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The best car seats for infants Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your car seat is a top priority for every parent. There's a wealth of options when it comes to finding the most suitable car seat for your little one.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best infant 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 includes everything you need to take your infant to their first journey right up until they reach their toddler years. It's the latest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position both inside the car and in conjunction with a pushchair as part of an overall travel system. It is also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it is able to be easily attached to your car by using the base that comes with it. It can be rotated to help you get your baby in and out of the seat.

The car seat is made of top quality materials, and is available in a variety of stylish colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a sleek 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 infants. This assists in maintaining the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the possibility that their heads will be able to move forward during sleep, causing breathing problems. It can be removed once your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

The car seat is a great option for safety as it scored a dazzling 1.7 in crash tests by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown around the seat in the event of an accident and the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system that expands when your child grows, ensuring they always have a secure fit.

If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg tilt means getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat is also capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long car rides. The cost is a bit higher than other car seats of this age group but the features it provides, such as the recline feature and superior safety features makes it worth the cost.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is among the most sought-after newborn car seats that are available. It is easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It is suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support for a better fit and laying position and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it is suitable for use with infants from birth until 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which require children to stay in the rear of the car for longer. It's compatible with the 2way Family base, which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing in the same car and also has a handy rotating feature.

As with the previous version it's a very comfortable seat and the latest edition has some improvements. It features a new, better 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 able to be removed at any time if you want to stop using it.

It's 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. It can be used with a handle for more comfortable carrying, and it's lightweight enough to get it in and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis, too.

It's also a fashionable seat that is stylish. You can choose from many different colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat swivel car seat, but it is still a great investment and is worth the extra cost for your child. Once you've mastered it and adjust the height and size is easy. You can adjust the straps by pulling them down on the back panel, and pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a newborn car seat that's simple to use and holds your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified R129. It's built to last with a tough ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to protect your baby. It has a three-point safety harness that is adjusted with a single pull and softly cushioned covers. Plus, it features an lateral position to keep your baby's head in the most secure position in case of an accident.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can pop it off and put it back on easily. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it's easy to lift even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received an excellent score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a good rating from ADAC. The latest model that we tested features a lock that will stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection and features a mesh peekaboo windows to let you check in without disturbing your 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 offers a wide range 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 nearby). With every purchase, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another great option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also get 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 premium pushchairs and prams. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch, and my baby seemed to find it most comfortable during long drives."

This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant all the way up to 12 years old, and won the best car seats for newborns uk baby, toddler and child car seat in the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure that your child is safe on every trip.

It comes with an adjustable, comfortable cushioned insert for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These bamboo fabrics are extremely 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 position of the headrest and recline to suit.

A unique feature is the built-in 'green light' that lets you know that the car seat is properly secured and ready for use, making it a great option for new parents who may be unfamiliar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.

It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't have to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car on longer journeys. But, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size 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 that is permanently fixed. They are not as easy to move between cars. If you do choose to buy a separate travel bag for your car seat, make sure it's a sturdy bag that can keep up with the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying more for a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.