The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A high-quality car seat is an essential buy for newborns. From birth to 13kg, they generally combine with a pushchair for a travel system and have an easy-to-lay flat design to create the best sleeping position for infants.

The law requires that your child be rear-facing from the age of nine months or 135cm. We recommend using 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

If you're in search of an i-Size infant car seat that will keep your baby safe from birth until they're ready transition to a booster seat, then this model from Silver Cross is definitely worth taking a close look. It's one of the only R129-approved car seats that can be used right from birth and also provides full protection in a rear facing infant car seat-facing seat up until the age of seven, making it an investment that will last for the life of your child.

The i-Size certification covers more than just front impact tests, but also side impact tests too, so make sure to check this with any vehicle you consider purchasing. Other factors like the ease of installation, and if it's compatible with your vehicle are also crucial, as the most advanced safety features won't reach their fullest potential if they're not installed correctly.

The Pebble Pro has a sleek, stylish design with a soft fabric cover that is machine washable for easy cleaning. There's soft padding for your infant and a an adjustable seat liner that can be reversible for your comfort. It features an ergonomic handle with a shaped grip that makes it easy to lift and carry.

The base of the car seat can be attached to your vehicle using Isofix connectors, or using the seatbelt. It is recommended to make use of the FamilyFix i-Size base for easier installation and to maintain iSize conformance. The base can be used with Maxi Cosi accessories such as seat covers, footmuffs, and sun shades to provide warmth or protect your child from sun damage.

Aside from the i-Size approval and the excellent crash test results, which ensure it gets top marks across all categories it is a well-designed car seat, with many other attributes that are worth a look. The compact fold only takes up a tiny space in the trunk, it comes with five safety points, an ergonomically designed carry handle, as well as 10 headrest positions for your newborn car seat with memory foam. The seat is also compatible with a variety of pushchairs and travel systems, including the FamilyFix 360 base.

Silver Cross Dream I-Size

Silver Cross Dream i-Size, one of the latest products in the range of producteir recommendations on safety and ease of installation, as well as if the seat is installed correctly. Be aware that even the most durable of car seats will only offer maximum protection if installed correctly.

Axkid One i-Size

The Axkid One i-Size is the only ISOFIX seat we've tested to allow rear-facing children up to 23kg and 125cm (around four years old). It has the highest height limit 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 possible it's a good idea to consider.

The seat is solid and durable and offers plenty of room to grow for your child's head and torso. It's designed with comfort in mind and there's a one-handed recline adjustment with a minimum of 12 headrest positions and soft belt padding. We believe it will be able to withstand the wear and tear of regular use, even though the button and mechanism used to tighten and release the straps can be a bit complicated and we're worried about it getting stuck or breaking over time.

It's also lightweight at just under 10kg, so it's easy to lift into and out of your car. It comes with a pocket that can keep small items in the back and a built in sun shade that is secured with a velcro strip. It is easily clipped onto the stroller that is compatible, which is perfect when you need to travel on multiple occasions.

As is the norm with an i-Size car seat the base of this seat uses Isofix connectors and snaps effortlessly into place. The seat also features a support foot that can be adjusted using a small gray button in the back. It also features an indicator light so that you know when it is secure. The seat slides over the top rated baby car seats and it comes with a handy handle to lift it up and down your car.

One of the most appealing aspects of this seat is that it can be slid forward and backwards along the base to adjust legroom. This means you can alter the legroom as your child grows, so they can still be able to comfortably walk on their legs even if they're tall. This is an excellent feature that is very effective. It took me about 30 minutes 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 for your first car seat or a second one to put in your pushchair. This well-known supermarket chain is known for its affordable clothing and homewares and is particularly popular around Christmas and other shopping events.

Like all parenting products price can vary. You can purchase an infant car seat that doesn't need an additional base for as low as PS100, or a full infant carrier for as low as PS725 If you're looking for one with the base. If you are planning to use the pushchair that you already own and want to purchase an additional seat, it will save you money when compared to purchasing an additional travel system or pram.

If you're looking to purchase car seats for your infant, it's important to choose one that is compliant with the latest regulations. The recline position is recommended to avoid babies from assuming an unsafe or unnatural posture. Additionally, the seat should also be padded to keep newborns snug and comfortable.

It is essential to select the right car seat for your child. expand with your child. Many parents choose a car seat that falls in the group 0+/1, group 1/2/3 or group 3/4 that can be adjusted to meet their child's height. This kind of car seat is ideal for children ranging from birth to 12 years old.

The best car seats for newborns are safe and secure therefore you should avoid second-hand models unless they've been professionally cleaned and tested. Safety experts in the field of car seats Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse advise against purchasing an old car seat from friends or relatives, as it's hard to discern the history of the seat. They suggest buying a used car seat from a reputable seller or eBay. Before purchasing any item it's an excellent idea to confirm the warranty. The warranty should cover any repairs or replacements that could be required. Warranty terms can range between two and six years depending on the manufacturer. The longer the warranty, the better. The most comprehensive warranties provide replacement parts and free repairs for the first three to five years.