The Best Car Seats For Newborns
A quality car seat is an essential purchase for infants. Suitable from birth to 13kg, they typically include a pushchair as an entire travel system. They also have the lay flat design that creates the ideal sleeping position for babies.
The law requires them to be rear-facing until your baby is nine months old or 135cm tall. We recommend choosing an i-Size (also known as R129) or ECE R44-approved child seat that comes with ISOFIX and offers side impact protection.
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size
This Silver Cross model is worth taking a closer look when you're looking for an iSize infant seat that will safeguard your child from birth until when they are ready to upgrade to an adult booster. It's the only R129-approved carseats that can be used right from birth, and it also offers full protection in a rear-facing position until 7 years of age, making it an investment that will last for the life of your child.
It's worth checking whether a car is i-Size approved. This includes side testing for impact as well as front impact tests. Other aspects like ease of installation and if it's suitable for your car are also important, as the most advanced safety features won't work to their full potential if they're not properly installed.
The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and elegant with a soft fabric covering that's machine washable to make cleaning easy. The cushion on the seat is padded to provide comfort, and the liner that can be reversible can be used to protect your baby. It's an ergonomic handle with an ergonomic grip that makes it comfortable to lift and move.
The base of the car seat can be connected to your vehicle using the Isofix connectors, or using the seatbelt. It is recommended to make use of the FamilyFix ISize base to ensure that it is in compliance with iSize and facilitates installation. The base is also compatible with a variety of Maxi Cosi accessories like seat covers, footmuffs and sun shades for added warmth or to shield your child from the sun.
The car seat is well-designed and comes with many characteristics that make it a great choice. It also comes with iSize approval, excellent crash test results across all categories, and has a wealth of other features. These include its compact fold that takes up little space in the boot, a 5-point harness, an ergonomic carry handle, and 10 headrest positions with memory foam for babies. The seat will also fit into most pushchairs as part of a travel set-up and can be used in conjunction with the brand's FamilyFix 360 base.
Silver Cross Dream I-Size
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 includes a newborn insert for your precious little bundle. The car seat is i-Size approved and provides your child with maximum longevity from birth, with rear facing up to 18kg and with a high degree of side impact protection thanks to its unique Motion Safe system. Its rotating seat design makes it easier to get your child out and in and the built-in lock ISOFIX makes sure it's securely secured in place.
Suitable for babies from birth to 12 months (to 85cm) This model was created with comfort in mind, with soft touch bamboo fabrics and Silver Cross premium branding. The infant insert will keep your baby snug and secure. It has removable sections you can adjust to your baby's growing needs and a five-position headrest that guarantees a perfect fit. The seat has been awarded the AGR-2022 certificate of approval – the highest award for infant car seats and is compatible with Silver Cross prams or pushchairs to make a travel set (adapters are available 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 ISOFIX system is an exclusive, built-in installation system that takes only seconds to install. It is ideal for parents who change cars frequently or travel with their family in a vehicle, or share a car with taxi drivers or drivers.
It's also worth noting that this seat is a bit more expensive than the maxicosi cabriofix, but it's one of our favorites as it looks great, features an easy-to-use 360 swivel base as well as an easy three-level recline feature and a removable baby inlay. It's also iSize-approved and has a top crash-test rating, and is a top safety pick by Which? They base their recommendations on the safety of the product and ease of installation and also on whether the seat is installed correctly. infant car seat newborn to note that even the most effective car seats can only offer maximum protection if they are installed properly.
Axkid One i-Size
The Axkid One i-Size ISOFIX seat is the only one we've tested that allows children to rear-face until they reach 23kg and 125cm. (roughly four years old). It has the highest maximum height for rear-facing of any seat we've tested. It's definitely a unique feature and if you're hoping to keep your child rear-facing for as long as possible it's worth a look.
The seat itself is solid and robust and there's plenty of space for the head and torso of your child to expand comfortably. It is designed for comfort and features a one-handed recline mechanism and 12 headrests, and soft belt padding. We believe that it's able to stand up to the wear and tear of daily usage, though the button and mechanism that is used to loosen and tighten the straps can be a bit difficult to use and we are concerned about it becoming stuck or breaking over time.
It's also a light seat at just over 10kg, so it's easy to get in and out of the car. It comes with a pocket that can store small items on the back, and an integrated sun shade that has a velcro strip. It can be clipped onto a compatible stroller with ease, which is great when you have to make multiple trips.
As is the norm with an i-Size car seats, the base of this seat uses Isofix connectors and clicks effortlessly into place. It also comes with a support leg which can be adjusted with a small grey button tucked in the back of the seat, and an indicator light to show it's secure. The seat then slides on top and there's a handy grab handle that can be used for lifting it into and out of the car.
This seat has a wonderful feature that it can be moved forward and backwards along the base to adjust the legroom. This means that you can adjust the legroom as your child grows, so they can still sit on their feet, even if they're very tall. This is a great feature that is very effective. It took me about 30 seconds to set up the seat and then adjust the legroom after some practice.
George at Asda
George at ASDA has a great selection of car seats for infants, whether you are looking for your first car seat or an additional one to put in your pushchair. The well-known supermarket chain is known for its affordable clothes and homeware, and it's especially popular during Christmas and other shopping events.
As with all parenting items price can vary. You can get an infant car seat that doesn't need base for as little as PS100 or a full infant carrier for PS725 when you're looking to purchase one with an integrated base. A second seat is usually worth it if you plan to use your current pushchair with it, as you'll reduce the cost of a separate pushchair or travel system.
It is crucial to choose the right car seat that meets the latest regulations when buying one for your newborn. The recline position is recommended to avoid infants from taking an unnatural or unsafe posture. The seat should also have removable padding that keeps the baby in a comfortable and snug position.
It is crucial to choose a car seat that will increase in size with your child's. Many parents opt for a car seat in the group 1+, group 1/2/3 or group 3/4 that can be adjusted to meet their child's size. This kind of car seat is ideal for children ranging from birth to 12 years old.
Second-hand car seats aren't safe for infants. It is best to purchase them if they've been thoroughly cleaned and checked. Car safety experts Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse recommend against buying a second-hand car seat through family members or friends, since it's difficult to determine its history. However, they recommend a second-hand seat from a trusted retailer or eBay. Before purchasing any item, it's an excellent idea to check the warranty. The warranty should cover any repairs or replacements that could be necessary. Depending on the manufacturer, warranties can vary from two to six years. The longer the warranty period is, the more extensive. The most comprehensive warranties provide repair and replacement parts for free for the first 3 to 5 years.