The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. There's a wealth of options when it comes down to choosing the ideal car seat for newborns for your baby.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat newborn, see, infant car seat UK. It has a one handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth until they reach toddler years. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position both inside the car, and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be easily attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can be turned 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat itself is made from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and elegant choice that seamlessly matches with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the risk of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. It is removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child as they expand.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined configuration for extra comfort during long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age group however the features it provides, such as the recline feature and superior safety features makes it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is among the most popular newborn car seats that are available. It is simple to use and is comfortable for babies. It's 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 is also compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant support is included to ensure an improved fit, a more comfortable position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seats by age seat, which means it can be used for babies ranging from birth until 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which requires children to be rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you switch from rear-facing to forward-facing within the same vehicle. It also includes a handy rotating feature.

It's still a very comfy seat, but the latest version has some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg that is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any time, when you do not want to use it any more.

It's heavier than some of the other portable infant car seat carseats, at 4.5kg but isn't a problem if your child is in it for most of the time. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry and is lightweight enough to be carried into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat. You can choose from many different colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat swivel car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment that is worth the cost for your child. Once you've mastered it and adjust the height and size is easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a 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 a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the safest position in case of an accident.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily pop it on and off the frame. With the adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to make a travel set, iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

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 a good rating from ADAC. The latest model, which we tested, features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your baby stays rearward-facing for as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and offers 50+ UV protection and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for car seats, choose a retailer who offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great range of newborn car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and pick up to the nearest store (or to an Sainsbury's branch if you're nearby). With every purchase you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also offers a good range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. They'll also ship your order free of charge and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The reliable British brand is most well-known for its high-end prams and pushchairs however, the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making waves in the market with its. Jasper who was our test subject, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to find it most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for newborns all the way to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the most effective toddler, infant car seat newborn and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child will be safe on every journey.

For newborns, it features a removable and cosy padded insert made from soft bamboo fabric that is comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed as your child grows. You can also alter the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.

The 'green' light that indicates when the car seat is correctly installed and is ready for use is a unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not be familiar with the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a strap that can be used either in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't need to wake your baby in order to get them out of the car for longer journeys. It is not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase an additional travel bag.

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around when you're required to transport them between different vehicles. If you do choose to buy an additional travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy one that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last for as long as the car seat of your child.