As first-time parents make accommodations for their new arrivals, like baby-proofing the house and stocking the brand new nursery with onesies and Huggies, they also may be considering some practical changes to vehicle preferences.

Forbes recently compiled a list of baby-friendly cars that all fit under the $25,000 price range. Each car features spacious interiors, rear-seat access and in-demand features for families on the go. All of the models on the list were rated as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and come equipped with important safety features like multiple airbags and emergency handling capabilities.

The most family-friendly vehicles according to Forbes are as follows:

1. Chevrolet Equinox
2. Dodge Grand Caravan
3. Honda CR-V
4. Honda Fit
5. Kia Soul
6. Scion xB
7. MINI Cooper Countryman
8. Nissan Cube
9. Subaru Forester
10. Volkswagen Jetta

New parents who are in the market for a family car might want to explore new auto insurance options. First-time parents are notoriously safe drivers, which may qualify some policyholders for discounts that could result in savings on premiums. Insurance agents might be able to facilitate eligible savings for new families.