The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top rated baby car seats priority for all parents. There's a wealth of options when it comes to locating the best newborn car seat for your little one.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice to take your baby along on trips from the time they're born until toddlers. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position in the car, and when used with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle with the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is constructed of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and elegant choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the risk of their heads moving forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing problems. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result 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. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to accommodate your child as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car journeys. It does come at a somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and 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 infant car seats available. It's comfortable for babies and easy to use. It's suitable for babies from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support to ensure a better fit, positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it is suitable for use with babies from birth until 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear facing infant car seat-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle. It also has an easy-to-use rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the latest version is a bit more refined. It comes with a brand new, better baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any point, in case you decide not to use it anymore.

It's a bit heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg, but that shouldn't be a problem when your child is using it for the majority of the time. You can put it on with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from many different colours and designs that will fit 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've mastered it, adjusting the harness height and size is easy. Simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without the need to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat - research by the staff of Swgtf, that's 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 to last with a durable ventilated outer shell and plush padding to cradle you baby. It has a three-point safety harness that can be adjusted by a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and put it back on with ease. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to build an all-in-one travel system, the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair too.

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

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of car seats for newborns from top brands like Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). On all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a variety of car seat inserts for newborns seats, with prices starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the reputable British brand that is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable on long rides."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant all the way to 12 years of age, and won the best car seats infant baby toddler, child and child car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It was also tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure your child is safe on every trip.

It is equipped with a removable, cozy padded insert for newborns made of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super breathable and 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.

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

Another major selling point is that it's a permanent fixture in the car, so you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get out for longer journeys. However, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase 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 when you're required to move them between vehicles. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag select one that is strong and able to stand up to the wear and tear of frequent 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.