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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There are a myriad of options when it comes down to choosing the best newborn car seats for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline adjustment and more than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the premium option for taking your newborn along on trips from the time they're born until toddlers. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position inside the car and when used alongside a pushchair in the context of an overall travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can easily be attached to your car by using the base that comes with it. It can be rotated to help you get your baby into 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 sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the risk of their heads moving forward during sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. This can be removed when your child is at 60 cm in height.

The car seat is an excellent option for safety, since it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around the seat in the event of an accident and the unique Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg tilt means getting your baby out and in is easy. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be set in a fully reclined position for extra comfort during long car journeys. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats for this age however the features it provides, such as the recline feature and superior safety features makes it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most comfortable infant car seats around. It's a comfortable seat for babies and simple to use. It's suitable for infants from birth. It can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. It comes with 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 is suitable for use with babies from birth to 12 months old (45cm to 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to stay rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

It's still a very comfortable seat, but the new version is a bit more refined. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can take it off at any point, when you do not want to use it again.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg but isn't a problem if your infant is using it most of the time. You can use it with a handle for easier transport, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis as well.

It's also a nice-looking seat, and you can choose from a wide range of colours and patterns to match your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment and is worth the extra money for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the height and length 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's easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified R129. It's built to last with a durable ventilated exterior shell and soft padding to hold your little one. It features an easy 3-point harness that is reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. Additionally, it has the ability to lateralize your baby's head at the safest position in case of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can pop it off and back on the frame with ease. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to build an all-in-one travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

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

If you're looking to purchase a Kinderkraft I-Grow 360° Car Seat - Safety & Comfort seat online, make sure you select a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and provides free click and collect to your nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you're near by). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos also has a great selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

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 high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper who was our test subject, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch, and my baby seemed to be the most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way to 12 years old and won the top baby, toddler and child car seat award at the ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is Safe & Stylish Baby Car Seats for Every Family during every trip.

For newborns, it features an easy-to-remove and comfortable padded insert made from soft bamboo fabrics that's super comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can be adjusted to accommodate.

A unique feature is the built-in green light' that indicates that the car seat is secured and ready to use and is a great option for new parents who aren't sure with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a constant fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleeping baby to take out for longer journeys. However, it isn't travel system-compatible, like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must 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 move between cars. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag, select one that is strong and able to endure the wear and tear of regular use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag which will last as long as your child's car seat does.