The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for every parent. There are a myriad of options when it comes down to choosing the best car seat newborn car seat for your child.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It also has a one-handed recline option and more than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from the time they're born until toddlers. It's the most recent addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic, flat position both inside the car, and when used with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it is able to be easily attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated to help to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a range of stylish colours, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a chic and sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the risk of their heads moving forward during sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

When it comes to safety the car seat provides excellent protection for your child. It scored 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 protect your child from being thrown out of the seat in the event of an accident and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows to ensure they are always in a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is equipped to fully recline for added comfort on long car journeys. It is priced at a slightly higher price point than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seat for travel car seats on the market. It's comfortable for babies and easy to use. It's suitable for infants from birth. It can be used with Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant car seat uk support is also included to provide a better fit, laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used for babies ranging from birth to 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 for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle and features an excellent rotating feature.

As with the previous version it's a very comfortable seat and the new version comes with some enhancements. It features a new, better baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are cushioned, and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time to remove it.

It's heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg however that shouldn't be a problem when your infant car seats best 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 variety of colors and patterns to match your Car seat newborn. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still affordable and well worth the extra cost for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness's height and length but once you've mastered the art of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel, and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're in search of a new car seat that's super user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified by R129. It's built to last with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to protect your baby. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the most secure possible position in case of impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can take 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 planning to build a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as a Good rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from turning the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child stays in the rear the longest time possible. It also has a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you pick a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and provides free click and collect to the nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you are near by). On all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another option for a variety of car seats, starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The most trusted British brand is best known for its high-end prams and pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making a name for itself. Our tester Jasper loved it, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch, and the one that my child seemed to find most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond regulations to ensure your child's safety during every trip.

For infants, it comes with an easy-to-remove and comfortable cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that's comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can be adjusted to accommodate.

The green light that signals when the car seat is correctly installed and is now ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a convenient strap that can be used in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a constant vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake up your sleepy baby to take out for longer journeys. It is not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You will need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as easy to move between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag select one that is strong and can withstand the wear and tears of regular use. It's worth paying a bit more for a bag that will last longer than your child's car seat.