Explainer
Bassinet, insert or capsule? Newborn setups explained
What "from birth" really means on a pram listing, and what you might need to buy separately.
Source-based guide by Pramkin editorial. Published 25 September 2026. Not a hands-on review.
"Suitable from birth" often comes with conditions. A pram may be suitable for a newborn only with a particular bassinet, insert or capsule, and that item may or may not be in the box.
The common newborn setups
- Bassinet (carrycot): a separate lie-flat bed that clips onto the frame. Some bundles include one; others sell it separately.
- Lie-flat seat with insert: the main seat reclines flat and an infant insert supports a newborn. The insert may be included or sold separately.
- Capsule on the frame: an infant car seat attaches to the pram with adaptors. This is the travel system setup.
How Pramkin shows this
On every pram we show one of three states, taken from the manufacturer's Australian page:
- From birth, setup included: the listed bundle includes what the manufacturer says is needed.
- From birth with extra purchase: a bassinet, capsule or adaptor must be bought separately. The UPPAbaby Ridge V2 and Thule Urban Glide 3 are examples.
- Not verified: the manufacturer's page does not make this clear.
Always follow the instructions
The manufacturer's instructions decide how a pram should be used with a newborn, including recline angles, head barriers and age limits. Prams sold in Australia must meet a mandatory safety standard; the ACCC Product Safety site explains it. Pramkin comparisons are not a safety certification.