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 to selecting the Best Car Seat Newborn newborn car seats for your child.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection as well as a baby-hugging insert. It's the best new car seat in the UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best car seat newborn choice for taking your newborn along on trips from birth until they are toddlers. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position both inside 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 easily attached to your vehicle with the base supplied. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of fashionable colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps maintain an upright position, which reduces the possibility that their heads may be able to move forward while sleeping, causing breathing issues. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers excellent protection for your child. It scored 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 collision and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child's size as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it simple to get your baby into and out of the car seat when using it as a part of a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be set in a fully reclined position for extra comfort during long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age group but the features it provides, such as the reclining feature and excellent safety features makes it well worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the best car seats for newborns newborn car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is 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 as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest for a better fit and laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+ that means it is suitable for babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations, which require that children sit in the rear for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you change from forward-facing to rear facing infant car seat-facing within the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version is a bit more refined. It has a new, better baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are cushioned, and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. You can take it off at any time, when you do not want to use it anymore.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg, but that shouldn't be a problem when your child is using it most of the time. It can be used with a handle for more comfortable carrying, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis too.

It's also a good-looking seat, and you can choose from a wide selection of colors and patterns to suit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it is still a great investment that is worth the money for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it, adjusting the harness size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're in search of a new car seat that's user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified meaning that it's built tough with a tough air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to hold your baby. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in a safest possible position in the event of an collision.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can pop it off and put it back on effortlessly. Additionally, with the adjustable handles, it's easy to lift, even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to make a travel set, iBase Encore adapters will allow you to connect your Calmi with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, comes with a lock that stops you from turning the seat to face forward too soon, ensuring your child stays in the rear as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for a car seats, choose one that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept 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 any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). You can also collect Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The trusted British brand is most well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs, but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making waves in the market with its. Jasper the tester loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to be the most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant carrier seat all the way to 12 years old and was awarded the top baby toddler, child and car seat award in ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure your child's safety on every journey.

For babies, it has an adjustable and cozy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that's breathable and antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to accommodate.

The green light that indicates that the car seat has been properly fitted and is ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a long-lasting fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleepy newborn to get them out for longer trips. However, it isn't travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you have to purchase an additional travel bag to do this).

The disadvantage of permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you're required to move them between cars. If you do choose to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy bag that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.