The best car seats for newborns Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for every parent. There's a wealth of choices when it comes to finding the ideal car seat for newborns for your baby.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat newborn car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the Top rated baby car seats car seat that comes with everything you need to take your infant car seats cheap to their first journey right through to their toddler years. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a lie-flat ergonomic position in the car or when used in conjunction with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it is able to be easily attached to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can even be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and it comes 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 a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a safe, near-flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 cm 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 iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a crash. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child as they develop.

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 in and out is easy. No more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is able to be fully reclined for extra comfort on 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 safety features make it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is one of the most popular newborn car seats on the market. It is simple to use and is comfortable for babies. It is suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seats newborn seat can be used with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant support is also included to provide a better fit, laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat which means it is suitable for use with babies from birth to 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It meets the new i-Size guidelines that require children to stay in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same car and also has a handy rotating feature.

As with the previous version it's a very comfortable seat and the latest edition includes 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 adjusted up or down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any time, when you do not want to use it again.

It's a bit 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 has a handle to make it easier to carry and is lightweight enough to be carried into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colors and designs that will fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still affordable and well worth the extra cost for your baby. Once you've mastered it and adjust the height and size is easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're in search of a new car seat that is easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated outer shell and plush padding to protect your baby. It features a 3-point harness that's easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly cushioned covers. Additionally, it has lateral positioning to keep your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily pop it on and off the frame. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to build a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests as well as an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes locks to stop the seat from turning too fast, ensuring that your child is rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that's water repellent and offers 50+ UV protection, and features a mesh peekaboo windows to let you observe without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for a car seat, select one that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and provides free click and collect to the nearest store (or to an Sainsbury's branch if you're close to one). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos also offers a good selection of car seats with prices starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order for free and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or 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 trusted British brand, which is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the most stylish of the bunch and the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat is able to carry your infant all the way up to 12 years of age, and won the best car seats infant baby, toddler and child car seat in the ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It was also tested above the rules to ensure that your child is protected during every trip.

For newborns, it features a removable and cosy padding made of soft bamboo fabric that's breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 headrest positions can also be adjusted to accommodate.

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 parents who aren't familiar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't need to wake your baby in order to get them out of the car on longer trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase an additional travel bag to do this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as easy to transport between cars. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, select one that is strong and can withstand the wear and tears of daily use. It's worth paying a bit more to get a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.