The best car seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for every parent. Thankfully, there's an abundance of choices when it comes to finding the ideal car seat for newborns for your baby.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It has a one handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for taking your newborn along on trips from birth until they are toddlers. It's the most recent update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic, flat position both inside the car, and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it can be attached to your vehicle using the base supplied. It can be turned 360 degrees to help get your child in and out.

The car seat itself is made of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of fashionable colors that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a chic and elegant choice that goes perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It is removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers excellent protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to prevent your baby from being thrown around 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 are always in a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg rotation means that getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The Car seat for newborn seat can also be placed in a fully reclined position to provide extra comfort on long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age range however the features it offers including the reclining feature and excellent safety features makes it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most popular newborn car seats on the market. It is easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It is suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to allow for a better fit and positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used with infants from birth until 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children remain rear-facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle and has an excellent rotating infant car seat feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the latest version has some improvements. It features a new, better baby-hugging inlay that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps have been cushioned and the headrest has been made adjustable to accommodate the growth of your baby. You can remove it at any time, if you don't want to use it anymore.

It's heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that isn't a problem if your child is using it most of the time. You can put it on with a handle to make it easier carrying, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis as well.

It's also a fashionable seat. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it is an excellent investment and is worth the extra money for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the harness's length and height but once you've mastered the art of it, it's a breeze. Simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby 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 tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and plush padding to protect your baby. It comes with a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. Additionally, it has lateral positioning 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, so you can remove it and put it back on with ease. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's a breeze to lift, even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to create an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent the seat from turning too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a large sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection and an open mesh that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you are shopping online for a car seats, choose a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of infant car seats from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are near). For 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 participating Sainsbury's branch.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The most trusted British brand is well-known for its high-end prams as well as pushchairs however, the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making a name for itself. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch, and the one my daughter seemed to be most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for newborns all the way to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the most effective toddler, infant car seat swivel and child car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child's safety during every trip.

For babies, it has a removable and cosy padding made of soft bamboo fabric that's comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed as your child gets older. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to accommodate.

The green light that signals when the car seat is properly installed and is ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who are new to the family, and might not be aware of the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a constant fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleeping newborn to get out for longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you have to purchase an additional travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as easy to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag, select one that is strong and can endure the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying extra for a bag that will last for as long as your child's car seat does.