The best car seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

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

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adapt to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your newborn to their first journey right up until they reach their toddler years. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car when used with a stroller as part a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it is able to be easily attached to your car using the base provided. It can be rotated to help you to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and comes in a variety of stylish colors including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and elegant option that works seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the risk of their heads flopping forward during sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. This can be removed once your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they expand.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby in and out is super easy - no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car trips. It does come at a somewhat higher price than other seats for this age group, but the wide array of features including the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is one of the most comfortable infant car seats on the market. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. 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 is compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the baby seat-Hugg infant car seats cheap headrest to allow for a better fit and positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it can be used by children as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size regulations that require children to remain in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also has an excellent rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition has some improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are covered in padding and the headrest has been made adjustable to fit your baby's growth. It is also possible to remove it at any time to stop using it.

It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be a problem if your infant spends most of the time in it. You can put it on with a handle to make it easier transport, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.

It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and is worth the investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it, adjusting the harness height and size is easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great baby car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use and can be used as a cot for baby. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is certified R129, which means it's made tough with a tough ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to hold your baby. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted by a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in a safest possible position in the event of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and on the frame easily. With the adjustable handles, it's a breeze to lift even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in the crash tests of Which? and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes locks to stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that's water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to observe without disturbing your child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you choose a store that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases 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 the nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you're close to one). You can also collect Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another option for a broad selection of car seats, starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branches.

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, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch and the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for newborns all the way to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective toddler, infant car seat that swivels and child car seat. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is protected on every trip.

It is equipped with a removable, cosy cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

The green light that indicates that the car seat is properly installed and is ready for use is a unique feature. This makes it a great option for new parents, who might not be aware of the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a constant vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake up 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 need to buy a separate travel bag for this).

The downside to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you have to transport them between different cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying extra for a bag which will last as long as your child's car seat does.