For centuries moms have begged this one question. Dating as far back as the 1800’s when our ancestors were transporting their babies via horse and carriage. Ok maybe not. But for as long as there have been cars and especially as long as there have been safely regulations while traveling with a baby, the one question on the lips of every mother has been this “ What is the easiest and safest way I can get my baby from A-B without cursing and swearing I will never leave the house again?” (Maybe not word for word, but something along those lines, am I right? )
Travel-systems have come a long way and I’m happy to say that there are some on our market that really help you get by with your sanity still tact and that offer you comfort and style.
But still, the question has always remained at the back of my head, the one burning question that I just couldn’t make go away : “Surely there must be an easier way to do this? Surely “they” would have come up with a solution that doesn’t involve so much effort and take up so much space??” I mean the fact that a baby the size of a small watermelon requires so much room, with all their paraphernalia taking up all your boot space is beyond me.
And it turns out the Travel-system Gods were listening to me ask these questions under my exasperated breath, because the geniuses over at Simple Parenting have spent the last 7 years developing a product that is literally changing parent’s lives. It changed mine in a mere 24 hours where after using it several times, the question that was now hot on my lips was “Where has this been my whole life?” To put it simply (because simplicity is what this product is all about!) my mind has been blown.
The product responsible for my mind being blown into a thousand tiny pieces? The Doona!! Guys to say this is the best product I have ever had the privilege of reviewing is an understatement. Basically, it’s the answer to all your traveling woes – it’s a carseat and pram in ONE! Its not your conventional travel system in that there’s no separate pram to fit your carseat, the pram (wheels) literally folds up under the carseat and lowers when you take your carseat out in just seconds!!
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Here’s more about this product and why we love it more than anything in the world right now.
- It goes without saying, but it makes getting in out of the car that much easier. I no longer dread car missions or negotiating a tired sleepy baby from one place to another. It’s so easy to work and fit into you car, even without the Isofix base. And the handle bar manoeuvres easily to each height.
- It’s compact and oh so zippy! It fits between small doorways with ease which means you can move around more freely. The Doona is perfect for restaurants and for those quick Woolies shops when you are in a hurry! I use it for school pick-ups and it has saved my sanity when I don’t have too much time on my hands. (read : when I’m running late!)
- It’s perfect to be used inside your home and stashed away in a corner when you don’t need it. (It barely takes up any room!!) I LOVE it so much for this reason – I put Hunter in it for naps and when she is fussy I push her around in it which she loves. If I have stuff to do I simply pop her in her Doona and she comes with me wherever I go – the kitchen to cook, the bathroom when I take a shower, the lounge while we eat. She loves being part of the action and being able to see us all at that height.
- It saves you all the boot space. How frustrating is it when you are packing your car for holiday and just by packing your pram, half your boot space is already lost? Because the Doona takes up the same space as your carseat, you no longer need any other pram parts. Can I get a “Hell YEAH!!”?
- The final reason why we love it so much and one which should probably be number one on the list is that it’s SAFE! Besides it being so convenient, this carseat has exceeded all test and rates up there wit the best of the best.
Doona successfully passed all legally required compliance tests as well as additional tests above and beyond the requirements!
Doona complies with the highest EU, US and some other local standards*. As such, Simple Parenting conducted more than one hundred crash tests to ensure the baby’s safety and protection in a wide range of crash scenarios. On top of the compliance testing, Simple Parenting conducted numerous tests, in extreme conditions, to assure that Doona does not just meet the standards, but it exceeds them. The additional tests included collision at very high speeds, collision at freeze conditions, collision using a 3 year old dummy, and/or additional weights, etc.
Doona successfully passed all legally required compliance tests, as well as the beyond-compliance tests. In frontal collision tests (the most frequent type of car accident), Doona scored a high 5-star rating.
It boasts anti- rebound protection – Unlike typical car seats, Doona’s unique structure enables positioning the handle against the back of the seat of the car, thus providing the baby with exceptional Anti-Rebound protection. In case of a collision, the Anti-Rebound handle will absorb the impact and prevent the Doona™ from rotating quickly towards the back of the seat, thus dramatically reducing rebound injuries.
The Doona is probably one of the best quality and most impressive products I have ever reviewed and have had the privilege of using. Do you know that out of 2 000 units sold here is SA already, there hasn’t been a single complaint or return? In Momville, that’s unheard of! It comes in a beautiful selection of colours too – We went with the red which as it turns out is the most gorgeous watermelon red (Love.), which we love because its fun and retro! It also comes with a seat cover to prevent it from getting dirty as well as an Infant Insert providing young babies with the highest levels of safety and comfort.
At the end of the day there really is no amount of praise that will give this product the review it deserves. I for one am simply blown away. (So much so that my husband says I should work for them – In all fairness he doesn’t hear me shut up about it! )
The Doona retails for R5999, which for its quality and what it offers, is worth every cent! They can be found at Takealot, Kids Emporium, Kids Living , Baby Boom and independent stores country wide.
How would you like to WIN a R2000 voucher to put towards a Doona of your choice? To WIN you are going to have to complete the following steps:
- Show Doona South Africa some love on Facebook.
- Show The Mom Diaries some love on Facebook.
- Tag two mommy friends in the comments on the Facebook thread. (The Mom Diaries)
- Like and share the post
- Tell me below what impresses you the most about this next- generation carseat.
Good luck!! ♥
Go check out the Simple Parenting website or visit Dooona Sa on Facebook for more information.
T’s and C’s
- This competition will run until Monday the Tuesday the 30th October.
- You will need to complete all four steps in order to qualify for the prize.
- Product will be used at your own risk and The Mom Diaries or Doona SA cannot be held responsible for any losses, injury or damages whatsoever.
- Winner will be chosen randomly via random.org and my decision is final.
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The anti- rebound protection really impresses me
I love that it will save me boot space! ! 🙂
the anti-rebound protection
So great to save all that boot space! 🙂
I love that it is so versatile, mommy’s have enough to slog around and this makes life so easy! Moms can use all the help in making there lives smoother. With baby no 2 on the way I really am holding thumbs. Toddler and new baby HELP!!!!
For a mommy with limited car space, I love that is does not take unnecessary space. I drive a small car that has almost no boot so to travel with a full pram set wil unfortunately not work for me!
The fact that the pram (wheels) literally folds up under the carseat and lowers when you take your carseat out in just seconds!!
Having have had 4 children and endless baggage with each, I would like to know, WHERE was this my whole life?
I would love to have one of these for my first grandchild, my daughter is a career woman, always on the run, and THIS would be a blessing in her already hectic life.
But seriously, where was this when I needed a extra push (hand) 😉
Simply the fact that it’s a carseat and pram all in one, this will help us so much!
It’s compact and convenient
I love the car seat. The wheels of prams that folds under carseat and lowers. The safety feature is awesome
The best thing about this is the space saver, there is never enough space with a baby gosh, where do you put all the shopping the baby bag and lastly the big clonky stroller that goes with all of the other baby items.
I love the Doona Car Seat cause It saves you all the boot space when traveling and no more lugging the car chair around on my arm! Bonus!!!!
Definitely love that I don’t have to wake the baba to move her out of the car seat.
I love how it saves boot space – my small car needs a Doona
I love how it’s the perfect fit, FOE ANY SPACE! Wow, love!
omg,i have been dying for one of these,since i found out im pregnant,would love to win the voucher so badly. its everything i want . its basically a 2 in one,car seat and stroller,i love that the most about this product, i absolutely dislike too many things and prefer minimalism,its compact,and a huge boot space saver.
The fact that a Doona can make my life easy for the newborn arriving and having an 18month old already, really excites me that my life won’t be impossible when I go out in our tiny car.
wow!!! where do I begin??The anti- rebound protection, the fact that it saves me boot space. the fact that I don’t have to lug around a car seat and a huge pram. Being a single mom, it is a dread preparing to leave the house. I have one of two options. Either I Superwoman it on the day, making myself a pack mule to make sure I have everything in hand, including car seat with baby. This is exhausting and tiring and draining. walking the distance to my car from my flat is like doing the iron man challenge, literally weighed down and barely making it to the car on my knees, OR, I can pack everything in the car at night when he’s asleep, (which I hate cos then I have to lock him in the house for those few minutes and its torture for me and I usually end up forgetting essentials)
With Doona, I can maybe possibly leave the house less frazzled, have my hands free to carry the essentials, I wont have to have abandonment issues for leaving my baby alone even if is just for a few seconds, and I might be able to develop a social life, as right now i dread leaving the house and when I do, the work it takes makes me look like a hot mess when i do get out there. Doona, YOU could be responsible for me maintaining sanity, looking good and possibly even having the energy to fall in love again…. dont you want to be that person who does that for me????
I love the fact that it’s so compact and easy, especially after a c-section, to be lifting and moving around… <3
Comapact and zippy and complies to the highest of standards!
What impresses me the most is the simplicity and how user friendly it is. I often see parents struggling in the parking lot trying to fold their prams to get it in the boot (i was one of them lol) I love how stress free the Doona is especially since being a mommy is so stressful enough. Would love to win this for our baby due in May 🙂
I Love its innovative design and the fact that its a space saver in my boot i have a small car. And i sometimes have to take my little boy to work when his day mother is not available.
I have a Doona and it saves my life everyday! Simple and convenient for everyday use for baby and me. The Doona’ s simplicity and safety features impresses me the most! The Doona allows me to be the supermom I want to be. Dad also is well impressed with Doona for it’s vercitility and simple features, he always shows off our Doona to other dad’s and convinces them to buy one.
I love how convenient the doona is in size and the fact that it doubles up as both a car seat and stroller without any hassle. Having to travel with a kid shouldn’t be difficult and this is exactly what the doona allows for. Easy, hassle free traveling and mobility for the little one.
Love this invention of a carseat, easy to use, and space saving.I have my second baby on the way, and cant afford buying a a bigger car for more space so this is so incredible to still have your boot space.
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It’s compact and convenient and the fact that you can save boot space is amazing.
I have always loved this product and how easy it is to take from car to travel.. it’s perfect, but I had no idea about the other features – like the side impact protection. Where our babies are concerned safety is the most important. Awesome competition. Xxxx
I love that its compact and easy to use plus its extremely safe
I am impressed it is SAFE and passed all tests an ratings are tops! I’m sold! I need this very much.
Love that it’s a space saver. U get two big necessary items for the price and space of one. Win win
It is so versatile and stylish I just love Doona!!! I cannot wait to own one of my own!!
All steps completed and here is my final and 5th step. Holding thumbs. Baby due soon!
Hi Leigh
What impressed me most- Iv been looking at this Pram for a few weeks now. Many things impress me but the main thing is how convenient my trips to Woolies will be with a toddler and newborn 💃🏻
Definitely the versatility! It’s the very thing we’ve been searching for (women always need a good convincing if the options are endless)!
Would love to have this for Baby Lize 🙂
Amazing how easy it makes getting around with out having to disturb baby and so easy and safe that’s so important …this amazing I’m like amazed be this Doona wow looks adorable
I love that it is an all in one and so compact!
I love that it’s a carseat and pram all in one and you don’t have to cart a pram in and out of your boot. It just seems super convenient!
I love all the features of this car seat but at the end of the day a car seat needs to be extremely safe for your little one therefore my favourite feature is the anti-rebound protection! Amazing
Love the fact od the side impact protection and that it has the highest safety and quality standards.
I love that it’s an all in one and takes up so little space. I’ve been leaning towards purchasing it. It’s perfect, compact and most importantly safe! 💕
I love that it’s a space saver! So so convenient. Definitely a must have.
I’m impressed that it seems to tick all the boxes… compact, stylish, space-saving and, most importantly, safe!
I love the versatility and safety features of this product! Mum’s need as much help as they can get, and this would be super helpful 😄
This is an all rounder. It’s excellent in every avenue but most importantly the safety features are beautiful. Doona is just amazing
Awesome innovation.Our baby is due early December and we would love to have a Doona.
I love that it boasts anti- rebound protection- safety is so important!
I love how compact and innovative it is! I live in a small apartment and because it can be stashed away it will take up barely any space!! I love that ❤️❤️
I love that it is 2 in 1!!!! And sooo simple to use!!!
I love that it is 2 in 1! Ingenious idea for saving time and space!!!
I love that it is aircraft approved !!
I love that it is so nifty and solves so many problems in one product. What a treat to have one of these!!
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I totally love that it is a 2 in 1. The compactness is awesome. My husband will love that it doesn’t take so much space as our current pram takes so much space in the boot. It will make carrying so much easier. Knowing that is the best is also a great comfort.
The extra Boot space! Because who ever has enough of that!!
Modern, stylish and compact! no more bulky prams or car seats
This Pram is amazingly lightweight to push. The wheels incorporated is just so easy to
Use.
Such a fabulous product.
I love that it’s so compact! Perfect for a mom of 3 who needs all the boot space she can get!
What impresses me most about the wonderful Doona is that it’s safe and easy. Let’s be honest, as a mother our first thoughts are “is it safe for my baby?” And if the answer is yes then the only thing that could make it that much better is if it’s easy too. There are enough “things” about being a mom that are difficult or challenging…. you don’t want your travel system to be another challenge. Doona I love you… make travelling ANYWHERE easier for me and my princess please!
Versatile and stylish, to match with my little one’s outfit.
This product is so innovative yet so simple and easy to use!
Saves the boot space and the anti rebound protection takes my breath away
Best invention ever! I can’t think of anything else I’d rather buy!!! I need to get my little one when she comes!!! I went for multiple demonstrations because why not lol I love how simple it was to maneuver 😍 and the compactness of it all.
Absolutely remarkable how technology has advanced. This is every mommy’s dream! Would love to win this for a friend and yes she has to pass it down when my baby comes along 😊
I love that it makes getting in and out the car so much easier and saves all that space in your home and in your boot. And the fact that it’s safe, passed all the tests andare has the anti rebound protection. Just awesome.
What a thoughtful travel system. It checks all the boxes that a mimmy needs to be impressed – saves space, its compact, can be used without help from daddy, makes getting in and out of the care easier & flights dont have to be so difficult as the stroller & carrier is one unit! GENUIS ❤️
That it takes up so little space in the home and in the car plus has all the safety features you look for in a car seat! Plus I have a 5 year old starting school next year and a 3 year old who will be home with me when I go on maternity leave next year, so this will make the school run soooo much easier and I won’t need to get a bigger car! Big mommy win!
Love the easy getting in and out of the car!
❤ I just love the simplicity of Doona! A perfect fix for an on the go mom. Absolutely amazing! 👌
I love that it saves you so much space in the car and most importantly the fact that it’s so safe, scoring a high 5-star rating. ❤️
This was the one thing I bought that has been a life saver. Its so easy to handle, comfortable for the baby. Love the inner protection for infants. And it looks gooooood 🙂 Would love to win this voucher to help my sis-inlaw purchase one. Yeah
I love that it is compact and easy to use.