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The Best Car Seats For Newborns

A good car seat is an essential purchase for babies. Suitable from birth to 13kg, they typically combine with a pushchair for a travel system and have the lay flat design to create the ideal sleeping position for newborns.

The law requires that your baby be rear-facing until the age of nine months or 135cm. We recommend using an iSize (also called R129) or ECE R44-approved seat that comes with ISOFIX and offers side impact protection.

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Pro i-Size

If you're in search of an i-Size infant car seat that will last from birth until they're ready transition to a booster seat, then this model from Silver Cross is definitely worth a close look. It's one of the only R129-approved carseats that can be used from birth, and it also offers full protection in a rear-facing seat up to 7 years of age, making it an investment that will last the lifetime of your child.

The iSize approval covers more than just front-impact tests, and includes side impact tests as well, so it's always worth checking this with any vehicle you're thinking of buying. Other factors such as the ease of installation, and if it's appropriate for your vehicle are equally important, since any of the best safety features won't reach their fullest potential if they're not properly installed.

The design of the Pebble Pro is sleek and stylish with soft fabric 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 comes with a comfortable handle with a shaped grasp that makes it easy to lift and carry.

The base of the car seat can be attached to the vehicle using Isofix connectors, or by using the seatbelt. It is best to use the FamilyFix ISize base to ensure iSize compliance and for easier 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 shield your little one from the sun.

The car seat is well designed and has numerous attributes that make it a great choice. It also has the iSize approval, outstanding crash test results in all categories and possesses countless other features. These include its compact fold that takes up very small space in the trunk, a 5-point harness, an ergonomic carry handle, and 10 headrest positions with memory foam for your newborn. The seat is also compatible with most pushchairs and travel systems including the FamilyFix 360 base.

Silver Cross Dream iSize

Silver Cross Dream i-Size, one of the most recent products in the range of products offered by the company offers a luxurious option with an infant insert. The car seat is i-Size approved and offers your child maximum longevity from birth, with 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 inside and out. The ISOFIX built-in lock is a security feature.

This model is suitable for babies until 12 months old (85cm) and was designed to be comfortable. It is made of soft bamboo fabrics and premium branding from Silver Cross. The insert for newborns will keep your baby safe and secure. It comes with removable sections that can be adjusted to your baby's growth and a headrest with five positions that will ensure a comfortable fit. The seat has been awarded the AGR-2022 certificate of approval – a top award for infant car seats and is compatible with Silver Cross prams or pushchairs to create a travel set (adapters are sold separately).

The Nuna PIPA Urbn is baseless, so you can use the Dream i-Size with ISOFIX connectors and your vehicle's seatbelt. The ISOFIX system is a distinctive installed system that takes only seconds to install. It is ideal for parents who have to change cars frequently and travel in a family vehicle, or share a car with taxi drivers or drivers.

It's important to note that this model is more expensive than the maxicosi cabriofix, but it's still one of our favourites because it looks fantastic and comes with a user-friendly 360 swivel base as well as a soft three-level recline as well as a removable infant inlay. It is also iSize approved and has a top crash-test rating and is a top safety pick by Which? (they base their recommendations on safety, including ease of installation and if it's properly fitted). It's important to keep in mind that even the most effective car seats can only offer the best 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 height limit for rear-facing of any seat we've tested. It's an unusual feature that is worth considering if you want your child to be rear-facing for as long as you can.

The seat itself is solid and robust and 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 with 12 headrest positions and soft belt padding. We think that it will be able to endure the wear and tear of regular usage, though the mechanism and button used to tighten and release the straps is slightly fiddly and we worry about it getting stuck or broken over time.

It's also a fairly light seat, weighing just under 10kg so it's easy to get into and out of the car. Push Chairs And Prams has a handy pocket at the back of the seat to keep items, and it has a built-in sun shade with a handy velcro strip. It can be clipped onto a compatible stroller with ease which is great if you need to make multiple trips.

As is the norm with an i-Size car seat the base of this seat uses Isofix connectors and snaps effortlessly into position. The seat also has an adjustable support foot that can be adjusted with a tiny gray button in the back. It also features an indicator light to let you can see when it's secure. The seat slides on the top and it comes with 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 you can adapt the legroom as your child grows, so they can still walk on their legs even if they're quite tall. This is a great feature that works well. 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 infant car seats, whether you're looking for your first one or an additional one to go with your pushchair. The well-known retailer is well-known for its cheap clothing and homeware. It's particularly popular around the time of Christmas and other celebrations.

As with all parenting items price can vary widely. However, you can get an infant car seat for newborns from PS100 that doesn't require an base, all the way up to PS725 for a full infant carrier. If you plan to use the pushchair that you already own purchasing an additional seat will save you money as compared to purchasing an additional pram or travel system.

If you're buying car seats for your infant it is important to select one that is in line with the most recent regulations. The recline position is recommended to stop infants from taking an unsafe or unnatural posture. In addition, the seat should also be padded to keep newborns comfortable and secure.


It's important to select a car seat that can grow along with your child. For this reason, many parents opt for a group 0+/1 or group 1/2/3 car seat that adjusts to accommodate their child's height. This type of seat is ideal for children ranging from birth to around 12 years old.

The best infant car seats are secure and safe, so you should avoid second-hand car seats unless they've had professionally cleaned and tested. Experts in car safety Damon Marriott and Claire Waterhouse strongly recommend against purchasing a second-hand car seat from relatives or friends, as it's difficult to determine the history of the seat. They suggest buying a used car seat from a reputable seller or eBay. It's also a good idea to check the warranty before making any purchases. The warranty should cover all repairs or replacements. Based on the manufacturer, warranties range from two to six years. The longer the warranty is, the better. The most comprehensive warranties provide replacement parts and free repairs for the first three to five years.

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