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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Car seat safety is a top priority for every parent. There's plenty of choices when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat for your child.

With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It has 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 best choice for bringing your baby along on trips from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the most recent addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child an ergonomic, flat position both inside the car, and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat so it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your child in and out.

The car seat is made of top-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colours 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 specifically designed for premature and newborn infants. This helps maintain the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the chance that their heads will shift forward during sleep, which can cause breathing problems. It can be removed when your child is 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 by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a collision and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child's size as they develop.

The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you use it as a part of a travel system that includes a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long car journeys. It does come at a somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, but the numerous features, including the option to recline and excellent safety features make it well worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats around. It's easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It's suitable for babies from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant support is included for a better fit, laying position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+ that means it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to remain rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way Family base, which allows you to change between forward and rear facing in the same car and also has a handy rotating feature.

As with the previous version it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition has some improvements. It has a new, improved baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also possible to remove it at any time if you want to end using it.

It's a bit heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your infant car seat cheap is using it most of the time. You can use it with a handle to make it easier carrying, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It's also a good-looking seat, and you can choose from a wide selection of patterns and colours to fit your car. It's not the most cost-effective infant car seat, but it is an excellent investment that is worth the money for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness's length and height but once you've got the hang of it it's fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the back panel pressing two buttons simultaneously.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great newborn car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and it is a great cot-like baby sitter. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, which means it's made tough with a sturdy ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to cradle your little one. It has a 3-point harness that's easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly cushioned covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby's head in the safest position in case of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily pop it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep, due to the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to build an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes a lock to prevent the seat from turning too quickly, making sure that your baby remains rearward-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection and a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure you choose a store that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of infant car seats from top brands like Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are nearby). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also offers a good range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. They'll even deliver your order for free, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or 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 trusted British brand that is renowned for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper the tester loved it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."

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

It includes an adjustable, comfortable padded insert for newborns composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely breathable and antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as your child gets older. You can also alter the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.

The 'green' light that indicates when the car seat has been properly installed and is ready for use is an unique feature. This makes it a great option for parents who are new to the family, and may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a convenient stowable strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.

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

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They're not as easy to move between cars. If you choose to purchase a separate travel bag, select one that is strong and can stand up to the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag which will last for as long as your child's car seat.