Doona Car Seat Travel System

by Doona · Babesta Pick — The Original Car Seat with Wheels, Built for NYC Cab Families

The Doona+ by Doona is not a stroller. It’s a car seat with wheels — the world’s first fully integrated infant car seat and stroller in one — and that distinction matters. Click a button and it goes from car seat to stroller in seconds, no transfer required. Your baby stays buckled, stays asleep, and stays put while you hop out of a cab, navigate a bus, or carry it up a flight of stairs. For NYC families who live by the rideshare, it is genuinely one of the most practical things we carry.

The Doona+ is designed for the infant stage: suitable from 4 to 30 lbs, rear-facing only, and best used for shorter outings rather than as a full-time stroller replacement. Most families pair it with a dedicated stroller for longer days out. But for the cab ride home from the hospital, the quick errand, the weekend brunch, or the flight to visit family — the Doona+ is the setup that makes those moments genuinely easy. The LATCH Base is included, the textiles are washable, and the adjustable handlebar doubles as an anti-rebound bar in the car. It’s a thoughtful piece of kit.

Specifications

Best For/Not For

Best For

•      NYC cab and rideshare families — baby stays buckled and undisturbed between car and sidewalk

•      The newborn stage (0–12 months, up to 30 lbs) when short outings are the norm and transfers are the enemy of a sleeping baby

•      Frequent flyers with infants — FAA approved for use on aircraft

•      Families who want to simplify the early months — one product handles car seat, stroller, and pull-along duties

•      Quick errands, coffee runs, and short outings where a full stroller feels like overkill

•      Urban families who take more cabs than subway rides with a newborn

Not Ideal For

•      Extended outings with babies under 6 months — young infants should not remain in a semi-upright car seat position for more than 2–3 hours at a time; consult your pediatrician

•      Full-time stroller replacement — most families pair the Doona+ with a dedicated stroller for longer days out

•      Babies over 30 lbs or 32 inches — at that point it’s time to transition to a convertible car seat and a dedicated stroller

•      Families who primarily take the subway — at 17.2 lbs it’s heavier than most travel strollers and the fold is not subway-optimized

•      Jogging or rough terrain

Who Is This For and How Long Will I Use It?

Newborn to 3 Months

This is where the Doona+ shines. The cab ride home from the hospital, the first pediatrician appointments, the quick visit to a friend — the ability to move from car to sidewalk without unclipping a sleeping baby is genuinely useful in the earliest weeks. Keep outings to 2–3 hours at a time for babies under 6 months, as young infants’ necks tire in a semi-upright position. A lie-flat bassinet or pram is a better option for longer outings at this age. Consult your pediatrician with any questions.

3 to 6 Months

Still ideal for shorter outings and cab rides. As baby becomes more alert and outings get longer, many families start pairing the Doona+ with a dedicated stroller for the longer days while keeping the Doona+ for car and cab use. The 2–3 hour guideline still applies for extended seated time.

6 to 12 Months (until weight or height limit)

The Doona+ continues to serve as your infant car seat — in the car, in cabs, and on the stroller frame for shorter outings. Most families transition to a convertible car seat and dedicated stroller around 12 months or when baby reaches the 30 lb or 32 inch limit (whichever comes first). The Doona+ is very much a first-year product, and a great one.

Is It Good for NYC / City Use?

For the right NYC family, yes — specifically the family whose primary mode of transport with a baby is cabs and rideshares rather than the subway. The transfer problem is real: buckling and unbuckling a sleeping newborn every time you get in and out of an Uber is one of those things nobody warns you about, and the Doona+ eliminates it entirely. Click, roll, go. The pull-along mode is genuinely useful in tight spaces — a packed elevator, a narrow restaurant entrance, a crowded sidewalk.

Where it’s less suited to NYC life is the subway. At 17.2 lbs with a fold that’s deeper than a dedicated travel stroller, it’s not the move for rush hour on the 1/2/3. If the subway is your primary transport, a lightweight travel stroller will serve better for daily use and you’d use the Doona+ specifically for car and cab situations. Many NYC families own both — the Doona+ for the first year of cab rides and the occasional flight, and a dedicated stroller for everything else.

What’s Included

•      Doona+ car seat and stroller frame

•      LATCH Base

•      Infant insert

•      Head support

•      Vehicle seat protector

Optional Add-Ons Available at Babesta

•      Ask the Babesta team about accessories and compatible add-ons for the Doona+

•      Dedicated travel stroller — most families pair the Doona+ with a lightweight stroller for longer outings; our team can help you find the right match based on your lifestyle

Why Babesta Carries It

We carry the Doona+ because it solves a very specific and very real NYC problem: getting a newborn in and out of cabs without waking them up. It’s not trying to replace a stroller — it’s trying to make the car seat experience less disruptive, and it does that better than anything else on the market. The engineering is genuinely clever: the wheels stow inside the base, the handlebar locks into position as an anti-rebound bar, and the whole thing clicks open in a single motion. For the first year of cab rides, pediatrician visits, and airport runs, it’s hard to beat.

The honest conversation we have with every family considering the Doona+ is about pairing. It works best alongside a dedicated stroller for longer outings rather than as a standalone solution — and we’ll help you figure out which stroller makes the most sense for your life. But as the car seat that also rolls, for the family that lives in cabs, it’s earned its place in our assortment since day one.

Babesta Services on This Purchase

Stroller Test Driving

Try the Doona+ in-store with a weighted test baby so you can feel the fold, the click-open mechanism, and the pull-along mode for yourself before you buy.

Hold It Til You Need It

You can purchase and we’ll hold it until you’re ready to take delivery. This way you can check things off the list, yet manage your timing.

Free Stroller Assembly (In Store)

We’ll set up your Doona+ in-store and show you how the fold, LATCH Base installation, and stroller mode all work.

Free Stroller Training (In Store)

We’ll walk you through every mode — car seat, stroller, pull-along — and show you how to use the LATCH Base correctly so you’re confident before baby arrives.

Price Matching

Apples to apples, we do our best to match any official listed price on an authorized dealer’s website.

Post-Sale Support Including Warranty Support

We’re always here to help you navigate any questions about your purchase and any warranty claims. Although warranties run through the manufacturer, we can often get any issues fast-tracked.

Baby Registry

Make a baby registry with us and automatically get all of our services, as well as a registry close-out discount at the end. If you already have a registry, our links can also be added to Babylist — let us know you’ve added us and we’ll apply our services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Doona+ a stroller or a car seat?

It’s primarily an infant car seat that converts into a stroller in seconds. Think of it as a car seat with wheels rather than a stroller with a car seat function. It’s rear-facing only, suitable from 4 to 30 lbs, and designed for the first year. Most families pair it with a dedicated stroller for longer outings.

Can I use it from birth?

Yes — the Doona+ is suitable from 4 lbs and is designed for the newborn stage. For babies under 6 months, keep outings to 2–3 hours at a time, as young infants’ necks tire in a semi-upright position. For longer outings with a very young baby, a lie-flat option is more appropriate. Consult your pediatrician with any questions.

How long will I use it?

Approximately the first year, until your baby reaches 30 lbs or 32 inches — whichever comes first. At that point most families transition to a convertible car seat and a dedicated stroller. It’s very much a first-year product, and an excellent one for that stage.

Do I need to buy a separate car seat?

No — the Doona+ is a fully certified infant car seat. It installs in your vehicle via the included LATCH Base and meets the highest safety standards. You do not need a separate car seat.

Is it FAA approved for use on planes?

Yes — the Doona+ is FAA aircraft approved, making it a practical option for families who fly with an infant. It functions as the car seat on the plane and converts to stroller mode in the airport. Always confirm current airline policies before travel.

Is it suitable for the subway?

It’s not optimized for subway use. At 17.2 lbs with a deeper fold than a dedicated travel stroller, it’s better suited to cabs, rideshares, and car travel. For subway-first families, a lightweight travel stroller is a better primary choice — and many families own both.

Does it work as a full-time stroller?

It can be used as a stroller for shorter outings, but we don’t recommend it as a full-time stroller replacement, particularly for babies under 6 months where the 2–3 hour seated time limit applies. Most families pair it with a dedicated stroller for longer days. Ask our team for pairing recommendations based on your lifestyle.

Can I try it in person?

Yes — come see us at Babesta Tribeca, 56 Warren Street. Our team can walk you through all three modes, demonstrate the fold, and show you how the LATCH Base installs so you leave feeling confident about how it works.

Can I add this to my baby registry?

Yes — the Doona+ is one of our most-registered items for NYC families who rely on cabs and rideshares. A Babesta registry comes with exclusive perks and services, and our team can advise on which stroller to pair it with based on your lifestyle.