The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There are a myriad of options when it comes down to choosing the best newborn car seats for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice to take your baby to the road from birth until they are toddlers. It's the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a flat, comfortable position in the car when used in conjunction with strollers as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle using the base supplied. It can be turned 360 degrees to help get your baby in and out.

The car seat is made of top quality materials, and comes in a variety of stylish colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It is a stylish and elegant option that works perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the risk of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. It is removed when your child is at least 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a fantastic option for safety, since it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around in the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows to ensure they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is easy. No more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat can also be positioned in a fully reclined posture to provide extra comfort on long car trips. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats for this age range but the features it has, including the recline feature and superior safety features makes it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seat newborn car seats around. It's easy to use and comfortable for babies. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is also compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest for a better fit and laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+ that means it is suitable for infants as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to stay rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

Like the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat and the new version has some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest is able to 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 anymore.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other infant car seat that swivels carseats, however this shouldn't be an issue when your baby spends the majority of the day in it. It can be used with a handle to make it easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis as well.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from many different colours and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat swivel car seat but it's still a reasonable price and well worth the extra cost for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the harness's height and length however once you've mastered the art of it it's fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the perfect baby car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and it can be used as a cot for baby. This car seat newborn seat that doubles as a carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and plush padding to cradle you little one. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of an collision.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily pop it on and off the frame. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep, thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you want to create an all-in-one travel system, the iBase Encore adapters permit you to pair Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests, and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat too soon, ensuring your child stays in the rear the longest time possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of car seats for newborns from top rated baby car seats brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). You can also collect Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another good choice for a variety of car seat newborn seats, starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection in store and free returns to any Argos or participating Sainsbury's store.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The most trusted British brand is most well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs however, the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making waves in the market with its. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one my baby appeared to find most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 year olds. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the top child, baby and toddler car seat. It was also tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure your child is safe throughout every journey.

It is equipped with a removable, cozy cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child gets older. You can also adjust the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.

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

Another reason to buy it is that it's a constant vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake up your sleeping baby to take them out for long trips. However, it isn't travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy a separate travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as easy to transport between cars. If you do choose to purchase an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy one that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit more to get a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.