When you first start looking into strollers, the options are numerous. From affordable, simple designs, to luxury setups that come with multiple seating options and can even expand for multiple kids as needed, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the choices. We did choose one of the more deluxe setups, but in addition to that, and the one I would buy again, is the mid-price point and endlessly useful Doona.

The Doona is an incredible car seat/stroller combo that doesn’t sacrifice on either end of its uses. It’s so convenient for new parents when you arrive at your destination and baby is asleep. Just lift the car seat out and drop the wheels with one click. Baby keeps snoozing and you’re on your way. If you live in a city and need to hop in a cab, the stroller can collapse and the car seat can be buckled in using the seat belt. It’s amazing for airplane travel so you have your own clean seat at your destination (and save on the rental company car seat fees which add up quick!). We invested in the travel bag so we can gate check it stress free and know it will arrive safely.

We love our Doona and would absolutely choose it as the only car seat and stroller if we had known back when planning for our first baby. We were able to use it for a little over a year before needing to upgrade, and our son has always been in the upper percentiles for height and weight.