The best infant carrier car seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for any parent. There's plenty of options when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat for your little one.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat for newborn uk newborn car seat 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 car seat is the best choice for taking your newborn with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a flat, comfortable position in the car, or when used with strollers as part of the complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be easily attached to your vehicle with the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is made of high-quality materials, and is available in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and sophisticated option that matches 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 a near-flat position, reducing the chance that their heads will be able to move forward during sleep, causing breathing problems. This can be removed once your child is at least 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a fantastic choice for safety, as it scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child's size as they grow.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for added comfort on long car rides. It's slightly higher price point than some other cars seats for this age group, however the numerous features including the reclining option and excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the best newborn car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and easy to use. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is also included to provide an improved fit, a more comfortable in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for infants as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size guidelines that require children to remain in the rear of the car for longer. 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.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. You can take it off 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 shouldn't be a problem when your infant 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 be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It is also a stylish seat. You can pick from a variety of colors and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat rear facing car seat but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it and adjust the size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel, and pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're in search of a new car seat that is simple to use and holds your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to hold your baby. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an accident.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily pop it on and off the frame. With the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to lift, even when your child is asleep. If you're planning to create an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has an electronic lock that prevents the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your baby remains rearward-facing as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that's water resistant and offers 50+ UV protection, and features a mesh peekaboo windows to allow you to look in without disturbing your child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of infant car seats 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 near). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another option for a wide 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 participating Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The most trusted British brand is most well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs however, 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 stylish of the bunch and also the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable in on long rides."

This fully rotating infant car seat R129 certified car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 year olds. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It was also tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure your child is protected during every trip.

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

A unique feature is the built-in green light' that signals when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use, making it a great choice for new parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a stowable harness which can be used in either a rear 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 up your sleeping baby to take out for longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase an additional travel bag.

The disadvantage of cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around if you need to move them between vehicles. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a durable one that can withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag that will last for as long as your child's car seat.