The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A quality car seat is a must purchase for babies. They are suitable from birth up to 13kg, and can be combined with a pushchair to create a travel system. They feature a flat design that allows babies to sleep in the best position.

By law, they need to be rear-facing until the baby is nine months old or 135cm tall. We recommend an iSize (also called R129) or ECE R44 approved seat that is fitted with ISOFIX and provides side impact protection.

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size

This Silver Cross model is worth an examination when you're looking for an iSize infant car seat that will safeguard your child right from birth until when they are ready to upgrade to an adult booster. It is one of only the few R129-approved car seats that can be used from the time of birth and offers complete protection when rear-facing until 7. This is a great investment for your child.

i-Size approval accounts for more than just front-impact tests, but also side impact tests too, so it's always worth checking this with any vehicle you consider buying. It's also important to consider other aspects, like the ease of installation and whether it's compatible with your vehicle. Brilliant safety features will not work correctly if they're not installed correctly.

The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and elegant with soft fabric covers that are machine washable to make cleaning easy. There's soft padding for your infant and a reversible seat liner for comfort. It's an ergonomic carry handle with an ergonomic grip that makes it comfortable to lift and move.

As you can see in the pictures, the base for this car seat can be attached directly to your vehicle using either the Isofix connectors or using the seat belt on your vehicle. However, it is recommended to make use of the FamilyFix i-Size base for a simpler installation and to maintain i-Size compliance. 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.

This car seat is extremely well-designed and comes with a number of attributes that make it a great choice. It also has the iSize approval, outstanding crash test results across all categories and possesses countless other features. These include its compact fold that takes up small space in the trunk and a 5-point harness, an ergonomic carry handle, and 10 headrest positions, including memory foam for your rotating infant car seat. The seat is also compatible with most 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 includes an infant insert for your adorable bundle. This car seat is iSize certified and gives your child maximum longevity from birth, with rear facing up to 18kg and with a high level of side impact protection due to its unique Motion Safe system. The seat's rotation design makes it easier to get your lightweight baby car seat in and out and out, while the built-in simple lock ISOFIX makes sure it's securely secured in place.

This model is suitable for infants from 12 months to 12 months (85cm) and has been made to be comfortable. It is made of soft bamboo fabrics and premium branding from Silver Cross. The infant insert has been designed to keep your baby safe and secure, with removable sections that you can alter as your baby grows. Additionally, the five-position headrest provides an ideal 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 an entire travel set (adapters are available separately).

Like the Nuna PIPA Urbn, the Dream i-Size is also baseless which means you can use it with ISOFIX connectors or your vehicle's seat belt. The one-of-a-kind built-in ISOFIX installation system is easy to use and takes seconds to install. The seat is a great option for parents who regularly change cars or share a family car or travel with taxis and drivers.

This seat is also a little more expensive than maxicosi's cabriofix which is one of our top picks due to its design. It looks fantastic and comes with a 360-degree swivel feature. It also comes with a three-level gentle recline function as well as an infant-friendly inlay that can be removed. It is also iSize approved and has a high crash test rating and is a top safety choice by Which? They base their recommendations on the safety of the product and ease of installation, and also if the seat is fitted correctly. It's important to keep in mind that even the best car seats will only provide maximum protection if correctly installed.

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 has the highest rear-facing height limit of any seat we've tested. It's definitely a unique feature and if you want to keep your child rear-facing as long as possible it's a good idea to consider.

The seat is solid and sturdy, and there is plenty of room to grow for your child's head and torso. It's designed to be comfortable and features a one-handed reclining mechanism, 12 headrest positions, and soft belt padding. It's designed to be durable and can withstand daily use. However the mechanism and button to release and tighten straps can be a bit difficult. We're concerned that it might be snagged or break in time.

It's also a fairly light seat, weighing just under 10kg, making it easy to get into and out of the car. It has a pocket to keep small items in the back, and a built in sun shade that is secured with a velcro strip. It can be easily clipped to an appropriate stroller that is ideal for those who need to travel on multiple occasions.

As is usual with an i-Size car seats, the base of this seat uses Isofix connectors that click effortlessly into position. The seat also comes with an adjustable support foot that can be adjusted using a small gray button in the back. It also comes with an indicator light to let you know when it's secured. The seat is then able to slide on top and there's a handy grab handle that can be used for lifting it in and out of the car.

One of the most appealing aspects of this seat is it's ability to slide forward and backwards along the base to adjust the legroom. You can adjust the legroom to meet your child's height, so they can cross their legs comfortably. This is a fantastic feature that is very effective. It took me about 30 minutes to set up the seat and adjust the legroom after a little practice.

George at Asda

If you're looking to purchase your first infant car seat or a second one to pair in conjunction with your existing pushchair you'll find a wide selection at George at ASDA. The well-known supermarket chain is known for its affordable clothes and homeware and is particularly popular during Christmas and other shopping occasions.

As with all parenting products, prices can vary. There are many options for a car seat for your newborn that doesn't require base for as little as PS100 or a full infant carrier for PS725 if you want one with an integrated base. If you plan to use the pushchair you already own and want to purchase an additional seat, it will save you money compared to purchasing an additional pram or travel system.

If you're considering purchasing car seats for your newborn car seat it's crucial to select one that is in line with the most recent regulations. The recline position is recommended to stop babies from adopting an unsafe or unnatural posture. Additionally the seat should be padded to keep babies comfortable and snug.

Infants and newborns may outgrow their car seats quickly, so it's important to select a seat that can grow with them. A lot of parents opt for a car seat in the group 0+/1, group 1/2/3 or group 3/4 that can be adjusted to fit their child's height. This kind of car seat is suitable from birth up to 12 years old.

The best car seats for newborns (by 49.51.81.43) are safe and secure therefore you should avoid second-hand ones unless they've been professionally cleaned and tested. Car safety experts Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse strongly recommend against purchasing an old car seat from friends or relatives, as it's difficult to determine its history. However, they suggest buying a second-hand car 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 may be necessary. The warranty period can range from two to six year depending on the manufacturer. The longer the warranty period is, the better. The most comprehensive warranties provide replacement parts and free repairs for the first three to five years.