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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat for newborns is one that is compliant with federal safety standards, is compatible with your vehicle, comes with useful extras (like turning into strollers) and is within your budget. It's also worth checking that the car seat for your baby 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

A quality car seat will come with additional features that go beyond the federal safety standards. They include padded inserts for the shoulders and head as well as air-repellent fabric to help keep them cool in hot car and side-impact safety.

Installation and use of the seat is an important aspect to consider for safety. Ideally, you want to be able to snap it into place with minimal effort and with clear indications that it's secure in its place, level, and placed properly.

Look for features that help you accomplish this, such as built-in locks and belt guides that assist you line up the car seat to the vehicle's seat belt. Avoid buying used car seats that might not have been crash-tested or have been involved in an accident. They may not be safe for your child. If you have to buy an old car seat, ensure that it is not expired. an expiration and that the seller isn't a private person who has no evidence of ownership.

It is also important to remember that you should only leave your baby in the car seat for up to two hours per day, unless it's in a flat position. This will prevent strain on the spine of your child and ensure that they get a chance to breath regularly.

The choice of a car seat for infants is a significant investment, therefore you'll need to make sure it has a long lifespan. Choose a seat that will grow with your child and last from toddlerhood to teen years. One that our parent testers liked was the Axkid One i-Size that is suitable from birth and is able to be used up to 7 years old.

The Nuna pipa aire rx is another option that can be used for a long time. It rotates 360 degrees, so you can change it from front-facing to rear-facing as the child grows. It's also among the lightest car seats that rotate available and weighs less than 9 pounds without its base. It's a great option for parents who transfer their child frequently between cars or are planning to use it for taxi rides, holiday fly-drives, and trips with grandparents.

Comfort

A well-designed infant car seat will be comfortable for your baby both in the seat and when you are installing it. Look for padded straps which fit comfortably around their shoulders. Also, look for plush fabric that feels good beneath their stomachs. This is especially important when you intend to use the seat for a long period of time.

The best car seat for infants is also user-friendly. Some have premium LATCH connectors that feature a SuperCinch force multiplier that tightens the seat. Some also come with spring-loaded leveling legs and belt paths to make installation without a base much easier than ever. Other features allow you to adjust the headrest and harness height which is crucial as your child grows.

Cosatto All in All Rotate is an example. Our parent testers scored it a 10 out of 10. It comes with a simple, clear interface, and a simple-to-adjust no-rethread harness and an indicator for recline and 360-degree rotation. You can easily switch your child's seat from front-facing to rear-facing as they grow without needing to take out and replace the seat.

Another example is the Nuna Pipa aire rx, which our parents loved for its convenience, comfort and flexibility. Its padded shoulder straps and headrest are shaped to support your newborn's head, and it comes with an infant pillow that is soft to ensure that they are comfortable. It can be used as a rear-facing car seat until your baby hits the max height or weight limit and then it can be converted into a stroller without the need for a separate adapter.

A good car seat will be durable, and some will even come with a warranty. Choose a seat made of solid materials and plenty of padding to protect your child from any injuries and the steel frame that can absorb the force of impact and a "crumple zone" to prevent damage. It is also easy to clean, as messes are inevitable with a child. Look for car seats that have removable seat covers and a machine-washable pad to make cleaning a breeze.

Simple to Use

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

The best car seats newborn of The Bump winner also comes with several practical features that our parent testers loved, such as a padded harness and headrest, plush fabric and a cup holder. It also has a reclining feature that lets your child sit in an ergonomic position on longer journeys. It can be combined with a compatible buggy to make a complete travel infant car seat system. This is perfect when you plan to travel for a long duration.

Suitable from birth, our panelists found this car seat easy to install and adjust. It has a recline lock and a premium connector with a SuperCinch tightener. This made it simple to secure your child. It's also designed to be moved from side to side in the vehicle without the necessity of tools.

One of our top features is the recline feature that helps you get your infant in and out of the car. This is particularly helpful for those with back problems or are driving a smaller vehicle. It also features the ability to change the drink holder as well as a handy storage compartment for toys and snacks.

The seat weighs just nine pounds and can be installed with or without its base. It can also be rotated around 180 degrees. This is a great feature for those who are tight on space or have back pain. This feature has impressed our panelists, and was awarded a place in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

It's a great option for anyone looking to convert their car Seat For newborn seat into a stroller at an affordable cost. Its sleek design and high-quality fabric will stand the test of time also. Just don't forget to wash your cover regularly as smashed biscuits, yoghurt spills, and the occasional sick toddler accident is sure to leave their marks!

Design

Car seat designs are as varied as the cars they're used in. Some parents opt to ditch the baby car seats in favor of convertible models. However, the majority of new mothers prefer a product that can develop with their child as they reach toddlerhood. All-in-one car seats are most flexible, allowing you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing. It typically has a higher weight and height limit, and can also be used as a booster once your child is old enough.

An ideal infant car seat newborn is lightweight, making it easy to lift from the base and then carry your child. Our testers with parents loved the Maxi-Cosi Coral, which is only available in a couple of colors, but has a lot of safety features and is extremely lightweight (at 8.4 pounds with seat inserts and canopy). Other models that stand out are 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 full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy.

The design of the base and seat should also be considered. Certain car seats have a base that locks into the buckles for the seat belts. Some have steel-reinforced connectors for LATCH which flip out of the sides of the base when correctly connected. These were a great option for parents, particularly if the vehicle only had front-facing seatbelts.

Some infant car seats can be utilized with a regular seatbelt without the base this is a great benefit for parents who frequently use taxis or travel with their infant car seat for travel. Our testers with parents really liked the Nuna TODL NEXT, which can be used with or without the base. It has a smooth swivel mechanism that makes it easy to get your infant out and in the seat.

Also, the design of a car seat is important. It should be able to fit in your car. (See our guide on 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 an adjustable headrest that can be reclining and side impact protection. Make sure that the infant car seat you select is iSize compatible and also has the appropriate car seat attachment points, as required by UK law.