The best car seats for infants Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for any parent. There are a variety of options when it comes to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection as well as a baby-hugging inlay. It's the best new car seat UK. It also features a single-handed recline setting and no less 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 has everything you need to take your newborn on journeys from birth right until they reach toddler years. It's the most recent version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic, flat position inside the car and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can be easily affixed to your vehicle using the base provided. It can be rotated to help get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is made from high-quality materials and comes in a range of stylish colors, including 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 includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads moving forward during sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It is removed when your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is a fantastic option for safety, since it has scored an impressive 1.7 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 safeguard your baby from being thrown out of the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation means that getting your baby in and out is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined posture to provide extra comfort on long car trips. It's somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, but the extensive list of features including the reclining option and the excellent security features make it worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats around. It is simple to use and comfortable for infants. It is suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to ensure a better fit, laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for babies as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations, which require that children remain rear-facing for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle and has 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 that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time to remove it.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that shouldn't be a problem when your baby is using it for the majority of the time. It can be used with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.

It is also a stylish seat. You can pick from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat but it's still a reasonable price and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it and adjust the size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the perfect newborn car seat. It's simple to use, and it can be used as a cot for baby. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a durable air-conditioned shell and soft padding to protect your infant. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily slide it on and off the frame. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to build a travel set, the 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 the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as a good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested comes with a lock that stops you from turning the seat too quickly, ensuring that your baby stays rearward-facing for the longest time possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that's water resistant and offers 50+ UV protection and includes a mesh peekaboo window that lets you observe without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for car seats, choose a retailer who offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also allow 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 close to it). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another good choice for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection at the 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, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch, and my child seemed to be most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for babies all the way to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It was also tested above the rules to ensure that your child is safe during every trip.

It is equipped with an adjustable, comfortable cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

The green light that signals when the car seat has been properly fitted and is ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for new parents, who may not know the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either the rear or forward-facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't have to wake your baby up to take them out of the car for long journeys. However, it isn't travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag for this).

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