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 selecting the best newborn car seats 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 changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that has everything you need to take your newborn on journeys from birth right through to their toddler years. It's the latest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic lie-flat position in the car, and when used with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it can be attached to your vehicle with the base that comes with it. It can be turned 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat itself is made from high-quality materials and comes in a range of stylish colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and sophisticated option that matches perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps to maintain the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the chance that their heads may shift forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a fantastic choice for safety, as it scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the unique Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches as your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby out and in is a breeze - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined configuration for added comfort during long car trips. It is priced at a slightly higher price point than other seats for this age group, but the numerous features like the reclining option and the excellent security features make it worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most popular infant car seats that are available. It is simple to use and is comfortable for infants. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is also compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support to allow for a better fit and the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it can be used for children as young as 12 months (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 and rear facing in the same car and also has a handy rotating feature.

As with the previous version it's a comfortable seat and the new version comes with some enhancements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging insert that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be moved up or down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at anytime if you wish to end using it.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other infant carseats, however it shouldn't pose a problem if your infant spends most of the day in it. It can be used with a handle for more comfortable transport, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.

It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from many different colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it is an excellent investment that is worth the money for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it making adjustments to the harness's height and size is easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great newborn car seat for a newborn baby. It's easy to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified R129. It's built to last with a durable ventilated exterior shell and plush padding to hold your little one. It features a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in case of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can pop it off and put it back on easily. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep, due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to build an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes an electronic lock that prevents the seat from rotating too quickly, ensuring that your baby remains rearward-facing for as long as it is possible. It also comes with a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you are looking online for car seat, select an online retailer that offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats with top brands like Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and collect to your local store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you live nearby). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another option for a broad selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll also ship your order free of charge, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

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

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 year olds. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best child, baby and toddler car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is safe during every trip.

It comes with an adjustable, comfortable cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child grows. You can also adjust the position of the headrest and recline to suit.

The green light that signals when the car seat has been correctly installed and is ready to use is an exclusive feature. This makes it a great option for parents who may not know the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a permanent vehicle fixture which means you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get out for longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase an additional travel bag.

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