The best infant car seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top rated baby car seats (Get More Information) priority for every parent. There are many options available when it comes down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn 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 comes with a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that adapt to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you require to take your baby to their first journey right up until they reach their toddler years. It's the most recent version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic lie-flat position inside the car, and when used alongside a pushchair in the context of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be easily attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat itself is made from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of fashionable colours, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and elegant choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line 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 will be able to move forward facing infant car seat while sleeping, causing breathing issues. It can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat provides excellent protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown out of the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows to ensure they are always in a secure fit.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when using it as part a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is equipped to fully recline to provide extra comfort during long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age but the features it offers including the reclining feature and excellent safety features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is among the most sought-after newborn car seats that are available. It's easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with your car's 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). The Baby-Hugg infant support is also included to provide a better fit, laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for babies as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations that require that children sit in the rear for a greater length of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to change between forward and rear facing in the same car and has a handy rotation feature.

Like the previous version, it's a really comfy seat, and the most recent version includes some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth. It is also possible to remove it at anytime if you wish to remove it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be a problem when your baby spends the majority of the time in it. It has a handle that can 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, and you can choose from a wide selection of colours and patterns to match your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat but it's still very reasonable and is worth the investment for your baby. Once you've mastered it and adjust the size and height is simple. You simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the perfect infant car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and is a great cot-like baby sitter. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a tough air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to cradle your baby. It comes with three-point harnesses that are easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of collision.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so it's easy to pop it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep, thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi together with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received an excellent score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with a lock to prevent the seat from turning too fast, ensuring that your child is rear-facing as long as possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you are shopping online for car seat, select a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and also offers free click and collect to the nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you live near by). With every purchase you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos is another good infant car seats choice for a variety of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order free of charge and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The trusted British brand is well-known for its high-end prams as well as pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making its mark on the market. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch, and my baby seemed to find it most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 year olds. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure your child will be safe during every trip.

For newborns, it features an adjustable and cozy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that's comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

A distinctive feature is the built-in green light' that signals that the car seat is secured and ready to use, making it a great option for parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a long-lasting vehicle fixture which means you don't have to wake up your sleepy 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 a separate 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 if you need to move them between cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy one that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit more for a bag that will last longer than your child's car seat.