The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for any parent. Thankfully, there's an abundance of choices when it comes down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat travel car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the premium option to take your baby to the road from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic lie-flat position both inside the car and with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, so it can easily be attached to your vehicle using the base provided. It can also be rotated to help get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat is made of top quality materials, and it comes in a range of fashionable colors including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This assists in maintaining an upright position, which reduces the risk that their heads will move forward during sleep, causing breathing issues. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is an excellent choice 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 is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to protect your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative 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 with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined to provide extra comfort during long car rides. It does come at a somewhat higher price than other car seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features, including the option to recline and the excellent security features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats around. It's a comfortable seat for babies and easy to use. It is suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is also included to provide an improved fit, a more comfortable in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for babies as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations which requires children to be rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle and features an easy-to-use rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition comes with some enhancements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg that is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any time, if you don't want to use it anymore.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn car seats, but it shouldn't pose a problem if your infant car seats cheap spends most of the day in it. You can put it on with a handle to make it easier carrying, and it's light enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat and you can select from a variety of colours and patterns to suit your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it, adjusting the harness size and height is simple. Simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to move up or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's user-friendly and can be used by your lightweight baby car seat like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified R129. It's built to last with a tough ventilated outer shell and plush padding to hold your baby. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted by a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an impact.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested has locks to stop the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your baby remains rearward-facing as long as possible. It also comes with a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection as well as an open mesh that allows you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats (Read More In this article) from top brands like 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 earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another option for a variety of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll also ship your order free of charge and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The reliable British brand is best known for its high-end prams and pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making a name for itself. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable in during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat can carry your baby all the way up to 12 years of age and was awarded the top baby, toddler and child car seat award at the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure your child's safety during every trip.

For newborns, it features an adjustable and cozy padding made of soft bamboo fabrics that's super comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child grows. You can also alter the headrest and recline positions to suit.

A unique feature is the built-in 'green light' that signals when the car seat is properly secured and ready for use which makes it a fantastic choice for new parents who aren't sure about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either a rear or forward facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a long-lasting fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleepy baby to take out for longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase an additional travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as easy to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag, pick one that is durable and can endure the wear and tear of regular use. It's worth paying a bit more to purchase a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.