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How to Choose the Best Car Seat Newborn The best car seat newborn is one that meets 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 ensuring the baby car seat clicks into and out of your car with ease, particularly if you often shift between taxis or rides in hire cars and grandparents' vehicles. Safety Car seats are made to ensure your baby is safe, and a good one should include extra features beyond the safety standards set by the federal government. These include padded inserts on the shoulders and head and also air-repellent fabric to keep them cool when driving in hot weather. Another important aspect to consider is how easy it is to set up and use the seat. Ideally, you want to be capable of snapping it in place with minimum effort and with clear indications that it's safe in its place, level, and placed properly. There are features that help you with this, such as belt guides and built-in lockoffs which will assist you in aligning the car seat with your vehicle's seatbelt. Also, car seats by age Push Chairs And Prams should avoid purchasing used car seats, which might not have been tested for crash safety or have been involved in an accident and might not protect your child. If you have to buy an used car seat make sure that it has an expiration date and that the seller isn't a private person who has no proof of ownership. It's also important to remember that you should only leave your baby in the car seat up to two hours a day, unless it is in a flat position. This is to avoid stress on their spine and to ensure that they are able to breathe regularly. You'll want a seat to last for a long time since it's an important investment. Select a seat that will grow with your child's development and last through toddlerhood to teen years. Our parent testers were very pleased with the Axkid i-Size. It is suitable for babies from birth and can be used up to age 7. The Nuna pipa aire rx is another option that can be used for a lengthy time. It is 360-degree in rotation that means you can switch it from front-facing to rear-facing as your 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 an excellent choice for parents who need to move their baby between vehicles frequently or plan to use it for taxi rides, holiday fly-drives and trips with grandparents. Comfort It is crucial that your baby feels at ease in their car seat, both in it and when you install it. Look for padded straps that fit snugly on their shoulders, and soft fabric that feels comfortable under their tummy, especially if they will be in the seat for long drives. The best infant car seats are simple to use. Some come with premium LATCH connectors with the SuperCinch force-multiplying tightener spring-loaded leveling feet as well as belt paths that make fitting without the base easier than ever. Other features will help you adjust the height of the harness and headrest, which is important as your child grows. Cosatto All in All Rotate is a good example. Our testers from our parent company gave it a score of 10 out of 10. It features an easy, clear interface and an easy-to-adjust, no-rethread harness and an indicator for recline 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 another example. Our testers who were parents loved it for its comfort, simplicity and versatility. Its cushioned shoulder straps and headrests are designed to accommodate the head of your newborn, and comes with an extra soft pillow to ensure comfort. It can be used as a rear-facing car seat up until your baby reaches the maximum height or weight limits and then it can be converted into a stroller without the need for a separate adapter. A good car seat is sturdy and some have a warranty. Look for a seat with sturdy materials and plenty of padding to protect your child from any injuries and an aluminum frame that suffocates the force of impact and a “crumple zone” to reduce the risk of damage. It is important to keep it clean since accidents are likely to happen when you have children. To make cleaning easier, look for a car-seat with removable covers and a machine washable pad. Ease of Use It is crucial that the car seat you choose to purchase is easy to install and use, particularly in the event that it will be used in a variety of vehicles periodically. Look for features like an easy-release buckle, a gauge that shows the state of the latch system (e.g., green for locked) and a user-friendly manual to make it as simple as is possible. The Best of The Bump winner has many practical extras that our parents appreciated, including a padded headrest and harness, plush fabric, and the cup holder. It has a reclining function that lets your child sit in an ergonomic position for longer trips. It can be combined with a compatible buggy for an entire travel system. This is a great option for those who plan to travel for a long period of time. It is suitable from birth. Our panelists found this car seat simple to set up and adjust. It features recline locks as well as a premium connector with a SuperCinch tightener. This makes it easy to secure your child. It's also designed to be shifted from side-to-side in the vehicle without the necessity of tools. The reclining feature allows you to carry your child in and out of the vehicle. This is particularly helpful if you have back issues or have a smaller vehicle. It also has a reversible cup holder and a handy storage compartment for toys and snacks. The seat weighs just nine pounds and can be set up with or without its base. It can also rotate 180 degrees, which could be a real lifesaver if you have limited space or suffer from back pain. This feature was a big hit with our panelists and was awarded a place in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It's a great choice for anyone looking to transform their car seat into a stroller for an affordable cost. Its sleek design and premium fabric will endure the test of time, too. Make sure to clean the cover often as spills of yoghurt, biscuits that have been crushed, or even sick toddler accidents can leave a marks. Design The styles of car seats are as diverse as the vehicles they're installed in. Some parents prefer to skip infant car seats in favour of convertible models, the majority of new mothers want a seat that can develop with their baby as they reach toddlerhood. The most flexible choice is an all-in-one infant car seat, which lets you switch between rear-facing and forward-facing. It typically has a greater weight and height limit, and it can often be used as a booster seat once your child is ready to be one. The ideal infant car seat for infants is light and easy to remove from the base with your child inside. Our parent testers loved the Maxi-Cosi Coral, which is only available in a few colors, but has a lot of safety features and is super light (at 8.4 pounds with seat inserts and canopy). Other models that stand out are the Nuna PIPA URbN and the Nuna PIPA URbN, which was a 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 full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy. The base and seat design should be considered. Some car seats have bases that lock into the vehicle buckles for the seat belts. Others have steel-reinforced connectors for LATCH which flip out of the sides of the base when properly joined. Parents have found these to be convenient especially when the vehicle only had front-facing seatbelts and no ISOFIX anchor points. Some infant car seats can be used with a regular seatbelt that is not base-less that is great for parents who frequently use taxis or travel with their infant. Our parent testers really liked 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 infant into and out of the seat. Also, the design of the car seat is crucial. It must fit into your car. (See our guide on car seat compatibility). If you're looking for an infant car seat that will grow along with your child into a booster seat make sure you choose a seat that has an adjustable backrest as well as side impact protection. Check that the baby car seat you pick is iSize compliant and also has the correct car-seat attachment points in accordance with UK law.