Doona - Car Seat & Stroller (Doona+)
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"Seamless transitioning from driving to walking. ... You don't need to detach a stroller and put it in the trunk."
"doona is excellent if you want a car seat/stroller in one ... the ease of getting it in and out of taxis is unparalleled"
"not having to carry a separate car seat was a godsend"
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"Seamless transitioning from driving to walking. ... You don't need to detach a stroller and put it in the trunk."
"doona is excellent if you want a car seat/stroller in one ... the ease of getting it in and out of taxis is unparalleled"
"not having to carry a separate car seat was a godsend"
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"I LOVE it for travel because it is also a car seat (we use lots of Ubers and hire cars on holiday and business travel)."
"Seamless transitioning from driving to walking. ... You don't need to detach a stroller and put it in the trunk."
"For flying it's amazing"
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"Bought a Doona secondhand and am using it for the second time so it has supported at least 3 children up until they grow out of it at like 2 years old. ... it's in good enough condition I would be able to resell it as well"
"I will pay the $$ for the Doona because I'm so tired and I have 3 kids. I has good resale value. ... They have good resale value."
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"You can install both the doona and the evenflo shyft (I personally think this design is better but to each their own) using just a seat belt for travel without the base."
"needing to go baseless (for travel or riding in someone else’s car)"
"We also liked that we were able to move it from car to car without needing multiple bases."
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"it just has this one short little loop and can't be carried as a bag hands-free. Also, it doesn't store much, so we always needed a regular diaper bag anyway if we were leaving the house for any longer than a few hours. It made me so mad and I regretted purchasing it."
"It was also really bad as a stroller (no storage, horrid suspension, and terrible ergonomics for anyone average height or taller)."
"It was also really bad as a stroller (no storage, horrid suspension, and terrible ergonomics for anyone average height or taller)."
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"not practical for cobble stone (European from a very old city) or anything but a smooth surface ... saw one at the beach and the dad was sweating trying to move this thing through the sand"
"The negatives are that it has small wheels and no suspension. ... So if you like to walk/hike/run on loose surfaces it's not going to work."
"It was also really bad as a stroller (no storage, horrid suspension, and terrible ergonomics for anyone average height or taller)."
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"It was also really bad as a stroller (no storage, horrid suspension, and terrible ergonomics for anyone average height or taller)."
"We are not tall people, but the Doona was way too short for myself (5’6”) and my husband (5’10”)."
"everyone also told me how great the doona was, but i also hated that because it's super short and i'm tall."
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"it was way too heavy for me to think about lifting pp"
"it did get really heavy."
"they are heavy"
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"The Doona has a pretty short time span in which you can actually use it. ... By the time my daughter was 9 months old she outgrew it based on her height."
"I would get a travel stroller but not a Doona as they will grow out of it soon (our son grew out right before 12 months)"
"I have a doona and I dread the day he outgrows it. ... He is a big boy, so when I say “we” I mean my husband lol"
AlmostTheStig 1.0Fantastic product! But if you're active/sporty you'll probably need a second bigger/rugged stroller. The Doona is a brilliant piece of engineering. Seamless transitioning from driving to walking. You don't need to detach a stroller and put it in the trunk. Excellent modular base to clip into. But also easy to use with seatbelt in other cars/taxis. Amazing for global travel. The main thing about the slight extra weight is that you literally lift it out of car and release the wheels below. The lift should be for about 3 feet. Seemed pricey when I first looked at it. Now I think it was one of our best purchases. The negatives are that it has small wheels and no suspension. (This is a lightweight urban/travel solution). So if you like to walk/hike/run on loose surfaces it's not going to work. For these activities we bought a Thule Glide. It also has no storage by default. So you'll want the clip on essentials bag for diapers etc. and the clip on backpack for airplane travel.
PaleontologistOk1176 1.0Renting is the way! We hired a Doona+ pram that converted into a car seat. We used Tiny Explorers & they were great
1ithe 0.6The Doona is expensive, but I absolutely adore mine. The turn radius is AMAZING imo.
accentpreferred 0.6Yeah I agree with this. I nanny and it’s just popular with people. I don’t really like it (and will usually choose a long lasting convertible over a bucket seat regardless), but it’s very popular.
Actual_Eye6716 0.6I use a second hand doona which is good for infants as it folds into a car seat. Got it for $100
addgh346 0.6Doona + a used bigger stroller for home (like Uppa or Nuna)
After_Assistant_4033 0.6I have a Doona and love it. I was so overwhelmed with stokers and car seats, i’ve pushed that decision further down the road. 🤣
AggressiveThanks994 0.6I’m short and found the doona way too small!
agtt1589 0.6Doona for travel/errands until they size out, then bugaboo butterfly for travel. Uppababy vista for every day.
Alli_Lucy 0.6This is what we’ve settled on, plus a Doona because we do a lot of plane travel and it seems convenient for that while they’re still little.
We went with the Doona - quite a few of our friends have them and love them.
Like any stroller, everyone needs to weigh the pros and cons against their lifestyle. Where I live, slush isn't an issue (although I have several friends who have loved it in NYC, so who knows - pros and cons!).
Our plan is to just put the base in our car and use the seat belt path in ride shares and on planes.
Oh yes, that's a good thought! We don't anticipate being anywhere but the US and EU for the first year, so Doona should be fine in both, but definitely something to keep in mind.
We have a Doona that we use as a car seat and occasionally as a stroller (e.g. driving to the doctor, air travel, taking a car share or cab, etc). We also got a Joolz Aer as a gift and plan to use it when she gets bigger, but haven't yet. The carrier is just so easy and freeing that I can’t imagine dealing with a stroller on a walk or running errands on foot/taking public transport. The baywearing sub is really helpful - I recommend starting there.