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 your child.
With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It also has a one-handed recline setting and no less than 12 headrest positions that adjust to your child’s changing body.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for taking your newborn to the road from birth until they are toddlers. It’s the latest addition to the renowned Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that allow your child a comfortable and reclining position in the car, or when used in conjunction with a stroller as part the complete travel system. It’s also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can easily be attached to your vehicle by using the base supplied. It can be rotated to help to get your child into and out of the seat.
The car seat itself is made of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of trendy colors that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It’s a stylish and elegant option that works seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, which can cause breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child is at a height of 60 cm.
The car seat is a fantastic choice for safety, as it has scored an impressive 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 protect your baby in the event of a crash and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child’s size as they expand.
The innovative 180deg rotation 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 that includes a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be positioned in a fully reclined configuration to provide extra comfort on long car journeys. It’s somewhat higher price than other car seats for this age group, however the numerous features like the reclining option and excellent security features make 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 simple to use and is comfortable for babies. It’s suitable for babies 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 as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant headrest to ensure a better fit, the position of the child’s head and side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+ that means it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm – 75cm). It meets the new i-Size guidelines that requires children to be rear facing for longer. It’s compatible with the 2way Family base, which allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same vehicle and has a handy rotation feature.
Similar to the previous version, it’s a really comfy seat and the latest edition comes with some enhancements. It features a new, improved baby-hugging insert that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps are well-cushioned and the headrest is able to be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at any time to stop using it.
It is a little heavier at 4.5kg than other newborn carseats, but it shouldn’t pose a problem when your baby spends the majority of the time in it. It has a handle that can make it easier to carry and is light enough to be lifted into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.
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 cost-effective infant car seat, but it’s an excellent investment and is worth the extra money for your baby. It can be difficult to adjust the harness’s height and length, but once you’ve mastered the art of it it’s fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling downwards on the Adventure Flamingo High Back Booster Seat for Groupe 2/3 – Pushchair Accessories panel, and pressing two buttons simultaneously.
3. Joie Calmi
Joie Calmi is a great infant car seat for your newborn. It’s easy to use, and it can be used as a cot for baby. This dual-use car seat and carrycot is R129-certified. It’s built to last with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to hold your baby. It features three-point harnesses that are easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. It also has an lateral position to keep your baby’s head at the safest position in case of an accident.
The seat’s base is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily pop it onto and off the frame. It’s easy to lift even if your lightweight baby car seat 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 together with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.
Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in the crash tests of Which? and an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent 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 huge sun canopy that is water-resistant and offers 50+ UV protection and includes a mesh peekaboo window that lets you look in without disturbing your child.
If you’re looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you select a retailer that provides free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross and also offers free click and pick up to the nearest store (or to the nearest Sainsbury’s branch if you live near by). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos also has a wide selection of car seats with prices starting at PS55. They’ll also deliver your order for free and offer same-day collection in-store and free returns at any Argos store or participating Sainsbury’s branches.
4. Silver Cross Motion All Size 360
Silver Cross Motion is a new vehicle seat that’s all-in-one from the trusted British brand that is known for its premium pushchairs and prams. Our test subject Jasper loved it, calling it “the most stylish of the bunch and the one that my child seemed to be most comfortable in on long drives.”
This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat is able to carry your infant all the way up to 12 years old, and won the best baby toddler, child and child car seat in the ADAC’s 2022 autumn test. It was also tested above the rules to ensure your child is safe on every trip.
For babies, it has an easy-to-remove and comfortable padding made of soft bamboo fabrics that’s super comfortable and breathable. It’s also antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child grows. You can also adjust the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child’s.
A unique feature is the built-in green light’ that indicates that the car seat is secured and ready to use and is a great option for parents who aren’t familiar about the correct method to install and fit car seats. It also comes with a stowable strap that can be used in the rear-facing or forward-facing position.
It’s also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won’t have to wake your baby in order to get them out of the car on longer trips. It is not compatible with travel systems like the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or the Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You’ll need purchase an additional travel bag.
The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They’re not as easy to move between cars. If you do choose to purchase an additional travel bag to carry your car seat, make sure it’s a sturdy bag that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It’s worth paying a bit more for a bag that will last longer than your child’s car seat does.
