forward facing infant car seat in the UK
Safety in car seats is a top concern for all parents. There are many options available when it comes to choosing the most suitable car seat for your newborn for your child.
With a soft baby-hugg inlay and enhanced side impact protection The Cybex Cloud T is the best newborn car seat UK. It features a one-handed recline and 12 positions for the headrest 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 moment they are born until they become toddlers. It's the newest version of the legendary Cybex Cloud line and features the latest reclining technology that allows your child a comfortable lie-flat position inside the car and alongside a pushchair in the context of the travel system. It's also an ISOFIX vehicle seat, meaning that it is able to be easily attached to your vehicle using the base provided. It can even be rotated to assist you in helping get your baby in and out of the seat.
The car seat itself is constructed of top-quality materials. It comes in a variety of trendy colours that include Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a chic and elegant choice that goes seamlessly with the Cybex T range of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a safe, near-flat position that reduces the possibility of their heads bouncing forward during sleep, which could cause breathing difficulties. It is removed when your child is at least 60 centimeters in height.
When it comes to safety the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests conducted by ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size comes with LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to prevent your baby from being thrown out of the seat in the event of an accident. It also features the unique Flexi-Fix harness system that stretches when your child grows, ensuring that they will always have a safe fit.
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 in and out is super easy - no more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also equipped to fully recline to provide extra comfort during long car journeys. It does come at a somewhat higher price than some other cars seats for this age group, however the extensive list of features like the reclining option and the excellent safety features make it worth the money.
2. Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus
The Maxi-Cosi Pebble Plus is among the most popular infant car seats around. It is easy to use and is comfortable for infants. It's suitable from birth and can be used with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix or EasyFix base or in conjunction with the seat belt system in your car. The car seat is compatible with most pushchairs including the Maxi Cosi range, Quinny, iCandy, and Bugaboo with adapters. It comes with the Baby-Hugg infant headrest for a better fit and the position of the child's head and side impact protection.
The Pebble Plus car seat is a Group 0+, which means that it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm to 75cm). It is compliant with the new iSize regulations, which require that children sit in the rear for longer. It's compatible with the 2way Family base which allows you to switch between forward and rear facing on the same car and comes with a handy rotation feature.
Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition comes with some enhancements. It comes with a brand new, improved baby-hugging inlay that looks and feels great. The shoulder straps are cushioned and the headrest is able to be moved up and down as your baby grows. You can remove it at any point, in case you decide not to use it any more.
It's a bit heavier than other newborn carseats at 4.5kg but should not be a problem when your child is using it most of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry, and is light enough to be lifted into and out of taxis or rideshare vehicles.
It's also a stylish seat that is stylish. You can choose from a variety of colors and designs that will fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's still very reasonable and worth the extra investment for your baby. Once you get the hang it and adjust the size and height is a breeze. Simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze two buttons to move up and down the straps without the need to rethread them.
3. Joie Calmi
Joie Calmi is the ideal newborn car seat for a newborn baby. It's easy to use, and it can be used as a cot for baby. This carrycot that doubles as a car seat is R129-certified, which means it's built to last with a tough ventilated shell and a plush padding to protect your infant. It comes with a 3-point harness that's easily accessible via a single pull tightening mechanism and softly padded covers. It also has lateral positioning, which keeps your baby's face in the most secure possible position in case of collision.
The base of this seat is compatible with Joie Aeria and Finiti strollers, which means you can easily slide it onto and off the frame. It's easy to lift even if your baby is asleep thanks to the adjustable handle bars. If you're planning to create a travel system, then the iBase Encore adapters permit you to connect Calmi with Maxi-Cosi or Britax pushchair as well.
Joie has improved the design of its earlier i-Spin 360, which earned a high test score in Which?'s crash tests as well as a good rating from ADAC. The model we tested has locks to stop the seat from turning too quickly, ensuring that your child remains rear-facing for as long as is possible. It also comes with a large sun canopy that's water resistant and offers 50+ UV protection, and includes a mesh peekaboo window that lets you look in without disturbing your child.
If you are shopping online for car seat, you should choose a retailer who provides free delivery to the UK mainland on all purchases. They should also accept returns within 35 days. John Lewis offers a wide variety of car seats for newborns from top brands, including Maxi-Cosi, Silver Cross and Cybex. Click and collect is free to your local branch (or Sainsbury's if you are near). You can also earn Nectar points on every purchase. Argos is another option for a wide selection of car seats, starting at PS55. You can also avail free delivery, same-day collection in-store and free returns to any Argos or participating Sainsbury's store.
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 that is known for its premium prams and pushchairs. Our test subject Jasper loved it, describing it "the most attractive of the bunch and also the one my baby appeared to be most comfortable during long journeys."
This fully rotating R129-compliant car seat can carry your baby all the way to 12 years old and was awarded the top baby toddler, child and car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It has also been tested to the extent that it exceeds the requirements to ensure that your child is safe on every trip.
It includes a removable, cosy padding for infants made of soft bamboo fabric. These fabrics are super comfortable and breathable, as well as antibacterial. The body insert and head support can be removed when your child grows. You can also alter the position of the headrest and recline to fit your child's.
The 'green' light that indicates when the car seat is properly installed and is now ready to use is an exclusive feature. This makes it a perfect choice for parents who may not be familiar with the proper installation and fitting of car seats. It also comes with a handy strap that can be used either in a forward-facing or rear-facing position.
It's also an ongoing fixture, meaning you won't need to wake your baby in order to take them out of the car for long trips. However, it'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 for this).
The drawback to permanent fixed car seats such as the Axkid One i-size is that they aren't as easy to carry around when you have to transport them between different cars. If you decide to buy a separate travel bag, pick one that is durable and can stand up to the wear and tear of daily use. It's worth paying more for a bag that can last longer than the car seat of your child.