Do I need a car seat if I don't own a car?

Hello! I haven't bought my pram yet and we don't own a car. I'm planning to use the pram and bassinet to walk around Hither Green/Lewisham, public transport but also to travel abroad frequently. The thing is we don't own a car so I'm hesitant to buy the whole travel system with car seat+Isofix only in the case we'd need it when traveling or occasionally renting a car. What is your experience? Thank you!;

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Honestly, if you don't have a car, I wouldn't spend the money, especially on an isofix car seat. If you end up going about in cars, you can get a car seat later on, just a seat belt attached one and you'll be fine.

You will need one when leaving the hospital with baby. I am reselling a used Doona which can be converted from car seat to stroller if you’re interested.

@Kay💜 is that 100%?? I'm surprised they force you to get one if just for that day. Can you send me a message anyway about the one you are selling? Thanks

You don’t need a car seat for leaving hospital unless you’re leaving in a car, which I know is likely the case. You can get a decent infant car seat with seat belt installation rather than isofix for occasional travel. Cybex cloud T being a good one.

You do need a car seat to leave the hospital even if you’re not driving, but it isn’t lawful for them to keep you in hospital because of this you’re always free to leave whenever, but I’ve always had a car seat so there’s no issues. Last thing you want is extra stress after giving birth x

@Kay💜 you can get a black cab and not have a car seat. https://www.gov.uk/child-car-seats-the-rules/when-a-child-can-travel-without-a-car-seat

Thanks for the info @Jo D

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