The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for any parent. There's a wealth of choices when it comes to locating the best newborn car seat for your child.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat newborn (please click Aeust) newborn car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline adjustment and more 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 includes everything you require to take your baby on journeys from birth right through to their toddler years. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic, flat position inside the car and when used alongside a pushchair in the context of an overall travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can be easily affixed to your vehicle using the base provided. It can also be rotated to help get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat is made of top-quality materials and it comes in a range of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that seamlessly matches with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the risk of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child is at a height of 60 cm.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers excellent protection for your child, scoring an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests conducted 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 the seat in the event of an accident and the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that expands as your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat newborn insert seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined posture to provide extra comfort on long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age group however the features it provides, such as the recline feature and superior 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 available. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It's suitable for infants from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi-Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support to ensure a better fit, positioning for laying and side impact protection.

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

Like the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat, and the most recent version includes some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps have been padded and the headrest can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any point, when you do not want to use it anymore.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than some other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the day in it. You can put it on with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight baby car seat enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.

It's also a stylish seat. You can choose from a variety of colors and designs that will fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and worth the extra investment for your baby car seat. Once you've mastered it making adjustments to the harness's height and size is easy. You simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze together two buttons to move up and down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're in search of a new car seat that's easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot then look no further than Joie Calmi. This car seat that doubles as a carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to cradle you little one. It has a three-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has the ability to lateralize your baby's head at the most secure position in case of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can take it off and back on the frame effortlessly. 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 iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded an excellent score in the crash tests of Which? and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested comes with a lock that stops you from rotating the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that's water resistant and provides 50+ UV protection, and has a mesh peekaboo window that lets you observe without disturbing your child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, make sure you choose a store that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and provides free click and collect to your nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you live near by). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also has a great range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. They'll also ship your order for free, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the trusted British brand that is known for its high-end prams and pushchairs. Our tester Jasper loved it, describing it "the best-looking of the bunch and the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way up to 12 years old, and won the best baby toddler, child and car seat award in ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It has also been tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure that your child is protected during every trip.

For babies, it has an adjustable and cozy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabrics that's super comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 recline and 8 headrest positions can also be adjusted to accommodate.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that signals that the car seat is secured and ready to use and is a great option for parents who aren't familiar with the proper way to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a convenient strap that can be used in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a constant fixture in the car which means you don't have to wake your sleeping baby to take them out for longer trips. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase an additional travel bag.

The drawback to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you need to transport them between different cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit more for a bag that will last as long as your child's car seat does.