I had this carseat for my first two babies! You make excellent points about the traveling aspect of it (something I have not explored myself)! I have one thing to add, for anyone thinking of using it for more than one baby back-to-back: I think it's great when it's your first child, you have a big gap between kids, or (if it's a smaller gap) your older child can easily walk and/or you're not planning to go for a very long walk with your Doona. But if you have a second child who will need to ride or be carried, it's really not so useable then. My two little ones are 17 months apart, so if I wanted to use my Doona, I often ended up pushing it with one hand and pushing an umbrella stroller with the other! In my case, for longer than a VERY short trip, a double stroller (possibly with a baby carseat attachment) would have been much more useable. Still a lovely stroller that we have really enjoyed... but at the US pricetag of $500, I don't recommend it to most people for that reason! :)
Hi All, Just to add to anyone considering purchasing one of these, that I would recommend getting the isofix base if you plan to use it a lot, as it makes getting the car seat in and out much easier!
Sounds like a good bargain! Be mindful though that its not recommended to buy 2nd hand carseats/prams with carseats incase the carseat has ever been in sny form of impact it csn affect the safety of it from then on, even if it looks okay
We bought this for my son 2 years ago ☺️ and use it from his 1st day to nearly 18-20 months. When I go to vaccination that time very easy to use in taxi and some drivers are also surprised when they help me to keep it inside as a car seat!!!!well now my son is 2 years old so I bought a new pushchair for him in lock down time but recently we can use it. 😂🤣 well it’s actually very easy and clean to use it, and not look like a heavy vehicle like another stroller.
As far as storage, just get a nice sized baby bag! Fawn has a good sized one that you can use as a messenger bag, or book bag! Also, I use its rizzy’s purse/baby bag cross body purse for smaller/ quicker stops! Oh Fawn comes with hooks that you can hook on to the stroller! Plus they have a really cute pink option that goes well with the pink doona!
When the handle is in the middle it's in carrier position. When the handle is forward but not extended it's in carseat position. The handle acts as a rebound bar in case of a car crash (an enhanced safety feature that Doona provides). When the handle is all the way back it's in air travel position.
@@FrighteningFettuccine You can take car seats on planes. It just has to be approved to be used with the airplane seat belt and you need an individual seat for the baby in the car seat.
This is fantastic, I'm glad you gave pros and cons. Like I know I'd want to buy the extra storage to be safe but with a newborn or even a child under six months I know I'd mainly be doing short errands. I needed a c section with my last baby and we know we want a second so I've been eyeing the Doona to save me from carrying a carrier post c section if I need one again. Looks like the Doona really would solve that, as soon as the seat is out if the car it can be a stroller which is great. And having a stroller with the baby at all times when mom or mother in law could be watching them is wonderful. As you said I can see it not being for everyone but I see it being good for me. Also I have read the way the wheels are folded up also makes it safer in crashes, it's extra protection, so something else to note. I think I wouldn't pay regular price for it but I would absolutely seek it out on Black Friday as you did.
I don't currently have children, but I do know that'll be very informed if I ever do thanks to you! Thanks for always being so thorough in the things you talk about. I've learned so much from you, Bryony! :)
FWIW, 13kg is usually more like 2 - 2.5 for most children, but of course a lot of children over 1 prefer to be more sat up in the car. But if they can fit within the shell of the seat and are under 13kg, it's fine to use this car seat past a year. It's actually one of the bigger ones on the market, so a lot of children will fit it up to the age of around 18-24 months. Maybe not as their everyday seat or for longer journeys, but for travelling or the other scenarios you mentioned, it can be useful.
@@dessybri I bought mine from eBay but I went to the house to pick it up. I would buy new if I had to - they are pricey but hold their value and are so convenient x
Thank u for the review. Not much is mentioned online about the carseat safety specs. It's so important to know how durable this product incase of an accident.
Had one for my son we had numerous issues with the locking mechanism the wheels dropped down and locked and soon as we pushed our son in it the wheels unlocked themselves and the seat crashed to the ground so went back to good old traditional car seat and pram
I know you say you wouldn't recommend for people who live in rural settings, but I actually wonder if those are the people who may actually use it a lot, because every trip somewhere for something invariably involves jumping in a car.
Thanks for this review - do you reckon this would fit in between two forward facing car seats ? We drive a seven seater wondering if this will fit in the middle.
We have a Jane Matrix light car seat which came with buggy which can lie down in car, worth a look at if you’d like another car seat/pushchair to review which is one which can lie down in car and on pram
Thank you so much for the video! I have been dating this Doona car seat/stroller for a long time and I think I will buy it for my baby girl! I love practical things! A little bit of storage would be very helpful, but overall I think it’s the best option out there!
Really enjoyed watching this video! I was wondering if there is ever any issues with blowouts? Typically if a baby has a blowout in a stroller there is a clean car seat available for the baby but if it’s shared car seat and stroller then cleaning it would be necessary. Also, you made a good point about it not reclining. I’d add it’s probably not as useful to moms who have to climb a lot of stairs to get in and out of their homes (like me) because then maybe I’d rather have a more lightweight car seat? Would this be something to consider?
I love the ergo 360 carrier. Great with an insert from newborn and still great for toddlers. My 2 year old is still very comfortable in there and doesnt hurt your back :) x
It should also be stressed to parents and carers that children should never be in these car seats for more than a specific amount of time. It can warp the airways of the baby with their position and can result in death. Its not an overexageration either. I know a girl who's baby stopped breathing after a bus trip and walk around town in this shaped carseat and walk-in staff haf to resuscitate her. She suffered 3 more of these episodes in hospital after that, and was left with excess fluid on her brain. Children should never be left in a sitting position or a curved spine position and chin should not be resting on the chest. I loved the idea of the convenience of these pushchairs, thought they were genius, until i saw what those carseats can do to a baby. Now, not only are babies in those carseats for longer than they should be while in the car, but are then staying in it for their trip out of the car. Its so so so dangerous hoenstly and shouldnt be allowed without a warning. A car beeps when a seatbelt isnt on, a microwave beeps when foods done, clock beeps when alarms go off, and i believe carseats should beep after the recommended time. These push chairs should have a limit on how long they will function for in one go, to comply with the recommendations of how long a baby should be sat like that
@@FrighteningFettuccine actually it is, the position the seat keeps the baby in means their head will go forward when out of the car since the seat angle is differnt out of the seat as opposed to inside the carseat where the base keeps it at the correct angle.
I have one more question. If shopping at the grocery store alone with baby what do you guys do? Is it safe to turn doona into car seat and place on top of the cart like you would with a normal car seat?
Omfg as soon as the ad ended and your face popped up I was like I recognize her but from where then I read your username. I used to watch your period videos when I was younger. Time flies
There are several different accessories and they attach in such a way that they can work together. I can try to make an accessories video soon. It doesn't seem like there's much showing how wonderfully designed the accessories are.
As I said before I have total pram fetish. I had so many prams when my 29 year old daughter was a baby. I sent her this review her response "O lordy when we are ready and if lucky to have children or fostor your garage will have no room for cars it will be full of prams... Bonus unlimited childcare just show mum a new pram suddenly as parents we will get free childcare and break lol"
Brisk walking is fine but it's not designed for jogging. The wheels are wonderful but not going to do well on rough terrain. If you plan to jog or take gravel paths you're better off with a jogging stroller.
Love this! Also do you own or have any experience with the bugaboo donkey? Also would you please do a video on it please providing you already own one 🥰
I did have one but have just sold it! I live in a flat so it was really just a bit too big for me. As a pushchair it's really good. Lovely to push and the wheels are great, can go over any terrain. Will fit through all standard doors. Turns very easily, much better than a tandem buggy. Great for twins and children of different ages because its so adaptable. storage is great in single mode because you have the amazing side basket. However in double the space underneath is quite small. The main downside is its big and heavy. If you have a big car and the space to store it then I think it's great.
But why are you carrying it when you can just release the wheels once you’ve gotten the baby out of the car? I don’t carry mine at all. Only to lift into the car and to get it out of the car.
Chest clips are illegal in the UK as if it slips down (as they usually do) it can cause internal bleeding on the abdomen in a crash, they’re great for positioning and anti escape but yeah, illegal in the UK
This is not a carseat and pushchair in one, and should not be viewed as such. It is just a carseat, with wheels. This carseat is overused, and people don’t realize it.
@@kaylamcdiarmid974 if they were, they wouldn't have passed the testing, if people can't be bothered taking their child out every once in a while thats on them
I had this carseat for my first two babies! You make excellent points about the traveling aspect of it (something I have not explored myself)! I have one thing to add, for anyone thinking of using it for more than one baby back-to-back: I think it's great when it's your first child, you have a big gap between kids, or (if it's a smaller gap) your older child can easily walk and/or you're not planning to go for a very long walk with your Doona. But if you have a second child who will need to ride or be carried, it's really not so useable then. My two little ones are 17 months apart, so if I wanted to use my Doona, I often ended up pushing it with one hand and pushing an umbrella stroller with the other! In my case, for longer than a VERY short trip, a double stroller (possibly with a baby carseat attachment) would have been much more useable. Still a lovely stroller that we have really enjoyed... but at the US pricetag of $500, I don't recommend it to most people for that reason! :)
I dont have children and not even close to, but I love watching your review videos. Hope you're doing okay.x
Hi All, Just to add to anyone considering purchasing one of these, that I would recommend getting the isofix base if you plan to use it a lot, as it makes getting the car seat in and out much easier!
Thank you x
i just bought a second hand one today, should normally been £550 with all the accessories and i got it for £125 so excited !!
Sounds like a good bargain! Be mindful though that its not recommended to buy 2nd hand carseats/prams with carseats incase the carseat has ever been in sny form of impact it csn affect the safety of it from then on, even if it looks okay
We bought this for my son 2 years ago ☺️ and use it from his 1st day to nearly 18-20 months. When I go to vaccination that time very easy to use in taxi and some drivers are also surprised when they help me to keep it inside as a car seat!!!!well now my son is 2 years old so I bought a new pushchair for him in lock down time but recently we can use it. 😂🤣 well it’s actually very easy and clean to use it, and not look like a heavy vehicle like another stroller.
Do you have to bring the base with you when traveling and getting in and out of the vehicles or is it safe to use without the base?
@@yaitzarierodriguez4578 no actually it’s convert into car seat.
As far as storage, just get a nice sized baby bag! Fawn has a good sized one that you can use as a messenger bag, or book bag! Also, I use its rizzy’s purse/baby bag cross body purse for smaller/ quicker stops! Oh Fawn comes with hooks that you can hook on to the stroller! Plus they have a really cute pink option that goes well with the pink doona!
When the handle is in the middle it's in carrier position. When the handle is forward but not extended it's in carseat position. The handle acts as a rebound bar in case of a car crash (an enhanced safety feature that Doona provides). When the handle is all the way back it's in air travel position.
Air travel position? You can't take carseats on planes so why would that be a feature
@@FrighteningFettuccine You can take car seats on planes. It just has to be approved to be used with the airplane seat belt and you need an individual seat for the baby in the car seat.
This is fantastic, I'm glad you gave pros and cons. Like I know I'd want to buy the extra storage to be safe but with a newborn or even a child under six months I know I'd mainly be doing short errands. I needed a c section with my last baby and we know we want a second so I've been eyeing the Doona to save me from carrying a carrier post c section if I need one again. Looks like the Doona really would solve that, as soon as the seat is out if the car it can be a stroller which is great. And having a stroller with the baby at all times when mom or mother in law could be watching them is wonderful. As you said I can see it not being for everyone but I see it being good for me.
Also I have read the way the wheels are folded up also makes it safer in crashes, it's extra protection, so something else to note. I think I wouldn't pay regular price for it but I would absolutely seek it out on Black Friday as you did.
I don't currently have children, but I do know that'll be very informed if I ever do thanks to you! Thanks for always being so thorough in the things you talk about. I've learned so much from you, Bryony! :)
FWIW, 13kg is usually more like 2 - 2.5 for most children, but of course a lot of children over 1 prefer to be more sat up in the car. But if they can fit within the shell of the seat and are under 13kg, it's fine to use this car seat past a year. It's actually one of the bigger ones on the market, so a lot of children will fit it up to the age of around 18-24 months. Maybe not as their everyday seat or for longer journeys, but for travelling or the other scenarios you mentioned, it can be useful.
For very small baby maybe, most babies I know are 13kg around 16months-18months
Bought my doona last week. Great for the school run. I carry everywhere else so it’s very convenient
Where did you purchase it from I’m looking for it but I heard it’s a couple sites that scam
@@dessybri I bought mine from eBay but I went to the house to pick it up. I would buy new if I had to - they are pricey but hold their value and are so convenient x
I think I saw an ad a while back. Good to know that my husband wouldn’t be able to use it. I’m 5’0 he is 6’3.
My husband is 6'4" and was comfort pushing the stroller when we trialed it
Thank u for the review. Not much is mentioned online about the carseat safety specs. It's so important to know how durable this product incase of an accident.
Had one for my son we had numerous issues with the locking mechanism the wheels dropped down and locked and soon as we pushed our son in it the wheels unlocked themselves and the seat crashed to the ground so went back to good old traditional car seat and pram
I know you say you wouldn't recommend for people who live in rural settings, but I actually wonder if those are the people who may actually use it a lot, because every trip somewhere for something invariably involves jumping in a car.
Thanks for this review - do you reckon this would fit in between two forward facing car seats ? We drive a seven seater wondering if this will fit in the middle.
We have a Jane Matrix light car seat which came with buggy which can lie down in car, worth a look at if you’d like another car seat/pushchair to review which is one which can lie down in car and on pram
Thank you so much for the video! I have been dating this Doona car seat/stroller for a long time and I think I will buy it for my baby girl! I love practical things! A little bit of storage would be very helpful, but overall I think it’s the best option out there!
Really enjoyed watching this video! I was wondering if there is ever any issues with blowouts? Typically if a baby has a blowout in a stroller there is a clean car seat available for the baby but if it’s shared car seat and stroller then cleaning it would be necessary. Also, you made a good point about it not reclining. I’d add it’s probably not as useful to moms who have to climb a lot of stairs to get in and out of their homes (like me) because then maybe I’d rather have a more lightweight car seat? Would this be something to consider?
Do you do much baby wearing? A review of any carriers, wraps or slings you've used would be great 😊
Innoo baby wrap I use. Tbf their all pretty much the same
I now use a close caboo. So much easier
I love the ergo 360 carrier. Great with an insert from newborn and still great for toddlers. My 2 year old is still very comfortable in there and doesnt hurt your back :) x
Hi May I know why the seat fabric is not black colour? Is this e earlier model? :)
What is maximum age for this? Im thinking of geeting this for when our babys due as we plan to fly to see hubbys family with baby x
Do you need to purchase also the car base for this one or not please? Thank you! Great review!
It comes with a car base but you can also use this in your car without the base.
Very helpful! Thank you!
I am 5 foot six I’m getting it for my reborn It should be here Wednesday or Thursday
I have bought one for my reborns too and get it Tuesday-Thursrday next week. Wanted one for ages. They're so cute and clever xx 😁😊😀❤️👶
@@jadefildes7113 I did buy one and didn’t have it more than two weeks I just didn’t like it after I bought it but I’ve got my money back
Whats meant by reborn instead of newborn?
@@jadefildes7113 yep
@@jodia2125 My life my choice
It should also be stressed to parents and carers that children should never be in these car seats for more than a specific amount of time. It can warp the airways of the baby with their position and can result in death. Its not an overexageration either. I know a girl who's baby stopped breathing after a bus trip and walk around town in this shaped carseat and walk-in staff haf to resuscitate her. She suffered 3 more of these episodes in hospital after that, and was left with excess fluid on her brain. Children should never be left in a sitting position or a curved spine position and chin should not be resting on the chest. I loved the idea of the convenience of these pushchairs, thought they were genius, until i saw what those carseats can do to a baby. Now, not only are babies in those carseats for longer than they should be while in the car, but are then staying in it for their trip out of the car. Its so so so dangerous hoenstly and shouldnt be allowed without a warning. A car beeps when a seatbelt isnt on, a microwave beeps when foods done, clock beeps when alarms go off, and i believe carseats should beep after the recommended time. These push chairs should have a limit on how long they will function for in one go, to comply with the recommendations of how long a baby should be sat like that
All car seats, or which kinds? I’m not sure what specific ones you’re talking about
That's not from the carseats it's from no head support that's why they make inserts for that
It's called positional asphyxiation
@@FrighteningFettuccine actually it is, the position the seat keeps the baby in means their head will go forward when out of the car since the seat angle is differnt out of the seat as opposed to inside the carseat where the base keeps it at the correct angle.
I have one more question. If shopping at the grocery store alone with baby what do you guys do? Is it safe to turn doona into car seat and place on top of the cart like you would with a normal car seat?
I was wondering the same. you can use a body carrier ..: that’s what I’m going to do. And leave the doors in the car ….
Great review. Thank you
Omfg as soon as the ad ended and your face popped up I was like I recognize her but from where then I read your username. I used to watch your period videos when I was younger. Time flies
Can you only use one accessory at a time on the hooks on the side? eg all day bag AND sun shade?
There are several different accessories and they attach in such a way that they can work together. I can try to make an accessories video soon. It doesn't seem like there's much showing how wonderfully designed the accessories are.
As I said before I have total pram fetish.
I had so many prams when my 29 year old daughter was a baby.
I sent her this review her response
"O lordy when we are ready and if lucky to have children or fostor your garage will have no room for cars it will be full of prams... Bonus unlimited childcare just show mum a new pram suddenly as parents we will get free childcare and break lol"
Excellent review and video 👌🏼
Can this replace a jogger stroller? Meaning could you get away with having this and using it as a good jogger stroller? Thank you! :)
I got one today and it specifically says no jogging in the manual.
Brisk walking is fine but it's not designed for jogging. The wheels are wonderful but not going to do well on rough terrain. If you plan to jog or take gravel paths you're better off with a jogging stroller.
Where did you buy it from
What website did u order from ?
www.shopdoona.com/pages/doona-car-seat-stroller
Love this! Also do you own or have any experience with the bugaboo donkey? Also would you please do a video on it please providing you already own one 🥰
I did have one but have just sold it! I live in a flat so it was really just a bit too big for me.
As a pushchair it's really good. Lovely to push and the wheels are great, can go over any terrain. Will fit through all standard doors. Turns very easily, much better than a tandem buggy. Great for twins and children of different ages because its so adaptable. storage is great in single mode because you have the amazing side basket. However in double the space underneath is quite small.
The main downside is its big and heavy. If you have a big car and the space to store it then I think it's great.
Aluminum would make it lighter
But why are you carrying it when you can just release the wheels once you’ve gotten the baby out of the car? I don’t carry mine at all. Only to lift into the car and to get it out of the car.
I'm curious, do you babywear much?
Just curious what store did you get that black Friday deal from?
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I see this and have to remind myself not from America where we have the chest clip with the car seats
They honestly don’t make sense
They make a version for the US as well, with the chest clip :)
@@melaniequai1504 They do when you see how Americans tend to use the belts. If they had the UK version the baby would go flying out!
@@SarahBevElizabeth the shoulder straps in the US are further apart so the clips just for positioning, thats it
Chest clips are illegal in the UK as if it slips down (as they usually do) it can cause internal bleeding on the abdomen in a crash, they’re great for positioning and anti escape but yeah, illegal in the UK
Would this be tall enough for a 6ft ma and 6,5 dad lool?? Xx
is it okay for 18pounds toddler
This is not a carseat and pushchair in one, and should not be viewed as such. It is just a carseat, with wheels.
This carseat is overused, and people don’t realize it.
Car seats should not be used outside the car and are a danger for positional asphyxiation. I don’t know why a product like this exists.
How does it fit into a car. Like does it come with a base that can go on the car
It can be used with or without the latch base. www.shopdoona.com/products/doona-latch-base?_pos=1&_sid=65dcc2ecb&_ss=r
Some countries: even the suburbs and cities have terrible footpaths.
How old are you? x
I really dislike this pram. Babies shouldn’t be in car seats for long and this pram encourages it. Hate hate hate it. Makes me cringe.
Agreed they are very unsafe
given that not everyone needs or wants a big pram, thats actually a really good option
@@kaylamcdiarmid974 if they were, they wouldn't have passed the testing, if people can't be bothered taking their child out every once in a while thats on them
@@cloudedcolour5329 it actually hasn’t passed proper testing. Neither has numerous other baby car seats. Do your research dumbo
@@mellowyellow1984 Im not dumb, and to pass the UK car seat laws is the only way they would be sold.
Omg did you have a baby?!
shes a foster parent
You surly must know she fosters
@@fern1416 No need to be rude.
It's so ugly and the daddy wants it😭😭😭