The best car seats newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for every parent. There's a wealth of choices when it comes to locating the ideal car seat for newborns for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seats newborn seat for newborns in the UK. It also features a single-handed recline option and more than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted 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 infant on adventures from birth through to their toddler years. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a lie-flat ergonomic position in the car or when used in conjunction with strollers as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle with the base provided, it can be turned 360 degrees to help get your baby out and in.

The car seat itself is made of top-quality materials. It comes in a range of stylish colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige 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 for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads moving forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

When it comes to safety the car seat newborn seat provides excellent protection for your child, scoring an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a collision and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to accommodate your child as they expand.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby in and out is super easy - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is equipped to fully recline to provide extra comfort during long journeys in the car. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age range but the features it provides, such as the reclining feature and excellent safety features makes it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats on the market. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It's suitable for infants from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant support is included to ensure an improved fit, a more comfortable in a more upright position, and also 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 is in compliance with the latest i-Size guidelines that require children to stay rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing within the same vehicle. It also features a handy rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a really comfy seat and the latest edition comes with some enhancements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging insert that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. It can also be removed at any time if you want to end using it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but it shouldn't pose a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the day in it. It comes with 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 good-looking seat and you can select from a wide range of patterns and colours to suit your car. It's not the most cost-effective infant car seats that swivel car seat, but it is still a great investment and worth the extra cost for your child. It can be difficult to adjust the length and height, but once you get the hang of it it's fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn 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 R129-certified, meaning that it's built tough with a tough ventilated shell and plush padding to protect your little one. It has a 3-point harness that's easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in case of collision.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can take it off and on the frame with ease. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's easy to move, even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to build an all-in-one travel system, the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

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

If you're shopping for a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats with top brands like Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and collect to your nearest store (or to an Sainsbury's branch if you're nearby). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also has a wide selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. They'll also ship your order for free, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the trusted British brand, which is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch, and the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable on long rides."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way to 12 years of age and won the top baby toddler, child and car seat award at the ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is safe on every trip.

For infants, it comes with an easy-to-remove and comfortable padded insert made from soft bamboo fabrics that's super breathable and antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to accommodate.

The green light that signals when the car seat is properly installed and is 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 convenient stowable strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a long-lasting vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake up your sleeping newborn to get them out for longer trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you have to purchase an additional travel bag to do this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as easy to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a bit extra for a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.