The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for any parent. There are a variety of options when it comes down to choosing the best car seat for your child.

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

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for taking your newborn along on trips from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the most recent update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position both inside the car, and when used with a pushchair as part of an overall travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, so it can easily be attached to your vehicle using the base provided. It can be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of fashionable colours that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige 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 maintain an upright position, which reduces the risk that their heads will move forward during sleep, causing breathing problems. It can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of 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 comes equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to protect your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they grow.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation means that getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined position for added comfort during long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age, but the features it has, including the recline feature and superior safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

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

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ that means it is suitable for infants as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations that require that children sit in the rear for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing within the same vehicle. It also features an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the latest version is a bit more refined. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps have been cushioned and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate the growth of your baby. You can remove it at any time, in case you decide not to use it again.

It's heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg but should not be a problem when your infant is using it for the majority of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to lift into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from many different colours and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it is still a great investment and worth the extra money for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the harness length and height, but once you've mastered the art of it it's fine. Simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without the need to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal infant car seat. It's simple to use and is a great cot-like baby sitter. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, which means it's made tough with a tough ventilated shell and plush cushioning to hold your infant. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly cushioned covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby's head in 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 pop it on and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to create an all-in-one travel system, the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good infant car seats rating from ADAC. The latest model, which we tested, comes with a lock that stops you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child stays in the rear as long as is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you are looking online for car seat, you should choose a retailer who offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and collect to your nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you are close to one). For all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or participating Sainsbury's store.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that is all-in-one from the trusted British brand, which is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my baby seemed to find it most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for newborns 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's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child will be safe throughout every trip.

It comes with a removable, cosy cushioned insert for infants made of soft bamboo fabrics. 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 headrest and recline positions to suit.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that indicates when the car seat is secured and ready for use and is a great choice for new parents who may be unfamiliar with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a constant vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake up your sleeping newborn to get out for longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

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