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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat newborn is one that meets federal safety standards, is compatible with your vehicle, has convenient extras (like changing into a stroller) and is within your budget. It's also worth ensuring the infant car seat for travel car seat can be inserted into and out of your car easily, particularly if you often shift between taxis or rides in rental cars or grandparents' vehicles.

Safety

Car seats are designed to keep your baby safe and a safe one should come with additional features that go beyond federal safety standards. These include padded cushions on the head and shoulders and air-repellent fabrics to keep them cool while driving in hot weather.

Another important aspect to consider is the ease to set up and use the seat. Ideally, the seat should be easy to install and use, with clear indicators of its level and position as well as security.

Find features that make it easier to accomplish this, such as built-in lock offs and belt guides that can help to align the car seat with the seat belt. Avoid buying used car seats that may not have been crash-tested, or which might have been involved in an accident. They may not be safe for your child. If you must buy an old one ensure that it's on the expiration date and isn't being sold by an individual who does not have proof of ownership.

Another thing to keep in mind is that it's best to only leave your infant in the car seat for a maximum of two hours per day, unless they are in a lie-flat position. This will help prevent strain on the spine of your child and ensure they have a chance to breath regularly.

You'll want a seat to last a long time, since it's an important investment. Find one that's designed to adapt to your child's needs, which will last through toddlerhood and into the teen years. Our parent testers were very impressed with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for children 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 can rotate 360 degrees, making it possible to change it from rear-facing into front-facing as your child grows. It's also among the lightest car seats that rotate on the market, and weighs less than nine pounds without its base. It's the ideal choice for parents who regularly transfer their babies between vehicles or are planning on using it for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's houses.

Comfort

It is essential that your baby feels comfortable in their car seat, both when they are in it and when you install it. Choose padded straps that are comfortable to wear around their shoulders, and look for plush material that feels comfortable beneath their stomachs. This is particularly important if you plan to use the seat for a long time.

The best infant car seat is also user-friendly. Some have premium LATCH connectors that feature a SuperCinch force multiplier tightener. Some have spring-loaded leveling legs and belt paths to make installation without a base much easier than ever. Other features let you adjust the height of the harness and headrest that is essential as your child grows.

One example is the Cosatto All in All Rotate test, which our parents gave a 10/10 for ease of use. It has a clear and simple interface, no-rethread, easy-to adjust harness, a 360-degree rotation, and recline lock indicators. You can easily switch your child's position from front-facing to rear-facing as they grow, without having to remove and replace the seat.

Nuna Pipa Aire Rx is a similar example. Our parents who tested it loved it for its ease of use, simplicity and versatility. Its padding for the shoulder straps and headrests are designed to help support the head of your baby and comes with pillows that are soft for your comfort. It can be placed in a rear-facing position until your child reaches the maximum weight limit or height. It then converts into the position of a stroller.

A high-quality car seat is durable and some come with a guarantee. Find a seat that has solid materials and plenty of padding to shield your baby from accidents and a steel frame that absorbs impact energy and a "crumple zone" to help prevent crash damage. It is important to keep it clean as accidents are bound to happen when you have a child. Find car seats with removable seat covers and a pad that is machine washable to make cleaning easy.

User-Friendliness

A car seat must be easy to use and install especially if you're going to be using it in the same vehicle from time to time. To make it as easy as possible you should look for features like the quick-release belt, an indicator to show the state of the latch (e.g. green for locked) and a user manual that is easy to read.

The Best of The Bump winner includes a variety of useful features that our parents loved, such as a cushioned headrest and harness, plush material and cup holders. It has a reclining function that allows your child to sit in a comfortable and ergonomic position on longer journeys. It can be used in conjunction with a buggy that is compatible to create an entire travel system. This is perfect if you are planning to travel for a long time.

The seat is suitable for babies from birth. Our panelists found this car seat easy to put in and adjust. It has recline locks and an excellent connector that has a SuperCinch tightener. This makes it easy to secure your child. It's also designed to be moved from side-to-side inside the vehicle without the need for tools.

The recline feature helps you to get your baby out and into the vehicle. This is especially useful if you have back issues or are driving a smaller vehicle. It also has a reversible drink holder, as well as a handy storage compartment for toys and snacks.

The seat weighs less than nine pounds and can be set up with or without its base. It also rotates 180 degrees, which can be a lifesaver when you have a limited space or suffer from back pain. This feature has impressed our panelists, and was selected for inclusion in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

This is a great option for those looking to convert their car seats into strollers at affordable prices. Its streamlined design and high-quality fabric will endure the test of time as well. Be sure to clean the cover frequently as yoghurt spills, biscuits that have been crushed, or even sick accidents with toddlers will leave their marks.

Design

Car seats come in a variety of designs as the cars they're installed in. Some parents prefer to not use infant car seat travel car seats and opt for convertible models, the majority of new moms want something that can grow with their baby into toddlerhood. All-in-one car seats are most versatile that allow you to change between forward facing infant car seat-facing and rear-facing. It usually has a higher height and weight limit, and can often be used as a booster seat once your child is old enough to need one.

An ideal infant car seat newborn car seat is light, making it easy to lift from the base and then carry your child. 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 super light (at 8.4 pounds with seat inserts and canopy). Other standout models include the Nuna PIPA URbN which was the winner of Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Car Seat Group 0/0+ due to its premium features like the Dream drape and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy.

The design of the base and seat must also be considered. For instance, some car seats come with a base that locks into the vehicle's seat belt buckles, while others have steel-reinforced LATCH connectors that flip out from the sides of the base and turn green when they are attached correctly. Parents appreciated these connectors especially when their car only had front-facing seatbelts with no ISOFIX anchor points.

Some infant car seats can be utilized with a regular seatbelt without the base, which is a bonus for parents who regularly use taxis or travel with their baby. The Nuna TODL NEXT was a top pick among our parents who tested it. It can be used either with or without the base and has a smooth swivel, which makes it easier to get your baby in and out.

Additionally, the design of the car seat is crucial. It should fit into your car. (See our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're in search of a car seat newborn that will grow with your baby into a booster, choose one with a reclining headrest and side impact protection. Make sure the baby car seat you pick is iSize-compliant and also has the appropriate car seat attachment points in accordance with UK law.