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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for every parent. There are a myriad of options when it comes to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that has everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth up until they reach their toddler years. It is 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 in conjunction with a stroller as part of an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it is able to be easily attached to your car by using the base supplied. It can be rotated to help you get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and it comes in a variety of stylish colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and elegant choice that goes perfectly with the Cybex T range 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 risk that their heads move forward while sleeping, causing breathing issues. This can be removed when your child is at a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a fantastic option 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 prevent your baby from being thrown out of the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows, ensuring they are always in a secure fit.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you use it as a part of a travel system, paired with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be positioned in a fully reclined posture for added comfort during long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age range however the features it has, including the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features makes it well worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

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

The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+, which means that it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize 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.

As with the previous version it's a very comfortable seat, and the most recent version comes with some enhancements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay which is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps have been cushioned and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate the growth of your baby. You can remove it at any time when you do not want to use it again.

It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. 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 too.

It's also a stylish 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 still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is simple. You simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up and down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that is user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, meaning that it's built tough with a durable ventilated shell and plush cushioning to cradle your infant. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted by a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in a safest possible position in the event of an collision.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's also easy to lift, even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to make a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests and an A+ rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat too soon, ensuring your baby stays rearward-facing for the longest time possible. It also has a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you are shopping online for a car seat, you should choose a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of infant car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another option for a wide selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll even deliver your order free of charge and offer same-day collection 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 all-in-one vehicle seat from the reputable British brand, which is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the best car seat-looking of the bunch and the one my baby appeared to find most comfortable on long rides."

This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way up to 12 years old and won the top baby, toddler and child car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It has also been tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure your child is safe during every trip.

For newborns, it features an easy-to-remove and comfortable padding made of soft bamboo fabric that is comfortable and breathable. It's also 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.

A unique feature is the built-in green light' that lets you know that the car seat is properly secured and ready to use and is a great option for parents who aren't sure with the proper way to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a convenient strap that can be used in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.

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

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they aren't as easy to carry around if you have to move them between vehicles. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, be sure it's a sturdy one that can withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a little more for a bag that will last longer than your child's car seat does.