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 car seat for your child.
With a soft Kinderkraft I-Spark Baby Car Seat - Green-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It also has a one-handed recline option and more than 12 headrest positions that adapt to your child's growing body.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T is the top car seat that comes with everything you need to take your infant on journeys from birth right up until they reach their toddler years. It is the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car when used in conjunction with a stroller as part of a complete travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it can easily be attached to your car using the base provided. It can also be rotated to help to get your child into and out of the seat.
The car seat is constructed of high-quality materials, and comes in a variety of trendy colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue 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 for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.
The car seat is an excellent option for safety, since it has 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 safeguard your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the case of an accident. Also, it has the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches as your child grows, ensuring that they will always have a safe fit.
The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it simple to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you use it as part of a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. There is no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also capable of fully reclined to provide extra comfort during long journeys in the car. It does come at a slightly higher cost than other car seats for this age group, but the numerous features, including the option to recline and the excellent safety features make it well worth the money.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most popular newborn car seats that are available. It's a comfortable seat for babies and simple to use. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant seat is also included to provide the best fit, better 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 to 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations that require children to stay in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to change between forward and rear facing on the same car and has a handy rotation feature.
It's still a very comfy seat, but the latest version is a bit more refined. It features a new, better baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned, and the headrest can be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any time, when you do not want to use it anymore.
It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn car seats, but it shouldn't pose a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. You can put it on with a handle for easier carrying, and it's lightweight enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.
It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colors and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest car seat for infants, but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. It can be tricky to adjust the harness's length and height, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel pressing two buttons at the same time.
3. Joie Calmi
If you're in search of a new car seat that's super easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a tough ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your infant. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. It also has lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby's face in the most secure possible position in case of impact.
The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep, because of the adjustable handle bars. If you want to create an entire travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.
Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent 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 child stays in the rear the longest time possible. It also has a huge, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to check in without disturbing your child.
If you are looking online for car seat, you should choose an online retailer that provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also allow returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats with top brands like Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and pick up to your nearest store (or to an Sainsbury's branch if you are nearby). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another great option 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 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 reputable British brand, which is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my baby seemed to be the most comfortable on long drives."
This fully rotating R129 certified 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 top toddler, infant car seats on sale and child car seat. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is safe during every trip.
For babies, it has a removable and cosy cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabric that is breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 headrest positions and recline can be adjusted to fit your child's.
A distinctive feature is the built-in green light' that indicates when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use which makes it a fantastic choice for new parents who aren't familiar with the correct way to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either a rear or forward facing position.
Another big selling point is that it's a permanent fixture in the car which means you don't have to wake up your sleepy newborn to get out for longer journeys. It is not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase a separate travel bag.
The downside to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they aren't as easy to carry around if you have to move them between cars. If you do choose to buy an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, ensure that it's a durable one that is able to withstand the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying extra for a bag that will last as long as your child's car seat.
