Room to stretch: how Inglesina designs for your baby's first months

Newborns spend most of the day lying down, being carried or being driven about. Here's how Inglesina's Baby Wellness collection is designed around those first months, from roomy carrycots to a reclining infant car seat.

Why the early months matter

During the newborn stage, babies spend much of their time sleeping, lying flat and gradually discovering the world around them. Their bodies are still developing, making comfort, posture and freedom of movement especially important.

Rather than designing products around convenience alone, Inglesina considers how every detail can contribute to baby's everyday wellbeing — from generous sleeping space to breathable fabrics and ergonomic support.

It's an approach the brand calls Baby Wellness, and it influences every new product in the collection.

Giving babies room to grow

One of the standout features across the Inglesina travel systems is the spacious Open Up carrycot.

Designed with generous internal dimensions, it allows newborns to lie comfortably on their backs with room to stretch naturally — even during colder months when they're wearing thicker clothing. The latest collection also introduces a new Quick Connect hood system, making everyday use even easier for parents.

Close-up of the Inglesina Aptica carrycot hood in a soft grey fabric — Plenty of room, even in winter layers. Photo: Inglesina

Inside each carrycot is the Welcome Pad®, an ergonomic insert developed with neonatal paediatricians. It's designed to help your baby settle into a comfortable, well-supported position during those early weeks.

The question that tends to get missed: what is this actually like for the baby lying in it?

Travel that puts comfort first

Car journeys are where comfort really gets tested. Motorway traffic, the drive to the grandparents, a baby who has decided today is not a sleeping-in-the-car day.

New for 2026, the Darwin Infant Recline EVO builds on Inglesina's award-winning infant carrier. It suits babies from 40 to 87cm, gives them more room as they grow and reclines further than before for a more comfortable position. Breathable bamboo fabrics and ventilation through the shell help stop little ones overheating, it's lighter to carry, and it has advanced impact protection built in.

A smiling baby strapped into an Inglesina Darwin infant car seat as a parent leans in — One happy passenger. Photo: Inglesina

Car seat · New for 2026

Darwin Infant Recline EVO

An upgrade on the Darwin Infant, with a recline for a more ergonomic position on the move, plus breathable bamboo fabrics and a ventilated shell for warmer days.

From 40 to 87cm · Recline · Bamboo fabrics · Ventilated shell · 8 colours

£289

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One collection, designed around different family lifestyles

No two families use a pram the same way. Some are folding it onto a bus twice a day; others are pushing it down a muddy footpath every weekend. Inglesina's 2026 travel systems come in three versions to match.

A couple walking with an Inglesina travel system on a rooftop terrace at sunset — City pavements and everything beyond. Photo: Inglesina

All three come in new nature-inspired colours for 2026: soft greens, warm neutrals, greys and deep blues. Calm, grown-up shades that won't look dated by the time baby number two arrives.

Travel system · For city living

Electa

The city option. A lightweight frame and compact size make it easier to get along busy streets, through shop doorways and on and off public transport.

System Quattro with Darwin Infant Recline car seat · Hangar Beige, Loft Green

£1,295

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Travel system · For everyday

Aptica

The all-rounder. Smart enough for lunch out, practical enough for the daily nursery run and supermarket shop, with comfort for your baby built in.

System Quattro with Darwin Infant Recline car seat · Essence Mokka, Crystal Grey, Vicuna Beige

£1,395

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Travel system · For all terrains

Aptica XT

For families who head off the pavement. Its Adaptive Cruise System adjusts to the ground as you go, so the ride stays smooth for your baby on gravel, grass and woodland paths.

System Quattro with Darwin Infant Recline EVO car seat · Himalaya Blue, Magnet Grey, Taiga Green, Tundra Beige

£1,495

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Baby Wellness beyond the pushchair

The thinking doesn't stop at the front door. Inglesina's newborn essentials at home apply the same ideas to feeding, resting and mealtimes, with the aim of making those everyday moments a little easier on you both.

Feeding

Elysia® Nursing Pillow

Designed with healthcare professionals to make feeding more comfortable, for your back and arms as well as your baby. We took a closer look in designed to support you through every feed.

Balance Green, Delicate Pink, Harmony Grey, Quiet Beige

£89.99

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Rest

Welcome Pod®

A soft, cosy nest for supervised rest, made with natural materials and shaped to support a newborn's posture while staying breathable. Somewhere to pop your baby down beside you while you drink a tea that's actually hot.

For supervised rest only · Quiet Beige, Delicate Pink, Peaceful Blue, Harmony Grey

£139

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Mealtimes

Fast Table Chair

A fold-flat seat that fixes to the table so your little one can join in at family mealtimes, at home, in a café or at Granny's. It packs away small and sets up in seconds.

Foldable · Portable · Desert Beige, Ocean Navy, Stone Grey

£69.99

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Supporting parents as well as babies

Choosing baby equipment can feel like a second job, especially the first time round. Inglesina also runs Baby Wellness workshops led by registered midwives, helping expectant parents understand how newborns develop and what to look for, so they can make choices with a bit more confidence.

Because when parents feel supported, babies tend to feel it too.

Find out more

If you're building your baby list, the full Baby Wellness collection is at inglesina.uk, and Inglesina UK shares expert advice and product inspiration on its social channels too.

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This article is a paid partnership with Inglesina. Prices correct at the time of writing. For the latest safer sleep advice, the Lullaby Trust recommends babies sleep on their back on a firm, flat, separate surface such as a cot or Moses basket, so keep pods and nests for supervised rest while you're with your baby. Car seats are for travel rather than sleep, so take regular breaks on longer journeys.

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