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Doona
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Doona

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The Doona is an innovative car seat offering a unique solution for parents that are often on the go. It is the world's only car seat with an ability to transform into a real travel system on its own - like a stroller, just with the car seat on. This is done by tilting out the chassis with wheels from the underpart and telescopic out the handlebar.

The Doona was developed over several years in cooperation with world-renowned engineers and professionals in the field of medicine and child safety. Thanks to the three-layer lateral protection, the Doona offers a high level of safety and comfort for the baby during travel as well as everyday walks. The ergonomic Doona Newborn Insert can be used for the smallest babies until your child reaches 81 cm of height or 13 kg. This truly premium product features a high quality, hardened-polymer stainless aluminum, and long-lasting wheels, which is, however, reflected on the higher price tag. Doona's unique design and practical features have won many awards worldwide. You can also purchase an optional snap-on storage add-on, a rain cover or a mosquito net, a changing bag, and a set of new wheels. A head support cushion will be available as well.

Doona Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Travel system
Stroller weight
7 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
101.5 cm x 44 cm x 82 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
66 cm x 60 cm x 44 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Israel

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
13 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-12 months
Reversible seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
No
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
n/a
One-hand backrest recline system
n/a
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
No
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
No
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
n/a

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
No
Removable wheels
No
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
n/a
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
n/a
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
Yes

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
No
Handlebar material
Plastic
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
n/a
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
Yes
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
n/a

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Car seat sold separately
No
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
No
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
No
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
Yes
Rain cover included
No
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Doona

4.5/5
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parents say thx^^
  • Integrated wheels
  • Weight

I'm glad I accidentally came across this option - a compromise between a car seat and a stroller frame. Suitable for all those who often travel by car and their car trunk was occupied by a chassis on which they clicked the necessary car seat. With this car seat you don't have to do anything, you just load it into the car and with one click the wheels open up when you take it out of the car. For me, 99% satisfaction - I take 1 % off for the weight, which is actually a price to pay for the added wheels :)

The invention of the century

5
  • Only takes up space in the car as a car seat
  • Very easy and quick to fold
  • Perfect for driving in small spaces (between shelves)
  • Newborn insert
  • Does not rattle at all
  • 5-point harness
  • Certified for airplane transport
  • Large canopy
  • A bit weaker harness design

For me (and my husband) the invention of the century. If I wasn't a stroller maniac and didn't buy them for myself, I would have been fine with a Doona and a baby wrap (carrier) for the first six months of my baby's life ;-)

It' a very easy to handle, comfortable stroller. Super quick and maximally practical folding - passers-by didn't understand when I put it in the car :-D I also had an isofix base for it, so extremely easy - just click-click. Also the newborn insert, soft.

Obviously not suitable for long walks and everyday sleeping, but for running out to the doctor, to the store - perfect. The only thing I would criticize are the belts - they twist, so you have to straighten them when you want to buckle the baby in. And maybe a little more weight compared to other baby carriers - but it carries the chassis with it, so that's something to be reckoned with. With my first daughter I had a Maxi-Cosi Pebble and a Quinny Zapp, but then the Doona is 100 and 1 compared to that.

  • Foldable wheels attached to the carseat itself
  • Lightweight
  • Convenient
  • Easy to remove cover and clean
  • Isofix
  • Good looking
  • Very short seatbelt straps
  • Price (I think price is a bit too much for a carseat, especially if you add all accessories)
  • Handle too short for 188cm tall person

Just amazing, the most convenient pushchair I've ever had!!

This pushchair is the best for quick trips such as appointments; however, if you are having a day out shopping or going for a longer walk, I think the baby would be more comfortable in a bigger pushchair with bigger wheels (just my thought).

I'm 164 cm, and I injured my back years ago. This car seat is perfect as I didn't need to take the rest of the pushchair from the car boot or to carry the car seat all the way. I just take the car seat out, unfold the wheels, and I'm good to go.

Our son has been growing very quickly to the point where at 5 months was wearing clothes for 12months old baby. We had to give up on this car seat as I was unable to lift him up anymore, but also, the straps became very tight, and even after adjusting them, they seemed too short.

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