The best infant car seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There's a wealth of options when it comes to locating the best newborn car seat for your baby.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat for newborn uk newborn car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for bringing your baby along on trips from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child an ergonomic, flat position in the car, and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of an overall travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is constructed of high-quality materials, and is available in a range of fashionable colours including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and elegant choice that goes perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads moving forward while they sleep, which could cause breathing problems. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat provides excellent protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a collision and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they expand.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg tilt means getting your baby out and in is easy. No more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age range but the features it has, including the reclining feature and excellent safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is one of the most popular infant car seats on the market. It is easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It's suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either 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 and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant head support to ensure a better fit, positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ that means it is suitable for children as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size regulations that requires children to be in the rear for a longer period of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to change between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and has a handy rotation feature.

Like the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat and the new version comes with some enhancements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are covered in padding and the headrest is adjustable to fit your baby's growth. You can remove it at any time if you don't want to use it any more.

It's heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your child is in it for most of the time. You can use it with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to lift in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It's also a stylish seat. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns that will suit your car. It's not the most cost-effective infant car seat, but it is still a great investment and worth the extra money for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the height and length however once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. 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 in search of a new car seat that's super simple to use and holds your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to cradle you baby. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. Plus, it features the ability to lateralize your baby's head at the most secure position in the event of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and back on the frame with ease. With the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to move even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you want to create a travel system, then the i-Base Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests, and a Good rating from ADAC. The most recent model that we tested has a lock that prevents you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child stays in the rear as long as possible. It also comes with a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you are shopping online for a car seats, choose an online retailer that offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great range of newborn car seats with top brands like 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 live close to one). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also offers a good selection of car seats with prices starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's retailer that is a participating one.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the trusted British brand that is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch and also the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable in on long rides."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant all the way to 12 years old, and won the best baby toddler, child and car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is safe on every journey.

It is equipped with a removable, cozy padding for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed when your child grows. You can also alter the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.

A distinctive feature is the built-in 'green light' that lets you know when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use which makes it a fantastic choice for new parents who may be unfamiliar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a convenient strap that can be used either in a forward facing infant car seat-facing or rear-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a constant fixture in the car and you don't need to wake up your sleepy newborn to get them out for long trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag to do this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as easy to move between cars. If you do choose to purchase an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy bag that is able to withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more to purchase a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.