The best car seat newborn uk Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. There are many options available when it comes down to choosing the best car seat for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that adapt to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice to take your baby with you on your journeys from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position in the car and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of an overall travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it is able to be easily attached to your vehicle using the base provided. It can also be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is made from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colors such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. This can be removed once your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you use it as a part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is able to be fully reclined for added comfort on long car journeys. It is priced at a somewhat higher price than other car seats for this age group, however the numerous features, including the option to recline and excellent safety features make it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats available. It is simple to use and is comfortable for infants. It's suitable for infants from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to ensure a better fit, laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ that means it can be used by infants as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations, which require that children remain rear-facing for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to change between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

Like the previous version, it's a really comfy seat, and the most recent version includes some improvements. It has a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps have been covered in padding and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing. You can remove it at any point, in case you decide not to use it again.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the day in it. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry, and is lightweight enough to be carried to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat, and you can choose from a wide selection of colors and patterns to fit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment and worth the extra cost for your child. It can be tricky to adjust the harness's height and length, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to move up and down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the perfect infant car seat for a newborn baby. It's easy to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a tough ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to cradle your infant. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning to keep your baby's head at the safest position in case of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and back on the frame effortlessly. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters will allow you to pair Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received an excellent score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes a lock to prevent the seat from rotating too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo that allows you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of car seats for newborns from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). With every purchase, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a variety of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. You can also avail free delivery, same-day collection in store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that's all-in-one from the trusted British brand that is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the most attractive of the bunch, and the one my daughter seemed to find most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for newborns all the way to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child will be safe on every journey.

For babies, it has an easy-to-remove and comfortable cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that's comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed as your child grows. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to accommodate.

The green light that signals when the car seat is properly fitted and is now ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who may not know the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't have to wake your baby to take them out of the car on longer trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you need to buy an additional travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as easy to move between cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy bag that can withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.