The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for any parent. There's plenty of options when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat (official statement) UK. It features 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 on journeys from birth right through to their toddler years. It is the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a flat, comfortable position in the car, or when used in conjunction with strollers as part of an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it can easily be attached to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can also be rotated to help to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a range of stylish colours that include 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 for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety, since it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests conducted 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 and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to accommodate your child as they expand.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg tilt means getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be placed in a fully reclined position for added comfort during long car trips. It's somewhat higher price than other car 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 infant car seat cheap car seats available. It's easy to use and comfortable for babies. It's suitable for babies from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with your car's seat belt system. The car seat can be used with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant car seats on sale seat is included for 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 member of Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for children as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to remain rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way Family base, which allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat and the new version includes some improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps have been covered in padding and the headrest is adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. It is also possible to remove it at any time if you want to end using it.

It's heavier than some of the other infant car seat swivel carseats, at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your baby is in it for most of the time. It can be used with a handle for easier carrying, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis as well.

It's also a stylish seat and you can select from a variety of colors and patterns to fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and is worth the investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it and adjust the size and height is a breeze. Simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great baby car seat. It's easy to use, and can be used as a cot for baby. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, meaning that it's built tough with a tough ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to cradle your baby. It comes with a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. Additionally, it has an lateral position to keep your baby's head in the safest position in case of an accident.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can remove it and on the frame effortlessly. And, thanks to adjustable handle bars, it's also easy to move, even when your child is asleep. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi together with 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 and an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent the seat from rotating too quickly, ensuring that your child is rear-facing as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection as well as an open mesh that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you are looking online for car seat, select one that offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and offers free click and collect to your local store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you are near by). You can also collect Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. They'll also ship your order free of charge and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that's all-in-one from the reputable British brand, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most attractive of the bunch and the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable in during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for infants all the way to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best car seats infant toddler, infant and child car seat. It was also tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure that your child is safe on every trip.

For infants, it comes with an easy-to-remove and comfortable cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that is comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

The green light that indicates when the car seat has been correctly installed and is now ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not be familiar with the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a constant vehicle fixture which means you don't have to wake up your sleeping newborn to get them out for longer trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag for this).

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you're required to move them between cars. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a durable one that is able to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a bit more for a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.