The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There's plenty of options when it comes to finding the best car seat newborn newborn car seat insert car seat for your child.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection and a baby-hugging insert. It is the best new car seats newborn seat in the UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust 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 infant on journeys from birth right up until they reach their toddler years. It's the newest addition to the iconic 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 a 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 also be rotated 360 degrees to help get your child in and out.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of fashionable colors such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It is a stylish and elegant choice that goes perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps maintain an upright position, which reduces the possibility that their heads be able to move forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It is removed when your child is 60 centimeters in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers excellent 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 iSize 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 can be stretched to fit your child as they grow.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby into 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 is also equipped to fully recline for added comfort on long car journeys. It does come at a slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, however the numerous features, including the option to recline and excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is one of the most popular infant car seats available. It's a comfortable seat for babies and easy to use. It is suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included to ensure an improved fit, a more comfortable position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used for babies ranging from birth to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations which require children to stay in the rear of the car for longer. It is compatible with the 2way Family base, which allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same car and comes with a handy rotation feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the latest version is a bit more refined. It features a new, improved baby-hugging insert that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate the growth of your baby. You can remove it at any time if you don't want to use it again.

It's a little heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your child is using it for the majority of the time. You can put it on with a handle for more comfortable carrying, and it's lightweight enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat and you can pick from a wide selection of colours and patterns to suit 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 difficult to adjust the harness's height and length but once you've mastered the art of it, it's easy. You simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's simple to use and holds your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified R129. It's made tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to hold your little one. It features an easy 3-point harness that is accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in the event of an accident.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can take it off and on the frame with ease. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to move, even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you want to create an entire travel system, the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in the crash tests of Which? and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes a lock to prevent the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your child is rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that's water repellent and offers 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, ensure you select a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats with top brands like Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and offers free click and collect to your nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you live nearby). On all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also avail 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 reliable British brand is well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making waves in the market with its. 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 on long rides."

This fully rotating infant car seat R129 compliant car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the top baby, toddler and child car seat. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is safe during every trip.

For infants, it comes with a removable and cosy padded insert made from soft bamboo fabrics that's super breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child grows. You can also adjust the headrest and recline positions to accommodate.

A distinctive feature is the built-in 'green light' that signals that the car seat is properly secured and ready to use, making it a great option for new parents who aren't familiar about the correct method to install and set up 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 an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't need to wake your baby up to take them out of the car on longer trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you have to purchase an additional travel bag to do this).

The disadvantage of permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they aren't as easy 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 can stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying more for a bag that will last longer than your child's car seat.