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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 changing into the stroller) and works with your budget. It's also worth checking that the infant car seat can be inserted into and out of your car easily especially if you frequently change between trips to the taxi or in rental cars and grandparents vehicles.

Safety

A high-quality car seat will have extra features that go beyond the federal safety standards. These include padded inserts on the shoulders and head as well as air-repellent fabric to keep them cool while driving in hot weather.

Another crucial safety aspect is the ease to set up and use the seat. Ideally, you want to be in a position to snap it in place with minimum effort and with clear indicators that it's secure, level, and positioned correctly.

Look for features that help you accomplish this, such as built-in lock offs and belt guides that can help you align the car seat to the vehicle's seatbelt. You also want to avoid purchasing used car seats, which may not be crash-tested or have been in an accident and might not be safe for your child. If you must buy a used one, make sure it has an expiration date and isn't being sold by a private seller who doesn't have evidence of ownership.

Another thing to keep in mind is to only leave your infant in the car seat for up to 2 hours per day unless they're in a lying-flat position. This will help prevent strain on the spine of your child and ensure they are able to breathe regularly.

The choice of a car seat for infants is a major investment, so you'll want to make sure that it has a lengthy life span. Pick a seat that can grow with your child and last from toddlerhood to teen years. One product that our testers for parents liked was the Axkid One i-Size that is suitable for children from birth and can be used for up to 7 years old.

The Nuna pipa air rx is an alternative that can be used for a lengthy time. It has a 360-degree rotation that means you can switch it from rear-facing to front-facing as your child grows. It's also one of the lightest-weight car seats on the market and weighs less than 9 pounds without its base. It's the perfect option for parents who regularly move their children between vehicles or plan on using it for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's homes.

Comfort

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

The most effective car seat for infants is also user-friendly. Some have LATCH connectors of premium quality with a SuperCinch force multiplier that tightens the seat. Others come with spring-loaded leveling legs and belt paths to make installation without a base simpler than ever. Other features will help you adjust the height of the harness and headrest, which is especially crucial as your child grows.

One example is the Cosatto All in All Rotate test, which our parents gave a 10/10 for its ease of use. It features a clear, simple interface, a no-rethread easy-to-change harness, 360-degree rotation, and a recline lock indication. This means that you can change from forward-facing to rear facing infant car seat-facing 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 padding for the shoulder straps and headrest are designed to accommodate the head of your infant, and comes with a soft pillow for comfort. It can be used in a rear-facing position until your child is at the maximum weight or height limit. Then, it converts to the position of a stroller.

A good car seat is sturdy and some come with a guarantee. Choose a seat that has plenty of padding and sturdy materials to protect your child from any accidents. It should also include a steel frame to absorb the impact energy, and a "crumple area" to avoid damage from a crash. It must also be easy to clean as messes are inevitable with a child. Find car seats with removable seat covers and a pad that is machine washable to make cleaning a breeze.

Simple to Use

It's important that a car seat be easy to install and use, especially in the event that it will be used in a variety of vehicles from time to time. Look for features such as a quick-release buckle, an indicator that shows the status of the latch system (e.g., green for locked) and a clear, easy-to-read guide to make it as stress-free as you can.

The Best of The Bump winner comes with a number of practical features that our parents were pleased with, including a padded headrest and harness, plush fabric and cup holders. It also has a reclining feature that lets your child sit in an ergonomic position during longer journeys. It can be combined with a compatible buggy for a complete travel system. This is ideal for those who plan to travel for a long duration.

It is suitable from birth. Our panelists found this car seat easy to set up and adjust. It comes with a recline lock and an excellent connector that has a SuperCinch tightener. This makes it easy to ensure your child's safety. It's also designed to be easily moved from side-to-side inside the vehicle without the necessity of tools.

The reclining feature makes it easier for you to get your baby out and into the vehicle. This is especially helpful if you have back issues or drive a smaller car. It also comes with the ability to reversibly hold your cup and a handy storage pocket for toys and snacks.

The seat is light and can be used in conjunction with or without the base. It can be rotated 180 degrees. This is a fantastic feature if you are limited in space or suffer from back pain. This new feature impressed our panelists and was awarded a place in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

It's an excellent choice for those who want to convert their car seat into a stroller at an affordable cost. Its sleek design and high-quality fabric will last for a long time as well. Be sure to wash your cover often because smashed biscuits, yoghurt spills, and the occasional sick toddler accident is sure to leave a footprints!

Design

The styles of car seats can be as diverse as the vehicles they're used in. While some parents choose to not use infant car seats to opt for convertible models, most new moms want something that will continue to grow with their child into toddlerhood. The most flexible choice is an all-in-one infant car seat, which allows you to change between rear-facing and forward-facing. It usually has a higher weight and height limit, and can often be used as a booster seat when your child is ready for one.

The ideal car seat for infants for newborns is lightweight and easy to remove from the base with your child inside. The Maxi-Cosi Coral is available in only a handful of colors, but it has a number of safety features, and is also light (8.4 pounds including seat inserts and canopy). Nuna PIPA URbN is another model that stands out, because it won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best 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 seat and base should also be taken into consideration. Certain car seats have an attached base that is locked into the seat belt buckles. Others have steel-reinforced connectors for LATCH which flip out of the sides of the base when correctly connected. These were useful for parents, particularly if the vehicle only had front-facing seatbelts.

Some infant car seats can be used with a standard seatbelt that is not base-less this is a great benefit for parents who often travel by taxi or travel with their child. Our parents who tested it really enjoyed the Nuna TODL NEXT, which can be used with or without the base. It features a smooth swivel movement that makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the seat.

Also, the design of a car seat is important. It must fit into your car. (See our guide on car seat compatibility). If you're in search of a car seat that will develop with your baby until an adult, select one that has an adjustable headrest that can be reclining and side impact protection. Make sure the infant car seat for travel car seat you choose is iSize compliant and also has the correct car-seat attachment points, as required by UK law.