The ones on your screenshot are actually cheap in comparison. A good 3-in-1 system starts from 3000 AED. We paid 750+ euros for 3-in-1 Maxi-Cosi in Spain… Apart from the car seat, I recommend buying the rest second hand, just spend time on thorough cleaning. Literally everything made for babies and toddlers is a huge ripoff that in fact doesn’t have to be brand new, and pre-loved would be just fine.
We’ve had the Graco TrioGrow Snuglock 3 in 1, Babytrend Cover Me 4 in 1, Maxi Cosi Pria and I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the last one but it was an Evenflo brand one. Nothing was wrong with them like safety wise just they were horrible to install or the straps were awful to tighten and some were straight up just uncomfortable for her.
Our car (a decent sized sedan mazda 3) couldn't fit the 360, and I have no desire to buy a carseat again in 12 months.
Instead we went with the Maxi Cosi Pria (doesn't turn but the belt holder does make it easier to get them in and out) and a pram with a bassinet.
I also reasoned that they aren't supposed to spend more than an hour or two in the capsule/car seat anyway for safety and I didn't want to haul a heavy ass capsule everywhere. So pulling them in and out even if it wakes them seemed a better solution.
Ohhh we actually have that car and we got the maxi Cosi pria as it was marketed as the smallest one available at the time. I also love it because the seat belt is tucked under so no undoing it or reaching over it awkwardly.
It's still a car seat at the end of the day but noticeably smaller without my toddler looking all cramped up
I got a 0-12mo capsule because a big baby might out grow one early and I did not want to be thinking about car seats at 4/5mo pp. I then got the Graphene at 12mp back then but would go a Pria now...
For us to go anywhere is nearly 30mins in the car so I think you have to consider how long you'll be driving for and the likelihood of sleep happening in that time.
Another consideration for me in a cool climate was being able to put my child in capsule inside then carry them outside then into a cold car vs putting them into a cold seat. This could work in warmer climates too.
A lot of people won't- but I am not opposed to capsules off marketplace especially if been used for 6mo or so.
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Super light, cheap, great for air travel, but outgrown fast.
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