Lakeisha Garsia

The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top concern for any parent. There's a wealth of choices when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat for your baby.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection as well as an adorable inlay. It's the best new car seat in the UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that has everything you need to take your newborn to their first journey right up until they reach 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 inside the car and with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be easily attached to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and comes in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant choice that goes perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. This can be removed once your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is an excellent choice for safety, as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests conducted 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 collision and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child as they expand.

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 easy. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is equipped to fully recline for added comfort on long car rides. It is priced at a slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and excellent safety features make it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is among the most sought-after newborn car seats available. It is simple to use and comfortable for infants. It is suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or 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 by using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant support is included to ensure the best fit, better laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

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

It's still a very comfy seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest can be moved up or down as your baby grows. You can take it off at any point, if you don't want to use it any more.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn car seats, but it shouldn't pose a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry and is light enough to be lifted to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a good-looking seat and you can select from a variety of patterns and colours to fit your car. It's not the most affordable car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and well worth the extra cost for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the length and height, but once you get the hang of it it's fine. You simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's simple to use and holds 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 durable air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to hold your little one. It features three-point harnesses that are easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in case of impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can remove it and put it back on easily. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to build an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded an excellent score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a Good rating from ADAC. The latest model, which we tested, comes with a lock that stops you from turning the seat to face forward too quickly, ensuring that your baby stays rearward-facing for the longest time possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are looking online for 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 car seats for newborns 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). For all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos is another good choice for a broad selection of car seats, with 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 branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the reputable British brand, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it "the most stylish of the bunch, and the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable in on long drives."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 year olds. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best toddler, infant and child car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure your child is safe during every trip.

It includes an adjustable, comfortable padded insert for newborns composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely 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 headrest positions can be adjusted to fit your child's.

A distinctive feature is the built-in green light' that lets you know when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use, making it a great option for parents who may be unfamiliar with the proper way to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a stowable harness which can be used in either the rear or forward-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a constant fixture in the car which means you don't have to wake up your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. It is not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as simple to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a durable one that can withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying extra for a bag that will last for as long as your child's car seat.