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The Car Capsule
I just found out most hospitals won't let you drive her home without one properly fitted, which is a pop quiz I have not studied for. Buy this one new.
What it costs in Australia
Capsules run about $349 to $550 at Baby Bunting.
- Maxi-Cosi Mico 6 capsule $349 Have a look →
- Britax B-Pod Lite capsule and base about $379 Have a look →
- ISOFIX models like Nuna about $549 Have a look →
Prices checked 13 November 2026, mostly at Baby Bunting. Prices change, sales come and go, so check the retailer before you buy.
The serious bit: fitting and buying
No jokes in this section.
- Buy new. You can't see a second-hand capsule's crash history, and a seat that has been in a crash may not protect her even if it looks fine.
- Every child car restraint sold or used in Australia must meet the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1754. Check for the label. Seats bought overseas don't meet it and are illegal to use here.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly, and get it fitted or checked by a trained restraint fitter before the due date, not on the way to the hospital.
- If you're offered a second-hand seat anyway, read Kidsafe's checklist first: age of the seat, crash history, all parts and the instruction booklet, and condition of the shell and straps.
Official sources: ACCC Product Safety: car seats guide · Kidsafe NSW: second-hand car seats