In partnership with Inglesina · Nursery
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 somewhere. So the kit doing all that carrying deserves a bit more thought than which colour goes with the hallway.
Most baby kit shopping starts with a spreadsheet. Weight, fold, boot space, price. All sensible questions, and all of them about you. The one that tends to get missed is simpler: what is this actually like for the baby lying in it?
That question sits at the heart of what Inglesina calls Baby Wellness. The Italian family business has been making nursery kit for more than 60 years, and it now designs its prams, car seats and home essentials with input from baby wellness experts, including neonatal paediatricians and midwives.
Why the first few months are different
A newborn's job description is short. Sleep, feed, lie flat, stare at the ceiling, repeat. Their spine, hips and neck are still developing, and they can't shuffle into a comfier position when something isn't quite right.
That's why the details you might skim past on a product page (how much room there is to stretch out, how the fabric feels against warm skin, how a mattress supports a tiny back) matter more in these months than at almost any other time. Inglesina's Baby Wellness approach starts there, and it runs through every new product in the range.
A carrycot with room to grow into
Anyone who has wedged a snowsuited baby into a small carrycot in January will get this one. The Open Up carrycot used across Inglesina's travel systems is designed with generous internal space, so your baby can lie flat on their back and stretch out naturally, even in bulky winter layers.
The 2026 version adds a new Quick Connect hood that clicks on and off in seconds. A small thing, until you're doing it one-handed in the rain.
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?
A car seat for the long way round
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.
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
Shop the Darwin Recline EVOThree travel systems, three kinds of family
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.
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
Shop ElectaTravel 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
Shop ApticaTravel 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
Shop Aptica XTWellness that comes home with you
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
Shop ElysiaRest
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
Shop Welcome PodMealtimes
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
Shop FastSupport for parents, not just kit
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.
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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