The Best Car Seats For Newborns
A good car seat is a must buy for newborns. From newborn car seat www.pushchairsandprams.uk to 13kg, they usually combine with a pushchair for an entire travel system. They also have the lay flat design that creates the best sleeping position for infants.
By law, they need to be rear-facing until your 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 if you're in the market for an iSize infant car seat that will safeguard your child from birth until when they're ready to upgrade to an adult booster. It's one of one or two 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 is a great investment for your child.
The iSize approval covers more than just front-impact tests, and includes side impact tests as well, so make sure to check this with any car you consider buying. It's also important to consider other aspects, like the ease of installation and if it's compatible your car. Innovative safety features will not work correctly if they're not installed properly.
The Pebble Pro has a sleek, stylish design with a soft, comfortable fabric cover that is machine washable to make cleaning easy. There's plush padding for your baby and a reversible seat liner for comfort. It's a ergonomic handle with a shaped grip that makes it easy to lift and move.
As you can see in the pictures, the base for this car seat can be connected directly to your vehicle with either the Isofix connectors or using your vehicle's seatbelt. It is best to use the FamilyFix ISize base to ensure that it is in compliance with iSize and facilitates installation. The base can be used in conjunction with Maxi Cosi accessories such as footmuffs, seat covers, and sun shades to keep your child warm or shield your child from the sun.
Aside from the i-Size approval and impressive crash test results, which ensure it gets the top spot in all categories it is a well-designed car seat that comes with numerous other features that make it worth a look. The compact fold takes up little space in the trunk. It has five safety points, an ergonomic carry handle, and 10 headrest positions for babies with memory foam. The seat is also compatible 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 most recent products in the company's line-up offers a luxurious option with the option of a newborn insert. This car seat is i-Size certified and gives your child the best longevity starting at birth, rear facing up to 18kg and with a high level of side impact protection thanks to its unique Motion Safe system. The rotating seat design makes it easy to get your child in and out. The ISOFIX integrated lock is an added safety feature.
This model is suitable for babies up to 12 months old (85cm) and is designed to be comfortable. It has soft-touch bamboo fabric with premium branding from Silver Cross. The newborn insert is designed to keep your baby snug and secure, with removable sections that can be adjusted as your baby grows. Additionally, the five-position headrest provides a snug fit. The seat has been awarded the AGR 2022 certificate of approval an award that is the highest for infant car seats - and is compatible with Silver Cross prams and pushchairs to create a travel system (adapters sold separately).
Like the Nuna PIPA Urbn, the Dream i-Size is also baseless which means you can use it with the ISOFIX connectors or your vehicle's seat belt. The ISOFIX system is a unique installed system that takes only seconds to set up. The seat is a great option for parents who regularly change cars or share a car with their family or travel with taxis and drivers.
It's also slightly more expensive than maxicosi's cabriofix however it's among our top picks due to its design. It looks great and has the 360-degree swivel function. It also has the ability to recline three levels and a removable infant inlay. It is also iSize approved, has an excellent crash-test rating and is a top safety pick by Which? (they base their recommendations on safety, such as the ease of installation and whether it's properly fitted). It's important to note that even the best car seats will only provide maximum protection if they are correctly 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 also has the highest maximum height for a rear-facing seat of any we've tested. It's certainly a unique feature, and if you're looking to keep your child rear-facing for as long as you can, it could be worth considering.
The seat itself feels solid and sturdy. There's plenty of room for the torso and head of your child to expand comfortably. It is designed for comfort and comes with a one-handed reclining mechanism and 12 headrests, and soft belt padding. It's designed to be durable and can withstand daily use. However, the button and mechanism to tighten and release straps are a bit fiddly. We're worried that it could be snagged or break in time.
It's also quite lightweight at just under 10kg, which makes it easy to lift into and out of your car. It comes with a handy pocket at the back of the seat to keep items, and it has a built-in sun shade that comes with a handy Velcro strip. It is easily clipped onto an appropriate stroller, which is perfect when you need to make multiple trips.
The base of the seat is Isofix compatible and clicks into place easily. It also has a support leg which can be adjusted with the small grey button that is hidden away on the back of the seat, and an indicator light to let you know it's secure. The seat slides over the top, and there is an easy-to-use handle for lifting it into and out of your vehicle.
This seat has a wonderful feature that it can be shifted forward and backwards along its base to adjust the legroom. This means that you can adjust the legroom as your child gets taller so they can still comfortably walk on their legs even if they're quite tall. This is a fantastic feature that works well. It took me about 30 seconds to set up the seat and adjust the legroom after some practice.
George at Asda
George at ASDA offers a wide range of car seats for infants, whether you're looking for your first one or a second one to use with your pushchair. The well-known store is known for its affordable clothing and homeware. It's particularly popular around Christmas and other events.
Prices can differ widely for all products for parents. However, you can get an infant car seat for babies starting at PS100 that doesn't require an base, and go up to PS725 for a full infant car seat. A second seat is usually worthwhile when you intend to use your current pushchair with it, as you'll save money on the cost of a separate pushchair or travel system.
If you're buying a car seat for your baby it's crucial to select one that is in line with the most recent standards. The recline position is recommended to prevent babies from adopting an unsafe or unnatural posture. In addition, the seat should also be padded to keep babies comfortable and snug.
It's important to select a car seat that will grow along with your child. A lot of parents opt for car seats in the group 0+/1, group 1/2/3 or group 3/4 that can be adjusted to suit the size of their child. This kind of car seat is suitable from birth to 12 years old.
Second-hand car seats aren't suitable for babies. You should only buy them if they've been thoroughly cleaned and checked. Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse car safety experts recommend against purchasing a second-hand seat from a friend or relative since it's difficult to know the history. They recommend buying a used seat from a trusted seller or on eBay. Before buying anything it's an excellent idea to verify the warranty. The warranty should cover all repairs or replacements. Warranty periods can vary between two and six years depending on the manufacturer. The longer the warranty, the more comprehensive. The most comprehensive warranties provide repair and replacement parts for free for the first 3 to 5 years.