The best car seat for newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

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

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat newborn newborn car seat UK. It also features a single-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adapt to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn to their first journey right until they reach toddler years. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that give your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car or when used with strollers as part of an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means 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 is constructed of high-quality materials, and comes in a variety of stylish colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant 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 helps maintain the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the risk that their heads may shift forward during sleep, causing breathing problems. This can be removed once your child reaches 60 cm in height.

The car seat is an excellent option for safety as it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes 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 fit your child as they grow.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg tilt means getting your baby out and in is easy. No more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can also be positioned in a fully reclined position to provide extra comfort on long car trips. It does come at a slightly higher price point than some other cars seats for this age group, but the numerous features including the reclining option and the excellent security features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats available. It's easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It's suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant support is included to ensure a better fit, laying position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it is suitable for use with infants from birth to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations which require children to remain in the rear of the car for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing within the same vehicle. It also has an excellent rotating feature.

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

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

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from many different colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it and adjust the size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that is simple to use and holds your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a tough ventilated shell and plush cushioning to hold your infant. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. Additionally, it has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in case of an 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. With the 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 allow you to connect your Calmi together with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received an excellent score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested comes with a lock that stops you from rotating the seat to face forward too soon, ensuring your child stays in the rear as long as is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that's water repellent and offers 50+ UV protection and has a mesh peekaboo window that lets you look in without disturbing your child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure you choose a store that offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of infant car seats from top rated infant car seats brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's retailer that is a participating one.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that's all-in-one from the reputable British brand that is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable in on long rides."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way up to 12 years of age and was awarded the top baby toddler, child and car seat award in ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child's safety throughout every trip.

It comes with a removable, cozy cushioned insert for infants made of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super breathable and antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 headrest positions can be adjusted to suit.

The 'green' light that indicates that the car seat is properly installed and is ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for new parents, who might not be aware of the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a handy strap that can be used either in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't have to wake your baby to take them out of the car for longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel infant car seat systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You will need to purchase an additional travel bag.

The drawback to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you're required to transport them between different vehicles. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, choose one that is sturdy and able to stand up to the wear and tear of regular use. It's worth paying extra for a bag which will last for as long as the car seat of your child.