Collection: Infant Carrier

First Journeys. Ultimate Protection. Seamless Transitions.

Welcome your newborn with exceptional safety and comfort using our premium collection of infant carrier car seats designed specifically for babies from birth to approximately 15 months. At Little Peas, we stock the finest infant carriers from leading brands including Cybex, BeSafe, Avionaut, UPPAbaby, Silver Cross, Nuna, and Joie. Every infant carrier in our collection combines rear-facing protection, ergonomic carry handles, and compatibility with travel systems, creating seamless transitions between car, pushchair, and home whilst keeping your precious passenger safely cocooned.

Choosing your first infant carrier represents one of the most important decisions you'll make as a new parent. Infant carrier car seats provide newborns with optimal rear-facing protection during their most vulnerable months, featuring deep side wings, energy-absorbing materials, and lie-flat positioning that supports developing spines. With over 15 years of expertise in car seat safety, our Dunfermline team understands the unique considerations facing new parents and offers personalised guidance to ensure you select the perfect infant carrier for your family's needs.

Why Choose a Dedicated Infant Carrier?

Whilst from birth combination seats offer excellent longevity, dedicated infant carrier car seats provide distinct advantages for newborns. Lightweight construction typically between 3-5 kg allows easy carrying between car and home, crucial for preserving precious sleep and maintaining routine. The ergonomic carry handle transforms your infant carrier into a portable cocoon, enabling transfers without disturbing sleeping babies—invaluable during those early months when contact naps dominate daily life.

Infant carriers excel at travel system compatibility, clicking seamlessly onto most premium pushchair chassis to create versatile solutions for families on the move. This compatibility proves particularly valuable during early weeks when newborns sleep extensively and parents appreciate the flexibility of moving between car, pushchair, and home without multiple transfers. However, we always recommend limiting extended periods in infant carriers outside the car, ensuring babies spend adequate time in flat sleeping positions.

The smaller, more enclosed design of infant carrier car seats provides newborns with reassuring boundaries similar to the womb, offering comfort during the adjustment to the outside world. Deep side wings and superior padding create protective cocoons whilst meeting rigorous safety standards, with many infant carrier models exceeding legal requirements through additional testing protocols. Installation proves generally more straightforward than larger seats, with many parents appreciating the ability to check on rear-facing babies more easily thanks to the compact size of infant carriers.

Premium Infant Carrier Brands

Cybex leads our infant carrier collection with German engineering excellence, offering sophisticated designs like the Cloud T with innovative rotating mechanisms that simplify securing newborns. Their Linear Side-impact Protection (L.S.P.) System extends automatically during installation, providing exceptional side impact protection. The Cloud G infant carrier combines affordability with premium features, whilst both models offer compatibility with Cybex pushchairs and various travel system adapters.

BeSafe brings Norwegian expertise with the Go Beyond series of infant carriers, featuring modular designs that work both as standalone units and as part of comprehensive modular systems. The Go Beyond 2 infant carrier provides extended usability up to 18 months, rare in the category, whilst the Beyond ISOFIX Base adds rotation convenience for easier access. BeSafe's attention to premium fabrics and thoughtful details like magnetic harness holders enhances daily use of their infant carriers.

Avionaut offers exceptional value infant carriers without compromising safety, with models like the Pixel Pro 2.0c and Cosmo series delivering robust protection at accessible price points. Polish engineering focuses on practical features like machine-washable covers, adjustable sun canopies, and compatibility with most pushchair brands. The Cosmo AirFlow infant carrier introduces breathable fabrics for enhanced comfort during warmer months.

Silver Cross brings British heritage to infant carriers with the Glide Plus 360, offering premium materials, sophisticated aesthetics, and 360° rotation when used with the dedicated base. The attention to detail reflects Silver Cross's pram-building expertise, with plush padding and refined fabrics elevating the infant carrier experience. Perfect for families seeking coordination across their entire baby gear collection.

Installation Methods & Safety Features

Modern infant carriers offer two primary installation methods, each with distinct advantages. Belt-fitted installation provides universal vehicle compatibility and proves essential for families frequently moving infant carriers between multiple cars or using taxis. Whilst requiring careful attention to ensure correct belt routing and tension, belt installation allows rapid transfers once you've mastered the technique.

ISOFIX compatible bases eliminate belt-routing concerns with infant carriers, connecting directly to metal anchor points built into vehicles for secure, error-resistant installation. Dedicated bases remain permanently installed in vehicles, allowing infant carriers to click on and off effortlessly—invaluable when juggling sleeping babies, shopping bags, and car keys. Many bases include additional features like rotation mechanisms, anti-rebound technology, and visual installation indicators.

i-Size infant carriers adhere to the latest European safety regulation (R129), mandating enhanced side impact testing and classification by child height rather than weight. i-Size infant carrier car seats must install using ISOFIX, ensuring consistent, correct installation. The regulation represents a significant safety advancement, though traditional R44/04 certified infant carriers continue meeting rigorous safety standards when installed correctly.

Safety features in premium infant carriers extend beyond basic compliance. Energy-absorbing materials in shells and padding dissipate collision forces, whilst deep side wings protect against side impacts. Newborn inserts provide crucial support for babies under 3kg, ensuring proper positioning in your infant carrier and reducing gap between harness and body. Five-point harnesses distribute forces across stronger body areas, with some premium infant carrier models featuring load leg bases that further reduce collision forces.

Expert Infant Carrier Fitting & Support

At Little Peas, infant carrier selection represents just the beginning of our relationship with families. Our experienced team provides comprehensive infant carrier fitting assistance, demonstrating correct harness adjustment, checking installation security, and explaining newborn insert positioning. We encourage parents to visit our Dunfermline showroom for hands-on infant carrier demonstrations, allowing you to practise installation techniques before your baby arrives.

Browse our car seat accessories for essential additions to enhance your infant carrier experience, including mirrors for monitoring rear-facing babies, sunshades for side windows, and seat protectors preserving vehicle upholstery. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or upgrading equipment for subsequent children, shop infant carriers with absolute confidence, knowing every product meets exacting safety standards and comes backed by genuine expertise and outstanding customer service.