The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A high-quality car seat for newborns is a must-have. Suitable from birth to 13kg, they usually include a pushchair as the travel system. They are also equipped with a lay flat design to create the ideal sleeping position for newborns.

By law, they need to be rear-facing until the baby is nine months old or 135cm tall. We recommend an iSize (also known as 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 car seat that will safeguard your child right from birth until when they're ready to upgrade to a booster. It's one of the few R129-approved car seats that can be used from the moment of birth, and also provides protection when rear-facing up to the age of 7. This makes it a great investment for your child.

The iSize approval covers more than just front-impact tests, and includes side impact tests too, so make sure to check this with any car you're considering buying. Other aspects like the ease of installation, and if it's appropriate for your vehicle are also crucial, as any brilliant safety features won't reach their fullest potential if they're not fitted correctly.

The Pebble Pro has a sleek modern design with a soft, comfortable fabric cover which can be washed in the machine for easy cleaning. There's soft padding for your baby and a the seat liner is reversible to ensure comfort. It comes with a comfortable handle with a shaped grip that makes it easy to lift and transport.

The base of the car seat can be connected to your vehicle using Isofix connectors or using the seatbelt. It is best car seat infant to make use of the FamilyFix iSize base to guarantee the iSize's compliance and to facilitate installation. The base is also compatible with a range of Maxi Cosi accessories like seat covers, footmuffs, and sun shades to provide extra warmth or to protect your child from the sun.

Aside from the i-Size approval and excellent crash test results that allow it to achieve top marks across all categories it is a well-designed car seat with a host of other attributes that are worth considering. Those include its compact fold that takes up very small space in the trunk as well as a 5-point harness an ergonomic carry handle, and 10 headrest positions, including memory foam for your newborn. The seat can also be used with a variety of travel systems and pushchairs, including the FamilyFix 360 base.

Silver Cross Dream ISize

Silver Cross Dream i-Size, one of the newest products in the range of products offered by the company it is a luxurious choice with the option of a newborn insert. The car seat is approved by iSize and will provide the longest life span 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 child out and in and out, while the built-in simple lock ISOFIX makes sure it's securely secured in place.

Ideal for babies from 12 months to birth (to 85cm), this model has been designed with comfort in mind, with bamboo fabrics that are soft to the touch and Silver Cross premium branding. The newborn insert is designed to keep your baby comfortable and secure with removable sections that can be adjusted as your baby grows and the five-position headrest ensures a snug fit. The seat is awarded the AGR 2022 certificate of approval - a top accolade for infant car seats and is compatible with Silver Cross prams and pushchairs to create a travel system (adapters are sold separately).

Like the Nuna PIPA Urbn, the Dream i-Size is also baseless which means that you can use it with the ISOFIX connectors or your car's seat belt. The unique ISOFIX installation system is simple to use and takes just a few seconds to set up. The seat is ideal for parents who have to change cars often and travel in a family vehicle or share a car with taxi drivers or drivers.

The seat is slightly higher priced than maxicosi's cabriofix, but it's one of our top picks due to its design. It is stylish and has the 360-degree swivel function. It also has a three-level recline feature as well as a removable infant inlay. It's also iSize-approved and has an excellent crash test score as well as being the top choice for safety by Which? They base their recommendations on the safety of the product and the ease of installation as well as if the seat is properly fitted. It's important to keep in mind that even the best car seats can only offer maximum protection if they are properly installed.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size ISOFIX seat is the only one we have 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 certainly a unique feature and if you want to keep your child rear-facing for as long as possible it's worth a look.

The seat is solid and robust, and there is plenty of room to grow for your child's head and torso. It's designed with comfort in mind. it has a recline adjustment that is one-handed that can be used for no less than 12 headrest positions, and soft belt padding. It's built to last and can withstand daily use. However the button and mechanism to tighten and release straps can be a bit difficult. We're concerned that it could be snagged or break in time.

It's also a fairly light seat at just over 10kg, so it's easy to lift in and out of the car. It has a pocket to store small items on the back, and a built in sun shade with Velcro strips. It can be clipped onto a compatible stroller with ease, which is great if you need to take multiple trips.

As is usual with an i-Size car seat the base of this seats uses Isofix connectors that click easily into place. The seat also comes with a support foot that is able to be adjusted using a small gray button on the back. It also has an indicator light so you know when it is secure. The seat then slides onto the top, and there's an easy grab handle for lifting it out and in of the car.

This seat has a wonderful feature it can be moved forward and backward along the base in order to adjust the legroom. You can adjust the legroom to fit your child's height so they can cross their legs comfortably. This is a fantastic feature that works well. It took me about 30 seconds to set up the seat and then adjust the legroom after a bit of practice.

George at Asda

If you're looking for your first infant car seat or a second one to pair with your existing pushchair, you'll find an array of options at George at ASDA. This well-known supermarket is well-known for its cheap infant car seats clothing and homeware. It's especially popular during Christmas and other events.

Like all parenting products, prices can vary a lot. But you can pick up an infant car seat starting at PS100 that doesn't need a base, all the way up to PS725 for a full infant carrier. Buying an extra seat is generally worth it when you intend to use your existing pushchair, as you'll save money on the cost of a separate pram or travel system.

It is crucial to choose the right car seat that meets the latest standards when you purchase one for your newborn. The recline position is recommended to stop babies from assuming an unnatural or unsafe position. In addition, the seat should also be padded to keep babies comfortable and snug.

It is crucial to choose a car seat that will expand with your child. 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 meet the size of their child. This kind of car seat is suitable from birth to 12 years old.

The best car seat newborn insert seats for newborns are safe and secure and you should stay clear of second-hand ones unless they've been professionally cleaned and tested. Car safety experts Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse recommend against buying a second-hand car seat through friends or relatives, as it's difficult to determine the history of the seat. They recommend a used seat from a trusted seller or even on eBay. It's important to verify the warranty prior to making any purchases. The warranty should include any repairs or replacements that could be necessary. 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 provide repair and replacement parts as well as free repairs for the first three to five years.