Is there a dual purpose capsule/car seat?

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Suitable dual purpose capsule/car seat for Grandparents to transport their young grandchildren, as I will be babysitting within two months of the baby being born, but not within a home. I will be near where my daughter works.

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- - Ellen said
  - 29 Jul 2021
    4:52 am
You may find this an interesting read
https://www.babymode.com.au/blogs/news/baby-capsule-vs-convertible-car-seat
- - Blossom said
  - 07 Aug 2020
    7:01 pm
Whatever decision you make please ensure it is installed correctly. My nephew is 8 years old and is still able to use his booster seat within safety regulations.
- - Tegs11 said
  - 01 Jul 2020
    11:08 am
Capsules can be taken out of the car easily and attached to a compatible pram, whereas car seats can’t. A baby will only fit in a capsule for so long though. Maybe speak with your daughter to see what they will be using 🙂
- - BellaB said
  - 01 Jul 2020
    10:54 am
Why don’t you ring Kidsafe and ask? They know it all about car seats, and have no particular agenda except safety.
- - Ellen said
  - 01 Jul 2020
    8:22 am
Capsules certainly have their pros. Unlike other types of car seats, capsules can be easily taken in and out of the car and used as a carrier or attached to a pram to minimise disturbing your baby. However they will have to be comparable with the pram and you only can use them for a relatively short time till baby is outgrowing it.
- - April said
  - 30 Jun 2020
    8:07 pm
Check if your daughter is using a travel system, it’s a capsule that clips out of the car and into a stroller for easy transport and you can just get an extra base for it, that way you could get a car seat that converts to a booster that will last the full 7yrs. Something to consider.