The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
Safety of your car seat is a top concern for every parent. There are a variety of options when it comes to choosing the best newborn car seats for your child.
The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection as well as an adorable inlay. It is the best new car seat UK. It also comes with a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adapt to the growing body of your child.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn to their first journey right through to their toddler years. It's the most recent update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic, flat position in the car and when used with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can be turned 360 degrees to help get your child in and out.
The car seat is made of top quality materials, and it comes in a range of fashionable colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a stylish and sophisticated choice that effortlessly matches the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is designed for newborns and premature infants. This helps maintain a near-flat position, reducing the risk that their heads shift forward during sleep, causing breathing issues. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.
The car seat is a fantastic 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 i-Size comes equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a crash and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to accommodate your child as they develop.
The unique 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as part a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long journeys in the car. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats for this age but the features it provides, such as the recline feature and superior safety features makes it well worth the investment.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is one of the best newborn car seats on the market. It is easy to use and comfortable for infants. It's suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with maxi-Cosi pearl pro2 i-Size car seat - authentic black FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included to ensure a better fit, laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+ which means it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations, which require that children remain rear-facing for a greater length of time. It's compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same vehicle and also has a handy rotating feature.
It's still a very comfy seat, but the new version has some improvements. It features a new, improved baby-hugging insert that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time to stop using it.
It's a bit heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that isn't a problem if your infant is using it for the majority of the time. You can use it with a handle for easier carrying, and it's light enough to lift in and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.
It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's nevertheless a good investment and is worth the extra money for your baby. Once you've mastered it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is simple. Simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up or down the straps without the need to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
Joie Calmi is the ideal newborn car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and cradles baby like a cot. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified which means it's built to last with a tough air-conditioned shell and soft cushioning to hold your infant. It comes with a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby's head in the most secure position in the event of an impact.
The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. With the adjustable handle bars, it's also easy to move, even when your child is asleep. If you want to create a travel system, then the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to pair Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.
Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with locks to stop the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that's water resistant and offers 50+ UV protection and has a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to observe without disturbing your child.
If you are shopping online for a car seat, select an online retailer that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also offers a good selection of car seats with prices starting at PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge and provide same-day pickup in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branch.
4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360
The most trusted British brand is well-known for its premium prams and pushchairs but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seats by age seat is making a name for itself. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable for long drives."
This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant all the way up to 12 years old and was awarded the top baby toddler, child and child car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is protected during every trip.
It is equipped with a removable, cosy padded insert for newborns composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super breathable and antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child gets older. You can also adjust the recline and headrest positions to fit your child's.
One of the most distinctive features is the built-in green light' that indicates that the car seat is secured and ready for use, making it a great option for new parents who may be unfamiliar with the correct way to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a convenient stowable strap that can be used either in the forward or rear-facing position.
Another reason to buy it is that it's a long-lasting vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake up your sleepy newborn to get out for longer journeys. However, it isn't travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize 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. 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 withstand the wear and tears of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more to get a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.