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 down to choosing the ideal car seat for newborns for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat newborn infant car seat in front seat car seat UK. It also features a single-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adjust to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth until they reach toddler years. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic, flat position inside the car and in conjunction with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be attached to your vehicle using the base that comes with it. It can be turned 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is made of top-quality materials and comes in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps to maintain an upright position, which reduces the chance that their heads may shift forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. It is removed when your child reaches 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 from 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 and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to accommodate your child as they grow.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you use it as part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined position for added comfort during long car trips. It does come at a somewhat higher price than other car seats for this age group, however the wide array of features, including the option to recline and excellent safety features make it well worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is among the most popular infant car seats that are available. It's a comfortable seat for babies and easy to use. It's suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with your car's seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support to ensure a better fit, the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat which means it is suitable for use with infants from birth to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size guidelines that require children to remain in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same car and has a handy rotation feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version has a few improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. You can take it off at any point, if you don't want to use it anymore.

It's heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg, but that should not be a problem when your baby is using it most of the time. It comes with a handle to make it easier to carry, and is lightweight enough to be carried into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a good-looking seat, and you can choose from a variety of colours and patterns to match your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still affordable and well worth the extra cost for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the height and length but once you've got the hang of it it's fine. Simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to move up or down the straps without the need to rethread them.

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 look no further than Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified, meaning that it's built tough with a durable ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your infant. It features a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of an collision.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can take it off and back on the frame effortlessly. With the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to lift even when your child is asleep. If you want to create a travel system, then the i-Base Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, comes with a lock that stops you from rotating the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your child stays in the rear as long as is possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection and has a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to observe without disturbing your child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you choose a store which offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of car seats for newborns 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 close to it). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order for free, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branches.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The reliable British brand is most 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. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch, and my baby seemed to find it most comfortable on long drives."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant car seats cheap all the way to 12 years of age and was awarded the top baby, toddler and child car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested above and beyond regulations to ensure that your child's safety throughout every trip.

It includes a removable, cozy cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also alter the headrest and recline positions to suit.

The green light that signals when the car seat has been correctly 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 may not be familiar with the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't have to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car for longer journeys. It is not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase an additional travel bag.

The disadvantage of permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you need to transport them between different vehicles. If you do choose to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a sturdy bag that can withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying extra for a bag which will last for as long as the car seat of your child.