The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top priority for any parent. There are a myriad of options when it comes to selecting the best Car Seat Newborn newborn car seats for your child.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat infant car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adapt to your child’s growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth until they reach toddler years. It's the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a flat, comfortable position in the car or when used with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat is made of high-quality materials, and is available in a range of fashionable colors including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It is a stylish and elegant option that works perfectly 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 the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the risk that their heads shift forward during sleep, causing breathing issues. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers excellent protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to protect your baby in the event of a collision and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit 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 tilt means getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined position for added comfort during long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age range but the features it has, including the recline feature and superior safety features makes it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is one of the most popular infant car seats cheap car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is also included to provide an improved fit, a more comfortable position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+ that means it can be used by children as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations which requires children to be in the rear for a longer period of time. 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 includes an easy-to-use rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can remove it at any time, in case you decide not to use it again.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn carseats, but it shouldn't pose a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the time 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 nice-looking seat, and you can choose from a variety of colors and patterns to match your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and is worth the investment for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the harness's height and length, but once you've mastered the art of it, it's a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to move up and down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great newborn car seat for a newborn baby. It's easy to use and cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified R129. It's built tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to cradle you little one. It has three-point harnesses that are easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features an lateral position to keep 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, which means you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep, due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow 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 the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as a Good rating from ADAC. The latest model, which we tested, comes with a lock that stops you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your baby stays rearward-facing for as long as is possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection, and has a mesh peekaboo window to let you check in without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for car seats, choose one that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and also offers free click and collect to your nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you are close to one). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another good choice for a broad selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection in-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, which is known for its premium prams and pushchairs. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my baby seemed to be the most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the top baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child will be safe during every trip.

It includes a removable, cozy cushioned insert for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child grows. You can also adjust the position of the headrest and recline to accommodate.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that lets you know that the car seat is properly secured and ready for use, making it a great option for parents who aren't sure about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't need to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car on longer journeys. It is not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase a separate travel bag.

The disadvantage of permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around if you're required to transport them between different cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag, select one that is strong and able to endure the wear and tear of regular use. It's worth paying extra for a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.