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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat for newborns is one that meets federal safety standards, fits in your vehicle, has convenient extras (like turning into the stroller) and is within your budget. It's also worth ensuring the infant car seat can be inserted into and out of your car without difficulty, particularly if you often change between trips to the taxi or in rental cars and grandparents' vehicles.

Safety

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

Another important safety consideration is the ease to install and use the seat. Ideally, you should be able to snap it in place with minimum effort and with clear indicators that it's secure in its place, level, and placed correctly.

There are features that will aid in this process like belt guides and built-in locks that will help you align the car seat to your car's seatbelt. Avoid purchasing used car seats that might not have been tested for crash, or which might have been involved in an accident. They may not be safe for your child. If you have to buy an used car seat ensure that it has an expiration date and that the seller is not an individual who does not have evidence of ownership.

One other thing to keep in mind is that it's best to only leave your infant in the car seat for no more than two hours per day unless they are lying down in a supine position. This is to reduce the spine from becoming strained and ensure that they are able to breathe regularly.

Selecting a car seat for your infant is a significant investment so you'll want to make sure that it has a lengthy life span. Choose a seat that is designed to adapt with your child, which will last through the toddler years and on into the teenage years. Our parent testers were very satisfied with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for children as young as birth and can be used up to age 7.

Nuna pipa air rx is a second alternative that can be used for a lengthy period of time. It can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can switch it from rear facing infant car seat-facing into front-facing as the child grows. It's also among the lightest car seats that rotate on the market and weighs less than nine pounds without its base. It's a great option for parents who transfer their baby between vehicles frequently or are planning to take it on taxi rides, holiday fly-drives, and trips with grandparents.

Comfort

It is essential that your baby is at ease in their car seat, both in it as well as when you install it. Find straps with padding that are comfortable to wear on their shoulders, and soft fabric that is soft under their stomach, especially when they are in the seat for long drives.

The most effective infant car seats are simple to use. Some have LATCH connectors of premium quality that feature a SuperCinch force multiplier tightener. Some also come with spring-loaded leveling legs and belt paths to make installation without a base much easier than ever. Other features let you adjust the headrest and harness height which is crucial as your child grows.

One example is the Cosatto All in All Rotate, which our parent testers gave 10 out of 10 for ease of use. It has a clear, simple interface, no-rethread, easy-to-change harness, 360-degree rotation, as well as a recline lock indication. This means that you can change from rear-facing to forward-facing as your baby grows, without having to remove the seat and replace it.

Another instance is the Nuna Pipa air rx which our parents loved for its ease of use, comfort and its versatility. Its padded shoulder straps as well as headrest are shaped to support the head of your newborn and comes with an infant pillow that is soft to keep them comfy. It can be used as a rear-facing car seat up until your baby is at the maximum 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 robust materials and plenty of padding to safeguard your baby from any accidents and a steel frame that absorbs the force of impact and a "crumple zone" to reduce the risk of damage. It is also easy to clean, as messiness is inevitable with a baby. Look for car seats that have removable seat covers and a machine-washable pad to make cleanup a breeze.

Easy of Use

It is crucial that the car seat you choose to purchase is simple to install and use, especially if it will be used in a variety of vehicles from time to time. Look for features such as a quick-release buckle, a gauge that indicates the state of the latch system (e.g., green for locked) and a simple-to-read manual to make it as easy as possible.

The best Car Seat for Newborn of The Bump winner has many practical extras that our testers for parents were pleased with, including a padded headrest and harness, plush material, and cup holders. It has a reclining function that lets your child sit in a comfortable position on longer journeys. It can also be combined with a compatible buggy to create a complete travel system, which is ideal if you plan on traveling for long periods of time.

Our panelists reported that the car seat was easy to put in and adjust. It comes with a recline lock indicator and a premium LATCH connector with a SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener that made the process of securing your child simple. It's designed to be easily shifted from side-to-side in the vehicle without the necessity of tools.

The recline feature allows you to take your top rated baby car seats into and out of the vehicle. This is especially useful for those who have back issues or have a small car. It also has a reversible drink holder, as well as a convenient storage compartment for snacks and toys.

The seat weighs less than nine pounds and can be used with or without its base. It can be rotated 180 degrees. This is a fantastic feature for those who are tight in space or have back pain. This feature has impressed our panelists, and was selected to be part of the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

This is a great option for those who want to transform their car seats into strollers for a reasonable price. Its sleek design and high-quality materials will stand up to the test time. Make sure to clean the cover often because yoghurt spills and biscuits that have been crushed, or even sick accidents with toddlers will leave their footprints.

Design

Car seat designs are as diverse as the cars they're used in. While some parents opt to not use infant car seats to opt for a convertible model, most new moms want a product that can grow with their baby into toddlerhood. All-in-one car seat are the most versatile that allow you to change from rear-facing to forward-facing. It typically has a higher height and weight limit, and it can be used as a booster seat when your child is old enough to need one.

The ideal infant car seat for newborns is lightweight and easy to lift off the base while your child is inside. The Maxi-Cosi Coral is available in only a handful of colors, however it comes with a wide array of safety features and is lightweight (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 for 0/0+ due to high-end features such as 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 have a specific base that is secured to the vehicle's seat belt buckles, while others have steel-reinforced LATCH connectors that flip out from the sides of the base and turn green when they are attached correctly. Parents appreciated these connectors particularly if their vehicle had only front-facing seatbelts, and no ISOFIX anchor points.

Some infant car seats can also be used with a regular seatbelt, but without the base that is great for parents who often use taxis or travel with their baby. Our parent testers really liked the Nuna TODL NEXT which can be used with or without its base and has a smooth swivel mechanism that makes it simple to get your infant out and in the seat.

Additionally, the design of car seats is vital. It should fit into your car. (See our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're looking for an infant car seat that will develop with your baby until a booster, look for one that has an adjustable headrest that can be reclining and side impact protection. It's also important to confirm that your chosen infant car seat is i-Size certified and has the proper car seat attachment points according to UK law.