The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There are many options available when it comes to choosing the best car seat for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that adjust to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your newborn to their first journey right through to their toddler years. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a flat, comfortable position in the car or when used with a stroller as part an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle with the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of fashionable colors that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and sophisticated choice that seamlessly matches with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is designed for newborns and premature infants. This assists in maintaining an upright position, which reduces the chance that their heads may be able to move forward during sleep, causing breathing issues. It is removed when your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat provides excellent protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests 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 revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child as they expand.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby in and out is easy. No more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car trips. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats for this age range however the features it offers including the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features makes it well worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is one of the most popular infant car seats available. It's a comfortable seat for babies and easy to use. It's suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Baby Car Seat - Group 0+ FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or 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 support is included for a better fit, laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it is suitable for use for babies ranging from birth until 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which requires children to be in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also has an excellent rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition comes with some enhancements. It comes with a brand new, better baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time if you want to remove it.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be a problem if your infant spends most of the day in it. It comes with a handle to make it easier to carry and is lightweight enough to be carried into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colors and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the harness's length and height, but once you've got the hang of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel, and pressing two buttons simultaneously.

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 and carrycot is certified R129. It's made tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and plush padding to protect your baby. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in case of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily pop it on and off the frame. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you want to create a travel system, then the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

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

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you select a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi RodiFix S i-Size Booster Seat in Basic Black - Shop Now, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos also has a great selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. They'll also ship 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

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the reputable British brand that is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to find it most comfortable during long drives."

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

It includes an adjustable, comfortable padding for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also alter the headrest and recline positions to suit.

The 'green' light that signals when the car seat has been properly fitted and is now ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for new parents, who may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.

It's also permanent, so you won't have to wake your baby to take them out of the car for longer trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

The disadvantage of permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around when you have to move them between vehicles. If you do choose to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a durable one that can withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a little more for a bag that will last longer than your child's car seat.