Pram organiserPosted by nemarampunavat on February 18th, 2021
An underestimated challenge of having a newborn is the issue of transportation. A lot of items, like bottles, diapers, and blankets are usually essential when taking your baby out. Plus, if you’re driving, a car seat or baby capsule is necessary. Which begs the question of which is better? Let’s look at both objectively; Baby Capsules These are convertible transport systems that are light and portable. Plus, you could pair it with a frame to convert it into a pram. These are usually light and easy to move around. You can strap the baby in and move the capsule instead, thus avoiding disturbing the child. These are best for newborns under 6 months of age. It is, however, strongly recommended not to leave the child in the capsule for too long. This is because the positioning of the body may lead to the head tilting forward. As a small child’s neck muscles and bones aren’t fully developed it can cause the windpipe to get blocked. Further, it may affect spine development due to the curved nature. As such, most experts recommend that, while short naps during a ride would cause no issues so long as the parent or a caretaker is around, extended stays in a capsule may be detrimental to a baby’s health. With 2 hours the most allowable, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue as the baby will need to be changed and/or fed during then, or the journey most often would no last that long either. Baby Capsules: Features Removable baby capsules are usually packed with features and storage space to make traveling with the baby easier. Things like straps to hold them in place, holders for bottles, and a strap by which to hold the capsule are common. They most often come with a cushion that protects the baby’s head in addition to keeping it steady. And because of their universal design, they can be used for the younger siblings as well. One main convenience is that capsules can be paired with certain stroller frames which reduces the total amount of things you’d need to bring along. That is to say, you could avoid taking a whole pram that would take up a lot of space and instead, use just a stroller frame where the capsule can be attached. This makes it very convenient for parents who are on the go, and need to move the child often. It’s also less troublesome for the baby. Another perk is that they are compact and easy to handle making movement less inconvenient and awkward. Tips on Purchasing While the capsule itself is one item, you may need to keep in mind that the convertible pram bases may not be included. And this can only be used up until the baby is 6 months old. But, because of this, some parents opt towards renting one for that same period, so this is something you can consider as well. With that let us consider the ups and downs of a baby capsule; Pluses;
Minuses;
Baby Car Seat These seats are attached to the car seat via straps and are not designed to be very portable. Usually, there is a semi-permanent base that you need to attach to the actual seat, and the baby car seat fixes onto that. This could allow for the use of the same seat in different vehicles if need be, by using an additional base. They are meant to act as a restraint for a child while in the vehicle and cannot be used to carry the child in them by hand. However, they can be used for a long time (from about 6 months to 8 years depending on the type). When purchasing it is important to consider the age of your infant as well as the required restraint for that size. Car seats typically come as these types;
Forward Facing These seats aren’t suitable for children up to 6 months or with similar sizes. Depending on the region’s laws, they may not be allowed for newborns of at least 6 months of age. But they can be used for up to 7-8 years and are built to last around the same period. https://www.baccaniprams.com.au/2021/01/27/baby-capsule-or-car-seat-what-is-the-best-choice/ Like it? Share it! More by this author |