The Best Car Seat Newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top priority for any parent. Thankfully, there’s an abundance of options when it comes to finding the most suitable car seat for your baby.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat infant newborn car seat UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adapt to your child’s growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best car seat for newborn choice to take your baby with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It’s the latest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child a comfortable lie-flat position inside the car, and when used alongside a pushchair in the context of a travel system. It’s also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, so it is able to be easily attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat is made of top quality materials, and it comes in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It’s a chic and elegant option that works perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a safe, near-flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads flopping forward during sleep, which could cause breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a great option for safety, since it has scored an impressive 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 baby from being thrown around the seat in the event of an accident and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches as your child grows, ensuring that they will always have a safe fit.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as a part of a travel system, paired with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined configuration for added comfort during long car journeys. It is priced at a slightly higher cost than other seats for this age group, however the wide array 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 seat is one of the most popular newborn car seats available. It is comfortable for infants 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 can be used with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included for the best fit, better laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+ which means it can be used by babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations which requires children to be in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it’s a comfortable seat, and the most recent version has some improvements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging insert that feels and looks great. 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 time, in case you decide not to use it any more.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but it shouldn’t pose a problem when your baby spends the majority of the day in it. You can use it with a handle for easier transport, and it’s light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It’s also a good-looking seat and you can select from a wide range of patterns and colours to suit your car. It’s not the most cost-effective portable infant car seat car seat, but it’s still a great investment that is worth the cost for your child. Once you get the hang it making adjustments to the harness’s size and height is simple. Simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze together two buttons to move up or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you’re in search of a new car seat that’s user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, which means it’s built to last with a durable air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to cradle your baby. It has a three-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just 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 collision.

This seat’s base is compatible with Joie’s Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can take it off and on the frame with ease. It’s easy to lift even when your baby is asleep, due to the adjustable handle bars. If you’re planning to create an all-in-one travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in the crash tests of Which? and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent 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 boasts a large sun canopy that’s water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection and includes a mesh peekaboo window that lets you look in without disturbing your child.

If you’re shopping for a car seat online, ensure you select a retailer 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 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 offer same-day collection 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 is all-in-one from the reputable British brand that is renowned for its top pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was “the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable for long drives.”

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test’s award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It’s also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure your child’s safety during every trip.

For newborns, it features a removable and cosy padded insert made from soft bamboo fabric that’s comfortable and breathable. It’s also antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child grows. You can also adjust the recline and headrest positions to suit.

The green light that indicates that the car seat is properly fitted and is ready for use is an exclusive feature. This makes it an ideal choice for new parents, who may not be familiar with the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.

It’s also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won’t have to wake your baby up to get them out of the car seats by age on longer trips. However, it isn’t travel system-compatible like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase an additional travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as simple to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag choose one that is sturdy and can stand up to the wear and tear of regular use. It’s worth spending a little more to purchase a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.