The best car seat newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top concern for any parent. Thankfully, there's an abundance of options when it comes to locating the best car seat for newborn 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 newborn car seat UK. It has a one handed recline and 12 headrest positions that adapt 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 car seat insert 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 give your child a flat, comfortable position in the car, or when used in conjunction with strollers as part of the complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a range of stylish colours such as 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 comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is designed for newborns and premature infants. This helps to maintain an upright position, which reduces the risk that their heads be able to move forward while sleeping, causing breathing issues. This can be removed once your child is 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a fantastic option for safety as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests by 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 out of the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long journeys in the car. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age, but the features it has, including the reclining feature and excellent safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is one of the most sought-after newborn car seats on the market. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included to ensure the best car seat newborn uk fit, better laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+ which means it can be used for children as young as 12 months (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which 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 forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and also has a handy rotating feature.

It's still a very comfy seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. You can take it off at any point, in case you decide not to use it any more.

It's a little heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your child is using it most of the time. It can be used with a handle for more comfortable transport, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat, and you can choose from a wide range of colours and patterns to match your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it is still a great investment and worth the extra money for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it and adjust the height and size is easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel, pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great baby car seat. It's simple to use, and it is a great cot-like baby sitter. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a tough ventilated shell and plush cushioning to cradle your little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in a 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 onto and off the frame. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with an electronic lock that prevents the seat from turning too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant 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 car seat, select one that provides free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of infant car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are near). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another option for a broad selection of car seats, with prices 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 reliable British brand is well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making its mark on the market. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most attractive of the bunch and the one my daughter seemed to find most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for babies up to 12 year olds. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the most effective baby, toddler and child car seat. It has also been tested above the rules to ensure your child is safe during every trip.

For newborns, it features an easy-to-remove and comfortable padding 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 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can also be adjusted to accommodate.

The green light that indicates that the car seat has been correctly installed and is now ready to use is an exclusive feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a handy stowable strap that can be used in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a permanent fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleeping baby to take them out for long trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you have to purchase an additional travel bag to do this).

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around if you're required to transport them between different vehicles. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a durable one that can withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.