Bringing your baby home from the hospital is a moment you’ll never forget. But before that first journey begins, there’s one essential item every parent must have ready: a newborn car seat. Choosing the right one ensures your baby is protected, comfortable, and positioned safely from day one.
What Is a Newborn Car Seat?
A newborn car seat is specifically designed for infants from birth up to around 13kg or 12–15 months of age. These rear-facing seats offer crucial head, neck, and spine support during your baby’s earliest stage of development.
For many parents, it’s the very first baby product installed—and understandably, one of the most important.
Why Rear-Facing Matters for Newborns
The rear-facing position absorbs the majority of crash forces and supports your baby’s delicate head and spine. It’s not just a recommendation—it’s a legal requirement in the UK for children under 15 months.
Features to look for in a quality newborn car seat include:
- Side impact protection
- Soft, padded inserts for proper posture
- 5-point safety harnesses
- Compatibility with Isofix bases or seat belts
Koopers Newborn Car Seats: Safety Meets Convenience
At Koopers, we understand how important your baby’s first rides are. That’s why our car seats combine cutting-edge safety with parent-friendly convenience. Every Koopers newborn car seat is rigorously tested to meet UK and European safety standards (ECE R44/04 or i-Size), and designed to make installation as intuitive as possible.
Why choose Koopers?
- Removable newborn inserts to ensure the perfect fit
- Ergonomic carry handles for smooth transfers
- Compatible with Isofix or standard 3-point belts
- Soft, breathable materials to keep your baby cosy
Explore our full selection of newborn car seat options at Koopers, designed to support your baby from their very first ride.
When to Upgrade Car Seat?
Most infant car seats can be used until your child weighs about 13kg or their head reaches the top of the seat. At that point, you’ll want to switch to a Group 1 rear or forward-facing seat that accommodates a growing toddler.
But remember: it’s always safest to keep your child rear-facing for as long as possible.