Which strollers does the Doona Doona+ fit?
No maker has published which strollers take this car seat yet.
Key specs
- Child weight
- 4–30 lb
- Child height
- up to 32 in
- Carrier weight
- 17.2 lb
- Install
- With the base or without
- Expires
- 7 years after it was made
About the Doona Doona+
The Doona Doona+ is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 17.2 lb. Base: doona LATCH Base; can also be installed without the base. Doona says it is approved for use on aircraft. Doona gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture. List price: $550. Doona points to car seat becomes stroller, button fold, three modes, handlebar as anti-rebound bar and 4 more; see the details below.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
- Car seat becomes strollerThe wheels fold out of the car seat so it turns into a stroller. Doona product page
- Button foldFolds and unfolds with a button. Doona product page
- Three modesUse it as a car seat, pulled along behind you, or pushed as a stroller. Doona product page
- Handlebar as anti-rebound barThe adjustable handlebar doubles as an anti-rebound bar in the car. Doona product page
- Newborn infant insertAn infant insert gives newborns a near-flat position. Doona product page
- UPF 50+ canopyUPF 50+, water-repellent canopy. Doona product page
- Child size rangeFor babies 4-30 lb up to 32 in, rear-facing only. Doona product page
- What's in the boxIncludes a LATCH base, infant insert, head support and vehicle seat protector. Doona product page
Compare the Doona+ with similar infant seats
The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
| DoonaDoona+This one | DoonaDoona X | EvenfloShyft DualRide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier weight | 17.2 lb | 19.6 lb | 8 lb |
| Baby weight up to | 30 lb | 30 lb | 35 lb |
| Baby height up to | 32 in | 32 in | 32 in |
| Without the base | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On a plane | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 7 yrs | 7 yrs | 6 yrs |
| Strollers that fit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| …with no adapter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List price | $550 | $850 | $549.99 |
| Check price | Check price | Check price |
How to use the Doona Doona+
Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.
Canopy
- 1To remove the sunshade, pull out the 3 snaps at the back of the sunshade.
- 2Pull the sunshade spine out of the sunshade hinges.
- 3To refit, put the fabric back on the sunshade spine and hook the spine into the hinges.
- 4Reconnect the 3 pins at the back of the sunshade.
Retold from Doona manual (PDF).
Common problems with the Doona Doona+
- Think back: did you recently take off the cover or change the shoulder straps?
- If so, the straps are often put back the wrong way. Check the harness did not end up on the outside of the bar.
- Re-route the straps correctly and try clicking it in again.
- Still stuck? Contact your local Doona distributor.
- The brake is probably on.
- Press the green release pedal next to the left rear wheel.
- Always put the brake on when you put your child in or take them out.
- This is on purpose: the handle only extends when it is turned to the rear-facing stroller position.
- Press both white buttons on the sides of the handle at the same time and turn it to that position.
- Then press the white button at the top of the handle and pull the handle toward you.
- Press the white buttons on both sides of the handle at the same time.
- Keep them pressed while you turn the handle to the position you want.
- Pull the handle up in one quick motion, not slowly.
- Pull both sides at the same time; this usually happens when one side lags.
- If the small pins still don't line up with the holes, film it and send the video to your local Doona distributor.
- On the Doona+ this is normal; the wheels are quick to come out.
- To soften it, lift the seat only a little so the wheels open against the ground, not in mid-air.
- The Doona X has a slower release built in.
- One brake controls both rear wheels.
- To lock, press the red pedal next to the right rear wheel.
- To release, press the green pedal next to the left rear wheel.
- All fabric except the harness comes off and can go in the washing machine on a cold, delicate cycle.
- Wash the fabric on its own and hang it to dry. Do not put any of it in the dryer.
- Wipe the plastic with warm water.
- Rinse dirty wheels with warm water only, no soap.
The Doona Doona+: pros and cons
Why parents pick it
- Approved for use on aircraft. (maker)
- 7-year life from manufacture. (maker)
Keep in mind
- Heavier carrier than most: 17.2 lb (typical 9.5 lb). (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
- Rated to 30 lb, lower than most (32 lb), so babies outgrow it sooner. (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
Frequently asked questions (11)
What are the weight and height limits of the Doona Doona+?
4–30 lb, up to 32 in tall.
Can you use the Doona Doona+ without the base?
Yes. Doona's manual describes 2 ways to install it with no base: with the European belt path; with a lap belt.
How do I install the Doona Doona+?
Doona's manual gives 4 ways: without the base, with the European belt path; without the base, with a lap belt; with the base, using LATCH; with the base, using the car's seat belt.
Is the Doona Doona+ FAA approved?
Yes, the maker says it is certified for use in aircraft.
When does the Doona Doona+ expire?
7 years after the date it was made; the date is on the seat's label.
What base does the Doona Doona+ use?
Doona LATCH Base; can also be installed without the base.
Can I buy an extra Doona base?
Only a Doona fits the Doona LATCH base, and a Doona doesn't fit other brands' bases.
When do I use or remove the Doona Doona+ infant insert?
Use the infant insert if your baby weighs under 11 lbs, or if the shoulders are below the lowest shoulder strap slots without it. Place the insert at the lowest part of the seat to support your baby's back.
How much does the Doona Doona+ cost?
Doona lists it at $550. Store prices and sales vary.
My Doona won't click into the base anymore?
Think back: did you recently take off the cover or change the shoulder straps? If so, the straps are often put back the wrong way. Check the harness did not end up on the outside of the bar. Re-route the straps correctly and try clicking it in again. Still stuck? Contact your local Doona distributor.
Specifications
Weight and size
| Carrier weight (no base) | 17.2 lb1 |
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Base, safety and travel
| Base | Doona LATCH Base; can also be installed without the base1 |
|---|---|
| Approved for aircraft | Yes2 |
| Expires after | 7 years3 |
Price and dates
| List price | $5501 |
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From the makers' fit charts
| Strollers that fit | 0 |
|---|---|
| …with no adapter | 0 |
| Ways to install (maker's manual) | 4 |
| Step-by-step guides | 6 |