The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for every parent. There's a wealth of options when it comes down to choosing the ideal car seat for newborns for your baby.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that adapt to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best car seat for newborn uk choice for taking your newborn to the road from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It is the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that give your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car or when used in conjunction with strollers as part of the complete travel system. It is 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 get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of high-quality materials, and is available in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing problems. It can be removed once your child is at 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a great 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 prevent your baby from being thrown around the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows to ensure that they will always have a safe fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is easy. No more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat can be set in a fully reclined configuration 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

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with your car's seat belt system. The car seat can be used with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with 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 with babies from birth to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations, which require that children sit in the rear for longer. It's compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to switch between forward and rear facing in the same car and also has a handy rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version is a bit more refined. It has a new, better baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be moved up or down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time to end using it.

It's a little heavier than other infant car seat swivel carseats, at 4.5kg however that shouldn't be a problem when your baby is using it for the majority of the time. It can be used with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis too.

It is also a stylish seat. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat but it's still affordable and is worth the investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it, adjusting the harness size and height is simple. You simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze two buttons to move up and down the straps without the need to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the perfect infant car seat. It's simple to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is R129-certified. It's made tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and soft padding to cradle you little one. It has a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in a safest possible position in the event of collision.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and put it back on effortlessly. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's also a breeze to lift even when your baby is asleep. If you're planning to build a travel set, iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, ensuring that your baby stays rearward-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you are looking online for car seats, choose one that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats from top rated baby car seats brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). On all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

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 renowned for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way up to 12 years of age and won the top baby, toddler and child car seat in the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It was also tested above the rules to ensure that your child is protected throughout every journey.

It includes a removable, cozy padding for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child grows. You can also alter the headrest and recline positions to fit your child's.

The 'green' light that indicates when the Car Seat For Newborn seat has been properly fitted and is ready for use is a unique feature. This makes it a great option for parents who are new to the family, and may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a handy stowable strap that can be used either in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't have to wake your baby in order 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 simple to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit extra for a bag which will last longer than your child's car seat does.