Phil & Teds Cocoon

I have one and it was our best buy I think. My daughter was born in September and it was still a bit chilly so I could wrap her up nice and snug inside it. You can't really do that when just using the harness. Also she didn't look secure until a few months old in the harness and she was a good-sized baby. We used it heaps when we were out at people's houses for her to sleep in, rather than the capsule. I think we stopped using it after 3 or so months as the weather was too warm. A friend also borrowed it and used it for longer with her June baby.

I'm going to go against the trend and say I found it a BIG waste of time and money. Baby didn't like it, it didn't last very long because he liked his arms to be able to move and it just wasn't wide enough.
I think the a peanut would be better as it has hard sides and it is bigger but haven't tried one. Honestly I found that the buggy was enough and Ds loved sleeping in it.
Oh and with the wrapping thing I just wrapped him and didn't use the straps unless doing some serious walking. I only used straps when he started to wiggle.

I borrowed one with my second and TBH wouldn't bother buying one unless I could get it cheap.

DS only lasted about 6-8 weeks in it as he just got too big for it.

Both my boys were just as happy to sleep in the buggy. I use to have a wee blanket that I put down in the buggy and they were quite comfy and happy.

Thanks for sharing your opinions guys!! I'm keeping an eye out on TM...if there's one cheap I'll consider it! If only I lived in Nelson - one there (pick up only) went for $10.50 two nights ago! Bargain!