worth checking this with any model you consider purchasing. It's also important to take into consideration other aspects, including the ease of installation and if it's compatible your car. Brilliant safety features won't function effectively if they're not fitted properly.
The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and elegant, with a soft fabric covering that's machine washable for quick and easy cleaning. There's plush padding for your newborn and reversible seat liner for comfort. It's an ergonomic handle with a shaped grip that makes it easy to lift and transport.
The base of the car seat can be attached to the vehicle using Isofix connectors or using the seatbelt. It is recommended to make use of the FamilyFix iSize base to ensure the iSize's compliance and to facilitate installation. The base is also compatible with a variety of Maxi Cosi accessories like seat covers, footmuffs and sun shades for extra warmth or to shield your little one from the sun.
In addition to the iSize approval and the excellent crash test results, which ensure it gets top marks in all categories it is a well-designed car seat that comes with many other features that make it worth considering. The compact fold takes up little space in the trunk, and it comes with 5-point safety harness, ergonomic carry handle, and 10 headrest positions for babies with memory foam. The seat can also be used with a variety of pushchairs and travel systems, including the FamilyFix 360 base.
Silver Cross Dream ISize
The Silver Cross Dream i-Size is one of the most recent products from the range of the company and is a luxury option that comes with an infant insert for your adorable baby. This car seat is approved by iSize and will provide maximum longevity for your child's development from birth. It can be used rear-facing up to 18kg, and also offers high side impact protection thanks to its unique Motion Safe System. The seat's rotating design makes it easy to get your baby out and in and the built-in lock ISOFIX ensures it's securely locked in place too.
Ideal for babies from birth to 12 months (to 85cm) This model was created with comfort in mind, with bamboo fabrics that are soft to the touch and Silver Cross premium branding. The infant insert has been designed to keep your baby comfortable and secure with removable sections you can alter to grow with your baby and the five-position headrest guarantees an ideal fit. The seat was awarded the AGR-2022 certificate of approval, which is a prestigious award for infant car seats – and is compatible with Silver Cross prams or pushchairs in order to create an entire travel set (adapters are sold separately).
The Nuna PIPA Urbn is baseless and therefore you can use the Dream i-Size with ISOFIX connectors and your vehicle's seatbelt. The one-of-a-kind built-in ISOFIX installation method is easy to use and takes only a few minutes to install. The seat is perfect for parents who change cars frequently and travel in a family vehicle or share a car with taxi drivers or drivers.
It's also slightly more expensive than maxicosi's cabriofix which is one of our favorites because it looks great and has an swivel 360-degree feature. It also comes with the ability to recline three levels as well as a removable infant inlay. It's also iSize-approved and has a top crash test rating and is one of the top safety picks by Which? (they base their recommendations on safety, including the ease of installation and whether it's fitted correctly). Remember that even the best car seats will only offer maximum protection in the event that it is installed correctly.
Axkid One i-Size
The Axkid One i-Size is the only ISOFIX seat we've tested that can allow children to rear-face up to 23kg and 125cm (around four years old). It has the highest maximum height for rear-facing of any seat we've tested. It's certainly an exceptional feature and if you want to keep your child rear-facing as long as you can, it's worth a look.
The seat itself is solid and sturdy. There's plenty of space for the torso and head of your child to grow comfortably. It's designed with comfort in mind and there's a one-handed recline adjustment that can be used for no less than 12 headrest positions and soft belt padding. We think that it will be able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use, even though the button and mechanism that is used to loosen and tighten the straps can be a bit complicated and we're worried about it becoming stuck or breaking in the course of time.
It's also a light seat at just over 10kg so it's easy to get in and out of the car. It has a pocket to keep small items in the back, and a built in sun shade with an elastic strip. It can be attached to a compatible stroller with ease, which is great if you need to travel on multiple occasions.
The seat's base is Isofix compatible and can be clicked into place quickly. The seat also features an adjustable support foot that can be adjusted by a small gray button hidden in the back. It also has an indicator light so you know when it's secured. The seat then slides on top and there's an easy grab handle for lifting it into and out of the car.
One of the best advantages of this seat is that it can be slid forward and backwards along the base to alter legroom. You can adjust the legroom to fit your child's height, so they can comfortably cross their legs. This is an excellent feature that works. It took me about 30 seconds to set up the seat and then adjust the legroom after a little practice.
George at Asda
George at ASDA offers a wide selection of car seats for infants whether you're looking to purchase your first car seat or a second one to go with your pushchair. The well-known chain of supermarkets is well-known for its cheap clothing and homewares, and it's especially popular around Christmas and other shopping occasions.
Like all parenting products, prices can vary widely. You can purchase an infant car seat that doesn't require a base for as little as PS100 or a complete infant carrier for as low as PS725 when you're looking to purchase one with a base. If you are planning to use the pushchair you already have and want to purchase an additional seat, it will save you money as compared to purchasing a separate travel system or pram.
It is essential to select a car seat that meets the latest regulations when buying one for your newborn. This includes a recommended recline position to keep babies from sitting in a non-natural and dangerous posture. In addition the seat should be padded to keep newborns snug and comfortable.
Newborns and infants can outgrow their car seats very quickly therefore it is important to select a car seat that will grow with them. Because of this, many parents choose a group 0+/1 or group 1/2/3 car seat that adjusts to accommodate their child's height. This type of car seat is suitable for babies to around 12 years old.
The most suitable car seats for infants are secure and safe and you should stay clear of second-hand ones unless they've been professionally cleaned and tested. Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse, car safety experts, advise against buying a second-hand seat from a family member or friend since it's difficult to find out the history. They recommend a used seat from a trusted seller or even on eBay. Before buying Pushchairs & Prams is an excellent idea to verify the warranty. The warranty should cover all repairs or replacements. Warranty terms can range between two and six years depending on the manufacturer. The longer the warranty period the more extensive. The most comprehensive warranties offer repair parts that are replaced and repairs for free for the first three to five years.