The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top concern for every parent. There are a myriad of options when it comes down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection and an adorable inlay. It's the best new car seat UK. It comes with a single-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 to take your baby with you on your journeys from the time they're born until toddlers. It is the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car, or when used with strollers as part of the complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can be easily affixed to your vehicle using the base provided. It can also be rotated to help you get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a range of stylish colours, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It is a stylish and elegant option that works perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads moving forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a fantastic 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 iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to protect your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to accommodate your child as they develop.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you use it as part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined position for added comfort during long car journeys. It does come at a somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features, including the option to recline and excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

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

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat which means it can be used for babies ranging from birth until 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations, which require that children be rear-facing for longer. It's compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same car and has a handy rotation feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the latest version is a bit more refined. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging insert that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest has been made adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any point, if you don't want to use it anymore.

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

It's also a fashionable seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat but it's still affordable and is worth the investment for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the harness's length and height, but once you've mastered the art 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 in search of a new car seat that's easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's made tough with a sturdy ventilated shell and plush padding to protect your baby. It has three-point harnesses that are easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in case of impact.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so it's easy to pop it on and off the frame. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's easy to move, even when your baby is asleep. If you're planning to build an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters will allow you to connect your Calmi together with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent the seat from turning too fast, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing as long as possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that's water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection and has a mesh peekaboo window to let you look in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for Phoenix 360° Swivel Car Seat: Ultimate Safety! seat, you should choose an online retailer that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of infant car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge 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

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

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way to 12 years old and won the top baby toddler, child and 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 is safe on every journey.

For newborns, it features an adjustable and cozy padded insert made from soft bamboo fabric that is comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child grows. You can also alter the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.

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

Another big selling point is that it's a long-lasting fixture in the car, so you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. However, it isn't travel system-compatible like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase an additional travel bag to do this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They are not as easy to transport between cars. If you choose to purchase a separate travel bag, choose one that is sturdy and able to withstand the wear and tears of daily use. It's worth paying more to purchase a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.