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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, fits in your vehicle, has convenient extras (like changing into a stroller) and fits within your budget. It's also worth ensuring the baby car seat clicks into and out of your car easily, particularly if you often change between trips to the taxi or in rental cars and grandparents' vehicles.

Safety

A good car seat will come with additional features that go above and beyond safety standards of the federal government. They include padded inserts for the head and shoulders and air-repellent fabrics to keep them cool when driving in hot weather.

Another crucial safety aspect is how easy it is to set up and use the seat. Ideally, you want to be in a position to snap it in place with little effort and with clear indications that it's secure and level, as well as positioned correctly.

Find features that allow you to accomplish this, such as built-in lock offs and belt guides that assist to align the car seat to the vehicle's seatbelt. Avoid buying used car seats that may not have been tested for crash or been involved in an accident. They might not be safe for your child. If you have to buy an old car seat, ensure that it is not expired. an expiration date and that the seller is not a private person who doesn't have evidence of ownership.

It is also important to remember that you should only leave your baby in the car seat up to two hours a day, unless you are in a flat position. This is to prevent stress on their spine and to ensure they are able to breathe regularly.

Choosing an rotating infant car seat car seat is a significant investment, so you'll want to be sure that it has a long life span. Choose a seat that is designed to adapt with your child, which will last through toddlerhood and through the teen years. One that our parent testers loved was the Axkid One i-Size that is suitable from birth and can be used for up to 7 years.

The Nuna pipa air rx is an alternative that can be used for a long time. It is 360-degree in 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 nine pounds without its base. It's a great option for parents who move their infant frequently between vehicles or plan to take it on taxi rides, holiday fly-drives, and trips with grandparents.

Comfort

It is essential that your child is comfortable in their car seat, both when they are in it as well as when you install it. Look for padded straps which are comfortable to wear around their shoulders, and look for plush fabric that feels good under their tummy. This is crucial when you intend to use the seat for a long duration.

The most effective car seat for infants is also easy to use. Some feature premium LATCH connectors that come with the SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener spring-loaded leveling feet, and belt paths that make putting them on without the base much easier than ever. Other features will help you adjust the harness height and headrest, which is particularly important as your child gets older.

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, a no-rethread easy-to adjust harness, a 360-degree rotation, as well as recline lock indicator. You can easily switch your child from rear-facing to front-facing as they grow without needing to take out and replace the seat.

Nuna Pipa Aire Rx is a similar example. Our testers who were parents were impressed by its comfort, simplicity and versatility. Its padded shoulder straps as well as headrests are designed to accommodate the head of your newborn and comes with a soft infant cushion to ensure that they are comfortable. It can be used as a rear-facing car seat up until your baby hits the max height or weight limits and can also be converted into a stroller without the need for a separate adapter.

A quality car seat is durable and some come with a guarantee. Find the seat with plenty of padding and durable materials to shield your child from any injuries. It should also come with an aluminum frame to withstand impact energy, and a "crumple area" to avoid damage from a crash. It is important to keep it clean since accidents are likely to happen with the growing age of a child. To make cleaning easier, look for a car-seat with removable covers and an easy-to-clean pad.

User-Friendliness

A car seat must be easy to install and use particularly if you're likely to use it in a different vehicle 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 clear, easy-to-read guide to make it as stress-free as possible.

The Best of The Bump winner comes with a number of practical features, which our parent testers loved, such as a cushioned headrest and harness, plush material and a cupholder. It also has a reclining feature that allows your baby to sit in a more comfortable position for longer trips. It can be used in conjunction with a compatible buggy for an entire travel system. This is a great option if you are planning to travel for a long period of time.

Suitable from birth, our panelists found this car seat easy to install and adjust. It comes with an indicator for recline and a premium LATCH connector with a SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener, which makes securement of your child quick and easy. It can also be moved from side to side in the vehicle without tools.

The recline feature helps you to carry your child out and into the vehicle. This is especially useful if you suffer from back problems or drive a small vehicle. It also comes with an adjustable cup holder that can be reversible and a handy storage pocket for toys and snacks.

The seat weighs just nine pounds and can be used with or without its base. It can also be rotated 180 degrees. This is a fantastic feature if you are limited on space or suffer from back pain. This feature has impressed our panelists, and it 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 for an affordable price. Its sleek design and high-quality materials will stand up to the test time. Be sure to clean the cover frequently because yoghurt spills and biscuits that have been crushed and even sickening toddler accidents will leave their marks.

Design

Car seats come in a variety of designs as the cars they're used in. Some parents opt to not use an baby car seats and opt for convertible models. However, most new mothers want something that will develop with their child as they reach toddlerhood. The most flexible option is an all-in-one baby car seat (Recommended Reading), which allows you to change between rear facing infant car seat-facing and forward facing infant car seat-facing. It typically has a greater weight and height limit, and it can often be used as a booster seat when your child is ready for one.

A great car seat for your infant newborn car seat is light and easy to lift it from the base and transport 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 seat inserts and canopy). Other standout models include the Nuna PIPA URbN, winner of Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Car Seat Group 0/0+ due to its premium extras such as the Dream drape and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy.

The design of the seat and base should be considered as well. Some car seats have an attached base that is locked into the vehicle buckles for the seat belts. Some have steel-reinforced connectors for LATCH that slide out of the sides of the base when properly attached. Parents appreciated these connectors, especially if their vehicle had only front-facing seatbelts and no ISOFIX anchor points.

Certain infant car seats are compatible with standard seatbelts that do not have the base. This is a fantastic feature for parents who travel frequently or travel with their children. Our parent testers really liked the Nuna TODL NEXT that can be used with or without its base and includes a smooth swivel motion that makes it simple to get your child into and out of the seat.

Other important design considerations are whether a car seat comes with a lie flat design, and how well it will fit into your specific car (see our guide to 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 the option of reclining headrests and side impact protection. Check that the baby car seat you pick is iSize compliant and has the appropriate car seat attachment points in accordance with UK law.