The best car seat for newborn Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There are many options available when it comes to selecting the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions that 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 most recent addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position both inside 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 can be easily attached to your vehicle using the base supplied. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is constructed of top quality materials, and it comes in a range of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and sophisticated option that matches 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 reduces the possibility of their heads moving forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing problems. This can be removed once your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is a fantastic option 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 features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches as 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 innovative 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can also be set in a fully reclined posture to provide extra comfort on long car trips. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats of this age group but the features it offers including the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features makes it well worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats around. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is suitable 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 all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant car seats on sale support is also included to provide a better fit, laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations which requires children to be in the rear of the car for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle and includes an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a very comfy seat, but the latest version has a few improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned, and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at any time to remove it.

It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be an issue for a baby who spends the majority of the day in it. You can put it on with a handle for easier carrying, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.

It's also a fashionable seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. It can be tricky to adjust the length and height but once you've got the hang of it, it's easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that is 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 R129-certified. It's built to last with a tough ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to cradle you baby. It features a 3-point harness that's easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of an impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means it's easy to pop it on and off the frame. And, thanks to adjustable handle bars, it's easy to move, even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its earlier 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 comes with an electronic lock that prevents you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child is rear-facing as long as possible. It also has a large sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you pick a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of infant car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another good choice for a wide selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

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 premium pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch." My child seemed to be most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified 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 has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is safe throughout every journey.

For infants, it comes with an adjustable and cozy padding made of soft bamboo fabric that is comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child grows. You can also adjust the headrest and recline positions to accommodate.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that indicates when the car seat is secured and ready for use and is a great choice for new parents who aren't familiar with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a handy stowable strap that can be used in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a permanent vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake your sleeping newborn to get out for longer journeys. However, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you have to purchase an additional travel bag for this).

The drawback to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you're required to transport them between different cars. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag, choose one that is sturdy and can withstand the wear and tears of daily use. It's worth paying more for a bag that will last as long as your child's car seat.