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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat Newborn uk car seat for newborns is one that is compliant with federal safety standards, fits your vehicle, has convenient extras (like making it strollers) and is within your budget. It is also important to ensure that the car seat can be easily inserted into and out of any vehicle, especially when you frequently switch between rental cars, taxis or your grandparents' vehicles.

Safety

Car seats are designed to keep your baby safe and a quality one should have some extra features that go beyond the safety standards set by the federal government. These include padded inserts to the shoulders and head, air-repellent fabrics to help keep them cool in hot cars and side-impact safety.

The ease of installation and use of the seat is an important aspect to consider for safety. Ideally, you should be able to snap it in place with little effort and with clear indications that it's safe in its place, level, and placed correctly.

You can find features that will make this easier, such as belt guides and built-in lockoffs that will help you align the car seat with the seat belt of your vehicle. Avoid purchasing used car seats that might not have been crash-tested or been involved in an accident. They may not be safe for your child. If you are forced to purchase an old car seat, make sure that it has an expiration date and that the seller isn't an individual or a private party who has no evidence of ownership.

Another thing to bear in your mind is to keep your child in the car seat for a maximum of two hours per day, unless they are lying down in a supine position. This is to reduce stress on their spine and ensure that they have the chance to breathe regularly.

Choosing an infant car seat that swivels car seat is a significant investment, so you'll want to be sure it has a long life span. Pick a seat that can grow with your child's development and last from toddlerhood through teens. Our parent testers were very pleased with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for babies from birth, and is able to be used up to age 7.

The Nuna pipa air rx is an alternative that can be used for a long time. It rotates 360 degrees, making it possible to change it from front-facing to rear-facing as your child grows. It's also one of the most light-weight car seats on the market, weighing less than nine pounds. It's an excellent choice for parents who need to move their baby between vehicles frequently or plan to take it on taxi rides, holiday fly-drives, and trips with grandparents.

Comfort

A quality infant car seat will be comfortable for your baby both when they are in the seat as well as when you are installing it. Find straps with padding that fit snugly on their shoulders and plush fabric that is comfortable on their tummy, especially when they are in the seat for long trips.

The best portable infant car seat car seat is also simple to use. Some come with premium LATCH connectors with SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener, spring-loaded leveling feet and belt paths that make putting them on without a base more simple than ever. Other features let you adjust the height of the headrest and harness, which is important as your child grows.

One example is the Cosatto All in All Rotate, which our parent testers gave 10 out of 10 for ease of use. It comes with an easy-to-use interface, and a simple-to-adjust no-rethread harness and also recline lock indicators and 360-degree rotation. It is easy to switch your child's position from front-facing to rear-facing as they grow, without the need to take off and replace the seat.

Nuna Pipa Aire Rx is another example. Our parent testers loved it for its ease of use, simplicity and versatility. Its padded shoulder straps and headrest are shaped to support the head of your newborn and comes with a soft infant pillow to ensure they are comfortable. It can be used as a rear-facing car seat up until your baby hits the max height or weight limits and then it can be converted into a stroller without the need for a separate adapter.

A high-quality car seat is durable and some even have a warranty. Choose a seat made of robust materials and plenty of padding to protect your baby from any accidents, as well as an aluminum frame that suffocates the impact energy and has a "crumple zone" to reduce the risk of damage. It must be easy to clean as accidents are bound to happen with a child. Look for car seats that have removable seat covers and a machine-washable pad to make cleaning a breeze.

Easy of Use

A car seat needs to be easy to use and install particularly if you're likely to use it in an alternate vehicle at least once in a while. Look for features such as an easy-release buckle, a gauge that shows the status of the latch system (e.g., green for locked) and a simple-to-read manual to make it as easy as is possible.

The Best of The Bump winner comes with a number of practical features, which our parent testers appreciated, including a padded headrest and harness, plush fabric and the cup holder. It has a reclining function that lets your child sit in an ergonomic position on longer journeys. It can also be combined with a compatible buggy to create an entire travel system which is ideal if you intend to travel for extended periods of time.

It is suitable from birth. Our panelists found this car seat to be easy to put in and adjust. It features recline locks and a premium connector with a SuperCinch tightener. This makes it easy to secure your child. It's also designed to be easily shifted from side-to-side in the vehicle without the necessity of tools.

The reclining feature allows you to take your baby in and out of the vehicle. This is especially useful when you have back issues or drive a car with a small size. It also has a reversible drink holder, and a handy storage compartment for toys and snacks.

The seat is lightweight and can be used without or with the base. It can also be rotated around 180 degrees. This is a fantastic option if you're limited on space or suffer from back pain. Our panelists were awed by this new feature which won a spot in our 2021 Mother&Baby awards.

This is a great option for those looking to convert their car seats into strollers at an affordable cost. Its sleek design and high-quality fabric will stand the test of time as well. Make sure to clean the cover often as yoghurt spills and biscuits that have been crushed and even sickening toddler accidents will leave their marks.

Design

Car seats come in a variety of designs as the cars they're installed in. While some parents opt to skip infant car seats in favour of convertible models, most new mothers want a seat that can develop with their baby as they reach toddlerhood. All-in-one car seats are most flexible that allow you to change between forward-facing and rear-facing. It typically has a higher weight and height restriction and can be used as a booster once your child is old enough.

The ideal infant car seat for newborns is lightweight and easy to lift off the base while your child is inside. Our parents loved the Maxi-Cosi Coral, which is only available in a couple of colors, but has a lot of safety features and is incredibly lightweight (at 8.4 pounds with seat inserts and canopy). Other models that stand out are the Nuna PIPA URbN, winner of Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Car Seat Group 0/0+ with its high-end extras such as the Dream drape and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy.

The seat's design and the base must also be taken into consideration. For instance, some car seats have a specific base that locks into the buckles on the seat belts, while others have steel-reinforced LATCH connectors which flip out from the sides of the base and turn green when attached correctly. Parents appreciated these connectors particularly if their vehicle had only front-facing seatbelts, and no ISOFIX anchor points.

Certain infant car seats are compatible with regular seatbelts, but without the base. This is a fantastic feature for parents who frequently travel or take taxis with their infants. The Nuna TODL NEXT was a top pick among our parents who tested it. It can be used with or without the base and features a smooth swivel, which allows you to easily get your baby in and out.

Also, the design of a car seat is important. It must fit into your car. (See our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're in search of a new infant car seat that will expand with your child's growth to become a booster seat pick a model that has an adjustable backrest as well as side impact protection. It's also worth checking that your selected infant car seat is i-Size certified and has the proper car seat attachment points in accordance with UK law.