Doona+
Quick verdict
- Verdict
- Caution
- Evidence
- Limited
A car seat with built-in wheels; the only independent crash test we found is of the original Doona, whose readings were among the highest in its group.
Model verification required: the only independent crash test is of the original Doona; confirm the Doona+ limits on the seat's label. See version details.
- Doona states the Doona+ is certified to FMVSS 213a; what changed from the original Doona is not documented in the sources reviewed.
- Caution
- BabyGearLab (2023, original Doona): head and chest readings among the highest in its group; crash 4.6/10.
- No independent test of the Doona+ itself, and its limits aren't shown on Doona's page.
- Good
- Fold-out wheels built in; LATCH base included and baseless installation supported (Doona).
- Doona states the Doona+ is certified to FMVSS 213a (manufacturer statement).
What we could not verify
- No independent crash test of the Doona+.
- Weight and height limits are not shown on Doona's page; check the seat's label.
- No materials disclosure located.
- Model verification required: the only independent crash test is of the original Doona; confirm the Doona+ limits on the seat's label.
Why we reached this verdict
The Doona+ is a car seat with fold-out wheels. The only independent crash test we found is BabyGearLab's 2023 test of the original Doona, which recorded head and chest readings among the highest in its group (crash metric 4.6 out of 10). What changed between the original and the Doona+ isn't documented in the sources we reviewed, so we can't say whether that result still applies.
We keep it at Caution with a model-verification flag. Doona states the Doona+ is certified to the new side-impact standard. Its weight and height limits aren't on Doona's page, so check the seat's label, and we found no flame-retardant or PFAS disclosure. The earlier page said the shell and harness were unchanged from the original; we couldn't confirm that and removed it.
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- Caution
- BabyGearLab (2023, original Doona): head and chest readings among the highest in its group; crash 4.6/10.
- No independent test of the Doona+ itself, and its limits aren't shown on Doona's page.
- Good
- Fold-out wheels built in; LATCH base included and baseless installation supported (Doona).
- Doona states the Doona+ is certified to FMVSS 213a (manufacturer statement).
Why we reached this verdict
The Doona+ is a car seat with fold-out wheels. The only independent crash test we found is BabyGearLab's 2023 test of the original Doona, which recorded head and chest readings among the highest in its group (crash metric 4.6 out of 10). What changed between the original and the Doona+ isn't documented in the sources we reviewed, so we can't say whether that result still applies.
We keep it at Caution with a model-verification flag. Doona states the Doona+ is certified to the new side-impact standard. Its weight and height limits aren't on Doona's page, so check the seat's label, and we found no flame-retardant or PFAS disclosure. The earlier page said the shell and harness were unchanged from the original; we couldn't confirm that and removed it.
Design / model verification required
The only independent crash test is of the original Doona; confirm the Doona+ limits on the seat's label.
- BabyGearLab: Exact test-model match: unverified (an earlier version was tested). BabyGearLab tested the original Doona in 2023. No independent test of the Doona+ was located, and what changed between the two is not documented in the sources reviewed.
Check the labels on your seat for its model number, manufacture date and weight limits before relying on the crash results below.
Evidence at a glance
| Independent crash evidence | Original Doona: BabyGearLab head and chest readings among the highest in its group. Evidence grade B: Independent crash testing exists, but the tested unit may differ from what is sold now: a different weight rating or model number, or an earlier version whose differences from the current one are undocumented. Shown with a model-verification flag. |
|---|---|
| Installation and misuse resilience | Moderate. BabyGearLab install (original Doona) 6.0 LATCH and belt, 7.3 without the base. Good in some methods but weak in one, or the labs disagree, or a design requires re-installation every trip. |
| What the manufacturer says about flame retardants and PFAS | No flame-retardant or PFAS disclosure located. |
| Regulatory status | No recall located |
| Exact-model confidence | Low |
Independent crash tests
BabyGearLab
Exact test-model match: unverified (an earlier version was tested) BabyGearLab tested the original Doona in 2023. No independent test of the Doona+ was located, and what changed between the two is not documented in the sources reviewed.
| Overall score | 53 BabyGearLab overall score (0-100; crash test weighted 40%) |
|---|---|
| Crash test (40% of score) | 4.6/10 |
| Install with LATCH (20%) | 6.0/10 |
| Install with belt (10%) | 6.0/10 |
| Install without base (5%) | 7.3/10 |
| Ease of use (15%) | 5.5/10 |
| Comfort and quality (5%) | 5.5/10 |
| Weight and size (5%) | 3.0/10 |
Dummy sensor readings (BabyGearLab's description): “The sensors inside the crash test dummy for this seat recorded G forces higher than the average... It has a higher HIC sensor result, and only a third of the group had higher results. Plus, the chest clip sensor result was one of the highest in the group.”
Identity and generation notes
- Doona states the Doona+ is certified to FMVSS 213a; what changed from the original Doona is not documented in the sources reviewed.
Installation and specifications
| Child weight range | Not shown on Doona's page (retailer listings for the Doona line say 4-35 lb) |
|---|---|
| Carrier weight | Retailer listings for the Doona line say 16.5 lb; not confirmed for the Doona+ |
| Weight note | BabyGearLab measured the original Doona at 17.2 lb with its wheels. |
| Lower anchors | LATCH base included |
| Load leg | No |
| Installs without the base | Yes |
| Rotating base | No |
| No-rethread harness | No |
| Car seat and stroller in one | Yes |
Installation features and lab observations
- Built-in fold-out stroller wheels (Doona)
- LATCH base included; baseless installation supported (Doona)
- Traditional rethread harness (Doona comparison page)
Federal compliance and recalls
Every seat sold in the US must meet FMVSS 213. The side-impact requirement, FMVSS 213a, applies from December 5, 2026. The manufacturer states: “Doona + is certified under FMVSS 213A car seat standard”. Manufacturer statement; we did not verify certification.
No recall of this seat was located in NHTSA's recall data (searched September 23, 2026).
Materials and chemical claims
No flame-retardant or PFAS statement was located for this seat.
No flame-retardant or PFAS disclosure located.
Price and availability
| Price tier | $$$$ $ under $200; $$ $200 to $349.99; $$$ $350 to $549.99; $$$$ $550 and up, by the lowest current price we saw. |
|---|---|
| Availability | Listed at Doona |
How this verdict changed
Before the September 23, 2026 re-audit: Caution, evidence grade B. Now: Caution, evidence grade B.
Re-verified as Caution: the only independent crash test located is of the original Doona, with results among the weakest in its group. The prior page said the Doona+ shell and harness were unchanged; that was not confirmed and has been removed.
What would change our verdict
- An independent crash test of the Doona+ showing better results than the original.
What we still don't know
- No independent crash test of the Doona+.
- Weight and height limits are not shown on Doona's page; check the seat's label.
- No materials disclosure located.
Sources
- Doona+ Car Seat & Stroller, Doona. Accessed September 23, 2026. Current product name, limits, weights, installation hardware, price and material/chemical claims as stated by the manufacturer on the access date.
- Doona (original version) review (crash tested), BabyGearLab. Published October 1, 2023. Accessed September 23, 2026. BabyGearLab overall 53/100 (2023-10-01); crash test metric 4.6/10 from a test commissioned at MGA Research. Sensor findings: The sensors inside the crash test dummy for this seat recorded G forces higher than the average... It has a higher HIC sensor result, and only a third of the group had higher results. Plus, the chest clip sensor result was one of the highest in the group.
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Final verdict against our infant car seats standard
Caution Published as Caution under the published standard for infant car seats, based on the specific, dated findings above. We apply that standard the same way to every seat on this page, and it doesn't change to fit a favorite See the full site-wide standard for how every category is held to the same process.