The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There are a variety of options when it comes to choosing the best car seat for newborn 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 comes with a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that has everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth up until they reach their toddler years. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a lie-flat ergonomic position in the car, or when used in conjunction with strollers as part of the complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle using the base provided, it can even be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a range of stylish colours that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It is a stylish and elegant option that works seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature and newborn infants. This assists in maintaining an upright position, which reduces the risk that their heads move forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is an excellent choice 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 safeguard your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches when your child grows to ensure they are always in a secure fit.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you are using it as part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for added comfort on long journeys in the car. It does come at a slightly higher price point than other seats for this age group, but the numerous features, including the option to recline and the excellent security features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most popular newborn car seat inserts for newborns seats on the market. It's comfortable for babies and easy to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant support is included for an improved fit, a more comfortable position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used for babies ranging from birth until 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations that require that children remain rear-facing for a greater length of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base, which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and also has a handy rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It features a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest has been made adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. It can also be removed at anytime if you wish to end using it.

It's a little heavier than some of the other infant carseats, at 4.5kg but shouldn't be a problem when your baby is in it for most of the time. You can put it on with a handle for easier carrying, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis too.

It's also a stylish seat and you can pick from a wide selection of patterns and colours to match your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and is worth the investment for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness length and height, but once you've mastered the art of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel, and pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great baby car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use and can be used as a cot for baby. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, meaning that it's built tough with a tough ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to cradle your infant car seat travel. It comes with three-point harnesses that are easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. It also features lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in the most secure possible position in case of collision.

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

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The latest model, which 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 the longest time possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that's water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to look in without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for car seat, select an online retailer that offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats, opensourcebridge.science, 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). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order free of charge and provide same-day pickup 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 as well as 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 find it most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the most effective baby, toddler and child car seat. It was also tested above the rules to ensure your child is protected throughout every journey.

It includes a removable, cosy cushioned insert for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These 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 grows. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to suit.

A distinctive feature is the built-in 'green light' that indicates when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use and is a great option for new parents who aren't sure about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a stowable harness which can be used in either the rear or forward-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a permanent fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleeping baby to take them out for long trips. However, it isn't travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as easy to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag, pick one that is durable and able to withstand the wear and tears of regular use. It's worth paying more to purchase a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.