Doona - Car Seat & Stroller (Doona+)
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"We also took the doona on the plane when my son was 15 months old and it was amazing to put in his own seat and then use in the Ubers."
"I was a serious Doona hater until my baby was about 4 months old and we started to travel with him, and it was SO worth it. ... ultimately were unimportant, because I simply would not have taken all the trips I took, especially alone, if I'd had to deal with more complicated gear. ... With the Doona, because there's no storage, I had all our stuff in a backpack, and just had to fold it down and lift it in to install, and I never had to be away from the baby for even a second. ... I know that sounds like a small thing, but it's not when you're a new parent. ... If you're traveling together it's less of an issue, but there were so many little trips to museums farther uptown or to the beach in the summer that I just wouldn't have taken otherwise. It made the first year so much more fun."
"For flying it's amazing"
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"I was a serious Doona hater until my baby was about 4 months old and we started to travel with him, and it was SO worth it. ... ultimately were unimportant, because I simply would not have taken all the trips I took, especially alone, if I'd had to deal with more complicated gear. ... With the Doona, because there's no storage, I had all our stuff in a backpack, and just had to fold it down and lift it in to install, and I never had to be away from the baby for even a second. ... I know that sounds like a small thing, but it's not when you're a new parent. ... If you're traveling together it's less of an issue, but there were so many little trips to museums farther uptown or to the beach in the summer that I just wouldn't have taken otherwise. It made the first year so much more fun."
"not having to carry a separate car seat was a godsend"
"napping baby out of car and convert into stroller with ease is a lifesaver."
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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)"
"it's so easy for wheels to drop down and turn into a little stroller"
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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."
"We used it for out two kids and then I sold it so we felt it was very worth it."
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"We also took the doona on the plane when my son was 15 months old and it was amazing to put in his own seat and then use in the Ubers."
"not having to carry a separate car seat was a godsend"
"being able to quickly get in and out of the car and get around town is worth it. ... It takes me a fraction of the time to go places compared to my friend who has the UPPAbaby Vista."
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"the Doona is sooooo heavy! ... I can barely carry it, I need my husband to do it every time lol."
"Way too heavy. ... Trust me and my 22 pound baby you do not wanna"
"I hurt my back loading it into our car multiple times ... it’s so heavy"
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"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"
"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)"
"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."
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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 doesn't have any storage ... if you hang anything on the handle like 3rd party organizer bags it can easily flip"
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"I would never get it myself as we usually walk around the city and only use the car occasionally. Even if we used the car regularly, like I said it’s not great over rough terrain, so I wouldn’t take it to the park, or city etc."
"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"
"As a stroller I would say it’s extremely limited. ... It also has no storage and no suspension, so it’s only good for short trips on smooth terrain."
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"We loathed the Doona (my husband is 6’5)"
"it’s also a very low stroller so you really got bend over/doen to put babe in and out"
"It was also really bad as a stroller (no storage, horrid suspension, and terrible ergonomics for anyone average height or taller)."
2manyteacups 1.0I absolutely love our Doona for car travels. I take Uber pretty frequently and it’s just so easy for in and outs. I also traveled across the country and it was sooo handy in the airport! I found it heavy in the very beginning but I actually think I’ve gotten stronger since then because it’s easier for me to lift now. we were lucky enough to get ours for free so that is also a plus; we could never have afforded it with the hefty price tag
AdvertisingOld9400 1.0I loved it for traveling. Also amazed a couple pilots when I was collapsing it at the gate for them to check. It was perfect because my trip involved car rentals, car shares and flying. That said it is pricey so if you could borrow one for travel that would be the way. It’s my every day stroller though.
aer7 1.0We got gifted one and really like it. It is our on the go stroller
Affectionate-Dig6221 1.0Honestly surprised at how many people are upset by the height. I’m 5’7 and have zero issue. It’s extremely convenient when running errands, especially with ny toddler in tow. IMO the biggest downside is that it’s damn heavy, but since it doubles as a stroller, the only time I’m carrying it is into the house. All that said, we bought from a trusted secondhand source, so didn’t have the hefty price tag.
afunnyfunnyman 1.0We live in the City and Doona has been awesome!
agtt1589 1.0Doona for travel/errands until they size out, then bugaboo butterfly for travel. Uppababy vista for every day.
We had the Doona and it’s one of our top 5 baby items. Incredibly convenient for quick car rides/errands and the best baby product for travel. Literally no cons except that our 99th percentile baby grew out of it around 12-13mo. I am SO sad that we can no longer use it.
AHale6 1.0I was skeptical because I’m 5’11 and knew I would be having a 2nd c-section but I decided to give it a try because I found it at a steep discount during the Nordstrom Sale and I absolutely love it! I was able to load it in the car pretty easily post c-section and it’s super handy especially with having a toddler to herd as well. My only complaint is that it takes up a ton of room in a shopping cart but in reality, my previous infant carrier took up most of the cart as well.
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.
Alternative_Party277 1.0No, that thing is a monster. Add a kid, and you have like 40 lbs to carry with one arm twisted. It's also more manual than you'd hope. Lasts a year max if you don't have a large bebe. But! If your back is 100% super duper and you're incredibly fit and under 5'2"ish, it works great!
Arboretum7 1.0I LOVED it. We live in a very dense city and didn’t have a car when my son was small. It was awesome for navigating tight spaces and for use on public transportation and Ubers. I wouldn’t recommend it for a more suburban lifestyle.
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