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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top concern for any parent. There's plenty of options when it comes to locating the most suitable car seat for your baby.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection, as well as an adorable inlay. It is the best new car seat in the UK. It also features a single-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adjust 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 through to their toddler years. It's the most recent update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position in the car and in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be attached to your vehicle using the base supplied. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed of high-quality materials and is available in a range of stylish colours, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish 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 the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the possibility that their heads move forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is an excellent option for safety as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to protect your baby in the event of a collision and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby into and out of the car seat when using it as a part of a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car journeys. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats in this age range however the features it has, including the recline feature and superior safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is one of the most popular infant car seats available. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It's suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant head support for a better fit and laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+, which means that it can be used by infants as young as 12 months (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size regulations 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 rear and forward facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

Like the previous version, it's a really comfy seat and the new version includes some improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also possible to remove it at any time if you want to remove it.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be a problem when your baby spends the majority of the time in it. It comes with a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to lift to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It is also a stylish seat. You can choose from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it is an excellent investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness's length and height but once you've got the hang of it it's fine. You 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 baby car seat that is easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified by R129. It's made tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to cradle you little one. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in case of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can remove it and on the frame effortlessly. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your child stays in the rear the longest time possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that's water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection and features a mesh peekaboo windows to let you observe without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for a car seat, you should choose a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seat uk car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that's all-in-one from the reputable British brand that is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Jasper the tester 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 compliant car seat is suitable for babies all the way to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the best child, baby and toddler car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure your child will be safe throughout every trip.

For infants, it comes with an easy-to-remove and comfortable padding made of soft bamboo fabrics that's super breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 headrest positions can be adjusted to accommodate.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that signals that the car seat is secured and ready for use and is a great choice for new parents who aren't familiar about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't have to wake your baby up to get them out of the car on longer trips. It is not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase an additional travel bag.

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you have to transport them between different 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 of frequent use. It's worth paying more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.