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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat newborn is one that is compliant with federal safety standards, fits your vehicle, comes with useful extras (like making it a stroller) and works with your budget. It's also worth ensuring the baby car seat clicks into and out of your car with ease especially if you frequently change between trips to the taxi or in rental cars or grandparents' vehicles.

Safety

Car seats are designed to ensure your baby is safe, and a good infant car seats one should have some extra features that go beyond the safety standards set by the federal government. They include padded inserts for the head and shoulders and air-repellent fabrics to keep them cool while driving in hot weather.

Another important safety consideration is how easy it is to set up and use the seat. In the ideal scenario, you'll be in a position to snap it into place with minimal effort and with clear indicators that it's safe in its place, level, and placed properly.

Look for features that help you do that, like built-in locks and belt guides that help you line up the car seat with the vehicle's seatbelt. Avoid purchasing used car seats that might not have been tested for safety, or which might have been involved in an accident. They could not protect your child. If you do decide to purchase an old one be sure that it's not expired and isn't being sold by an individual seller who doesn't have evidence of ownership.

Another thing to bear in mind is to keep your child in the car seat for up to two hours per day unless they are lying down in a supine position. This is to reduce strain on their developing spine and to ensure they are able to breathe regularly.

You'll want a seat that will last a long time, as it is a significant investment. Choose a seat that will develop with your child's age and last from toddlerhood to the teen years. One that our parent testers liked was the Axkid One i-Size that is suitable from the time of birth and can be used up to 7 years.

Nuna pipa air rx is an additional option that can be used for a long time. It is 360-degree in rotation which means that you can move it from rear-facing to front-facing as your child grows. It's also one of the lightest rotating car seats on the market, and weighs less than 9 pounds without its base. It's a great choice for parents who transfer their child frequently between cars or are planning to make use of it for taxi rides, holiday fly-drives, and trips with grandparents.

Comfort

A good infant car seat will be comfortable for your child, both in the seat and when you are installing it. Look for padded straps that fit snugly on their shoulders, and soft fabric that feels comfortable under their tummy, especially if they will be in the seat for long drives.

The most effective infant car seat is also easy to use. Some have premium LATCH connectors, a SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener, spring-loaded leveling feet, and belt paths that make putting them on without the base easier than ever. Other features allow you to adjust the height of the harness and headrest which is crucial as your child grows.

One example is the Cosatto All in All Rotate, which our parent testers scored 10/10 for its ease of use. It has an easy, clear interface and an easy-to-adjust no-rethread harness and an indicator for recline and 360-degree rotation. This means that you can change between forward and rear-facing positions as your baby grows without having to remove the seat and replace it.

Another option is the Nuna Pipa Air rx which our parent testers loved for its ease of use, comfort and flexibility. Its padded shoulder straps and headrest are shaped to support your baby's head and includes an infant pillow that is soft to keep them comfy. It can be used as an rear-facing car seat until your baby hits the max height or weight limits and then it can be converted into a stroller without the need for an additional adapter.

A good car seat is sturdy and some even come with a warranty. Choose a seat made of sturdy materials and plenty of padding to shield your baby from any accidents, as well as a steel frame that absorbs impact energy and a "crumple zone" to prevent damage. It is also easy to clean, as messes are inevitable with a baby. To simplify cleaning, look for a car seat that has removable covers and a machine washable pad.

Simple to Use

It is crucial that the car seat you choose to purchase is easy to install and use, especially in the event that it will be used in a variety of vehicles periodically. To make it as simple as possible you should look for features like the quick-release belt as well as an indicator to indicate the state of the latch (e.g. green for locked), and a manual that is easy to read.

The Best of The Bump winner also comes with several practical extras that our parent testers loved, such as an padded headrest and padded harness as well as a plush fabric cup holder. It has a reclining function that allows your child to sit in a comfortable and ergonomic position for longer trips. It can be paired with a compatible buggy for an entire travel infant car seat system. This is perfect if you are planning to travel for a long duration.

Our panelists noted that this car seat was easy to install and adjust. It has a recline lock and a premium connector with a SuperCinch tightener. This makes it easy to secure your child. It can also be moved from side to side of the vehicle without the need for tools.

The recline feature helps you to get your baby in and out of the vehicle. This is especially helpful if you have back issues or are driving a smaller vehicle. It also has an adjustable drink holder that can be reversible, and a handy storage compartment for toys and snacks.

The seat is lightweight and can be used with or without the base. It also rotates 180 degrees, which can be a huge help if you have a limited space or struggle with back pain. This feature has impressed our panelists, and was selected for inclusion in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

This is a great choice for those looking to transform their car seats into strollers at affordable prices. Its streamlined design and high-quality fabric will last for a long time also. Make sure to clean the cover regularly as spills of yoghurt or biscuits that are crushed and even sickening accidents with toddlers will leave their mark.

Design

Car seats come in a variety of designs as the cars they're used in. Some parents choose to skip infant car seat in favor of convertible models. However, the majority of new mothers want something that will expand with their child through toddlerhood. The most versatile option is an all-in one baby car seat that allows you to change between rear-facing and forward-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 car seat for infants for newborns is lightweight and easy to remove from the base with your baby inside. The Maxi-Cosi Coral is available in only a few colors, however it comes with a wide array of safety features and is lightweight (8.4 pounds including canopy and seat inserts). Nuna PIPA URbN is another model that stands out, as it won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards best car seats newborn Car Seat Group category, thanks to high-end features like the Dream drape, and a full-coverage canopy with UPF 50+.

The design of the base and seat must also be considered. Some car seats have an attached base that is locked into the vehicle buckles for seat belts. Some have steel-reinforced connectors for LATCH that flip out of the sides of the base once properly attached. Parents found these convenient, especially if their vehicle had only front-facing seatbelts, and no ISOFIX anchor points.

Certain infant car seats can be used with regular seatbelts, but without the base. This is an excellent feature for parents who travel often or travel with their infants. Our parents who tested it really enjoyed the Nuna TODL NEXT that can be used with or without the base. It has a smooth swivel mechanism that makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the seat.

Other important considerations for design are whether a car seat comes with an open design, and how well it fits into your particular car (see our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're looking for a car seat newborn that will grow with your baby into a booster, choose one that has the option of reclining headrests and side impact protection. Make sure the baby car seat you pick is iSize compatible and has the correct car-seat attachment points as per UK law.