DOONACar Seat & Stroller, Desert Green - All-in-One Travel System

Let me clearly state that this has been the best and most satisfying purchase I’ve ever made in Amazon (and probably everywhere else). It arrived just the day the baby was born, and so we were able to come out of the hospital with the baby in it the next day. It was amazing having learned how to use it right away. We had a 15 minute walk from the hospital to our home and we chose to go that way instead of using a car. Since then we have been using the Doona every day and our baby has always felt comfy and happy when we seat him in it. It’s very maneuverable and it has served its purpose for every use we have thought of for it. So here’s a short summary of use cases we’ve successfully checked:- Taking the baby to the restaurant for lunch and dinner: we have used it in car seat mode and kept him just by our side in long benches in restaurants or as a stroller (with the brakes on) and replacing a seat at the table with it. It’s compact enough to avoid people getting in close proximity to its wheels, unlike most strollers.- Taking the baby on a ferry: Yes! It worked wonderfully in car seat mode for this. And the baby really likes traveling since his first day out (really thanks to the Doona... remember the baby adapts to your lifestyle instead of otherwise, if you choose to do so).- Using Uber: We’ve taken the baby on more than 50 rides and all drivers -really, all of them- were impressed at how easy it was for us to get him in and out of the car, converting from stroller to car seat and back to stroller in an easy operation. Just tell your Uber they don’t need to get off the car to open the trunk or help handling the stroller, because it’s instantly a car seat. It has made our life out of home really easy.- Taking the baby to the beach: just convert to car seat and carry it with the handle and then pop out the wheels when you hit your palm tree spot. The integrated shade helps keep the baby comfortable but we go extra cautious and always put a blanket covering the top of the Doona so no mosquitoes or too much sun and wind gets in. There’s an official sunshade but we found it easy to go the cheap way since we didn’t get the sunshade along and didn’t want to wait for shipping times.- Taking the baby to the movies: Yes! Believe it or not, babies like Avengers even if it’s a three hour long movie. We just put the Doona in car seat mode and voilà! Just check the baby for signs of wet diaper and maybe go to change it once through the movie to avoid crying. Remember to seat close to the aisles or next to the handicapped seats and you’ll enjoy your movie date once again and not having to wait for years to go back to the cinema. Actually having done this helped us emotionally since we found out we still can do things we like.- Taking the baby on a plane: Oh, yes... we had an international flight at week 5 and we felt like a “moving Kodak picture spot/opportunity” everywhere through the airport. It was so easy to get to narrow or crowded places and there are two ways of traveling with it: 1. Taking it to the gate and unloading the baby right at the plane’s door and the airline will take care of it and put it with the cargo and then deliver it back when you get out of the door so you can keep using it through customs and luggage pick up without having to hold the baby the whole time. And... 2. Getting a seat for your baby that you can take the Doona on board because it’s certified for air travel... We chose option 1 and saved some money for diapers and baby formula. And it was by far the easiest to use stroller/seat we saw (and the airline staff said that too). There were other babies on both planes we took and honestly they weren’t having as good time as we were.- Taking the car seat through TSA check... easy... it goes through the X-ray machine in car seat mode, flipped upside down. Just the right size for that.- Taking the baby to doctor’s appointments: waiting rooms sometimes get crowded and we were happy our Doona didn’t take as much space, avoiding making other people uncomfortable. During an appointment I found out another “mode” for the Doona that I’ve never seen in reviews or elsewhere: just retract the wheels to put it in car seat mode and leave it in the floor. Surprisingly, it works like a rocking chair! Really, just try it when you get yours and be amazed at that “rocking chair” mode. I’ve never seen so many “WTF” faces around before.- Getting in and out of elevators with one hand: just retract the handle and put it upright and it will take the less space possible. It’s so easy to do.- Going shopping: it’s so small and flexible you can take it to the outlets and feel like a “Kodak picture spot/opportunity” once again (actually someone mentioned that while I retracted the Doona to climb some stairs and avoiding a long ramp other parents where going through slowly (hence the photo op... a line of parents wasting time and only one avoiding the traffic jam).Now we’re in month 5 and while most of this review was written during the first two months, nothing has changed and we’re happy we went the Doona way. We removed the newborn insert just before month 3 and baby didn’t even notice the change.Short summary: we have been happy parents thanks to Doona.***********Follow up: Our baby is 2.5 years old now and we miss the Doona. We used it for 15 months and once again, we miss it but it surely made another happy family after us. If there could be something similar for toddlers, we would definitely buy it. But honestly, still think it was the best purchase ever.

The media could not be loaded. The only thing I have to say negative about this product is that I wish we could have used it forever (we have a tall daughter) the functionality is unmatched, one simple button press and it transitions smoothly and quietly into a stroller making it possible to not “Wake the baby bear” as you travel to your destination. The fit is diverse and adjustable so your little one is always snug and comfortable. No more lugging a carseat in to a gas station heavy on your arm because you got the dreadful “See attendant” while trying to pump gas. Can’t say enough great things about doona. It is a little pricey, but it earns its keep!

Wonderful item! So easy to use.

First time mom Pros:Functionality: easy to load and unload from car even as a first time mom with c-section. Very convenient with the extra little built in buttons for extra accessories like the Dona diaper bag. You can definitely leave the hospital with baby in this car seat for anyone wondering. Extra padding comes in the car seat so the baby is very secure in there as well (padding can be removed as baby gets bigger). Has small color coated pedales by the wheels to prevent stroller from moving or to keep it moving. Car seat does come with base. Seat belt straps are adjustable for babies growth. Cons: No extra storage for anything underneath. May not last longer than 9mon to a 1yr depending on how big or heavy baby gets. Not made for going over sand or grassy areas… sometimes even the smallest of things can bring it to a halt if it gets under the wheels. Sometimes when closing the stroller up to put it in the base the wheel must align with the backing so it clicks and closes which can be a bit annoying when in a rush or in general to some. Over time the handle got a bit lose but didn’t jeopardize the whole stroller (if anything stroller comes with a 1yr warranty). Overall: VERY GOOD PRODUCT but it has its flaws. As long as you’re ok with dealing with it’s mild imperfections this will definitely be a game changer for parents who’d prefer to have less junk in their trunk in the first year of babies life or maybe don’t have as much space. Definitely plan ahead when it comes to storage and shopping with this stroller (or maybe have an extra set of hands to help you carry things if you can). Also when you put the car seat in, make sure you hear a click and you’re good to go!

I love this stroller! It’s so great and an absolute must have for parents with kids and are always on the go! It’s so convenient and folds up to become a car set. Super easy to break down into the car seat. My baby fits perfectly in it and it also fits perfectly in our car. It looks cute and I like that I can change the sunshade colors (different colors must be purchased separately). The latch system feels secure and is easy to operate. Great functionality for everyday use!I am 5’3” and my spouse is 5’8”. The height for us is just fine, but if you are on the taller side, you may want to get another stroller because the handle bar doesn’t get very high although it is adjustable. It also feels flimsy when you wiggle it, but honestly I haven’t had an issue. It just feels flimsy.

The Doona Stroller worked great for our cross-country flights and drives. It's worth the price. It is a little heavier than expected.