The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. There's a wealth of choices when it comes down to choosing the best newborn car seat for your baby.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best car seats newborn car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice to take your baby along on trips from the time they're born until 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 or when used with a stroller as part of an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to help get your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colours that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It is a stylish and elegant choice that goes seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward while they sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety as it scored an impressive 1.7 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. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they grow.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as a part of a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for added comfort on long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age group but the features it has, including the reclining feature and excellent safety features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

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

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat which means it can be used with babies from birth until 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you change from forward-facing to rear-facing within the same vehicle. It also has a handy rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the new version has a few improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at anytime if you wish to remove it.

It's heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg but shouldn't be a problem when your baby is in it for most of the time. It can be used with a handle to make it easier carrying, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis too.

It's also a fashionable seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colors and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment that is worth the cost for your child. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the length and height but once you've got the hang of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's super 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 which means it's made tough with a durable air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to cradle your infant car seat rear facing. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted by a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of an collision.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily pop it onto and off the frame. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's a breeze to lift, even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in the crash tests of Which? and a good rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat to face forward too soon, ensuring your child stays in the rear facing infant car seat as long as possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases 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 a Sainsbury's branch if you live nearby). With every purchase, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a wide selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. They'll also 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 vehicle seat that is all-in-one from the reputable British brand, which is known for its high-end prams and pushchairs. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way up to 12 years old, and won the best baby toddler, child and car seat award at the ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It was also tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is protected during every trip.

It comes with a removable, cosy padding for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

A distinctive feature is the built-in 'green light' that signals when the car seat is properly secured and ready for use which makes it a fantastic option for parents who may be unfamiliar with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also permanent, so you won't need to wake your baby to take them out of the car for longer trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase an additional travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as easy to transport between cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy bag that can keep up with the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying more to get a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.