Our research on Doona products: what each one is best for, how they compare and which alternatives to consider.
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Buy it if you ride in taxis and rideshares or fly often and want an infant seat that turns into a stroller in seconds.
Thinking about buying Doona? Buyzello covers 1 Doona product in car seats, each with an independent Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Our highest-rated Doona pick is the Doona Car Seat & Stroller, which typically sells for $500–$600 in the US.
The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is best for city parents and travel. Its key feature is infant car seat with built-in fold-out wheels, and it usually costs $500–$600. Buy it if you ride in taxis and rideshares or fly often and want an infant seat that turns into a stroller in seconds. Skip it if you want value; it is outgrown in the first year or so and costs about twice a standard infant seat. Our verdict: Consider, with a research score of 7.6 out of 10.
How does Doona compare with rivals? In car seats, the main alternatives include the Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat (newborns and infants, $230–$280), the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat (easiest seat-belt install, $330–$400) and the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat (one seat for the long haul, $280–$330). Our best car seats list ranks them side by side so you can see where Doona wins and where it does not.
When you buy Doona online, check that the listing is sold by the retailer itself or by Doona's official store so the manufacturer warranty applies. Register the product with Doona after it arrives, keep the order confirmation, and note the return window in case it is not the right fit.
Fit your child, your car and your skills: the safest seat is the one you install correctly every time. Check the weight and height limits on the label, and keep kids rear-facing as long as their seat allows, as the AAP advises. Find the expiration date on the seat label; most seats last 6 to 10 years from the manufacture date.
Not necessarily. Every seat sold in the US must meet FMVSS 213. Pricier seats usually add easier installs, nicer fabrics or longer use, which can help you install them correctly. We say no. You cannot know whether a used seat has been in a crash, is missing parts or has been recalled. NHTSA recommends replacing seats after a moderate or severe crash.
Fill in and mail the registration card or register online with the manufacturer so you get recall notices; NHTSA also lists recalls at nhtsa.gov. Many big-box stores run car seat trade-in events where you can recycle an old seat for a coupon. Buy only from authorized sellers to avoid counterfeits.
