The Best Newborn Car Seats in the UK
Car seat safety is a top concern for every parent. There’s a wealth of options when it comes down to choosing the best car seats newborn newborn car seat for your baby.
Featuring a cosy baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat – Www.pushchairsandprams.uk, 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 car seat is the most popular choice for bringing your baby to the road from the time they’re born until toddlers. It’s the latest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud range and features innovative reclining technologies that give your child a flat, comfortable position in the car seat newborn 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 supplied. It can be turned 360 degrees to help get your baby out and in.
The car seat itself is constructed from high-quality materials and comes in a range of stylish colors, including Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It is a stylish and elegant option that works seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies to ensure a secure, flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It can be removed once your child is at 60 centimeters in height.
In terms of safety, the car seat provides excellent protection for your child, scoring an impressive 1.7 result 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 safeguard your baby in the event of a crash. It also features the revolutionary Flexi-Fix system that can be stretched to accommodate your child as they expand.
If you’re planning to use the car seat as part of a travel system that includes a Cybex pushchair, the unique 180deg rotation ensures that getting your baby out and in is super easy – no more awkward reaching or twisting. The car seat is also able to be fully reclined to provide extra comfort during long car journeys. The price is slightly higher than other car seats in this age group, but the features it offers including the recline feature and superior safety features makes it worth the investment.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
Maxi-Cosi’s Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats around. 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 can be used with all pushchairs, including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. The Baby-Hugg infant seat is included for a better fit, laying in a position that is more comfortable, and provides side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+, which means that it can be used for infants as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It’s in line with the new iSize regulations which requires children to be rear facing for longer. It is compatible with the 2way family base that allows you to switch from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle. It also has an easy-to-use rotating feature.
It’s still a comfortable seat, but the new version has a few improvements. It’s now got a better baby-hugg inlay which looks and feels super-comfy. The shoulder straps are padded and the headrest is able to be adjusted up or down as your baby grows. It is also possible to remove it at any time to remove it.
It’s heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg however that should not be a problem when your child is using it for the majority of the time. It comes with a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to lift to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.
It’s also a nice-looking seat, and you can choose from a wide range of colours 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. It can be tricky to adjust the harness length and height 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
Joie Calmi is a great infant car seat. It’s easy to use, and can be used as a cot for baby. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified meaning that it’s built tough with a sturdy air-conditioned shell and soft padding to protect your little one. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which helps keep your baby’s face in the safest possible position in case of collision.
The base of this seat is compatible with Joie’s Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, which means you can take it off and back on the frame easily. And, thanks to adjustable handles, it’s a breeze to lift even when your baby is asleep. If you’re planning to build a travel set, iBase Encore adapters allow you to connect your Calmi together with MaxiCosi or Britax stroller.
The design of the previous i-Spin 360 has been improved by Joie. This model received a high score in the crash tests conducted by Which?, and a Good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has a lock to prevent the seat from rotating too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that’s water repellent and offers 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window to allow you to look in without disturbing your child.
If you’re looking to purchase a car seat online, make sure you choose a store which offers free UK mainland delivery on all purchases and returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide selection of car seats for newborns from top brands like Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to any branch in your area (or Sainsbury’s if you are nearby). With every purchase, you can also earn Nectar points. Argos also has a wide range of car seats at prices starting from PS55. You can also avail 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
Silver Cross Motion is a new all-in-one vehicle seat from the reputable British brand that is renowned for its high-end prams and pushchairs. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was “the most fashionable of the bunch, and my child seemed to be most comfortable during long drives.”
This fully-rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way up to 12 years of age and won the top baby, toddler and child car seat award at the ADAC’s test for the autumn of 2022. It’s also been tested above and beyond the regulations to ensure that your child will be safe throughout every trip.
It is equipped with a removable, cosy cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 recline and 8 positions for the headrest can also be adjusted to accommodate.
The green light that indicates when the car seat is properly fitted and is ready for use is a unique feature. This makes it an ideal choice for parents who may not be familiar with the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either a rear or forward-facing position.
Another reason to buy it is that it’s a long-lasting vehicle fixture and you don’t need to wake up your sleepy newborn to get them out for long trips. However, it isn’t travel system-compatible, like the Joie I-Spin 360 iSize or Britax Romer Dualfix Plus iSize (you need to buy an additional travel bag to do this).
The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat. They are not as easy 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 frequent use. It’s worth paying a bit extra for a bag which will last longer than the car seat of your child.