https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:41 +0000 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:19:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=30484 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=870644&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#870644 Author: DeePa
Subject: 30484
Posted: 15 December 2009 at 2:19pm

Thank you everyone!! That was very helpful... ]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:19:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=870644&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#870644 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869978&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869978 Author: finnigan
Subject: 30484
Posted: 14 December 2009 at 8:52pm

The are both as safe as each other, the base is just a convenience thing, you need to make sure that you click the capsule into the base solidly every time. If you get one without a base you need to make sure you install it correctly every time, a capsule with European routing (where the seat belt wraps around the back of the capsule) doesn't need a locking clip, a capsule with American routing (just over top of the babies feet) does need a locking clip every time.

If you get a capsule with European routing you need to make sure your cars seat belt is long enough.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:52:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869978&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869978 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869794&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869794 Author: Delli
Subject: 30484
Posted: 14 December 2009 at 6:20pm

When talking to the Baby on the Move lady - she indicated that the capsules with bases were safer than the ones that only clipped in with a seatbelt. The reason she gave was that once the base is installed in your car properly and safely - the capsule will always be secured properly and safely in it no matter how many times you clip the capsule in and out. Whereas the seatbelt-only capsules have to be re-secured every time you put it in the car and it is easy when you are in a rush to not take the time to make sure that you have clipped it in correctly and safely.

Hopefully that makes sense?

But as heaps of people still use seat-belt only capsules - I'm sure they are still very safe.

Personally, when looking at capsules - I found the Phil & Teds capsule to be nice and light but it also looked very flimsy. We went with a Graco (with a base) instead - they are fantastic. Just my opinion though - Good luck! ]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:20:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869794&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869588&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869588 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 30484
Posted: 14 December 2009 at 2:24pm

We have the base and its great to just clip it in and away we go. Although we have the safety harness that goes over the capsule and clips into an anchor point (required by law here in Aus) which can be a PITA but for safety IMO its totally worth it.

I wouldnt buy a capsule without a base for safety reasons rather than ease of use. But thats just me.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:24:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869588&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869588 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869534&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869534 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 30484
Posted: 14 December 2009 at 1:43pm

With my first DD we had a seatbelt capsule, it was a pain in the backside.

We got one with a base this time and I agree with Muz, the convenience was great! After a while though we switched DD2 to a proper seat as the capsule was getting too heavy with her in it and she wasn't too far from outgrowing it either.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:43:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869534&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869534 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869432&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869432 Author: Muz
Subject: 30484
Posted: 14 December 2009 at 11:48am

I dont know about safety wise, but convenience the base is fantastic. We used the seat belt for our first two girls (now aged 7 1/2 and 6), this time we used one with a base - it was FANTASTIC! so easy to click in and out.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:48:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869432&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869432 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869420&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869420 Author: DeePa
Subject: 30484
Posted: 14 December 2009 at 11:35am

Which is safer....

Shall I make sure I have a base (that stays in the car) for my baby capsule or is it just as safe to use the car seat belt that can slot through the baby capsule...

Anyone know of research or recommendations?

Trying to decide if I should by a Bill and Ted baby capsule and sport buggy...or look at a different manufacturer. Bill and Ted don't do bases...]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:35:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=30484&PID=869420&title=base-for-capsule-or-use-seat-belt#869420