Bringing baby home from hospital

I would buy a car seat regarless I think. Even if you dont have a car. What happens if something happens to the baby and the ambulance is 4 hours away and you need to rush it to the hospital? There is usually loads second hand on Facebook marketplace, but for babies safety I would still invest in the carsear. Xx

I would still get a car seat just so you have one, if you don't use it again you could always sell it or keep it safe if you do decide to start driving. You may have to check hospital rules as they may not let you leave without one as I know some hospitals are like that. Good luck whatever you decide to do ☺️ xx

When u take the baby out of hospital u gotta have a car seat right to leave with baby

Hospitals have absolutely no ability to ‘stop’ you leaving without a car seat. You could in theory walk out with a pram or whatever.

But as some above have said it’s worth getting one just in case there is an emergency and you need one. Avionaut cosmo is a good budget option that is actually properly safety tested.

Thanks for posting this question as I also have the same predicament! Does anyone have any recommendations for car seats for people who don’t own their own car and so would need a versatile one that can either slot in or be fixed into a car by the seatbelt all quite easily without needing a separate base?

Taxi's services are exempt from Car seats so you dont have to put children in one when travelling with Urber. Its only how comfortable you would feel with baby in your lap, maybe it would a good idea to put baby in a sling on your chest instead.

If you do buy a car seat the only issue you might find is if its compatible with the car...some iso fixers may not fit well...? Maybe explain your situation to the hospital and see what suggestions they have. There has to be other couples who have been in a similar sitation.

I would still buy an infant carrier. If you're ever travelling in a vehicle then you'll need to put baby in one (Uber, taxi, ambulance, friends car etc) and they can be fitted with the seat belt.

The britax baby safe core is recommended by expert car seat retailers and is about £50 from certain retailers at the moment

I took my first baby home on the central line after an emergency cesarean. Not advised 😂