The Scenera Next’s low shoulder straps mean that a child may outgrow this seat well before they are ready for a booster. The wording for infant seats and convertible seats is “This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. However, it has lower height limits than some boosters, so kids may not get as many years of use from it, in comparison with pricier options. I never took a car seat with me on my solo European escapades and was able to move around with metro, trams and public buses without issues and never had to use cars with the baby – just like everyone else around me. Some parents claim to use Doona up until 15 months, but in case of my firstborn, we switched him to a convertible car seat by 8 months because he was already 30″ in height and looked painfully uncomfortable even a month earlier.

Winter attire adds to space between car seat straps so it’s advised to undress the baby before strapping them to a car seat.However, now that we live in Utah from May to September temperatures range between 90 to 105 degrees. But for travel it stands out: It has a European belt path that makes it easier to get a secure install without the base than for many car seats, and it’s cheaper than other seats that have this belt routing option. My first son was out of Doona’s comfortable space by 10 months, but by 8 months we were thinking he looked uncomfortable. Nuna baby travel systems, pushchairs, car seats and carry cots are easy to use, safe, and as flexible as you need them to be. And when you’re at home, we love how easy it is to install the Liing’s base, which includes an added safety feature: a load leg.

Currently trying out Evenflo Maestro and so far no concerns and easy to get the dirt out, because it’s just one piece. It’s easier to get a secure fit with European routing, and two seats we recommend in our guide to infant car seats, the Chicco KeyFit 35 and the Clek Liing, are designed to allow for that type of install.If you’re planning more kids you might think that Doona might be worth it because you will reuse it. In cities where public transportation is available, you can just use a bassinet and take public transportation. 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. This is the easiest stroller to maneuver through airport security and in a terminal," said one mom with two young kids.

Countless parents have shared that traveling with a kid in a car seat while on the airplane is a total game changer. To make sure your baby is as safe as possible, ensure that they fit into the recommended height and weight. Disclaimer: I was sent the Doona for the purposes of this review but all thoughts and opinions are, as always, my own. As a parent, you want to keep your kids comfy, especially when they’re tiny during the first few months.Now nearly five months, she fits into the seat without an insert, but as she’s on the large side and the Doona is Group 0+ (only suitable up to 13kg), I'd predict it will last her up to her first year. It’s easy to roll through the airport, if you purchase a seat for your infant it’s FAA-approved to take on board, and so on.

Together the two pieces make a super lightweight travel system that is among the best car seat and stroller combos for family trips.It's not the most practical of car seats, as you do have to put your baby in the Doona and fasten their five-point harness first, before you secure the car seat with the main seatbelt. It’s easier to get a secure install with the European belt path, but it’s only found on a few car seat models. It’s a good idea to bring the car seat manual with you, especially with the aircraft installation page folded down, in case you need additional proof of its suitability for use on the plane. As a car seat, it does what it says on the tin; and as a travel system, it’s nippy, light and simple-to-use.