Baby Capsule vs Reversible Car Seats

[MrsFabuloso]

We used a capsule (borrowed a friends) with our DD. But she was only in it for about 4 months as she just looked so uncomfortable in it by then. I have read that capsules are safer in accidents etc for small babies, but I'm unsure of how true it is? As Lucy said it is handy if bubs sleeps in the car then you don't need to take them out of a rear facing seat (not easy!!). We are now using a safe n sound maxi rider too and it is good, big and dd fits into it nicely and even at 7mths she is still rear facing (also apparently safer in an accident). It will last us until she's about 2 or 3.

If money is an issue, go for a rear facing seat which will convert. But if you can borrow a capsule for a few months then go for a capsule.

[Janie]

Sorry OT, Kellie, I didn't know the Maxi Rider could be used rear facing, that's great! It will last you for ages! We've got the SNS Meridian, but will move on to the Maxi Rider later.

I have also heard that capsules are safer for little babies, but I don't know how true that is.

[kungfubecca]

HI we have a reversible car seat. I think that we personally due to the shape of our car would find it difficult to lift the capsule in and out of the car.

It can be handy to leave bubs in, however capsules are technically not designed for a baby to sleep in and it isn't the best thing for their backs.

Some babies do grow out of capsules too.

It is a cheaper option though rather than buying a car seat that your not happy with later as some seats don't fit very well in the rear facing position, yet fit fine when upright, so depending on your car you may be better to use a capsule. Whatever you do don't buy one hire one from your local council.

The seat we bought is a turn a tot, it is very stable and it turns so you can get bubs out of the car. After using one I have no idea how people manage to lean over into the car and get a baby out, when I just turn mine around and pull him out with out all that awkward bending.