It's completely a personal choice. You can always hire baby capsules if you don't want to purchase one.

I personally don't think it's worth getting the whole pram/capsule thing, you only use the capsule for such a short time, but the pram gets use for a couple of years so you want to make sure you are happy with the pram.

Also, you can only use capsules up until your bub is 8kg (around 6 months old), and it is now recommended that your child faces rearward until at least 12 months of age so you will need a convertible car seat regardless.

I just used a convertible car seat for both of my boys with no problems. When they are little it's easy to transfer them to their bed or pram if they are sleeping.

I highly recommend getting a baby carrier, I wouldn't be without mine! I have an Ergo carrier and it is the best carrier for my back that I have found. Carriers are great in the early day when bub is colicky or overtired. I use my Ergo over the pram when going to the shops, it is heaps quicker and easier.

Best of luck

Some good points Trish!

Yes, you will definitely still need a convertible car seat even if you use a capsule. You can hire a capsule if you don't want to buy one. We were lucky enough to be given one, but my mum hired a capsule for her car and it was brand new! And it only cost $100 for 6 months.

I agree that you want to be happy with your pram......so I would make sure if you get a travel system that it's really what you want in the long term, not just for the first few months.