The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for any parent. There's plenty of choices when it comes to locating the most suitable car seat for your little one.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection as well as a baby-hugging inlay. It's the best car seats for newborns new 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 is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth until they reach toddler years. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position in the car and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of an overall travel system. It's also an ISOFIX Car Seat Newborn seat, which means it can be easily attached to your vehicle using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to help get your baby in and out.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant option that works seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the risk of their heads bouncing forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a fantastic choice for safety, as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system that 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 that includes a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation means that getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined posture to provide extra comfort on long car trips. It is priced at a slightly higher price point than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and excellent security features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is one of the most popular newborn car seats available. It is easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is also compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support to ensure a better fit, the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat which means it can be used with babies from birth until 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations that requires children to be rear facing for longer. 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 is a bit more refined. It has a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. 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 little heavier than other infant car seats uk carseats, at 4.5kg however that shouldn't be a problem when your infant is in it for most of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry and is light enough to lift into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat and you can select from a variety of colours and patterns to match your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and worth the extra investment for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the length and height but once you've mastered the art of it it's fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel, and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal infant car seat for a newborn baby. 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 made tough with a durable ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your infant car seats on sale. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of collision.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can pop it off and back on the frame easily. With the adjustable handle bars, it's a breeze to lift, even when your child is asleep. If you're planning to create an all-in-one travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests as well as an A+ rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, has a lock that prevents you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for the longest time possible. It also comes with a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you pick a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats on sale car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and provides free click and collect to your local store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you're close to one). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another great option for a variety of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also enjoy 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's all-in-one from the reputable British brand, which is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch, and my baby seemed to find it most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the best toddler, infant and child car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child's safety during every trip.

It includes a removable, cosy padding for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

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

It's also permanent, so you won't have to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car on longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you need to buy a separate travel bag for this).

The disadvantage of cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around if you have to move them between vehicles. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a durable one that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag which will last as long as your child's car seat.