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The best infant seat Newborn Car Seats in the UK

Safety in car seats is a top priority for all parents. There's a wealth of options when it comes to finding the best car seats infant newborn car seat for your baby.

Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection, the Cybex Cloud T is the best infant seat newborn car seat UK. It also features a single-handed recline setting and no less 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 premium option for taking your newborn to the road from birth until they are toddlers. It's the newest update to the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features an innovative reclining system that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position both inside the car and when used in conjunction with a pushchair as part of a travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, which means it can easily be attached to your car by using the base that comes with it. It can even be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby into and out of the seat.

The car seat is constructed of top quality materials, and comes in a variety of trendy colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey and Beach Blue Plus. It's a chic and sophisticated option that matches perfectly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay, which is specifically designed for premature and newborn infants. This helps to maintain the baby's head in a flat position, decreasing the risk that their heads will be able to move forward facing infant car seat during sleep, causing breathing issues. It can be removed when your child reaches 60 cm in height.

When it comes to safety the car seat offers superior protection for your child. It scored an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests 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. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to fit your child as they expand.

The innovative 180deg rotation system makes it easy to get your baby into and out of the car seat when using it as part a travel system, with a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat can also be placed in a fully reclined configuration to provide extra comfort on long car journeys. It's slightly higher cost than some other cars seats for this age group, but the numerous features like the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it worth the investment.

2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus

The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus Car Seat is one of the most popular infant car seats available. It is simple to use and comfortable for infants. It's suitable for babies from birth. It can be used either with Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo by using adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included to ensure the best fit, better laying in a more upright position, and also side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+ which means it can be used by children as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is in line with the new iSize regulations, which require that children be rear-facing for a greater length 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 also has a handy rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition has some improvements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging inlay that feels and looks great. The shoulder straps are covered in padding and the headrest can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth. You can remove it at any point, in case you decide not to use it anymore.

It's a bit heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg, but that should not be a problem when your baby is using it most of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to be lifted to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It is also a stylish seat. You can choose from many different colours and patterns that are suitable for your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat swivel car seat, but it's an excellent investment and worth the extra cost for your child. It can be tricky to adjust the height and length, but once you've got the hang of it it's fine. You can adjust the straps by pulling down on the back panel, pressing two buttons at the same time.

3. Joie Calmi

If you're looking for a baby car seat that's super user-friendly and can be used by your baby like a cot then you should consider Joie Calmi. This dual-use car seat as well as carrycot is certified by R129. It's built to last with a durable ventilated outer shell and a plush padding to cradle you little one. It has a 3-point harness that's easily reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly cushioned covers. It also features lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the safest possible position in the event of an collision.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, so it's easy to pop it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even when your baby is asleep because of the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to build a 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 earlier i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests and a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent the seat from turning too quickly, making sure that your child is rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also has a large, water-resistant sun canopy with 50+ UV protection, as well as a mesh peekaboo that allows you to observe without disturbing the child.

If you're looking to purchase a car seat online, ensure you select a retailer that offers free UK mainland delivery on all orders and returns within 35 days. John Lewis has a great selection of baby car seats from top brands, including Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Silver Cross, and offers free click and pick up to your local store (or to the nearest Sainsbury's branch if you're near by). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another great option for a variety of car seats, starting at PS55. They'll also ship your order free of charge, offer same-day in-store collection and free returns at any Argos store or Sainsbury's branch.

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, which is known for its high-end prams and pushchairs. Jasper the tester loved it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable during long drives."

This fully rotating R129 certified car seat is suitable for babies up to 12 year olds. It won 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 the regulations to ensure that your child is safe on every journey.

For babies, it has an easy-to-remove and comfortable cushioned insert made of soft bamboo fabrics that's super comfortable and breathable. It's also antibacterial. The head support and body insert can be removed as your child grows, and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can be adjusted to suit.

The 'green' light that signals when the car seat has been correctly installed and is now ready to use is an unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for parents who are new to the family, and may not know the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a convenient stowable strap that can be used either in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.

Another reason to buy it is that it's a permanent vehicle fixture, so you don't have to wake your sleeping newborn to get them out for long trips. It's not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You'll need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The drawback to cars with a fixed structure like the Axkid One i-size is that they're not as convenient to carry around when you need to transport them between different cars. If you decide to purchase an additional travel bag for your car seat, ensure that it's a sturdy bag that can keep up with the wear and tear that comes with frequent use. It's worth paying more to get a bag that will last as long as the car seat of your child.