Doona vs Evenflo Shyft DualRide
The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is 0.6 in narrower. The Shyft DualRide lists for $0.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Doona Doona Car Seat & Stroller | Evenflo Shyft DualRide | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $550 | $549.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 3–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 15.7–32 in |
| Seat weight | 17.2 lbLightest | 29 lb |
| Base weight | 10.4 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17.4 inNarrowest | 18 in |
| Head rule | Use while the top of the child's head is 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more below the top edge of the seat (manual: stop using if the top of the child's head is less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge). | Top of head at least 25mm (1 in.) below the top of headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Insert: 'ALWAYS secure your child ... WITH the Infant Insert if your child weighs below 11 lbs (5 kg)' or shoulders below lowest strap level; remove when shoulders are above the lowest shoulder strap slots. Head support also included. | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH base (rear-facing only), baseless | LockStrong belt-tensioning system and quick connec, LATCH/UAS connectors |
| Load leg | No | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Works with strollers | Built-in; converts to a stroller (no separate stroller needed) | Built-in: the infant seat rolls as a stroller on retractable wheels; also compatible with the Evenflo Gold Shyft Travel System per Evenflo |
| Handle in the car | ALWAYS engage the handle in Position C when traveling in a vehicle. | When traveling in a vehicle, the carry handle MUST be in: United States - ANY locked position. Canada - Stroller Mode ONLY. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
Doona
An infant car seat with fold-out wheels that turns into a stroller. It is a one-piece travel system for quick trips.
- Becomes a stroller without a separate frame
- Good for travel and rideshare
- FAA aircraft approval per maker
- Heavy at 17.2 lb
- 30 lb maximum
Evenflo Shyft DualRide
An infant car seat and stroller in one unit: the wheels fold out so the carrier rolls like a stroller. Rated 3-30 lb and up to 32 in rear-facing.
- Car seat doubles as a stroller, no separate stroller needed in the early months
- Wheels can stay in the base for a lighter carrier
- SensorSafe Bluetooth alerts
- Heavy compared with ordinary infant carriers (about 29 lb listed product weight for the combo)
- 30 lb limit
Doona Car Seat & Stroller or Shyft DualRide?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Doona Car Seat & Stroller: certified for planes, installs without a base, 17.2 lb. Shyft DualRide: certified for planes, 29 lb.
What does the extra $0.01 for the Doona Car Seat & Stroller get you?
Per the makers, the Doona Car Seat & Stroller adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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