The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
Safety of your car seat is a top concern for every parent. There's a wealth of choices when it comes to locating the most suitable car seat for your baby.
With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It also has a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that can be adjusted to your child's changing body.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best choice for bringing your baby along on trips from the time they're born until toddlers. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car when used with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it is able to be easily connected to your vehicle using the base provided, it can also be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.
The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of trendy colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies which helps to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the risk of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child reaches a height of 60 cm.
The car seat is a great choice for safety, as it has scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes 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 innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that expands when your child grows to ensure that they will always have a safe fit.
If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can be placed in a fully reclined posture for extra comfort during long car journeys. It is priced at a somewhat higher price than other seats for this age group, however the wide array of features including the reclining option and excellent safety features make it worth the money.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is one of the most comfortable infant car seat for travel - https://www.pushchairsandprams.uk/products/nania-princess-booster-seat-f... car seats around. It is easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi-Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant support is also included to provide the best fit, better laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat which means it is suitable for use for babies ranging from birth to 12 months old (45cm - 75cm). It is compliant 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 which allows you to change between forward and rear facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.
Similar to the previous version, it's a very comfortable seat and the latest edition has some improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is able to be moved up or down as your baby grows. You can take it off at any time, in case you decide not to use it again.
It's a little heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg, but that shouldn't be a problem when your child is using it for the majority of the time. 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 stylish seat and you can select from a variety of colors and patterns to fit your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to move up and down the straps without having to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
If you're looking for a newborn car seat that is easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then look no further than Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a durable ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your little one. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of impact.
This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can take it off and on the frame easily. With the adjustable handles, it's a breeze to lift, even when your baby car seat - https://www.pushchairsandprams.uk/products/disney-princess-nania-beone-c... is asleep. If you're looking to build an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.
The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with locks to stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing as long as possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and has 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo that allows you to check in without disturbing the child.
If you're looking for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and offers free click and collect to the nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you are close to one). On all purchases you make, you will also earn Nectar points. Argos is another option for a variety of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. They'll also ship 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 vehicle seat that is all-in-one from the reputable British brand that is renowned for its high-end pushchairs and prams - https://www.pushchairsandprams.uk/products/hauck-comfort-fix-car-seat-bl... . Jasper who was our test subject, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My baby seemed to find it most comfortable during long drives."
This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the best child, baby and toddler car seat. It was also tested beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is protected throughout every journey.
For newborns, it features a removable and cosy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that is comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 headrest positions can be adjusted to suit.
One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that signals that the car seat is secured and ready to use and is a great choice for new parents who aren't sure about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.
Another reason to buy it is that it's a constant vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake up your sleeping newborn to get them out for longer trips. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase a separate travel bag.
The disadvantage of cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they aren't as easy to carry around if you need to move them between vehicles. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag, select one that is strong and able to endure the wear and tear of regular use. It's worth paying a bit more to get a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.