The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There’s plenty of choices when it comes to locating the best car seat for newborn uk newborn car seat for your baby.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adapt to your child’s changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth through to their toddler years. It’s the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child a comfortable lie-flat position both inside the car and alongside a pushchair in the context of an overall travel system. It’s also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle using the base provided, it can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is constructed of high-quality materials, and comes in a variety of trendy colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It’s a stylish and sophisticated choice that seamlessly matches with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps maintain a near-flat position, reducing the possibility that their heads will be able to move forward while sleeping, causing breathing issues. This can be removed when your child is at 60 centimeters in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers superior 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 out of the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows, ensuring they are always in a secure fit.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you are using it as part a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be placed in a fully reclined configuration to provide extra comfort on long car journeys. It’s somewhat higher price than other seats for this age group, however the wide array of features, including the option to recline and the excellent safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi’s Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats available. It’s comfortable for babies and simple to use. It’s suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant car seats that swivel support is also included to provide the best fit, better 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 with infants from birth to 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It meets the new 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 within the same vehicle. It also features a handy rotating feature.

It’s still a comfortable seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned, and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time if you want to remove it.

It’s heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that shouldn’t be a problem when your infant is using it for the majority of the time. It can be used with a handle to make it easier transport, and it’s light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.

It’s also a stylish seat and you can select from a wide selection of colors and patterns to suit your car. It’s not the cheapest infant carrier seat car seat, but it’s still a great investment and worth the extra cost for your child. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the length and height but once you’ve got the hang of it it’s fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel, pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

If you’re looking for a newborn car seat that’s super easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, meaning that it’s built tough with a sturdy ventilated shell and plush cushioning to hold your baby. It comes with three-point harnesses that are easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby’s face in the safest possible position in the event of collision.

The seat’s base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily pop it on and off the frame. Additionally, with the adjustable handles, it’s a breeze to lift even when your baby is asleep. If you’re looking to create a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi together with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes a lock to prevent the seat from rotating too fast, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that’s water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection, and has a mesh peekaboo window that lets you observe without disturbing your child.

If you’re looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you choose a store that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and 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 close to it). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another great option for a broad selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also avail free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury’s retailer that is a participating one.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that is all-in-one from the trusted British brand that is renowned for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it “the best-looking of the bunch and the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable during long journeys.”

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for babies up to 12 year olds. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test’s award for the best child, baby and toddler car seat. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is safe throughout every journey.

It includes an adjustable, comfortable padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These bamboo fabrics are extremely comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also adjust the headrest and recline positions to suit.

A unique feature is the built-in green light’ that signals when the car seat is secured and ready to use which makes it a fantastic option for new parents who aren’t sure about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

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

The disadvantage of permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they’re not as convenient to carry around when you need to move them between vehicles. If you do choose to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it’s a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It’s worth paying a bit more for a bag that can last for as long as the car seat of your child.