The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There are a variety of options when it comes down to choosing the best car seats car seat for your child.

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 comes with a single-handed recline and 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the top rated baby car seats car seat that comes with everything you require to take your baby on journeys from birth right until they reach toddler years. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position in the car and alongside a pushchair in the context of the travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it is able to be easily attached to your car by using the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated to help you to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat is made of high-quality materials, and is available in a variety of stylish colors including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is designed for newborns and premature infants. This helps to maintain a near-flat position, reducing the chance that their heads will shift forward while sleeping, causing breathing issues. This can be removed when your child is at 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat provides excellent protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size comes with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to prevent your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches when your child grows, ensuring they are always in a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation means that getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat can also be positioned in a fully reclined posture to provide extra comfort on long car trips. It's slightly higher price point than other seats for this age group, however the wide array of features like the reclining option and excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most sought-after newborn car seats available. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It's suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant car seat uk support is also included to provide an improved fit, a more comfortable 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 to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children sit in the rear for a greater length of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same vehicle and also has a handy rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat and the new version has some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps have been cushioned and the headrest is adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any time, when you do not want to use it anymore.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn car seats, but this shouldn't be a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. You can use it with a handle for easier transport, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat, and you can choose from a variety of colours and patterns to fit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it is still a great investment that is worth the cost for your child. It can be difficult to adjust the harness height and length but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. Simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up or down the straps without the need to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal baby car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and is a great cot-like baby sitter. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's made tough with a tough ventilated shell and plush padding to protect your little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the safest position in case of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily slide it on and off the frame. With the adjustable handle bars, it's a breeze to lift even when your child is asleep. If you're planning to build an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from turning the seat to face forward too soon, ensuring your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that's water resistant and offers 50+ UV protection, and features a mesh peekaboo windows to allow you to observe without disturbing your child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you pick a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of car seats for newborns from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). You can also collect Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another good choice for a broad selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. You can also avail free delivery, same-day collection in 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 all-in-one vehicle seat from the trusted British brand that is renowned for its high-end prams and pushchairs. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one my baby appeared to find most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant all the way up to 12 years old, and won the best car seat newborn [go directly to Annunciogratis] baby toddler, child and car seat in the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child's safety during every trip.

For newborns, it features an adjustable and cozy cushioned insert made of 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.

A distinctive feature is the built-in 'green light' that indicates that the car seat is properly secured and ready to use, making it a great option for parents who aren't sure about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

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

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as simple to transport between cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, make 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 as long as your child's car seat does.