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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn

The best car seats newborn car seat for newborn seat for newborns is one that meets federal safety standards, is compatible with your vehicle, comes with useful extras (like turning into strollers) and works with your budget. It is also important to ensure that the car seat can be easily clicked into and out of any vehicle, especially when you're constantly switching between taxis, rental cars or the vehicles of your grandparents.

Safety

A good car seat comes with extra features that go above and beyond federal safety standards. These include padded inserts on the shoulders and head and also air-repellent fabric to keep them cool when driving in hot weather.

The ease of installation and use of the seat is an important aspect to consider for safety. In the ideal scenario, you'll be in a position to snap it in place with little effort and with clear indicators that it's secure and level, as well as positioned correctly.

There are features that aid in this process, such as belt guides and built-in locks to help you align the car seat to your car's seatbelt. You also want to avoid buying used car seats, as they 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 ensure that it has an expiration date and isn't being sold by an individual who doesn't have evidence of ownership.

It is also important to remember that you should only allow your child in the car seat for up to two hours a day, unless it is in a flat position. This is to prevent strain on their developing spine and ensure that they get a chance to breathe regularly.

The choice of a car seat for infants is a major investment, so you'll want to be sure it has a long life span. Find one that's designed to adapt with your child that will last through toddlerhood and through the teen years. Our parent testers were very impressed with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for children as young as birth and can be used up to age 7.

The Nuna pipa air rx is an alternative that can be used for a lengthy time. It is 360-degree in rotation which means that you can change 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 an excellent choice for parents who need to move their baby between vehicles frequently or plan to use it for taxi rides, holiday fly-drives, and trips with grandparents.

Comfort

A quality infant car seat is comfortable for your baby, both when they are in the seat and when you are installing it. Look for padded straps that fit comfortably on their shoulders and plush fabric that feels comfortable under their stomach, particularly if they will be in the seat for long rides.

The most effective infant car seats are also simple to use. Some have LATCH connectors of premium quality that feature a SuperCinch force multiplier that tightens the seat. Some come with spring-loaded leveling legs as well as belt paths that make installing without a base simpler than ever. Other features allow you to adjust the harness height and headrest, which is especially important as your child gets older.

Cosatto All in All Rotate is an example. Our testers from our parent company scored it a 10 out of 10. It has an easy-to-use interface, and a simple-to-adjust no-rethread harness and a recline lock indicator and 360-degree rotation. This allows you to switch between forward and rear-facing positions as your baby grows, without needing to remove the seat and replace it.

Another option is the Nuna Pipa air rx which our parents loved for its comfort, ease of use and versatility. Its padded shoulder straps as well as headrest are designed to support your newborn's head and comes with a soft infant carrier seat pillow to ensure they are comfortable. It can be placed in a rear-facing position until your child is at the maximum height or weight limit. It then converts to the position of a stroller.

A good car seat is sturdy and many have a warranty. Choose a seat that has plenty of padding and sturdy materials to shield your child from any injuries. It should also include steel frames to absorb the impact energy and a "crumple area" to prevent crash damage. It must be easy to clean as accidents are bound to happen with children. To make cleaning easier, search for a car seat with removable covers and an easy-to-clean pad.

Easy of Use

It is crucial that a car seat be simple to install and use, particularly if it will be used in different vehicles from time to time. Look for features like an easy-release buckle, a gauge that indicates the state of the latch system (e.g., green for locked) and a user-friendly manual to make it as stress-free as possible.

The Best of The Bump winner also comes with several practical features that our parent testers loved, including the headrest and harness that are padded as well as a plush fabric cup holder. It also features a recline feature that allows your child to be seated in a more comfortable position for longer trips. It can also be used in conjunction with a compatible buggy to create an entire travel system which is ideal if are planning to travel for long periods of time.

Our panelists found that the car seat was simple to install and adjust. It has an indicator for recline and an LATCH connector that is premium and comes with a SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener which made the process of securing your child simple. It can also be moved from side to side of the vehicle easily without the need for tools.

One of our most loved features is the recline feature that allows you to easily take your baby in and out of the car. This is particularly helpful when you have back problems or drive a small vehicle. It also comes with a reversible drink holder, as well as a convenient 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 limited space or suffer from back pain. Our panelists were impressed by this feature, which earned a spot in our 2021 Mother&Baby awards.

This is a great option for those looking to transform their car seats into strollers for an affordable cost. Its streamlined design and high-quality fabric will endure the test of time, too. Make sure to clean the cover regularly because yoghurt spills and biscuits that have been crushed, or even sick accidents with toddlers will leave their marks.

Design

The styles of car seats are as diverse as the cars they're placed in. Some parents opt to not use an infant car seat rear facing car seats in favor of a convertible model. However, the majority of new mothers want something that will grow with their child into the toddler years. All-in-one car seat are the most flexible and allow you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing. It typically has a greater weight and height limit, and can be used as a booster seat once your child is old enough to need one.

An ideal infant car seats that swivel car seat newborn is lightweight, making it easy to lift it from the base and then carry your baby in it. The Maxi-Cosi Coral is available in only a few colors, however it comes with a wide array of safety features, and is also light (8.4 pounds including canopy and seat inserts). 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 features that are high-end, like the Dream drape and a fully-covered canopy with UPF 50+.

The seat's design and the base must be considered as well. For instance, certain car seats come with a base that locks into the buckles of the seat belts and others use steel-reinforced LATCH connectors that flip out from the sides of the base and turn green when connected correctly. These were useful for parents, especially when the vehicle only had front-facing seat belts.

Some infant car seats can also be utilized with a regular seatbelt that is not base-less, which is a bonus for parents who frequently travel by taxi or travel with their baby. The Nuna TODL NEXT was a favorite among our parent testers. It can be used either with or without the base, and has an easy swivel that allows you to easily take your baby in and out.

Other important design considerations are whether the car seat is a lie flat design, and how it will fit into your specific car (see our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're in search of a car seat newborn that will develop with your baby until an adult, select a model with a reclining headrest and side impact protection. Make sure the baby car seat you pick is iSize compliant and also has the correct car-seat attachment points, as required by UK law.