The best car seat infant Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top priority for every parent. Thankfully, there's an abundance of options when it comes down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It also has a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat newborn seat that includes everything you need to take your infant on journeys from birth right until they reach toddler years. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position inside the car and in conjunction 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 using the base supplied. It can be turned 360 degrees to help get your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of fashionable colours such as 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 a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child is at a height of 60 cm.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior 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 with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to prevent your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches when your child grows to ensure that they will always have a safe fit.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you use it as part a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long car journeys. It does come at a somewhat higher price than other car seats for this age group, however the wide array of features like the reclining option and the excellent security features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and easy to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat can be used with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to ensure a better fit, laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+, which means that it can be used for infants as young as 12 months (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations that require children to remain in the rear of the car for longer. It's compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the new version includes some improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay which is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps have been cushioned and the headrest can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any time in case you decide not to use it again.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be an issue for a baby who spends the majority of the day in it. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to be lifted into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

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 car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and is worth the investment for your baby. Once you've mastered 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 simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's super user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, meaning that it's built tough with a tough ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your little one. It comes with three-point harnesses that are easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head in the most secure position in case of an accident.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's also a breeze to lift even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to build an all-in-one travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, ensuring that your child stays in the rear 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 observe without disturbing the child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and collect to your nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you live near by). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. They'll also ship your order free of charge, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The trusted British brand is best known for its high-end prams as well as pushchairs however, the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making a name for itself. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the best-looking of the bunch and the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable in during long journeys."

This fully rotating infant car seat R129 certified car seat is suitable for babies up to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the best car seat Newborn baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child's safety on every journey.

For newborns, it features an adjustable and cozy padding 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 fit your child's.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that signals when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use and is a great option for parents who may be unfamiliar with the correct way to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a stowable harness which can be used in either a rear or forward-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 your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you need to buy an additional travel bag for this).

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you need to move them between vehicles. If you choose to purchase a separate travel bag, pick one that is durable and able to stand up to the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last as long as the car seat of your child.