The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There are many options available when it comes down to choosing the best car seat for newborn uk car seat for your child.
The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection, as well as a baby-hugging insert. It's the most comfortable new car seat UK. It also features a single-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child's growing body.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that has everything you need to take your infant to their first journey right until they reach toddler years. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a flat, comfortable 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 with the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby in and out.
The car seat is made of top-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colors including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated choice that seamlessly matches with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature infants. This helps maintain a near-flat position, reducing the chance that their heads be able to move forward while sleeping, causing breathing problems. It is removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.
The car seat is a great 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 child in the event of a crash. It also features the innovative Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to accommodate your child as they expand.
The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car seat when you are using it as part a travel system, paired with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined to provide extra comfort during long journeys in the car. It's slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features, including the option to recline and excellent safety features make it worth the investment.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus BELINE Car Seat with Side Impact Protection seats is among the most popular infant car seats on the market. It's easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It's suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with your car's 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 in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus car seat is a member of Group 0+, which means that it is suitable for children 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 switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle. It also has a handy rotating feature.
It's still a very comfortable seat, but the new version has some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay that looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are covered in padding and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing. You can remove it at any time, in case you decide not to use it anymore.
It's a bit heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but it shouldn't pose a problem for a baby who spends the majority of the day in it. You can put it on with a handle for more comfortable carrying, and it's lightweight enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare cars or taxis too.
It is also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can pick from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still a great investment that is worth the money for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness height and length but once you've mastered the art of it, it's easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel pressing two buttons simultaneously.
3. Joie Calmi
Joie Calmi is the ideal newborn car seat for your newborn. It's simple to use, and can be used as a cot for baby. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is certified by R129. It's built tough with a durable ventilated outer shell and plush padding to cradle you little one. It features a 3-point safety harness that can be adjusted with just a single pull and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in case of an accident.
The seat's base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. With the adjustable handle bars, it's also easy to move, even when your baby is asleep. If you're looking to create a travel set, iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.
Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in Which?'s crash tests as well as a Good rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested comes with a lock that stops you from turning the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child stays in the rear as long as is 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 the child.
If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, make sure you choose a store that provides free UK mainland delivery on all orders and 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 collect to the nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you are near by). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great selection of car seats with prices starting from PS55. You can also avail 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 top pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, calling it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."
This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can take your newborn all the way to 12 years of age, and won the best baby toddler, child and car seat award at the ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It's also been tested over and beyond regulations to ensure that your child is safe throughout every trip.
It includes a removable, cozy padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super breathable and antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate.
The 'green' light that signals when the car seat is properly fitted and is now ready to use is a unique feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not be familiar with the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either the rear or forward facing position.
Another major selling point is that it's a permanent vehicle fixture and you don't need to wake your sleeping baby to take them out for longer trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus i-Size (you must purchase a separate travel bag for this).
The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as easy to move between cars. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, pick one that is durable and can stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying a bit more to purchase a bag that will last longer than the car seat of your child.
