The Best 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 to choosing the best car seat (our website) for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adjust to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice for taking your newborn along on trips from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a flat, comfortable position in the car when used with strollers as part of an entire 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 even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colours, including 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 includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a safe, near-flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing problems. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

The car seat is an excellent choice for safety, as it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a crash and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child as they grow.

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 a travel system, paired with a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined configuration for extra comfort during long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age range however the features it provides, such as the reclining feature and excellent safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is one of the most popular infant car seats available. It's a comfortable seat for babies and simple to use. It's suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with 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 the best fit, better laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ that means it is suitable for infants as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle and has an easy-to-use rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version has a few improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are padded, and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at any time if you want to remove it.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other infant carseats, at 4.5kg, but that should not be a problem when your baby is using it most of the time. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry and is light enough to lift to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from many different colours and designs that will fit your car. It's not the most cost-effective infant car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment and worth the extra cost for your child. Once you get the hang it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel, and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great newborn car seat for your newborn. It's easy to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a tough air-conditioned shell and soft padding to protect your little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of collision.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can take it off and back on the frame with ease. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned a Spiderman Nania High Back Booster for Kids test score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your child remains rear-facing for as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you are shopping online for a car seat, select one that offers free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. 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 provides free click and collect to your local store (or to an Sainsbury's branch if you are nearby). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, 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 participating Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The reliable British brand is most well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs, but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making a name for itself. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch, and my baby seemed to be the most comfortable during long drives."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way up to 12 years old and won the top baby toddler, child and child car seat award in ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure your child will be safe during every trip.

For infants, it comes with an adjustable and cozy padded insert made from soft bamboo fabric that's breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also adjust the recline and headrest positions to accommodate.

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 new parents who aren't familiar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a handy stowable strap that can be used either in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a long-lasting vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake up your sleeping baby to take out for longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The disadvantage of permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they aren't as easy to carry around if you have to transport them between different cars. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a durable one that is able to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more to purchase a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.