The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top concern for every parent. There are a myriad of options when it comes down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It has a one handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adapt to your child’s growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for taking your newborn along on trips from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the newest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car when used in conjunction with a stroller as part of the complete 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 help you get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of fashionable colors such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads moving forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. This can be removed when your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers excellent protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size comes equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child's size as they develop.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby out and in is a breeze - no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined for extra comfort on long car journeys. It does come at a slightly higher price point than other seats for this age group, however the wide array of features like the reclining option and excellent safety features make it worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is one of the most comfortable infant car seats around. It's comfortable for babies and simple to use. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant headrest for a better fit and the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat newborn insert seat which means it is suitable for use with babies from birth to 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle and features an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It features a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at any time if you want to end using it.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be an issue when your baby spends the majority of the time in it. It can be used with a handle for easier carrying, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colors and designs that will fit your car. It's not the most cost-effective infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. Once you've got the hang of it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up and down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal infant car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is R129-certified. It's built tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to cradle you baby. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of an impact.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means it's easy to pop it onto and off the frame. With the adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to build an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes locks to stop the seat from turning too fast, ensuring that your baby remains rearward-facing as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and offers 50+ UV protection and has a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for a car seat, you should choose an online retailer that offers free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). On all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another option for a wide selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's retailer that is a participating one.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that is all-in-one from the reputable British brand that is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch." My baby seemed to find it most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the top baby, toddler and child car seat. It has also been tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure that your child is safe throughout every journey.

It comes with a removable, cosy padded insert for newborns made of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also adjust the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that signals that the car seat is secured and ready to use and is a great option for new parents who aren't familiar with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either the rear or forward facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a constant vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

The disadvantage of permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you're required to transport them between different vehicles. If you do choose to buy an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag which will last as long as your child's car seat.