Are you preparing to bring your triplets or twins home from hospital? Wondering how to set them up in the car and what kind of car seat or capsule to get?
If you have been to the baby shops, you will know that there are a lot of options to choose from. You can go with a capsule that they are rear facing in, which you can then change to a car seat once they have grown. Or you can go with a car seat that can be both rear facing and forward facing depending on their age and size. With so many different options available, it can be difficult to know which to go with.
Let’s take a look at car seat capsules for twins and multiples and the benefits of using them.
Some capsules will connect to your pram
There are certain capsules that can be purchased as a part of your pram set up. This means that the capsule also doubles as the seat in your pram. This can be super handy for when you are going out. Rather than getting sleeping babies out of the car and having to then strap them into a pram (and risk waking them), you can simply pull the whole capsule out and then connect it into the pram. If you are going out on your own, this can make the whole situation a lot easier and less stressful on you.
You can carry two capsules
Carrying two babies in your arms can be difficult. Trying to get your keys out of your bag or answer a ringing phone with the babies in your arms is near impossible. By having them in capsules you are able to easily transport them from one place to another. You can sit the capsules down at the front door whilst you are getting it open and then safely get them inside before taking them out of the capsule. It also makes getting them into the car easier as well. You can have the capsules inside and strap them in, before taking them both outside together and locking the capsules into place. If you have triplets, you can baby wear one, and carry two capsules.
Car seat capsules for twins or multiples can help make getting them to the car quicker and safer
If you do not have undercover parking or a garage, getting your babies inside when it is raining can be difficult. Rather than trying to quickly get inside with one and then going back for the other, you can quickly get them in together. It saves you having to do two trips when getting the babies in and out of the house. Even those few split seconds between putting one in the car and going back to get the other can be scary. Save yourself the stress and have the capsules at the ready.
They last longer than you think
Many people have a misconception that their babies will only be in the capsule for a couple of months. Most capsules now will be able to accommodate your babies for at least 6 months. Depending on the size of your babies when you brought them home and whether they were premmie or not, means you may get even longer out of them.
They can be sold on
One reason that people may shy away from purchasing car seat capsules for twins and multiples is the cost. Spending the money on a capsule and then having to purchase a car seat 6 months later. However if your capsules have not been in an accident, have not reached their recommended use by date (normally 10 years) and are in good condition with no cracks or tears in the straps – you can sell them second hand. This gives you a bit of money back to put towards your car seats.
Consider hiring them, rather than buying car seat capsules for twins or triplets
Choosing to hire car seat capsules for twins rather than purchasing them offers several advantages. Firstly, the initial cost savings are significant. Buying two (or three!) capsules can be a substantial upfront expense, especially when considering all the other gear needed for twins. Moreover, capsules are only used for a short period, typically up to six months, making it more economical to hire them for this brief stage. Hiring also provides flexibility; if your babies outgrow the capsules sooner than expected, you can easily switch to other car seats without the hassle of selling the used capsules.
Additionally, hiring car seat capsules for twins or triplets ensures that you have access to the latest models that meet current safety standards, giving you peace of mind that your babies are well-protected. Finally, the convenience of having the capsules professionally installed and serviced through a hiring service can save time and reduce stress during the busy early months of parenting twins.
While a capsule system can be a very quick and easy way to get your babies in and out of the car safely and securely it may not work for everyone. When looking at the set up for your car and which seats to consider. Look at your personal circumstances and what is going to be the most beneficial for you. What works for someone else, may not be ideal for you. Find a system that is simple and easy for you. That doesn’t cause extra stress and helps make car trips less scary.
Read our article 7 REASONS NOT TO USE CAPSULES FOR TWINS, TRIPLETS OR MORE here.
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