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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for any parent. There's a wealth of options when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat (sneak a peek here) for your baby.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adapt to your child’s growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your infant to their first journey right through to their toddler years. It's the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that give your child a lie-flat ergonomic position in the car when used with a stroller as part an entire travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle using the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby in and out.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and is available in a range of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and elegant choice that goes seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This assists in maintaining a near-flat position, reducing the possibility that their heads shift forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. It is removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around in the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches when your child grows to ensure that they will always have a safe fit.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you are using it as part a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined posture for added comfort during long car journeys. It does come at a slightly higher cost than other car seats for this age group, but the extensive list of features, including the option to recline and excellent security features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is one of 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 also compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest for a better fit and laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used for babies ranging from birth until 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size guidelines that require children to stay in the rear of the car for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also features a handy rotating feature.

Like the previous version, it's a really comfy seat and the new version has some improvements. It has a new, better baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps have been padded and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate the growth of your baby. You can take it off at any time, if you don't want to use it any more.

It's a little heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that shouldn't be a problem when your baby is using it most of the time. You can use it with a handle to make it easier carrying, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.

It's also a nice-looking seat and you can pick from a variety of colours and patterns to fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it is nevertheless a good investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. It can be tricky to adjust the harness height and length, but once you've mastered the art of it it's fine. You simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze together two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great baby car seat. It's simple to use, and is a great cot-like baby sitter. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified, meaning that it's built tough with a sturdy air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to cradle your infant. It has a three-point safety harness that can be adjusted by a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in case of an impact.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can take it off and back on the frame easily. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to build a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi together with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and a Good rating from ADAC. The latest model, which we tested, has a lock that prevents you from rotating the seat to face forward too quickly, making sure your child remains rear-facing for the longest time possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection as well as an open mesh that allows you to check in without disturbing your child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great range of newborn car seats from top rated baby car seats brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and also offers free click and collect to your local store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you are close to one). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another option for a broad selection of car seats, with 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 that is renowned for its high-end prams and pushchairs. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to be the most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for infants all the way to 12 years old. It won the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the top baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure your child is safe on every journey.

For newborns, it features a removable and cosy padding made of soft bamboo fabric that is breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child grows. You can also alter the headrest and recline positions to fit your child's.

A unique feature is the built-in 'green light' that indicates that the car seat is secured and ready to use, making it a great choice for new parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a handy stowable strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't need to wake your baby up to get them out of the car for long 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 drawback to permanent fixed car seats newborn seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around if you have to transport them between different cars. 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 that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying a bit extra for a bag which will last for as long as the car seat of your child.