The Best Newborn car seat For newborn Seats in the UK
Car seat safety is a top priority for any parent. There's plenty of choices when it comes down to choosing the ideal car seat for newborns for your child.With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adapt 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 newborn to their first journey right until they reach toddler years. It is the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a flat, comfortable position in the car or when used in conjunction with a stroller as part an entire travel infant car seat 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 assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.
The car seat itself is constructed of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colours such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a stylish 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 which helps to ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the risk of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. This can be removed once your child reaches 60 cm 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 i-Size is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact protection) to safeguard your child in the event of a crash and the innovative Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child's size as they grow.
The innovative 180deg rotating system makes it simple to get your baby into and out of the car seat when you are using it as part a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined for extra comfort on long car journeys. It does come at a slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, but the wide array of features like the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it well worth the investment.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
Maxi-Cosi's Pebble Plus is one of the most popular infant car seats around. It's comfortable for babies and easy to use. It is suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or with the seat belt system in your car seat newborn insert. The car seat is compatible with a variety of pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo, using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant car seat newborn seat is also included to provide an improved fit, a more comfortable position, and side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus is a Group 0+ car seat, which means it can be used with babies from birth to 12 months old (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations that require that children remain rear-facing for a greater length of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base, which allows you to change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also features an easy-to-use 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 which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps have been padded and the headrest can be adjusted to accommodate the growth of your baby. It is also possible to remove it at any time to stop using it.
It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other newborn carseats, but this shouldn't be an issue 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 light enough to lift in and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.
It's also a fashionable seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment that is worth the money for your baby. It can be a bit difficult to adjust the harness's height and length but once you get the hang of it it's fine. Simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze two buttons to move up or down the straps without the need to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
If you're looking for a baby car seat that's super easy to use and cradles your baby like a cot, then you should consider Joie Calmi. This car seat that doubles as a carrycot is R129-certified. It's built tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to cradle you baby. It has a 3-point harness that's easily accessible with one-pull tightening and softly padded covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head in the safest position in case of an impact.
The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can pop it off and put it back on with ease. With the adjustable handles, it's a breeze to lift even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you're looking to create an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.
Joie has improved on the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with locks to stop you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure that your child is rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also has a large sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection as well as an open mesh that allows you to check in without disturbing the 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 has a great range of newborn car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and offers free click and pick up to your nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you live nearby). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting at PS55. You can also get free delivery, same-day collection in store and free returns to any Argos or participating Sainsbury's store.
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 that is renowned for its premium prams and pushchairs. Jasper who was our test subject, was a fan of 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-compliant vehicle seat can carry your baby all the way to 12 years of age, and won the best baby, toddler and child car seat award at the ADAC's test for the autumn of 2022. It's also been tested over and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child will be safe throughout every trip.
It includes a removable, cozy cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can be adjusted to suit.
One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that lets you know that the car seat is properly secured and ready to use which makes it a fantastic option for parents who aren't sure with the correct way to install and fit car seats. It also has a handy stowable harness which can be used in either a rear or forward facing position.
Another major selling point is that it's a constant fixture in the car, so you don't have to wake up your sleepy newborn to get them out for long trips. However, it's not travel system-compatible like the Joie iSpin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase an additional travel infant car seat bag for this).
The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They're not as simple to transport between cars. If you decide to purchase a separate travel bag, choose one that is sturdy and can stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying extra for a bag that will last for as long as the car seat of your child.