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When you are choosing a car for your newborn, there are many things to take into consideration. You want an infant car seat that is safe and complies with UK laws. But you also have to consider your vehicle and budget.

Car seats for infants are designed for infants and are typically used with a buggy to form a travel system. They are typically simpler to use than convertible car seats newborn seats and are able to be used until your child turns two years old.

1. Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360

Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 car seat is the best choice for those looking for a reputable car that puts your child's comfort at the forefront. It's in compliance with the latest iSize safety standards, and has G-CELL side-impact protection to provide superior crash protection. It also has air-breathable ClimaFlow paneling and air circulation that will keep your baby at a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. It also comes with a large canopy that protects your baby from sun. And it is easy to install and use, thanks to the anti-misuse rotation lock and the simple one-hand rotation mechanism.

The ergonomic handle makes it easy to transport your baby to and from the car, as well as around the mall or shopping center. It's also machine washable for easier cleaning and maintenance. It also has a full lie-flat position that provides maximum sleep comfort for your child while traveling or being a part of strollers. It can be used up to four years old, however it is suitable from birth until 15 months.

Pebble 360 Pro is part of the innovative 360 Pro Family range, that combines one-hand rotation and smart SlideTech technology to make it easy and quick to get your child out and in the seat on a daily basis without headaches or head bangs. The 360 Pro Family includes our toddler seat Pearl 360 Pro, which fits on the same ISOFIX base and is designed to increase in size with your child to age 4.

FlexiSpin is our innovative rotational system that lets you effortlessly rotate the seat into any reclining position using just one hand. It's also easy to buckle your baby in using our unique harness system that makes it easy for you to secure the straps from both the front and back of the seat. It also comes with visual indicators that help you determine whether you've installed it correctly. The car seat is backed by a two-year warranty for extra assurance.

2. Chicco Seat3Fit

Chicco Seat3Fit is one of the best newborn car seat alternatives available. It will keep your baby comfy in the rear-facing position since the first trip back home. This highly rated cheap infant car seats car seat is designed to be highly portable and clicks into many Chicco travel system-ready strollers. It features a removable newborn insert that can be used by babies between 5 and 11 pounds, as well as an unrethread harness that allows for simple height adjustment. Seat3Fit also comes with i-Size certification that means it is compliant with the most recent European safety standards.

i-Size is a new standard for child car seats that allows them to grow with your baby until 7 years old. This makes the Chicco Seat3Fit a great long-term investment and mum Rachael loved the lightness of it as well.

The baseless car seat comes with ISOFIX connectors that snap into the lower bar anchors of the vehicle with the sound of a satisfying, loud click. This is particularly useful for taxi rides, flying holidays, and trips to the grandparents' cars in which you don't have a baby car seat.

Like the Chicco NextFit, the Seat3Fit is a flat seat that means it can be used either forward-facing or rear-facing mode. Its maximum harness height is lower than that of the NextFit, and it is unable to transform into a booster. Its soft goods use ClearTex fabric, which is compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards requirements for flammability without adding any chemical flame retardants.

Its premium lower anchor connectors are easy to install and the belt guides are clearly labeled. The height of the harness is adjustable with a single pull, and the headrest is a great size for small infants. One drawback of the seat is that it does not have an swivel that rotates 360 degrees, but this wasn't a huge problem for our testers.

Seat3Fit's straps are simple to thread and there is no need to rethread them on colder days. Dress your baby in clothes that isn't hanging over the car seatbelts. Also, remove any blankets or coats that are large prior to using the seat.

3. Joie i-Snug 2

Ultra-Light - More Safety and less weight

This lightweight model redefines the standard of the i-Size infant car seats that swivel car seat. It's light and sturdy, weighing only 3.35 kg. This ensures your child's security. It is designed to make the transportation of your child from the hospital, between the car and the stroller or pushchair, as well as the climb or descent of stairs as easy as possible.

Approved iSize, it's perfect for infants up to 75 cm or 12 months and provides exceptional protection with its exclusive Tri-Protect headrest. This unique safety concept of three layers combines energy-absorbing Intelli-Fit Memory Foam to offer superior protection against side-impacts.

The Grow Together technology allows for simultaneous adjustment of the harness and headrest to accommodate your growing baby, giving you an ideal fit at each stage. The cosy infant cushion ensures a comfortable fit for babies, while the curved base allows for gentle rocking that soothes your child. The seat is compatible with any Joie stroller and other brands that accept adaptors. This allows you to create your own travel system. Covers and inserts washable by machine simplify cleanup after spills or accidents.

Simple and Safe Travel

A 360deg rotating base as well as the the exclusive iBase Encore spinning system offer a seamless integration with your vehicle making getting in and out easier than ever. ISOFIX connectors are simple to use and secure immediately. Colour-coded guides help you connect the seat and base correctly. i-Snug is compatible with i-Base Advance, other i-Base models, and the i-Snug 2. This allows for the most flexibility.

Simple ins and outs, plush comfort for babies and simple to use features are what makes this car seat newborn insert seat a popular choice with parents. The ergonomic handle for carrying can be adjusted to various positions to ensure maximum comfort, and the curved base allows gentle rocking for your little one. The machine-washable inserts and covers make it easy to clean up after accidents, and the UPF50+ sun canopy shields your baby from harsh sunlight. The i-Snug 2 is compatible with all Joie strollers as well as other brands that have the Maxi-Cosi style adaptors that are universal for extra convenience.

4. Nuna PIPA urbn

The most recent innovation from Nuna the unique Pipa Urbn, is reimagining the future of travel for baby. This rear-facing car seat for infants has been designed to simplify parenting with an exquisite line-up. It comes with a variety of patent-pending features including the first and only baseless car seat that has a PipaFIX (tm) rigid latch which installs in two seconds, with no need for vehicle base. It can be used as a stand-alone seat or paired with it with a Nuna stroller to make a travel set. It is also compatible with strollers manufactured by other brands, like Silver Cross, Joolz Bugaboo, i-Candy, and Egg.

This feature is especially useful for families who don't have their own vehicle, use taxis and rideshare services frequently or have to move the seat swiftly from one car to another for family trips, vacations or trips to Grandma's. The ISOFIX connectors come built-in, meaning there's no need for a base, and the system is easy to use, with indicators that show that the seat is secure and ready to go.

The latches are easily removed from their hiding under the carrier and then you click to attach them. You can also alter the angle if needed by using the blue indicator line. This is a lot faster and simpler than installing Clek Liingo, which requires you to hinge the attached latches from behind the carrier to align and locate the buckles.

Our tester, a mother of a 7-week-old, found the Pipa Urbn to be very easy to use and very well-designed. The seat is light and easy to carry and can be used with sleeping babies. It also comes with a range of convenience and comfort features such as the air-tight Dream drape, which slides out of the canopy smoothly and can be attached easily to the car seat for privacy, and a full-coverage UPF 50+ canopy, with an eyelid that can be removed and a large peekaboo window.

Our test baby was perfectly in the urbn at 3 months old, and has plenty of room to expand. He's still a little small for the top harness slot however, he's close to surpassing the size of the urbn in terms of weight and height, and has almost an inch of headroom remaining in his size at present.