The Best Car Seat newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for every parent. There are a variety of options when it comes down to choosing the best newborn car seats for your child.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection, as well as an adorable inlay. It's the best new car seat in the UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position in the car, and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can be easily affixed to your car by using the base supplied. It can also be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant option that works perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps to maintain an upright position, which reduces the risk that their heads may move forward during sleep, which can cause breathing issues. It is removed when your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety as it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests conducted by 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 revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child as they develop.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as part a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined posture for added comfort during long car trips. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats for this age range however the features it has, including the recline feature and superior safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most popular newborn car seats on the market. It is easy to use and comfortable for babies. It's suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is also compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant car seat swivel headrest to ensure a better fit, the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

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

As with the previous version it's a really comfy seat and the latest edition includes some improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at anytime if you wish to end using it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be an issue for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. You can use it with a handle for easier carrying, and it's light enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.

It's also a stylish seat and you can pick from a variety of colors and patterns to suit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat travel car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment and worth the extra money for your lightweight baby car seat. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the length and height but once you've got the hang of it, it's a breeze. 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 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 R129-certified. It's built to last with a tough ventilated outer shell and soft padding to hold your little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just a single pull and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in the event of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can take it off and on the frame with ease. And, thanks to adjustable handle bars, it's also easy to move even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and a good rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested comes with a lock that stops you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your child remains rear-facing for the longest time possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window that lets you observe without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for car seats, choose one that offers free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of car seats for newborns from top brands such as 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). On all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order for free and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

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 its mark on the market. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to find it most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat is able to carry your infant car seats that swivel all the way to 12 years old and was awarded the top baby toddler, child and car seat award at the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It has also been tested above the rules to ensure your child is protected during every trip.

It includes an adjustable, comfortable padded insert for newborns made of soft bamboo fabric. These bamboo fabrics are extremely comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed as your child grows. You can also adjust the recline and headrest positions to fit your child's.

A distinctive feature is the built-in green light' that indicates that the car seat is properly secured and ready for use, making it a great option for new parents who aren't sure with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a constant vehicle fixture which means you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get out for longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase 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 move between cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag, select one that is strong and able to withstand the wear and tears of regular use. It's worth paying extra for a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.