This seat won’t have as many years of use as other travel options, like the Graco Tranzitions 3-in-1, because the Cosco has a maximum height of 52 inches (most boosters go to 57 inches) and does not convert to a backless booster. months old, but I don’t see it working past 1 year (edit: it wouldn’t have had as he was out of the limit by 11 months and stopped fitting comfortably by 9. We considered the experience of both parents and kids in using the seats, as well as how easy each seat was to clean.

When testing many of the strollers that we feature, the Institute has a brake test that uses a gauge to measure the force required to move a stroller when brakes are engaged. Doona is also not a non-toxic car seat, which I actually found out later and it adds to its cons – I explain more in the article under cons.It takes practice though; as you need to make sure you pull the seatbelt out far enough before you start. But some people will prefer a dedicated travel car seat, as they can be significantly lighter than regular seats—as little as 7 pounds versus 20 to 30 pounds. Depending on how you plan on using your car seat and stroller combo, you'll want to seek out a model that fulfills your lifestyle needs. It also has less padding than many seats, though our child testers didn’t complain (however, we didn’t take it on any long road trips). Many infant car seats are compatible with easy-to-fold stroller frames, such as the Chicco KeyFit Caddy, which turns an infant car seat into a stroller and can be convenient for travel.

When you’re ready to tuck the wheels back in, you apply the break, tilt the car seat forward, lift the button at the back of the seat and the wheels tuck back in smoothly. Rothman says the device "is a game-changer, notably for city families and parents who travel frequently. When babies are small it’s unlikely they’ll stay in a car seat for much more than two hours anyway as they’ll want feeding, changing or cuddling at some point. She took the seat to the fire department so the chief could inspect it and since there’s no way to recline baby to a safe angle for breathing properly before they develop more neck/head support, this makes it absolutely not safe for our babies!

The wheels fold up underneath for car seat mode and drop down for stroller mode — the transition only takes a few seconds. For this reason, and because it’s tricky to install without its base (as most infant seats are), one of our car seat experts does not recommend this seat. Parents who can’t leave their infant seat base installed in a specific car but instead need to travel by taxi or rideshare frequently may find the innovative Doona to be a convenient option. However, if you’re looking for a stroller for NYC, have a smaller car (like an electric vehicle or compact car), it’s your second child, or planning on having another fairly soon, then I think you’ll be better off spending money on something else. Among them were certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) such as Lani Harrison, who installs more than 300 car seats each year; Dr.