The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. Thankfully, there's an abundance of options when it comes to locating the ideal car seat for newborns for your little one.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection and an adorable inlay. It is the best new car seat in the UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust to your child's changing 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 moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car, or when used with a stroller as part a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be attached to your vehicle with the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of fashionable colours that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and elegant option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps to maintain a near-flat position, reducing the risk that their heads may move forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. This can be removed when your child is at a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a fantastic 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 protect your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child as they develop.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation means that getting your baby out and in is a breeze - no more awkward bending 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 somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, but the numerous features including the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats on the market. It's comfortable for babies and simple to use. It is suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to allow for a better fit and positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Nania Trio Group Car Seat Linea Grey 0+ car seat, which means it is suitable for use with infants from birth to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations that require that children sit in the rear for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle and features a handy rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version is a bit more refined. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay that is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up or down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any point, if you don't want to use it anymore.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn car seats, but it shouldn't pose a problem if your infant spends most of the time in it. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry, and is light enough to lift into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a nice-looking seat and you can select from a variety of colours and patterns to fit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel, and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's super user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a durable ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to cradle your baby. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. Additionally, it has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in case of an accident.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can pop it off and back on the frame with ease. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to create a travel system, then the i-Base Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

Joie has improved on the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in the crash tests of Which? and an A+ rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested has a lock that prevents you from turning the seat to face forward too soon, ensuring your baby stays rearward-facing for as long as is possible. It also comes with a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection, as well as an open mesh that allows you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping 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 range of newborn car seats with top brands like Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and provides free click and collect to your local store (or to an Sainsbury's branch if you are near by). For all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a broad selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order for free and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branches.

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 high-end pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, describing it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one my daughter seemed to find most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 year olds. 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 the regulations to ensure your child is safe during every trip.

It comes with a removable, cosy padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as 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 suit.

The green light that indicates that the car seat has been correctly installed and is ready to use is an exclusive feature. This makes it an ideal choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not know the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't have to wake your baby to get them out of the car on longer journeys. However, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as simple to transport between cars. If you do choose to purchase an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy bag that can keep up with the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a bit extra for a bag which will last for as long as your child's car seat does.