The best car seat infant newborn car seat insert Car Seats in the UK

Safety of your Car Seat For Newborn seat is a top concern for any parent. Thankfully, there's an abundance of choices when it comes down to choosing the ideal car seat for newborns for your little one.

With a cozy baby-hugg insert and enhanced side impact protection This Cybex Cloud T is the most comfortable car seat for newborns in the UK. It comes with a single-handed recline and 12 headrest positions to adjust to your child's growing body.

1. Cybex Cloud T

The Cybex Cloud T is the premium car seat that includes everything you need to take your newborn on adventures from birth through to their toddler years. It's the newest addition to the iconic Cybex Cloud line and features innovative reclining technology that gives your child an ergonomic lie-flat position in 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 by using the base that comes with it. It can also be rotated 360 degrees to assist in getting your baby out and in.

The car seat itself is constructed of high-quality materials and is available in a variety of trendy colors such as Moon Black, Lava Grey, Beach Blue Plus and Seashell Beige Plus. It's a sleek and sophisticated option that is seamlessly matched with the Cybex T line of prams. It also comes with the Newborn Inlay for newborns and premature babies that helps ensure a secure, nearly flat position that minimizes the chance of their heads flopping forward while they sleep, which could cause breathing problems. It is removed when your child reaches 60 centimeters in height.

In terms of safety, the car seat offers superior protection for your child, achieving an impressive 1.7 result in crash tests from ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V). The Cloud T i-Size features LSP (Linear Side-impact Protection) to safeguard your baby from being thrown out of the seat in the event of an accident and the innovative Flexi-Fix harness system which stretches as your child grows to ensure they are always in a secure fit.

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 that includes a Cybex stroller. No more awkward twisting or reaching. The car seat is also capable of fully reclined for added comfort on long car journeys. It is priced at a slightly higher price point than other 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 car seat is one of the most sought-after newborn car seats on the market. It's easy to use and is comfortable for babies. It's suitable for infants from birth. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix, EasyFix base, or with your car seat belt system. The car seat is also compatible with all pushchairs, including the Maxi-Cosi range and Quinny, iCandy and Bugaboo (using adapters). The Baby-Hugg infant car seat rear facing seat is also included to provide a better fit, laying position, and side impact protection.

The Pebble Plus car seat is classified as a Group 0+ that means it can be used for babies as young as 12 months (45cm between 45cm and 75cm). It meets the new i-Size regulations 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 from rear-facing to forward-facing on the same vehicle and has an excellent rotating feature.

Similar to the previous version, it's a comfortable seat and the latest edition includes some improvements. It now comes with a more refined baby-hugg inlay which is super comfortable and stylish. The shoulder straps have been padded and the headrest has been made adjustable to accommodate the growth of your baby. You can take it off at any point, in case you decide not to use it anymore.

It's heavier than some of the other newborn carseats at 4.5kg, but that shouldn't be a problem when your infant is in it for most of the time. It has a handle to make it easier to carry and is lightweight enough to be carried to and from taxis or rideshare vehicles.

It's also a stylish seat and you can pick from a wide selection of patterns and colours to fit your car. It's not the most affordable infant car seat, but it's an excellent investment that is worth the cost for your child. Once you get the hang it making adjustments to the harness's size and height is a breeze. You simply pull down on the back panel and squeeze together two buttons to adjust the height or down the straps without needing to rethread them.

3. Joie Calmi

Joie Calmi is a great newborn car seat inserts for newborns seat for your newborn. It's simple to use, and can be used as a cot for baby. This car seat that doubles as a carrycot is certified by R129. It's built to last with a durable ventilated exterior shell and a plush padding to cradle you little one. It comes with an easy 3-point harness that is reachable with a single-pull tightening device and softly padded covers. Plus, it features an lateral position to keep your baby's head at the most secure position in case of an impact.

The base of this seat is compatible with Joie's Aeria and Finiti pushchairs, meaning you can remove it and put it back on easily. It's easy to move even when your baby is asleep due to the adjustable handle bars. If you want to create an all-in-one travel system, the i-Base Encore adapters let you to connect Calmi with a 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 the crash tests of Which? and a good infant car seats rating from ADAC. The model we tested has locks to stop the seat from rotating too quickly, making sure that your child remains rear-facing for as long as it is possible. It also boasts a large sun canopy that is water-resistant and provides 50+ UV protection, and features a mesh peekaboo windows to let you look in without disturbing your child.

If you're looking for a car seat online, ensure 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 baby 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 an Sainsbury's branch if you're nearby). You can also collect Nectar points on all purchases. Argos is another good choice for a wide selection 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 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 trusted British brand, which is known for its top pushchairs and prams. Jasper the tester was a fan of it. He said it was "the most stylish of the bunch and my child seemed to be most comfortable on long drives."

This fully rotating R129-compliant vehicle seat is able to carry your infant all the way to 12 years old and won the top baby toddler, child and child car seat in the ADAC's autumn test in 2022. It has also been tested above the rules to ensure that your child is safe on every trip.

It comes with an adjustable, comfortable cushioned insert for infants composed of soft bamboo fabrics. These fabrics are super breathable and antibacterial. The body support and head support can be removed as your child grows and the 3 headrest positions and recline can also be adjusted to fit your child's.

A unique feature is the built-in green light' that lets you know that the car seat is secured and ready for use which makes it a fantastic choice for new parents who aren't familiar with the correct way to install and set up car seats. It also has a handy harness that can be used in either rear or forward facing position.

Another big selling point is that it's a constant fixture in the car which means you don't have to wake up your sleepy newborn to get them out for long trips. It is not compatible with travel systems such as the Britax Romer Dualfix plus iSize, or Joie iSpin 360 iSize. You will need to purchase a separate travel bag.

The Axkid One is a permanently fixed car seat that is permanently fixed. They are not as simple to transport between cars. If you choose to purchase a separate travel bag, select one that is strong and can stand up to the wear and tear of regular use. It's worth paying extra for a bag which will last as long as the car seat of your child.