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Oyster 3 , which car seat is compatible?

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Hm2244 · 23/01/2025 15:53

Hello, I recently bought oyster 3 second hand so it is the chassis and seat unit.
Obviously I want to buy the car seat brand new for safety reasons.
The lady gave me car seat adapters with this pram also.
I was just wondering if anybody knows which car seat(s) would fit the chassis?
Thanks!!

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BertieBotts · 23/01/2025 22:00

Assuming they are the standard multi adapters, they fit any infant carrier type seat from the following brands:

Maxi Cosi
Cybex
Britax
Joie (not Juva)
Nuna
Besafe
Avionaut

Also the Oyster car seat of course (but I'd get a different brand).

This is the official list but it's very out of date, you can get lots newer ones: babystyledirect.co.uk/products/oyster-3-multi-car-seat-adaptors/

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Hm2244 · 24/01/2025 07:55

@emma48
Thanks So much. How do I tell if they're standard multi adapters?

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Hm2244 · 24/01/2025 07:56

@BertieBotts thanks so much! How do I tell if they're standard multi adapters?

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BertieBotts · 24/01/2025 08:12

The ones in that picture are the multi adapters.

Hm2244 · 24/01/2025 16:04

@BertieBottsthank you so much for your super helpful advice. I was struggling to find anything on Internet.
Yes it is those adapters.
Which car seat would you recommend?

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BertieBotts · 24/01/2025 22:16

It really depends what you want - first thing to know is that most infant car seats can be fitted into the car using the car seatbelt. It's also usually possible to buy a base for the seat which fixes into the car using the isofix points (all modern cars have these). A base can sometimes give you a rotation option although personally I think that is a bit of a gimmick.

Some car seats recline - this is supposed to be better for their airways, especially if you think you will use the car seat on the pram a lot. However do note even a reclining car seat doesn't replace a cot - it's fine for them to sleep in the seat sometimes (e.g. they often fall asleep in the car) but you shouldn't use it as a nap space in the house really, and should stay aware of how long they have been in the seat and get them out for a break after an hour or two (more often for newborns).

Cybex Cloud G is on a good deal at the moment for £150 - that one has the recline and rotate options if you buy a base for it.

Britax Babysafe Core is a good budget option, with and without base.

Avionaut Cosmo is very lightweight and has a really good newborn insert with nice positioning for babies.

BertieBotts · 25/01/2025 14:49

@ThatNavyFish here's the other thread!

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