The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for every parent. There's a wealth of choices when it comes to finding the ideal car seat for newborns for your baby.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best Car seat newborn newborn car seat UK. It has 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 is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your newborn on journeys from birth right until they reach toddler years. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic, flat position inside the car and when used with a pushchair as part of an overall travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be easily attached to your vehicle with the base supplied. It can be turned 360 degrees to aid in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and elegant option that works seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps to maintain an upright position, which reduces the possibility that their heads move forward while sleeping, causing breathing issues. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a great option for safety as it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a crash. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they develop.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation means that getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be set in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age range but the features it provides, such as the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most popular cheap infant car seats car seats available. It's comfortable for babies and easy to use. It's suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat can be used with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant car seats uk headrest to allow for a better fit and the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ which means it can be used for children as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size regulations which require children to remain in the rear for a longer period of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

As with the previous version it's a comfortable seat and the new version includes some improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps have been cushioned and the headrest has been made adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can remove it at any time, in case you decide not to use it again.

It's a little heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg but shouldn't be a problem when your child 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 is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colours and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat in front seat car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. It can be difficult to adjust the height and length but once you've got the hang of it, it's easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel pressing two buttons simultaneously.

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 you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is R129-certified. It's built to last with a durable ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to hold your baby. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also has the ability to lateralize 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, which means you can easily pop it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make a travel set, iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model earned a high score in the crash tests conducted by 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 too quickly, ensuring that your baby stays rearward-facing for as long as is possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great range of newborn car seats from top brands, such as 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 near by). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos also has a wide range of car seat inserts for newborns seats at prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order for free, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The reliable British brand is best car seats newborn known for its high-end prams as well as pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making a name for itself. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it "the most attractive of the bunch, and the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable in on long drives."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way up to 12 years of age and was awarded the top baby, toddler and child car seat in the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure your child will be safe during every trip.

It is equipped 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 support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can be adjusted to fit your child's.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that signals when the car seat is secured and ready for use which makes it a fantastic option for parents who aren't familiar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a stowable harness which can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a permanent fixture in the car and you don't need to wake your sleeping baby to take out for longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The drawback to permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you need to transport them between different vehicles. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag, select one that is strong and can endure the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.