Evenflo - Shyft DualRide Infant Car Seat Stroller Combo

I got the evenflo shyft dualride, it's both infant carseat and stroller so i don't have to lug a stroller in the car the big thing for me was there's a lot more (and cheaper) stroller options once they're no longer an infant (~ 6 months) and so I didn't want to get tied down to the limited infant options

We are not tall people, but the Doona was way too short for myself (5’6”) and my husband (5’10”). We actually decided to go with the new Evenflo Shyft Dualride this go around since it’s our 3rd and we’re always on the move with the 2 older kids. The Evenflo Shyft is much taller and lighter than the Doona that we tested out. Before this baby, we rocked a Britax for our 1st and a Graco for our 2nd.

I was between the Uppababy Vista v3, Nuna Demi Next, and Silver Cross Wave 3. There are no stores anywhere around me with the Silver Cross Wave 3. At Nordstrom’s we were able to compare the Vista and Demi Next and we both preferred the Vista. It felt lighter and smoother. The bassinet for the Vista also seemed lighter and more compact (not in a bad way, we liked it better) and seemed to have more features. It’s also much cheaper than the Nuna bassinet. We’re hoping to have two fairly close in age so how it works as a double was important to us. All the reviews I read said the maneuverability of the Demi Next is better with two because the weight is more centered BUT it’s at the cost of the basket underneath and the kid in the back can’t see anything. We ultimately went with the Silver Cross Wave 3 sight unseen. It seems huge but it’s very nice and seems smooth. It came with everything we would need for two and it’s one of two strollers that will allow the bassinet on top parent facing with a bigger kid at the front world facing. I’m not due until July so I haven’t used it outside of our living room. Our main use for a stroller is going to be walks around the neighborhood with our dogs so we wanted something with a bassinet we could use immediately. We plan to just keep it in the garage so size doesn’t really matter. It will fit in our car and be cumbersome if necessary but we don’t plan on doing that much. We also bought the Evenflo Shyft Dualride. It’s like the Doona but it came out after and reviews indicate it’s an improvement on some of the Doona complaints. The handle is a bit higher too. My husband is 6’6” and he agrees it’s low but still useable. It also has higher safety ratings than the Doona. I’m in the US but the Doona isn’t approved for use in Canada but the Shyft is and when I was looking into the Doona I was hesitant because of the safety ratings. So our plan is to use the Shyft for quick errands and doctors appointments until she outgrows it. We’re also likely going to buy the Uppababy Minu v3 to keep in the car for longer errands. It’s rated safe for infants so we don’t need a separate bassinet or a car seat that clicks in. Everyone I know has the Vista. I know one person with the Demi Next. We’re the only ones with the Wave 3. We’re all happy with our strollers so I would suggest just that when you do make a decision don’t second guess yourself.

We bought the Evenflo Shyft Dual Ride which, I believe, is Donna’s sole competitor on the market and we love it. It also has the ability to detach the wheels from the car seat which is helpful for carrying the baby to and from the car. It’s also cheaper than the Doona and you can regularly find it on sale. Have been using for 5 weeks now and have no regrets.

I have an uppababy vista v2, it came with a bassinet & stroller. I also have the car seat that can also lock into the stroller base! It was pricey but I honestly love it. The bottom has lots of space & it moves smoothly. My husband has the evenflo dualshyft - we use this one for quick trips and travel. It’s a car seat with (detachable) wheels that fold out from the bottom. These have worked pretty great for us!

I am shocked nobody has suggested OP look at the Evenflo shyft dualride. It is what we have and when compared to my friends Doona I think it is a way better alternative. The handle extends way higher and most importantly the base separates from the wheels which makes it lighter than the doona. We use it every day and love it. Can’t recommend it enough.

Check out the Evenflo dual ride. The handle goes taller and the wheels come off which makes it way lighter than the Doona when you need it to be. We absolutely love it.

Also check out the Evenflo Shyft Duelride. That’s what I use and it’s been great. Going on a trip in a few months and planning to take it on the plane, so can’t comment on that part yet but hopefully it works out!

I actually have the Evenflo Shyft dualride, which is Doona adjacent (arguably better) I love it. Like genuinely, could not imagine two kids without it. Idgaf how heavy it gets, my body will/is adjusting fine. It is a lifesaver!!! We’re 2.5 months in and even if I stopped using it tomorrow I wouldn’t say it was a waste at all.

I own too many strollers. I have the Evenflo Dualride Shyft, bugaboo butterfly, Uppababy Cruz, and Austlen Entourage. I pretty much only like using the Cruz.  The Dualride was super convenient when she was lighter and smaller. We could take just the bucket inside and leave the wheels in the car. But it couldn’t really handle anything but smooth pavement or inside flooring. Even a brand new sidewalk crack or a pebble sent it rocking.  The butterfly is what I’d take if we flew, but it also struggles on sidewalk cracks that aren’t perfect or a small divot. It also tips back if you try to hang any diaper bag on the handles and the basket is small. It also reclines more than we like now that she’s able to sit up. It sits in our car for if we are out and about and need a stroller. We also have a sling carrier, and if we were going over any real terrain, I’d reach for the carrier hands down.  The Entourage was the stroller I got first thinking I’d want one that could convert to a double if I had another kid. That’s the only double stroller I’d want because it folds up with two seats, you don’t have to remove a seat like most others. But it is huge and weighs a ton. I like it plenty as long as I keep it open and ready to go, except that it *also* reclines too much. She wants to sit up and see the world. I am keeping it in case we do end up having another kid So we use the Cruz the most. It sits super upright. It has decent suspension (we got a used 2019 V1). I don’t like the folding mechanism but we leave it open and ready for our morning walk.

I have the Evenflo Shyft. The downside to it is you must be diligent about resetting. I make sure I hear both clicks and check every. single. time. It is heavy, and post partum it was hard to lift. Now, I carry a 20lb baby all day, I can throw the carseat into my high suv with ease. The upside is it is fabulous to run and errand and not have to unstrap and move a cranky 8 month old into a stroller or carry my determined escape who constantly wants down. I would purchase it again. My husband has the pippa nuna light something. I do like it alot. It is well made and very nice. If I were going to carry my infant instead of strolling in the dualride, the light weight is worth the extra $$ for sure. I also have a $90 11lb travel stroller- amazing, fits under the seat or pink tags with no worries of breaking. I also have a delta children's jogging stroller. I thought it was so ridiculous when my husband registered for it, but I love it. It is so comfortable. Baby and I walk trails, parks, gravel roads, the yard and because of the giant rubber wheels and shocks he is always comfortable and we never get stuck. I am in the process of buying the next step up in carseat, but we have a long way before needed. When we travel we a safety 1st all stages we take with us.

The evenflo shyft travel system !! 500$ and its great. Comes with the car seat and stroller with all the attachments. And the car seat swivels so its way easier to get baby in and out

I don’t have the doona but I have the evenflo shyft. The evenflo is a bit taller, so it worked better for me and my husband. That being said, it can be very heavy. The wheels/base add a lot of extra weight and you feel it more as your baby grows. That being said, I can manage it pretty well. My daughter is 7.5 months old and weighs about 20 pounds now and I can still get the stroller in and out of the car without much difficulty. For what it is, I like the stroller. It’s been a good help for travel (I did a cross country flight with it when my daughter was 5 months old and it was great for getting her around the airport). I also like using it for quick errands and sometimes it comes in handy for situations where ramps aren’t available. These things are really pricey if you ask me though, and I can definitely see the weight as a potential problem for other users.

We got the Evenflo Shyft as well and love that it’s taller. And you can take the wheels off and pop the car seat into another stroller (with an adapter) if desired