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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
Car seat safety is a top priority for every parent. There's plenty of options when it comes to finding the best newborn car seat for your little one.
The Cybex Cloud T offers enhanced side impact protection, as well as an adorable inlay. It is the best new car seat in the UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's changing body.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your infant on adventures from birth until they reach toddler years. It's the most recent update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position both inside the car and in conjunction with a pushchair as part of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX car seat, which means it can be easily attached to your vehicle using the base supplied. It can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby out and in.
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 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 a near-flat position, reducing the possibility that their heads may be able to move forward during sleep, causing breathing issues. This can be removed once your child is at least 60 cm in height.
The car seat is a great choice for safety, as it scored an impressive 1.7 in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.). The Cloud T i-Size comes 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 accommodate your child as they develop.
If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel set-up with a Cybex pushchair, the revolutionary 180deg tilt means getting your baby in and out is easy. No more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat is also equipped to fully recline to provide extra comfort during long car rides. It is priced at a slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features including the reclining option and the excellent security features make it worth the money.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is one of the most popular infant car seats on the market. It is easy 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 the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is also compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi-Cosi range as well as Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant support is included to ensure a better fit, laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides 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 guidelines that require children to stay in the rear for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way Family base that allows you to switch between rear and forward facing on the same vehicle and comes with a handy rotation feature.
As with the previous version it's a comfortable seat, and the most recent version includes some improvements. It's now got a better baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest can be moved up and down as your baby grows. It can also be removed at anytime if you wish to stop using it.
It's a little heavier at 4.5kg than some other infant carseats, however this shouldn't be an issue for a baby who spends the majority of the time in it. It can be used with a handle for easier transport, and it's light enough to be able to lift it into and out of rideshare vehicles or taxis too.
It's also a stylish seat. You can choose from many different colours and designs that will fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat , but it's still a great investment and is worth the extra money for your baby. Once you've got the hang of it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up or down the straps without needing to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
Joie Calmi is the ideal baby car seat. It's simple to use and is a great cot-like baby sitter. This dual-use carrycot and car seat is certified R129, meaning that it's built tough with a tough ventilated shell and a plush cushioning to cradle your infant. It comes with three-point harnesses that are easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. Plus, it features lateral positioning to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in the event of an accident.
This seat's base is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can take it off and on the frame with ease. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to build an entire travel set, the iBase Encore adapters let you to pair Calmi up with a MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.
Joie has improved the design of its previous i-Spin 360, which earned an excellent score in the crash tests of Which? and an A+ rating from ADAC. The model we tested comes with a lock to prevent you from rotating the seat too quickly, making sure that your baby remains rearward-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a huge 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're shopping for a car seat online, make sure you select a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of infant car seats from top brands, such as Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and pick up to the nearest store (or to a Sainsbury's branch if you live close to one). On all purchases you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a great range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. They'll also deliver your order free of charge 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
The reliable British brand is best known for its high-end prams and pushchairs, but the Silver Cross Motion all-in-one car seat is making its mark on the market. Jasper who was our test subject, was a fan of it. He said it was "the most fashionable of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."
This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat is able to carry your infant all the way to 12 years of age, and won the best baby toddler, child and child car seat in the ADAC's 2022 autumn test. It has also been tested beyond the regulations to ensure your child is protected on every trip.
It is equipped with a removable, cosy padded insert for newborns made of soft bamboo fabrics. These bamboo fabrics are extremely breathable and antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 headrest positions and recline can be adjusted to accommodate.
One of the most distinctive features is the built-in 'green light' that signals when the car seat is secured and ready for use and is a great option for parents who may be unfamiliar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also comes with a handy strap that can be used in the forward or rear-facing position.
It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't need to wake your baby up to get them out of the car for long journeys. It's not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need purchase an additional travel bag.
The downside to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around if you need to transport them between different vehicles. If you choose to purchase an additional travel bag, pick one that is durable and able to endure the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth spending a little more for a bag that can last for as long as the car seat of your child.