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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top concern for any parent. There's plenty of choices when it comes to locating 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 best newborn car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adapt 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 newest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a flat, comfortable position in the car when used in conjunction with a stroller as part a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a range of stylish colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also includes 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 could cause breathing problems. It can be removed when your child is 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is a fantastic choice for safety, as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown out of the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches as your child grows, ensuring that they will always have a safe fit.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when using it as a part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be set in a fully reclined position for added comfort during long car journeys. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats of this age group but 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 one of the most popular infant car seats available. It's a comfortable seat for babies and simple to use. It is suitable for babies 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 also compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant car seat uk support is included for a better fit, laying in a more upright position, and also 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 meets the new i-Size regulations that require children to remain rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing within the same vehicle. It also includes an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version has some improvements. It has a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps have been padded and the headrest is adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. It can also be removed at anytime if you wish to stop using it.

It's heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg, but that isn't a problem if your baby is using it for the majority of the time. You can put it on with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a fashionable seat. You can pick from a variety of colours and designs that will fit your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and well worth the extra cost for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the length and height however once you get the hang of it it's fine. Simply pull down on the back panel and press two buttons to move up and down the straps without the need to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is the ideal baby car seat. It's simple to use, and it cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and soft padding to protect your baby. It has a three-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in case of impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi 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 the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your child is rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you pick a retailer that offers 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, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and collect to your nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you're close to one). For all purchases, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or participating Sainsbury's store.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that's all-in-one from the reputable British brand, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch, and my baby seemed to be the most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way up to 12 years of age and was awarded the top baby, toddler and child car seat award at the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It has also been tested above the rules to ensure your child is protected on every trip.

For infants, it comes with an adjustable and cozy padding made of soft bamboo fabrics that's super comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can be adjusted to fit your child's.

The green light that indicates that the car seat is properly installed and is ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it an ideal 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 has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a long-lasting vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake up your sleepy newborn to get them out for long trips. It is not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You will need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They are not as easy to transport between cars. If you do choose to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy one that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying more to purchase a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.