Doona Car Seat & Stroller
4-35 lbs. | 32″ or less
Pros:
- Euro belt path
- Smooth transition between carseat use and stroller use
- Nice harness adjuster
Cons:
- It’s HEAVY
- No lockoffs or belt tensioner for easy install
- You’ll need another stroller once your child outgrows this one at 12-15 months
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A lockoff is a built-in feature that locks your seat belt for you. When a lockoff is present, you will not need to engage the locking mechanism of the seat belt.
A belt tensioner tightens the seat belt for you with little effort; it uses leverage to make the job easier. It presses the belt into a channel(s) to shorten it mechanically and create the tension.
A load leg rests on the floor of the vehicle and manages crash energy to reduce head injury in rear-facing carseats. It’s available on 2 convertible models. Not all vehicles allow load legs.
An anti-rebound bar (ARB) is an energy management feature that helps stabilize a rear-facing carseat and stops it from pivoting around its belt path. ARBs can be found on rear-facing only infant seats and on convertible/all-in-one seats.
European (Euro) belt routing is a feature of some rear-facing only infant seats when installed without the base. The shoulder portion of the seat belt is wrapped around the back of the carrier, which decreases downward movement and force on a child’s shoulders and neck.
Specifications
Weight limits: 4-35 lbs.
Height limits: 32” or less and head must be 1” below top of seat
Widest point: 17 ½”
Carrier weight: 17.2 lbs.
Installation/Vehicle Info
Lockoff: No
Belt-tensioner for easy install: No
Load leg: No
Anti-rebound bar: No, but the handle is required to be toward the vehicle seat back, which provides an anti-rebound effect
Euro belt path when installed baseless: Yes
Manufacturer’s preferred method of installation: Either LATCH or seat belt
CarSeatSite notes on installation: If you can, LATCH is the easier install. The blue “lockoffs” are not true lockoffs that lock the seat belt; you must lock the seat belt according to your vehicle manufacturer’s locking instructions.
Handle position when in vehicle: Toward the vehicle seat back
Flame retardant free covers available: None
FAA approved: Yes, without the base
Crash replacement guidelines: After a moderate to severe crash following NHTSA guidelines
Fit to Child
Harness type: Rethread (with slots)
Inserts: Infant, head inserts (optional, but Doona strongly recommends its use), and shoulder pads (optional); infant insert *must* be used until child reaches 11 lbs or until child’s shoulders are above the bottom slots
Preemie fit: Iffy
Lifespan/expiration: 6 years
Comments
- Heavy seat, which can be difficult to load into tall SUVs and trucks and once child gets heavier
- Smooth stroller and easy to convert to stroller/back to carseat mode
- Taller parents may feel hunched over due to shorter handle