The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

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

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat newborn (Look At This) infant car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adapt to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth up until they reach their toddler years. 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 when used in conjunction with a stroller as part of a 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 be turned 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the risk of their heads flopping forward during sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. This can be removed when your child is at a height of 60 cm.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers excellent protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown around the seat in the event of an accident and the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches as your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby in and out is easy. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be placed in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car trips. It is priced at a slightly higher price point than other seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and excellent security features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seat in front seat car seats around. It's easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It's suitable for babies 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 can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. It includes 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 to 75cm). It meets the new i-Size guidelines that require children to stay rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the new version has a few improvements. It has a new, better baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest has been made adjustable to fit your baby's growth. It is also possible to remove it at anytime if you wish to stop using it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn car seats, but this shouldn't be an issue if your infant spends most of the day in it. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to be lifted to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a nice-looking seat, and you can choose from a wide range of colors and patterns to fit your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and is worth the investment for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness length and height but once you've got the hang of it, it's a breeze. Simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to move up and down the straps without having 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 you should consider Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a durable ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your baby. It features three-point harnesses that are easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of an impact.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily slide it on and off the frame. And, thanks to adjustable handle bars, it's also a breeze to lift, even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to build a travel system, then the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

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 includes locks to stop the seat from rotating too quickly, ensuring that your baby remains rearward-facing for as long as it is possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that's water resistant and provides 50+ UV protection and features a mesh peekaboo windows to allow you to look in without disturbing your child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, make sure you pick a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats with top brands like Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and offers free click and collect to the nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you're close to one). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another option for a variety of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The trusted British brand is well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs, but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making waves in the market with its. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to find it most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way to 12 years of age, and won the best baby toddler, child and child car seat award at the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure your child will be safe throughout every trip.

For infants, it comes with an adjustable and cozy padding made of soft bamboo fabrics that's super 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 also be adjusted to fit your child's.

The 'green' light that indicates that the car seat is correctly installed and is ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for parents who are new to the family, and might not be aware of the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a handy strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also permanent, so you won't need to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car for long trips. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as easy to move between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy bag that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit extra for a bag which will last longer than your child's car seat does.