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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 down to choosing the most suitable car seat for your little one.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline setting and no less than 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 includes everything you need to take your infant on adventures from birth up until they reach their toddler years. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child a comfortable lie-flat position in the car and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can be easily affixed to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can be rotated to help to get your child into and out of the seat.

The car seat itself is made of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colours that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a chic and sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the 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. It can be removed once your child is at 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety, since it has scored an impressive 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 protect your child from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident and the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches when your child grows to ensure they always have a secure fit.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you use it as part of a travel system, paired with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined position to provide extra comfort on long car trips. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age, but the features it offers including the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features makes it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seat is among the most popular newborn car seats on the market. It is comfortable for infants and simple to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used with Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant car seat that swivels headrest to allow for a better fit and positioning for laying and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used with babies from birth until 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to remain in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle and includes an excellent rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat and the new version has some improvements. It features a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. It is also able to be removed at any time if you want to end using it.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other infant car seat rear facing carseats, at 4.5kg, but that shouldn't be a problem when your child is in it for most of the time. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry and is lightweight enough to be carried to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It is also a stylish seat. You can pick from a variety of colors and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat but it's still a reasonable price and is worth the investment for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the harness's length and height but once you've mastered the art of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel, pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's 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 built to last with a sturdy ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to hold your little one. It comes with a 3-point harness that's easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of an impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so it's easy to pop it onto and off the frame. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make a travel set, the iBase Encore adapters will allow you to connect your Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved on the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as it is 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 observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of car seats for newborns from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are near). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a variety of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The trusted British brand is most well-known for its high-end prams and pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making its mark on the market. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most attractive of the bunch, and the one my daughter seemed to find most comfortable on long rides."

This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat can carry your baby all the way to 12 years of age and was awarded the top baby, toddler and child car seat award in ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It's also been tested above and beyond regulations to ensure that your child's safety on every journey.

For babies, it has an adjustable and cozy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that's breathable and antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 recline and 8 headrest positions can be adjusted to accommodate.

A distinctive feature is the built-in green light' that lets you know that the car seat is secured and ready to use and is a great option for parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't need to wake your baby to get them out of the car for longer trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as easy to move between cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a sturdy one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.