The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. There are a variety of options when it comes down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It has a one handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for bringing your baby to the road from birth until they are toddlers. It's the latest addition to the iconic 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 alongside a pushchair in the context of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle using the base provided, it can be turned 360 degrees to help get your child in and out.

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's a chic and elegant choice that goes 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 possibility that their heads may move forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It can be removed when your child is 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown around 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 with a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation means that getting your baby out and in is a breeze - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is also capable of fully reclined for added comfort on long journeys in the car. It does come at a somewhat higher price than other car seats for this age group, however the wide array of features, including the option to recline and excellent security features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Morion i-Size Child Car Seat Blue: Top Safety Choice for Pushchairs Pebble Plus is one of the most popular infant car seats around. It's comfortable for babies and simple to use. It's suitable for infants from birth. It is compatible 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 seat is included to ensure the best fit, better laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for babies as young as 12 months (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to remain in the rear of the car for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle. It also features a handy rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the latest version is a bit more refined. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging insert that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are covered in padding and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing. You can take it off at any point, in case you decide not to use it any more.

It's heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your infant is in it for most of the time. You can put it on with a handle for more comfortable transport, and it's light enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.

It is also a stylish seat. You can choose from many different colours and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment that is worth the money Spiderman Nania Highback Booster for Ages 4-12 your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the harness height and length however once you've got the hang of it, it's easy. Simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze together two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's super easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This car seat that doubles as a carrycot is R129-certified. It's built tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and soft padding to cradle you little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted by a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in case of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can pop it off and back on the frame with ease. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to move, even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in the crash tests of Which? and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, features a lock that will stop you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, ensuring that your baby stays rearward-facing for as long as possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that's water resistant and offers 50+ UV protection and includes a mesh peekaboo window that lets you look in without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for car seat, select one that provides free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of car seats for newborns from top brands like Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). For all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another good choice for a broad selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order for free and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or 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 that is renowned for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper who was our test subject, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for newborns all the way to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child is safe throughout every trip.

It includes a removable, cozy padded insert for newborns made of soft bamboo fabric. These are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child gets older. You can also adjust the recline and headrest positions to accommodate.

The 'green' light that indicates that the car seat is properly fitted and is ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for new parents, who might not be aware of the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a convenient stowable strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't need to wake your baby in order to get them out of the car for longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They are not as easy to transport between cars. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth spending a little more to purchase a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.