Doona

You’ll be ready to ride in a single step when you’re using the Doona in a taxi or rideshare. Just install the Doona baseless like this, and you’re ready to go with the car seat mode! When you reach your destination, it’s just as easy to keep moving: you’ll unbuckle the car seat, unfold the stroller wheels, and be on your way with the stroller mode. You won’t need to unload a separate stroller and attach your infant car seat, so the Doona will make loading and unloading a seamless experience!

If you are a frequent flier within the US and Canada, the Doona is an FAA-approved car seat and one of the best car seats for air travel. You’ll travel light without a base or a separate stroller, setting you up for a smooth trip with less gear.

Maybe you’re unimpressed by the trendy baby strollers compatible with your car seat of choice, or you don’t have the space for a full-sized stroller that can accommodate a newborn in a car seat or bassinet. Either way, the Doona car seat and stroller in one solves your problem! Use the Doona for the first year or so, and then you can switch to something new — whether that’s a compact stroller that fits perfectly in your sedan’s trunk or even a wagon to cart multiple kids around in style.

This is one of the heaviest infant seats on the market today, so some parents may find it difficult to lift it in and out of the car with a growing baby buckled up inside. With the stroller wheels, you can avoid lifting and carrying this seat most of the time — but it’ll still have to be hoisted into the car, which might be challenging for some caregivers.

The lowest harness height is about 7″, meaning the Doona does not work well for small babies whose torso is often less than this! If you’re expecting a small newborn or need a car seat for a preemie, this car seat and stroller in one is not your best option. Check out the Evenflo DualRide instead which has a much better fit for small babies.

This car seat takes up a lot of space front-to-back when it’s installed in the car. It won’t be the best choice infant seat for small cars or tall front-seat passengers.

Unlike many of the higher-end seats on the market today, this one does not have any features that make installation easier. That said, it’s still a relatively easy-to-install car seat, especially if you know the Inside Out Trick, which you can check out here!

The head insert on the Doona is highly recommended for the duration your child rides in the seat. The manufacturer has said it adds additional side impact protection.