The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There's a wealth of options when it comes to locating the best newborn car seat for your child.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection, as well as an adorable inlay. It is the best new car seat in the UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adapt to your child’s growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the premium option for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the newest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a flat, comfortable position in the car, or when used in conjunction with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be attached to your vehicle with the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is made of top quality materials, and comes in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It is a stylish and elegant option that works perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads moving forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing problems. It can be removed when your child is at least 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety, since it 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 baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to accommodate your child as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you use it as a part of a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined configuration for extra comfort during long car journeys. It is priced at a somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats on the market. It is easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat can be used with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg Hauck Infant Car Seat with ISOFIX Base headrest to ensure a better fit, positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ that means it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It meets the new i-Size guidelines that requires children to be rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you change from forward-facing to rear-facing within the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

As with the previous version it's a really comfy seat and the new version includes some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest has been made adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. It can also be removed at anytime if you wish to remove it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is lightweight enough to be carried to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colours and designs that will fit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment and worth the extra cost for your child. Once you've mastered it and adjust the size and height is a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's super simple to use and holds your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated outer shell and plush padding to protect your baby. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in case of 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. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to create a travel system, then the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model earned a high score in the crash tests of Which? and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes a lock to prevent the seat from rotating too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for car seats, choose a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). 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 for free and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or 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, which is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My child seemed to be most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for babies up to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best child, baby and toddler car seat. It was also tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure your child is safe throughout every journey.

For babies, it has an easy-to-remove and comfortable padded insert made from soft bamboo fabrics that's super 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.

The green light that indicates when the car seat has been properly installed and is ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it a great option for new parents, who may not be familiar with the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a convenient strap that can be used in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.

It's also permanent, so you won't need to wake your baby to take them out of the car for long 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 a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as easy to move between cars. If you do choose to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a durable one that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying extra for a bag which will last longer than your child's car seat.