The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top priority for any parent. There are a variety of options when it comes to selecting the best newborn car seats for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adapt to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice to take your baby with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It is the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets 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 vehicle seat, meaning that it can easily be attached to your car by using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated to help to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is made of top-quality materials. It comes in a range of stylish colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It is a stylish and elegant choice that goes seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, which could cause breathing problems. It can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is an excellent option for safety, since it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that expands as your child grows to ensure they always have a secure fit.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you use it as part of a travel system, paired with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age range, but the features it provides, such as the recline feature and superior safety features makes it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Nania BELINE Tiger Car Seat Group 1-3 seats is one of the most popular infant car seats on the market. It's a comfortable seat for babies and simple to use. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included to ensure a better fit, laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ which means it can be used for infants as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size regulations that requires children to be in the rear of the car 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.

Similar to the previous version, it's a really comfy seat and the latest edition includes some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. You can take it off at any time if you don't want to use it again.

It's a little heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg but should not be a problem when your infant is in it for most of the time. You can use it with a handle for more comfortable carrying, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat and you can pick from a variety of colors and patterns to match your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it, adjusting the harness size and height is simple. Simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal infant car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and it can be used as a cot for baby. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to hold your little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted by a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of an collision.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can remove it and on the frame effortlessly. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you want to create an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with locks to stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as it is 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 observe without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for 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 offers a wide range of car seats for newborns 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). On 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 also 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

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that is all-in-one from the trusted British brand that is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Jasper who was our test subject, loved it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 year olds. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure your child's safety during every trip.

It comes with a removable, cosy padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These bamboo fabrics are extremely breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that indicates when the car seat is secured and ready to use which makes it a fantastic option for parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a handy stowable strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a permanent vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake up your sleepy newborn to get out for longer journeys. But, it's not 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. They are not as easy to move between cars. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a durable one that is able to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last as long as the car seat of your child.