The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top concern for every parent. There's a wealth of options when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat for your little one.

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 has a one handed recline and 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice to take your baby along on trips from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a flat, comfortable position in the car when used with a stroller as part an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can easily be attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can be rotated to assist you in helping to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat is made of high-quality materials, and comes in a range of fashionable colors including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads flopping forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It is removed when your child is 60 cm in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat provides excellent protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests conducted by 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 crash and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child's size as they grow.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as part a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also capable of fully reclined for added comfort on long car rides. It is priced at a slightly higher price point than some other cars seats for this age group, but the numerous features, including the option to recline and the excellent security features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is among the most sought-after newborn car seats available. It's a comfortable seat for babies 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 (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant support is included to ensure the best infant carrier car seat fit, better laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+, which means that it can be used by children as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations that require that children remain rear-facing for a longer period of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to change between forward and rear facing on the same car and has a handy rotation feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the latest version has some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth. It is also possible to remove it at any time to end using it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be a problem when your baby spends the majority of the time in it. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry and is lightweight enough to be carried into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a fashionable seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most cost-effective infant car seat, but it is an excellent investment that is worth the cost for your child. Once you've got the hang of it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is simple. Simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal newborn car seat. It's simple to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This car seat that doubles as a carrycot is R129-certified. It's built to last with a tough ventilated outer shell and plush padding to cradle you little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted by a single pull and softly cushioned covers. Additionally, it has an lateral position to keep your baby's head in the safest position in case of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can remove it and on the frame effortlessly. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make a travel set, iBase Encore adapters will allow you to connect your Calmi together with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded an excellent score in the crash tests of Which? and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested has a lock that prevents you from turning the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as possible. It also has a huge, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you choose a store that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby 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 are nearby). On all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also offers a good range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order for free and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branch.

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 known for its top prams and pushchairs. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable during long journeys."

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

For infants, it comes with an adjustable and cozy padded insert made from soft bamboo fabric that's breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 headrest positions and recline can be adjusted to suit.

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

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

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