The best car seat newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for any parent. There's plenty of choices when it comes to finding the ideal car seat for newborns for your little one.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your infant to their first journey right up until they reach their toddler years. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position 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 can be easily attached to your vehicle using the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colors that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature and newborn infants. This helps to maintain the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the possibility that their heads shift forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. It can be removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat provides excellent protection for your child, scoring an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size comes with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to prevent your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches as your child grows, ensuring that they will always have a safe fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby in and out is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined to provide extra comfort during long car journeys. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats in this age group but the features it has, including the reclining feature and excellent safety features makes it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It's suitable for babies from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. It includes the Baby-Hugg infant car seat in front seat head support for a better fit and the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used with infants from birth until 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size guidelines that require children to stay in the rear of the car Seat For newborn for longer. It is compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same car and also has a handy rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a really comfy seat, and the most recent version has some improvements. It comes with a brand new, better baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned, and the headrest can be moved up or down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any point, in case you decide not to use it any more.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other infant carseats, at 4.5kg but isn't a problem if your child is using it for the majority of the time. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry, and is light enough to lift into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat and you can select from a wide selection of patterns and colours to suit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment and worth the extra cost for your child. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the height and length but once you get the hang of it it's fine. You simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to move up and down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot then look no further than Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified meaning that it's built tough with a tough ventilated shell and plush cushioning to cradle your baby. It has a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly cushioned covers. Additionally, it has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and on the frame with ease. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep due to 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 a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has locks to stop you from rotating the seat too fast, ensuring that your child is rear facing infant car seat-facing as long as possible. It also comes with a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure you select a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection 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). On all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a wide 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 Sainsbury's store that is participating.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the trusted British brand that is renowned for its top prams and pushchairs. Our test subject Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable on long rides."

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 baby, toddler and child car seat. It was also tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure that your child is safe throughout every journey.

For babies, it has a removable and cosy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that's comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed as your child grows. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to fit your child's.

The green light that indicates that the car seat has been properly fitted and is now ready to use is an exclusive feature. This makes it a great option for parents who are new to the family, and may not be familiar with the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a long-lasting fixture in the car and you don't need to wake your sleeping newborn to get them out for longer trips. However, it isn't travel system-compatible like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag to do this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat for newborn seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as simple to transport between cars. If you choose to purchase a separate travel bag, pick one that is durable and able to endure the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag which will last for as long as the car seat of your child.