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The best car seats for newborns Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a priority for all parents. There are a variety of options when it comes to selecting the best car seat for your child.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best infant car seat UK. It also features a single-handed recline option and more than 12 headrest positions that adjust to the growing body of your child.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the best car seat for newborn uk choice for taking your newborn with you on your journeys from the time they're born until toddlers. It's the most recent addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child an ergonomic, flat position inside the car and 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 car using the base provided. It can even 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, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a chic and elegant choice that goes seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also includes the newborn car seat Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads moving forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. This can be removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

The car seat is an excellent option for safety as it scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to protect your baby in the event of a collision and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child as they develop.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it simple to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you use it as part a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined to provide extra comfort during long journeys in the car. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age however the features it offers including the reclining feature as well as excellent safety features makes it well worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is one of the most popular infant car seats around. It's a comfortable seat for babies and simple to use. It's 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 also compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to ensure a better fit, laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+ which means it can be used for infants as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It is in compliance with the latest i-Size regulations that require children to stay rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle and features a handy rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a really comfy seat and the latest edition has some improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay that is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are covered in padding and the headrest is adjustable to accommodate the growth of your baby. It is also possible to remove it at any time to stop using it.

It's a bit heavier than other infant car seats on sale carseats, at 4.5kg, but that isn't a problem if your child is using it for the majority of the time. It can be used with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis, too.

It's also a good-looking seat and you can pick from a wide range of colors and patterns to match your car. It's not the most affordable car seat for infants, but it's still affordable and is worth the investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it, adjusting the harness size and height is simple. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're in search of a new car seat that's user-friendly and can be used by 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 to last with a tough ventilated outer shell and plush padding to cradle you little one. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted with just a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in a safest possible position in case of collision.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can take it off and back on the frame easily. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi together with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in the crash tests of Which? and an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with locks to stop the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your child is rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also has a large sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection as well as an open mesh that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure you choose a store which offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide range of infant car seat swivel car seats from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are close to it). You can also earn Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another good choice for a variety of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or participating Sainsbury's store.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the trusted British brand, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper was a fan, describing it "the most stylish of the bunch, and the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable during long journeys."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for newborns up to 12 year olds. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the top child, baby and toddler car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child is safe throughout every trip.

For babies, it has an easy-to-remove and comfortable padded insert made from soft bamboo fabrics that's super breathable and 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 accommodate.

A distinctive feature is the built-in 'green light' that indicates when the car seat is secured and ready to use which makes it a fantastic option for parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either the rear or forward-facing position.

It's also permanent, so you won't need to wake your baby up to take them out of the car on longer journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You will need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The drawback to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around when you're required to transport them between different vehicles. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, select one that is strong and able to stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying a little more for a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.