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The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
Safety of your car seat is a top priority for every parent. There are a variety of options 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 comes with a one-handed recline option and more than 12 headrest positions that adapt to the growing body of your child.
1. Cybex Cloud T
The Cybex Cloud T car seat is the most popular choice for bringing your baby with you on your journeys from birth until they are toddlers. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child a comfortable lie-flat position inside the car and when used 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 with the base provided, it can even be rotated 360 degrees to aid in getting your baby in and out.
The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a range of stylish colors such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a chic and elegant choice that goes perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with a Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward while they sleep, potentially leading to breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child is at a height of 60 cm.
The car seat is a fantastic option for safety as it scored an impressive 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 prevent your baby from being thrown around in the seat in the event of an accident and the revolutionary Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches as your child grows to ensure that they will always have a safe fit.
If you're planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system with a Cybex pushchair, the innovative 180deg rotation means that getting your baby out and in is super easy - no more awkward bending or reaching. The car seat is capable of fully reclined for extra comfort on long journeys in the car. The price is slightly higher than other car seats for this age range but the features it offers including the reclining feature and excellent safety features makes it well worth the cost.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus car seats is one of the most popular newborn car seats that are available. It's comfortable for babies and simple to use. It's suitable from birth and can be used with Maxi-Cosi's FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). It includes the Baby-Hugg infant head support to allow for a better fit and the position of the child's head 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 to 75cm). It's compliant with new iSize regulations that require that children be rear-facing for a longer period of time. It is compatible with the 2way family base that lets you change from forward-facing to rear-facing on the same vehicle. It also has an easy-to-use rotating feature.
As with the previous version it's a very comfortable seat, and the most recent version has some improvements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging inlay that is both beautiful and comfortable. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest has been made adjustable to fit your baby's growth. It is also possible to remove it at any time to stop using it.
It's a little heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg, but that should not be a problem when your infant is using it for the majority of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is lightweight enough to be carried into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.
It's also a good-looking seat and you can select from a wide selection of patterns and colours to fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still a reasonable price and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you've mastered it and adjust the size and height is a breeze. Simply pull down on the back panel, and squeeze together two buttons to move up or down the straps without having to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
If you're in search of a new car seat that's super 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 R129-certified. It's built tough with a tough ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to hold your little one. It features a 3-point harness that's easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of impact.
The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means it's easy to pop it onto and off the frame. Additionally, with the adjustable handle bars, it's easy to move even when your bundle of joy is asleep. If you want to create a travel system, then the i-Base Encore adapters allow you to connect Calmi with a Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair, too.
Joie has improved on the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned the highest test score in Which?'s crash tests and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has an electronic lock that prevents the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also has a huge sun canopy that is water-resistant, with 50+ UV protection as well as a mesh peekaboo to allow you to check in without disturbing your child.
If you are looking online for car seat, select an online retailer that offers free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also allow 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 collect to your local store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you live near by). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another good choice for a variety of car seats, with prices 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 trusted British brand, which is known for its high-end pushchairs and prams. Our tester Jasper loved it, describing it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one my baby appeared to find most comfortable during long journeys."
This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for babies all the way to 12 years old. It was awarded the ADAC 2022 autumn test's award for the most effective toddler, infant and child car seat. It's also been tested above and beyond regulations to ensure your child is safe during every trip.
For babies, it has a removable and cosy padding made of soft bamboo fabric that is breathable and antibacterial. The head and body inserts as well as the support can be removed as your child gets older. You can also alter the recline and headrest positions to suit.
The green light that signals when the car seat has been correctly installed and is ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it a great option for parents who might not be aware of the correct installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a harness that can be used in either rear or forward facing position.
It's also a permanent fixture, so you won't have to wake your baby to take them out of the car for longer trips. But, best car seat for newborn uk 's not travel system-compatible, like the Joie i-Spin 360 i-Size or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you must purchase an additional travel bag to do this).
The downside to permanently fixed car seats like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as easy to carry around if you have to move them between vehicles. If you decide to buy an additional travel bag, pick one that is durable and can endure the wear and tear of frequent use. It's worth paying a little extra for a bag which will last for as long as the car seat of your child.