The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There's plenty of choices when it comes down to choosing the ideal car seat for newborns for your baby.

The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection as well as a baby-hugging insert. It's the best new car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adapt to your child’s growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice for taking your newborn with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child a comfortable lie-flat position inside the car, and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the 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 also be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and it comes in a variety of trendy colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant choice that seamlessly matches with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads bouncing forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It can be removed when your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from 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 collision and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you are using it as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined configuration to provide extra comfort on long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age but the features it has, including the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi RodiFix S i-Size Booster Seat in Basic Black - Shop Now Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is among the most popular newborn car seats that are available. 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 in conjunction with your car's seat belt system. The car seat can be used with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, 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 can be used for babies ranging from birth to 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations that require children to remain in the rear of the car for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing within the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

Like the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the new version includes some improvements. It features a new, better baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned, and the headrest can be moved up or down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any time, if you don't want to use it any more.

It's a bit heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that shouldn't be a problem when your baby is using it for the majority of the time. You can put it on with a handle for more comfortable transport, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It's also a nice-looking seat and you can select from a wide selection of colors and patterns to match your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still a great investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. It can be tricky to adjust the harness's 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 simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's super simple to use and holds your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a durable ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your little one. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in case of collision.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can remove it and back on the frame effortlessly. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to create a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes an electronic lock that prevents you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your baby remains rearward-facing for as long as it is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for car seat, select an online retailer that offers free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. They should also accept 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 any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). On all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order for free and provide same-day pickup in-store 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 trusted British brand that is renowned for its top pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the best-looking of the bunch, and the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 compliant car seat is suitable for babies all the way to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best baby, toddler and child car seat. It has also been tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure your child is protected during every trip.

It is equipped with a removable, cozy padded insert for newborns made 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 headrest and recline positions to suit.

One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that indicates when the car seat is properly secured and ready for use which makes it a fantastic option for parents who may be unfamiliar with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a permanent vehicle fixture which means you don't have to wake up your sleepy baby to take them out for long trips. It is not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as simple to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy one that can withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying more for a bag that can last for as long as the car seat of your child.