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How to Choose the best car seat infant Car Seat Newborn

The best car seat newborn is one that meets federal safety standards, is compatible with your car, has useful features (like changing into a stroller) and fits within your budget. It is also important to ensure that the car seat is easily inserted 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 will have extra 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 that help keep them cool in hot car and side-impact protection.

Another important aspect to consider 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 minimum effort, and with clear signs that it's secure and level, as well as positioned properly.

Find features that help you do that, like built-in locks and belt guides that help you line up the car seat with the seat belt. Also, you should avoid purchasing used car seats, which may not be crash-tested or have been in an accident, and could not protect your child. If you have to purchase an old one, make sure it's on the expiration date and isn't being sold by a private seller who does not have proof of ownership.

It's also important to keep in mind that you should only allow your child in the car seat up to two hours per day, unless it's in an upright position. This is to reduce the spine from becoming strained 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 life span. Choose a seat that will expand with your child's age and last from toddlerhood through teen years. Our testers for parents were impressed with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for children as young as birth and is able to be used up to age 7.

Nuna pipa air rx is an additional option that you can use over a long period of time. It can rotate 360 degrees, so you can change it from front-facing to rear-facing as your child grows. It's also one of the lightest-weight car seats on the market, and weighs less than 9 pounds without its base. It's the ideal choice for parents who regularly transfer their children between cars or plan on using it for taxi rides, fly-drive holidays and trips to grandparent's homes.

Comfort

It is essential that your child is comfortable in their car seat, both in it and when you install it. Look for padded straps that fit comfortably on their shoulders. Also, look for soft fabric that is soft under their stomach, particularly when they are in the seat for long trips.

The best infant car seat is also easy to use. Some have premium LATCH connectors with a SuperCinch force multiplier that tightens the seat. Some also have spring-loaded leveling legs and belt paths that make installing without a base much easier than ever. Other features let you adjust the height of the headrest and harness, which is important as your child grows.

One example is the Cosatto All in All Rotate, which our parent testers scored 10/10 for its ease of use. It has a clear and simple interface, a no-rethread easy-to-change harness, 360-degree rotation and a recline lock indication. It is possible to easily change your child's position from front-facing to rear-facing as they grow, without having to remove and replace the seat.

Nuna Pipa Aire Rx is a different example. Our parents who tested it loved it for its comfort, simplicity and versatility. Its padded shoulder straps and headrests are designed to accommodate your newborn's head and comes with a soft infant cushion to ensure that they are comfortable. It can be placed in a rear-facing position until your child is at the maximum weight limit or height. Then, it transforms to the position of a stroller.

A high-quality car seat will be durable and some come with a guarantee. Find a seat that has plenty of padding and strong materials to safeguard your child from any accidents. It should also come with an aluminum frame to withstand impact energy as well as an "crumple area" to avoid damage from a crash. It must be easy to clean as accidents are bound to happen with children. Choose car seats with removable seat covers and a machine-washable pad to make cleaning easy.

User-Friendliness

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

The Best of The Bump winner comes with a number of practical features that our testers for parents loved, such as a cushioned headrest and harness, plush material and the cup holder. It features a reclining function that allows your child to sit in a comfortable and ergonomic position on longer journeys. It can also be combined with a compatible buggy to create a complete travel system, which is perfect if you are planning to travel for long periods of time.

It is suitable from birth. Our panelists found this car seat easy to set up and adjust. It comes with an indicator for recline and an exclusive LATCH connector with a SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener, which makes the process of securing your child simple. It's designed to be easily moved from side to side in the vehicle without the need for tools.

The reclining feature allows you to get your baby into and out of the vehicle. This is particularly helpful when you have back problems or drive a small vehicle. It also features the ability to change the drink holder and a handy storage compartment for snacks and toys.

The seat is lightweight and can be used in conjunction with or without the base. It also rotates 180 degrees, which could be a lifesaver when you are in a tight space or suffer from back pain. This new feature impressed our panelists, and it was awarded a place in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards.

It's an excellent choice for anyone looking to transform their car seat into a stroller at an affordable cost. Its streamlined design and high-quality fabric will last for a long time as well. Make sure to clean the cover often as spills of yoghurt, biscuits that have been crushed and even sickening toddler accidents will leave their mark.

Design

The styles of car seats are as varied as the vehicles they're installed in. Some parents opt to not use an infant car seat in favor of a convertible model. However, the majority of new mothers are looking for something that can develop with their child as they reach toddlerhood. All-in-one car seats are the most flexible that allow you to change between forward-facing and rear-facing. It usually has a higher height and weight limit, and it can be used as a booster seat once your child is old enough to need one.

The ideal car seat for infants for babies is light 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 light (8.4 pounds, including canopy and seat inserts). Other standout models include the Nuna PIPA URbN, winner of Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Car Seat Group 0/0+ with its high-end extras like the Dream drape and UPF 50+ full-coverage canopy.

The design of the base and the seat should be considered. For example, some car seats come with a base that is secured to the buckles of the seat belts, while others have steel-reinforced LATCH connectors which flip out from the sides of the base and turn green when attached correctly. These were convenient for parents, particularly in the case of vehicles with only front-facing seat belts.

Some infant car seat swivel car seats can be used with a standard seatbelt, but without the base this is a great benefit for parents who often take taxis or need to travel with their infant. 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 easy to get your baby out and in the seat.

Other important considerations for design are whether a car seat has a flat design, and how well it is compatible with your car (see our guide to car seat compatibility). If you're in search of a new infant car seat that can develop with your child's growth into a booster make sure you choose a seat that has a reclined backrest and side impact protection. Make sure the infant car seat best car seat you choose is iSize-compliant, and that it uses the correct car-seat attachment points, as required by UK law.