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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn The most suitable car seat for a newborn is one that complies with all safety standards of the federal government and fits your vehicle. It should also have useful extras, like the ability to convert into a stroller, and be within your budget. It's also important to ensure that the baby car seat clicks into and out of your car easily, particularly if you often shift between taxis or rides in hire cars and grandparents vehicles. Safety Car seats are made to protect your baby and a quality one should have some extra features beyond the safety standards set by the federal government. These include padded inserts to the head and shoulders and air-repellent fabrics that help keep them cool in hot car, and side-impact protection. Easy installation and use of the seat is an important aspect of safety. Ideally, you should be in a position to snap it in place with little effort and with clear indications that it's secure in its place, level, and placed correctly. You can find features that help you with this, such as belt guides and built-in locks that will help you align the car seat with the seat belt of your vehicle. It is also important to avoid buying used car seats that may not be tested for crash safety or have been involved in an accident and may not protect your child. If you must purchase a used car seat, ensure that it has an expiration date and that the seller is not a private person who has no evidence of ownership. Another thing to keep in mind is to keep your child in the car seat for up to two hours per day, unless they're in a lying-flat position. This will reduce strain on the spine of your child, 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 that it has a lengthy lifespan. Choose a seat that is designed to grow with your child and will last into the toddler years and on into the teenage years. Our testers for parents were satisfied with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for children from birth, and can be used up to age 7. Nuna pipa air rx is a second option that can be used over a long period of time. It rotates 360 degrees, which means you can switch it from front-facing to rear-facing as your child grows. It's also one of the most lightweight car seats available with a weight of less than nine pounds. It's the perfect option for parents who regularly transfer their children between cars or plan to use it for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays, and trips to grandparent's homes. Comfort A good infant car seat will be comfortable for your baby both in the seat and when you install it. Find straps that are padded to fit snugly around their shoulders, and for soft fabric that is comfortable under their tummy. This is crucial if you plan to use the seat for a long duration. The best infant car seat is also simple to use. Some come with premium LATCH connectors with SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener, spring-loaded leveling feet and belt paths that make putting them on without a base more simple than ever. Other features let you adjust the height of the harness and headrest which is crucial as your child grows. Cosatto All in All Rotate is an example. Our testers from our parent company gave it 10 out of 10. It has an easy-to-use interface and an easy-to-adjust no-rethread harness and also recline lock indicators and 360-degree rotation. This means that you can change between forward and rear-facing positions as your child grows without needing to remove the seat and replace it. Nuna Pipa Aire Rx is a similar example. Our parents who tested it loved it for its comfort simple and adaptability. Its padding for the shoulder straps and headrests are designed to help support the head of your infant, and comes with a soft pillow for comfort. It can be used as a rear-facing car seat until your baby hits the max height or weight limits and then it can be converted into a stroller without the need for a separate adapter. A quality car seat is durable and some come with a guarantee. Choose a seat that has plenty of padding and durable materials to safeguard your child from any accidents. It should also come with a steel frame to absorb the impact energy, and an “crumple area” to avoid damage from a crash. It should be easy to clean since accidents are likely to happen when you have a child. To simplify cleaning, look for a car seat with removable covers and a machine washable pad. Simple to Use It is essential that a car seat is easy to install and use, particularly if it will be used in multiple vehicles from time to time. Look for features such as an easy-release buckle, a gauge that indicates the status of the latch system (e.g. green for locked) and a clear, easy-to-read guide to make it as easy as you can. The Best of The Bump winner also has a number of practical extras that our parent testers adored, such as the headrest and harness that are padded with a plush material and a cup holder. It also comes with a reclining feature that allows your baby to sit in a more comfortable position for longer travels. It can be paired with a compatible buggy to make a complete travel system. This is ideal when you plan 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 recline locks as well as an upgraded connector that comes with a SuperCinch tightener. This made it easy to ensure your child's safety. It's also designed to be shifted from side-to-side in the vehicle without the necessity of tools. The recline feature makes it easier for you to get your baby in and out of the vehicle. This is particularly useful for those who have back pain 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 without or with the base. It can be rotated 180 degrees. car seat inserts for newborns is a great feature for those who are tight on space or suffer from back pain. Our panelists were awed by this new feature which earned a spot in our 2021 Mother&Baby awards. This is an excellent option for those looking to convert their car seats into strollers at a reasonable price. Its sleek design and high-quality fabric will last for a long time also. Be sure to clean the cover regularly because yoghurt spills or biscuits that are crushed, and even sickening accidents with toddlers will leave their mark. Design Car seat designs are as diverse as the vehicles they're placed in. Some parents opt to not use an baby car seats in favor of convertible models. However, the majority of new mothers want something that can grow with their child into toddlerhood. The most flexible option is an all-in one baby car seat that allows you to switch between rear-facing and forward-facing. It typically has a greater weight and height limit, and it is often used as a booster seat when your child is ready to be one. A great car seat for your infant newborn is lightweight, making it easy to lift from the base and carry with your baby in it. The Maxi-Cosi Coral is available in only a handful of colors but it offers a lot of safety features, and is light (8.4 pounds, including canopy and seat inserts). 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+, thanks to its high-end features like the Dream drape and full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy. The design of the base and seat must be taken into consideration. Some car seats have a base that locks into the seat belt buckles. Others have steel reinforced connectors for LATCH that flip out of the sides of the base when correctly connected. These were a great option for parents, especially in the case of vehicles with only front-facing seatbelts. Certain infant car seats are compatible with standard seatbelts that do not have the base. This is a fantastic feature for parents who travel often or travel with their infants. Our parents who tested it really enjoyed the Nuna TODL NEXT, which can be used with or without its base. It has a smooth swivel mechanism that makes it simple to get your child out and in the seat. Other important considerations for design are whether the car seat is an open design, and how it fits into your particular car (see our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're looking for a car seat newborn that will develop with your baby until a booster, choose one with the option of reclining headrests and side impact protection. It's also worth checking that your chosen infant car seat is iSize certified and has the proper car seat attachment points as per UK law.