The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

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

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 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 along on trips from the time they're born until toddlers. It is the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car or when used in conjunction with a stroller as part an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be easily attached to your vehicle with the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat is made of high-quality materials, and is available in a range of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It is a stylish and sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature and newborn infants. This helps maintain an upright position, which reduces the possibility that their heads may shift forward during sleep, causing breathing problems. It can be removed when your child is at least 60 cm in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers excellent protection for your child, scoring an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to prevent your baby from being thrown around the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches as your child grows to ensure that they will always have a safe fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is easy. No more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can also be placed in a fully reclined configuration to provide extra comfort on long car journeys. It's slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, however the numerous features, including the option to recline and the excellent security features make it worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats on the market. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is also compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Nania BEONE Baby Car Seat Access Grey-Hugg infant headrest to allow 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, which means it can be used with babies from birth until 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to remain rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle and includes an easy-to-use rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the new version has a few improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps have been padded and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing. You can remove it at any time in case you decide not to use it any more.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other Hauck Infant Car Seat with ISOFIX Base carseats, however this shouldn't be an issue if your infant spends most of the time in it. You can use it with a handle for more comfortable carrying, and it's light enough to get it in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis too.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the harness height and length however once you've got the hang of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal newborn car seat. It's easy to use, and it is a great cot-like baby sitter. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified which means it's made tough with a durable ventilated shell and plush cushioning to hold your infant. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. It also has the ability to lateralize your baby's head at the safest position in case of an impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so it's easy to pop it on and off the frame. With the adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your child is asleep. If you're planning to build a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with locks to stop you from rotating the seat too fast, ensuring that your child is rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection and has a mesh peekaboo window that lets you look in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for a car seat, select one that offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of car seats for newborns from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection in 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's all-in-one from the reputable British brand, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it "the most stylish of the bunch, and the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable in during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the top baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child's safety during every trip.

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

A unique feature is the built-in 'green light' that indicates when the car seat is properly secured and ready for use and is a great option for parents who aren't sure with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a permanent fixture in the car which means you don't have to wake up your sleeping newborn to get them out for longer trips. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You will need to purchase an additional travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as simple to transport between cars. If you do choose to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a sturdy bag that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last as long as the car seat of your child.