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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top priority for every parent. There are a variety of options when it comes down to choosing the best car seat for your child.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline option and more than 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's changing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a lie-flat ergonomic position in the car when used with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it can be attached to your vehicle by using the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your I-Spark Baby Car Seat for Kids Ages 100-150cm out and in.

The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of trendy colours, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish and sophisticated option that matches seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It is removed when your child is 60 cm in height.

The car seat is a fantastic choice 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 comes with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that expands when your child grows to ensure they are always in a secure fit.

The unique 180deg rotating system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when using it as part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also equipped to fully recline to provide extra comfort during long journeys in the car. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats for this age group but the features it offers including the recline feature and superior 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 easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It is suitable for babies from birth. It is compatible with 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 seat is included to ensure 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 can be used for babies ranging from birth until 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing within the same vehicle. It also includes a handy rotating feature.

Like the previous version, it's a comfortable seat, and the most recent version comes with some enhancements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. It is also possible to remove it at any time to end using it.

It's a little heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg but isn't a problem if 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 fashionable seat. You can pick from many different colours and patterns that will suit 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. It can be difficult to adjust the length and height, but once you've got the hang of it, it's easy. Simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a durable ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to hold your infant. It comes with a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the most secure possible position in the event of an impact.

The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily pop it on and off the frame. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to create an all-in-one travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.

The design of the prior i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with an electronic lock that prevents the seat from rotating too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection and an open mesh that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're shopping 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 has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and provides free click and collect to your nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you live close to one). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also has a wide selection of car seats with prices starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection in store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's store that is participating.

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, which is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch, and my baby seemed to find it most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129 safe car seat is suitable for babies all the way to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the most effective baby, toddler and child car seat. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child will be safe throughout every trip.

It includes an adjustable, comfortable padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed as 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 signals that the car seat is properly secured and ready for use and is a great option for parents who aren't familiar with the proper way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either rear or forward-facing position.

It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't have to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car for longer journeys. However, it isn't travel system-compatible like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).

The disadvantage of permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you need to move them between cars. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, choose one that is sturdy and able to withstand the wear and tears of daily use. It's worth paying more for a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.