Choosing the Best Car Seat For Newborn UK

A good seat is an investment that will last a lifetime. Choose seats that can transport your child to a high-back booster designed for children in the lower quartile.

The Silver Cross Motion All Size 360 makes a great choice. It clicks into its base with a satisfying click and received ADAC's best car seat for 2019. It also works as a travel system.

I-Size is approved

The most recent ISize infant car seats are more secure than other models. These rear-facing models meet the strictest safety standards and are designed to protect babies from the most serious accidents. These models also come with side impact testing, which can reduce the risk for neck and head injuries in infants.

These baby car seats are designed to fit newborns and infants up to 13kg or 12 months old. They can be used by themselves or with a buggy for a car seat and pram travel system. They are great for long drives and offer a comfortable position that will ensure the comfort of your baby.

There are a range of i-Size baby car seats at different prices. The most expensive models include extra features, such as a rotating function that allows parents to turn the seat so that their child is facing them as they secure them. Other features include an integrated booster seat, additional padding, and a washable infant insert with sizing details.

Many of the i-Size approved baby car seats have ISOFIX which affixes the seat directly to the vehicle chassis. This improves stability and makes it more likely that the seat will be fitted correctly. This is especially important for infants, as they are more vulnerable to injuries in crashes than older children and adults.

The Joie Calmi is the best car seat that is iSize-approved for babies. This modern version of the traditional carrycot is positioned in the back of the seat sideways and enables your baby to lay flat in the most comfortable position for breathing and sleeping. The reason for its low-value is that it can only used from birth to around 18 months old, and has to be used in conjunction with a Joie travel system.

Silver Cross Motion All Size 360 is another option. It was voted the 2021 Mother&Baby Gold Winner in our category Group 0/0+. It has five recline positions that allow infants to lie almost flat, while older children to sit upright. It also comes with comprehensive fitting instructions, which include a QR code to access video demonstrations and voiceovers on the Silver Cross app.

Safety in the event an accident

Not all car seats are created in the same way. Selecting a seat that's i-Size certified will protect your child more effectively in the event of collision. The I-Size car seat has been tested to a higher standard and includes the most advanced Q-series test dummies. They also provide more protection for the head and neck over the ECE R44/04 base model.

Parents are often tempted to invest in multi-stage car seats for infants so they don't have to purchase a new seat until their child reaches the age of the adolescent stage. These seats are designed to expand with your child's development, starting from a fully flat carrycot, to a toddler's chair and then a high-back booster seat. A lot of them can be used in conjunction with a pram as part of a car seat as well as a pushchair travel system.

The i-Snug 2, which has its three layers of security in the side wings is a great choice for infants. It has an innovative cushioned baby pillow that keeps your child safe and secure. It also comes with a special iSnug2 infant belt lock that prevents the belt from falling loose in a crash.

The Joie Calmi is another good choice. It was awarded Gold in the 2024 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Baby/Toddler Car seat (Stage 1/2). This is a seat and base combo that clicks onto Isofix mounts, so it's easy to put in. The base is sturdy and has an indicator that changes color when it's secured. The seat is heavier than other options but it has excellent side-impact testing and a wide range of height and weight adjustment settings.

The seat comes with a few downsides. It's not able to rotate 360 degrees, making it difficult to maneuver your child in and out of the car. It's also more expensive than other seats.

The iLevel is a multi-stage vehicle seat that can be set rear-facing for the safety of infants and toddlers. It has a five-point harness and can be changed to forward-facing when your child is large enough. It has a reclining chair and a headrest that can be adjusted to 10 positions. Side wings can be expanded to provide extra protection.

Easy to install

A car seat is one of the most important purchases that a new parent makes. It is crucial to choose a car seat that is simple to install and will remain secure in the car. Choose a car seat that fits into the car's Isofix points. These anchor points are designed to make the attachment of child seats more secure and easier. It's also an excellent idea to search for a car seat that has clear instructions and a website that provides an instructional video on how to fit the seat.

The maxicosi Cabriofix is a excellent choice for those who travel often, as it has integrated ISOFIX connectors and can be used without an additional base in taxis or hire cars. Its lightweight baby car seat design makes it a great option for parents who frequently shift between vehicles and travel with their family members. It also scored highly on the Which? tests for user-friendliness, with testers finding it easy to rotate and recline the seat.

The headrest, which is adjustable, of the maxicosi Cabriofix can be adjusted to fit the height of your child. It offers five reclining positions so you can find what is most comfortable for your child. It also includes a bar at foot of the seat that can extend up to 26cm, which is ideal for children who are older.

Be aware that your child can only spend 2 hours a day in a car. This is due to the fact that prolonged semi-upright sitting can block airflow and strain your child’s spine. If your newborn is starting to appear uncomfortable and uncomfortable, it's time to get them out of the car seat.

Silver Cross Motion All Size 360 is a great option for parents who want a car seat to grow with their child. It is suitable for infants, newborns and children who are up to 12 years of age. It features a large rear-facing seat as well as an integrated side-impact protection pod. This car seat scored well in the ADAC test, and can be fitted with either the Isofix or seatbelt base. It's also compatible with the majority of Maxi-Cosi pram frames.

Affordability

Parents of newborns should think about purchasing a high-quality car seat for their infant in the UK. It should be secure easy to install, fit, and comfortable for the infant. It should be affordable. Before choosing a car chair it is essential to take into account your budget. There are a variety of affordable car seats available on the market, even although some are more expensive. The cost of a child car seat can vary depending on the model and brand. The weight and size of the car seat will also affect the price. A car seat that is light is more affordable than a heavier one.

The Silver Cross Motion All Size 360 is the most attractive and most practical infant carrier seat car seat on the market as per MFM reviewer Sarah. It comes with a cushion that babies can sit on for the most comfortable seating position. The foam insert can be removed as they grow older. Its design is endorsed by the German Association for a Healthy Back and comes in four colours and top rated infant car seats-quality finishing touches. It can only be used with certain Silver Cross pushchairs.

Another alternative is the Nuna PIPA urbn that was awarded gold for its innovation at the Mother&Baby awards 2024. It is a design that is completely free of base and can be easily inserted in taxis, hire vehicles or trips to the grandparents' vehicle. It is equipped with ISOFIX connectors that snap into place with a satisfying clunk. It's ideal for parents who are occupied and don't want to have to change car seats from one to another.

Lastly, the Maxi-Cosi Jade is an excellent choice for parents searching for a new car seat that can double as a carrycot. It's the first baby car seat that is iSize and complies with R129 safety standards. It's a great choice for parents who are concerned about the environmental impact and financial cost. It's easy to set up and can be connected to Maxi-Cosi pram frames. It has a reclining handle that allows you to tilt the car seat for comfort.