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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 any parent. Thankfully, there's an abundance of choices when it comes to locating the best newborn car seat; resource for this article, for your lightweight baby car seat.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat 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 on journeys from birth right through to their toddler years. It's the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technology that lets your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car or when used in conjunction 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 by using the base provided, it can be turned 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat is made of high-quality materials, and it comes in a variety of stylish colours 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 includes the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, nearly flat position that reduces the risk of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, potentially leading to breathing problems. This can be removed when your child is at 60 cm in height.

In terms of safety, the car seats newborn seat provides excellent protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T iSize is equipped with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to protect your child from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident and the unique Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches 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 set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg tilt means getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat can be positioned in a fully reclined configuration for added comfort during long car trips. It is priced at a slightly higher cost than other car seats for this age group, but the extensive list of features like the reclining option and excellent safety features make it well worth the money.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is one of the most popular infant car seats that are available. It's comfortable for babies and easy to use. It's suitable for babies from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi-Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to allow for a better fit and the position of the child's head and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It's in line with the new iSize regulations which requires children to be 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 on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.

As with the previous version it's a really comfy seat, and the most recent version includes some improvements. It now has a much-improved baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest has been made adjustable to fit your baby's growth. It is also able to be removed at any time if you want to stop using it.

It's a little heavier than other infant carseats, at 4.5kg, but that shouldn't be a problem when your baby is in it for most of the time. You can use it with a handle for easier transport, and it's light enough to get it in and out of rideshare cars or taxis as well.

It's also a nice-looking seat and you can select from a variety of colors and patterns to match your car. It's not the cheapest infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is a breeze. 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 in search of a new car seat that is simple to use and holds your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, which means it's built to last with a durable ventilated shell and plush cushioning to hold your infant car seats on sale. It has a 3-point harness that's easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in a safest possible position in the event of collision.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, so you can pop it off and on the frame effortlessly. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're looking to make an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to connect your Calmi up with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.

The design of the earlier i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. The model was awarded a high score in Which?'s crash tests, and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested includes a lock to prevent you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure that your child is rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing the child.

If you're shopping for a car seat online, ensure you pick a retailer which offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of infant car seats from top brands like Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). For all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos is another option for a broad selection of car seats, with prices starting at PS55. You can also enjoy free delivery, same-day collection at the store and free returns to any Argos or Sainsbury's retailer that is a participating one.

4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360

The reliable British brand is well-known for its high-end prams as well as pushchairs however, the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making its mark on the market. Jasper, our tester, loved it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch." My child seemed to be most comfortable for long drives."

This fully rotating infant car seat R129 compliant car seat is suitable for infants up to 12 year olds. It won the ADAC 2022 Autumn Test's award for the most effective child, baby and toddler car seat. It was also tested above the rules to ensure your child is safe during every trip.

It includes a removable, cozy padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabrics. These are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to accommodate.

A unique feature is the built-in 'green light' that indicates when the car seat is properly secured and ready to use and is a great option for new parents who may be unfamiliar about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.

Another major selling point is that it's a permanent fixture in the car which means you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. However, it isn't 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 simple to transport between cars. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, choose one that is sturdy and can endure the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying a bit extra for a bag which will last as long as the car seat of your child.