The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
(Image: https://cdn.freshstore.cloud/offer/images/7007/1109/maxi-cosi-tanza-child-seat-with-isofix-growing-booster-seat-with-g-cell-side-impact-protection-group-2-3-car-seat-can-be-used-from-approx-3-5-12-years-approx-100-150-cm-grey-1109.jpg)Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. There's a wealth of options when it comes down to choosing the best newborn car seat for your little one.
With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best car seat newborn newborn car seat UK. It has a one handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest to adjust to your child's changing body.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the premium option for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from the moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the most recent update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position both inside the car and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat which means it can be attached to your vehicle with the base supplied. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.
The car seat itself is made of top rated baby car seats-quality materials. It comes in a range of stylish colours, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is designed for newborns and premature infants. This helps to maintain a near-flat position, reducing the risk that their heads may move forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. It is removed when your child is 60 cm in height.
The car seat is an excellent choice for safety, as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your baby in the event of a collision and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that stretches to fit your child as they expand.
If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation means that getting your baby in and out is a breeze - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined for extra comfort on long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats of this age range however the features it provides, such as the reclining feature and excellent safety features makes it worth the investment.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the best infant carrier car seat newborn car seats available. It is easy to use and comfortable for infants. 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 can be used with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest for a better fit and positioning for laying and side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+ that means it is suitable for infants as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing within the same vehicle. It also has an excellent rotating feature.
It's still a comfortable seat, but the new version has some improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg that is extremely comfortable and looks great. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is adjustable to accommodate your baby's growing. You can take it off at any point, in case you decide not to use it any more.
It's a bit heavier than some of the other infant carseats, at 4.5kg, but that should not be a problem when your infant is using it most of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry and is light enough to be lifted into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.
It's also a nice-looking seat, and you can choose from a variety of colors and patterns to match your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still a great investment and is worth the extra money for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the length and height however once you've mastered the art of it, it's a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and press together two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
Joie Calmi is the ideal infant car seat for a newborn baby. It's simple to use, and can be used as a cot for baby. This car seat that doubles as a carrycot is certified by R129. It's made tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and soft padding to cradle you baby. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just a single pull, and softly cushioned covers. Additionally, it has an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the safest position in case of an accident.
The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means it's easy to pop it on and off the frame. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you want to create a travel system, then the iBase Encore adapters permit you to pair Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.
The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model earned a high score in the crash tests of Which? and a good rating from ADAC. The most recent model, which we tested, features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure your baby stays rearward-facing for the longest time possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that's water repellent and provides 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window to let you check in without disturbing your child.
If you are shopping online for a car seats, choose a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland for all orders. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of car seats for newborns from top brands such as Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury's if you are near). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. They'll also deliver your order for free and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury's branch.
4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360
(Image: https://cdn.freshstore.cloud/offer/images/7007/1097/maxi-cosi-rodifix-airprotect-high-back-booster-seat-15-36-kg-3-5-12-years-reclining-isofix-car-seat-adjustable-headrest-backrest-extra-side-protection-quick-easy-buckle-up-authentic-black.jpg)The most trusted British brand is well-known for its high-end prams and pushchairs, but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making its mark on the market. Our tester Jasper was a fan, describing it “the most stylish of the bunch and also the one that my child seemed to find most comfortable on long rides.”
This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way to 12 years old, and won the best baby toddler, child and car seat in the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It has also been tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure that your child is protected throughout every journey.
It comes with an adjustable, comfortable padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These fabrics are super breathable and antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can also be adjusted to accommodate.
The 'green' light that indicates that the car seat has been properly fitted and is now ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it a great option for new parents, who may not know the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a convenient 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 which means you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. But, it's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase an additional travel bag for this).
The disadvantage of permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you need to transport them between different cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a sturdy bag that can withstand the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last for as long as the car seat of your child.