The best car seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There's plenty of options when it comes down to choosing the best car Seat newborn newborn car seat for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the premium option for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that give your child a flat, comfortable position in the car when used in conjunction with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be attached to your vehicle using the base supplied. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to help get your baby in and out.

The car seat is constructed of top-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and elegant option that works perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads flopping forward during sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. This can be removed when your child reaches a height of 60 cm.

The car seat is a great option for safety as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests conducted 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 out of the seat in the event of an accident and the unique Flexi-Fix harness system that expands when your child grows to ensure they always have a secure fit.

The innovative 180deg rotation 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, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be positioned in a fully reclined position to provide extra comfort on long car trips. It is priced at a somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, however the numerous features like the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

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

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ which means it can be used for children as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children sit in the rear for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you switch between forward-facing and rear-facing on the same vehicle and features an excellent rotating feature.

It's still a very comfy seat, but the latest version has some improvements. It comes with a brand new, better baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also possible to remove it at any time to remove it.

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. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry, and is light enough to lift to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a good-looking seat and you can pick from a wide selection of patterns and colours to match your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still affordable 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 a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze together two buttons to move up and down the straps without the need to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's super 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, which means it's made tough with a sturdy ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to hold your infant. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has the ability to lateralize your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an impact.

This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can remove it and put it back on effortlessly. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in the crash tests of Which? and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, features a lock that will stop you from turning 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's water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection and features a mesh peekaboo windows to let you check in without disturbing your child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you choose a store that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of best infant seat car seats from top brands like Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are near). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos also has a great range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order for free and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

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 its mark on the market. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch." My baby seemed to be the most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat can take your newborn car seat insert all the way up to 12 years old and won the top baby toddler, child and car seat award in ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure your child is safe throughout every trip.

For newborns, it features a removable and cosy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that is breathable and antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child grows. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to accommodate.

The 'green' light that indicates that the car seat has been correctly installed and is now ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for new parents, who 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 the rear or forward-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 longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as simple to transport between cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag, pick one that is durable and able to stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying extra for a bag which will last for as long as your child's car seat.