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User Guide
Group 0+
Weight: 4-35 lbs (1.8-15.8 kg)
Height: 32 inches (81 cm) or less
Language: English
KEEP THIS USER GUIDE in its storage
compartment at the back of the
product.

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  • Page 1 User Guide Group 0+ Weight: 4-35 lbs (1.8-15.8 kg) KEEP THIS USER GUIDE in its storage compartment at the back of the Height: 32 inches (81 cm) or less product. Language: English...
  • Page 2 7.1. Adjusting the rotation angle of the handle......19 7.2. Extending and retracting the handle........20 7.3. Rear wheels brakes..............21 7.4. Changing between modes..........21 08/ Securing Your Child in the Doona Car Seat......27 8.1. Infant Insert use..............29 8.2. Head Support use..............30 8.3. Harness use................32 8.4.
  • Page 3 13.3. Seat Pad Re-fitting...............69 13.4. Sunshade Re-fitting..............67 13.5. Cleaning the Seat Pad............71 13.6. Care for the harness straps \ harness buckle \ harness adjuster strap............72 13.7. Cleaning the Doona Car Seat accessories......72 13.8. Replacement parts..............72 13.9. Storage..................72 14/ Accessories................73 15/ Two-Year Warranty..............74 16/ Warranty Card.................75...
  • Page 4 Congratulations for choosing Doona’s Car Seat as your child’s safety and mobility solution. In order to protect your child, the Doona Car Seat must always be used and installed as described in this user guide. IMPORTANT! Keep this user guide for future use. Store in compartment at back of product.
  • Page 5 Doona Car Seat. • NEVER allow others to use or install the Doona Car Seat before they read the instructions in this user guide and the child restraint installation instructions in their vehicle manual.
  • Page 6 • The Doona Car Seat is not suitable for use while running or skating. • DO NOT USE the Doona Car Seat if it has been involved in a crash. • DO NOT USE the Doona Car Seat if it is damaged or broken.
  • Page 7 • NEVER leave your child in the Doona Car Seat in the vehicle. Vehicle interior temperatures can rise or drop to dangerous levels very quickly.
  • Page 8 The Doona Car Seat conforms to all applicable approved Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Vehicle Types. The Doona Car Seat is certified for use in all passenger cars, including SUV's, crossovers, vans, and light trucks. Registered patents. US Patent No. 8,801,028 US Patent No.
  • Page 9 Before arriving at the aircraft with the Doona Car Seat, please contact the airline regarding suitability and transport conditions in advance. The use of the Doona Car Seat is allowed only on a plane with a 2-point seat belt. Do not use the Doona Base on an aircraft, only the Doona carrier is certified for aircraft use.
  • Page 10 For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov Also check the Doona website at: www.doona.com THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 11 35 lbs (15.8 kg), or if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge of the Doona Car Seat or if your child’s height is over 32 inches (81.3 cm).
  • Page 12 6 / Product Overview. 1. Handle extension button 8. Shoulder straps 2. Handle 9. Buckle tongues 3. Lap belt guides 10. Buckle release button 4. Sunshade 11. Chest clip 5. Handle rotation buttons 12. Harness buckle 6. Front wheels 13. Harness adjustment button 7.
  • Page 13 15. Brake lock pedal (red) 22. Metal bar 16. Brake release pedal (green) 23. Head support 17. Stroller wheel release 24. Shoulder strap pads 18. Safety lock 25. Lap straps 19. Vehicle shoulder belt guide 26. Infant insert 20. Shoulder strap slots 21.
  • Page 14 27. Vehicle shoulder belt 33. Sunshade hinge 28. Vehicle lap belt 34. Seat pad ring 29. Vehicle seat belt buckle 35. Seat pad pin tongue 36. Seat pad 30. Vehicle seat buckle 37. Lap strap slot 31. Sunshade spine 38. Hook 32.
  • Page 15 P R O D U CT O V E RV IE W...
  • Page 16 11 or 12 for instructions on how to install the Doona Car Seat in a vehicle) Carrier Mode For use of the Doona Car Seat outside of the vehicle, place the handle in position B to carry it or position A to store it out of the way when placing your child into or removing them from the carrier.
  • Page 17 • NEVER place or hang accessories which are not intended for use with the Doona Car Seat. • Remove all bags and accessories from the Doona Car Seat before transitioning between modes. 7.1. Adjusting the rotation angle of the handle You can engage the handle (#2) in three different positions: A, B, or C.
  • Page 18 7.2. Extending and retracting the handle IMPORTANT! The handle can only be extended or retracted when it is in position C. Handle extension or retraction is NOT possible when the handle is in positions A or B. To extend the handle (#2) to its maximum length, press the handle extension button (#1) and pull the handle up until you hear a “click”...
  • Page 19 7.3. Rear whees brakes Always engage the brakes when placing a child in Doona Car Seat or removing a child from the Doona Car Seat. To apply the brakes on both rear wheels (#7), step on the red brake lock pedal (#15) located next to the right rear wheel.
  • Page 20 STEP 2. Push in the red safety lock (#18) of the stroller wheel release (#17) at the back of the Doona Car Seat, and squeeze it up, to unfold the wheels. You should hear a “click” sound when the legs are fully opened and locked.
  • Page 21 STEP 5. Extend the handle (#2) to its maximum length by pressing the handle extension button (#1) and pulling the handle up. You should hear a “click” sound when the handle is locked and fully extracted. IMPORTANT! The handle can only be extended or retracted when it is in position C.
  • Page 22 STEP 2. Press the handle extension button (#1), to retract the handle (#2) by pushing it down until it locks at its minimum length. STEP 3. Press the handle rotation buttons (#5) on both sides simultaneously and rotate the handle (#2) to the upright position B. STEP 4.
  • Page 23 STEP 5. Use one hand (same side as the foot blocking the rear wheel) to hold the handle (#2) and with the other hand grab the stroller wheel release (#17) at the back of the Doona Car Seat. Push in the red safety lock (#18) and squeeze the wheel release handle up.
  • Page 24 The Doona Car Seat can be folded into carrier mode ONLY when all of the following actions are done simultaneously: • Blocking the rear wheel (#7) • Pressing the safety lock (#18) • Squeezing the stroller wheel release (#17) • Leaning the Doona Car Seat against the...
  • Page 25 Doona Car Seat. • Failure to follow the information provided on the Doona Car Seat or in the user guide, could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. • NEVER allow others to restrain a child...
  • Page 26 • The Doona Car Seat does not replace a crib, a bed, a play yard or a bassinet. Should your child need to sleep, it is recommended to place the child in a suitable crib, play yard, bed, or bassinet •...
  • Page 27 8.1. Infant Insert use ALWAYS secure your child in the Doona Car Seat WITH the Infant Insert (#26) if your child weighs below 11lbs (5 kg) or if your child’s shoulders, when sitting in the Doona Car Seat without the Infant Insert, are below the lowest shoulder strap slots (#20).
  • Page 28 8.2. Head Support use • NEVER place your child in the Doona Car Seat without the Head Support. • Keep using the Head Support in the Doona Car Seat even after removing the Infant Insert. THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 29 Ensure the head support straps are wrapped around the shoulder straps (#8) and connected to the button snaps, at the back of the head support. IMPORTANT! Ensure the shoulder straps (#8) are inserted through the shoulder strap slots (#20) at or just below the child’s shoulders. S E C UR I N G Y O U R CH IL D IN T H E D O O N A CAR S E AT...
  • Page 30 Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle • Snugly adjust the harness of the Doona Car Seat around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
  • Page 31 Adjusting the Harness Loosening the shoulder straps Press the harness adjustment button (#13) while pulling both shoulder straps (#8) toward you. Tightening the shoulder straps Gently pull the harness adjustment strap (#14) until both the lap straps (#25) and the shoulder straps (#8) are snug around your child’s body. Make sure that both the shoulder portion and the lap portion of the harness have been tightened.
  • Page 32 Periodically, check that the straps are routed through the correct slots for your child. STEP 1: Place the child in the Doona Car Seat and locate the correct shoulder strap slots (#20) for your child’s height. Remove your child from the Doona Car Seat.
  • Page 33 IMPORTANT! Make sure the shoulders straps are routed between the seat body and the metal bar (#22) at the back of the Doona Car Seat. No part should go in front of the metal bar. STEP 4: Attach the shoulder straps (#9) to the metal harness plate (#21).
  • Page 34 Prevent risk of ejection in a crash. • Make sure that the shoulder straps are not twisted and are threaded through the shoulder strap slots at the same height. • The shoulder straps and metal harness plate MUST rest between the metal bar and the seat body.
  • Page 35 8.5. Chest clip use To release the chest clip (#11), press the chest clip release button and pull apart the two parts. To fasten the chest clip (#11), slide the two parts together until a “click” sound is heard. IMPORTANT! Adjust the chest clip to the child’s arm-pit level. S E C UR I N G Y O U R CH IL D IN T H E D O O N A CAR S E AT...
  • Page 36 8.7. Securing your child with the harness STEP 1: Place your child in the Doona Car Seat with their rump against the seat back and bottom as shown. STEP 2: Position the shoulder strap pads (#24) above the child’s shoulders.
  • Page 37 STEP 5: Tighten the harness straps until they are snug around your child’s lap and body. • Snugly adjust the harness of the Doona Car Seat around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
  • Page 38 • IMPORTANT! Prevent damage to your Doona Car Seat and your vehicle; Check that all Doona Car Seat parts are installed as instructed to prevent them from getting caught in doors or moving seats. THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 39 12 years old and under are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in front seating positions. • NEVER install the Doona Car Seat on a vehicle seat that is facing the rear or side of the vehicle.
  • Page 40 1 0/ Vehicle Seat Belts. 10.1 Compatible Vehicle Belts Doona Infant Car Seat must stay securely installed. If Doona Infant Car Seat cannot be installed securely or will not stay securely installed, try installing in a different vehicle seating position or with the base and LATCH system.
  • Page 41 3. Inflatable lap-shoulder belts in Ford and Lincoln vehicles can be used to secure the Doona Infant Car Seat. For Installation without base, follow instructions for lap-shoulder belt standard installation in section 12.2.
  • Page 42 For vehicle seats with side airbags, please observe the instructions in your vehicle manual. Inflatable Vehicle Seatbelts: The Doona can be installed with a Ford/Lincoln inflatable seatbelt. Installation without base: Follow instructions for lap- shoulder belt standard installation.
  • Page 43 10.2 Incompatible Vehicle Belt. NEVER install the Doona Infant Car Seat in a vehicle with the following types of vehicle belts. Check your vehicle manual for information about the vehicle’s seat belt type. 1. Vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way.
  • Page 44 Car Seat with a Base. This user guide does not include instructions for installation with a base. For detailed instructions on how to install the Doona Car Seat with the Doona Base, refer to the user guide provided with the Doona Base.
  • Page 45 12.2: Lap-Shoulder Belt Standard Installation: Follow this method if installing with an inflatable vehicle seatbelt or if the shoulder belt is not long enough to wrap around the back of the Doona carrier. 12.3: Lap Belt Installation: Only in vehicle seats without shoulder belt and Aircraft.
  • Page 46 Ensure correct installation • Make sure that the Doona Car Seat position C. • When installed without a base, adjust the Doona Car Seat position and angle according to the red level line that appears on the side sticker. The red line should be parallel to the ground.
  • Page 47 ALWAYS check that the Doona Car Seat is secured when it is in the vehicle, even if no child is being transported. • To protect your vehicle - Some vehicle seat covers, made from sensitive materials (e.g.
  • Page 48 Doona Base. STEP 1: Place the Doona Car Seat rear-facing on the vehicle seat (child is facing backwards). NOTE: Doona recommends installing the Doona Car Seat only in a rear vehicle seating position. If you must install your seat in a front vehicle seating position, check your vehicle manual to verify that it is safe to install a child restraint in this position.
  • Page 49 STEP 2: Place the handle (#2) in car seat mode, position C. STEP 3: Make sure that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle it. STEP 4: Route the lap portion of the vehicle belt (#28) through the lap belt guides (#3) located on both sides of the handle .
  • Page 50 IMPORTANT! • Vehicle seat belt must lock, otherwise use a locking clip. • If the shoulder belt is not long enough to go around the back of the Doona, please use the Lap Shoulder Belt Standard Installation method. • After completing installation, check that the red level line on the side of the seat is still level to ground.
  • Page 51 Doona Base. STEP 1: Place the Doona Car Seat rear-facing on the vehicle seat (child is facing backwards). NOTE: Doona recommends installing the Doona Car Seat only in a rear vehicle seating position.
  • Page 52 STEP 2: Place the handle (#2) in car seat mode, position C. STEP 3: Make sure that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle it. STEP 4: Route the lap portion of the vehicle belt (#28) through the lap belt guides (#3) located on both sides of the handle .
  • Page 53 Check for a secure installation: grasp the Doona Car Seat at or near the lap belt path and push side to side and front to back. The car seat should not move more than 1” in any direction.
  • Page 54 Doona Base. STEP 1: Place the Doona Car Seat rear-facing on the vehicle seat (child is facing backwards). STEP 2: Place the handle (#2) in car seat mode, position C.
  • Page 55 STEP 4: Route the lap vehicle belt through the lap belt guides (#3) on both sides of the handle (#2). STEP 5: position the Doona Car Seat so the red level line on the side is level to ground(#28). I NS T A L L I NG T HE D O O N A CA R S E AT W I T H O U T A B AS E...
  • Page 56 • Make sure ONLY the lap belt section of the vehicle belt is routed through both lap belt guides located on the handle of the Doona Car Seat. • Make sure the red level line on the side sticker on the Doona Car Seat is parallel to the ground when installed without the base.
  • Page 57 • Regularly check all parts for damage. Ensure the correct operation of all mechanical components. • Do not use the Doona Car Seat if it is damaged or broken. • DO NOT use the Doona Car Seat without its seat pad.
  • Page 58 13.1. Sunshade Removal. STEP 1: Pull out the 3 sunshade snaps (#33) at the back of the sunshade (#4). STEP 2: Pull out the sunshade spine (#31) from the sunshade hinges (#33). STEP 3: Remove the fabric from the spine. THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 59 13.2. Seat Pad Removal. STEP 1: Loosen the Shoulder Straps (#8) completely. STEP 2: Release the Harness Buckle (#12) and the Chest clip (#11). STEP 3: Disconnect the shoulder straps (#8) from the metal harness plate (#21) located at the back of the car seat. C AR E AN D M AIN T E NA N CE...
  • Page 60 STEP 4: Pull out the shoulder straps (#8) from the front and remove the shoulder strap pads (#24) from them. STEP 5: Release the seat pad from the 4 hooks (#38) behind the head area of the car seat. STEP 6: Snap out the seat pad pins (#35) of both sides of the seat pad. THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 61 STEP 7: Remove the seat pad from both sides, as shown below. STEP 8: Snap out the sead pad pins (#35) of the seat pad. STEP 9: Pull up the seat pad from around the harness adjustment button (#13) and the harness buckle (#12) to remove the seat pad completely.
  • Page 62 13.3. Seat Pad Re-fitting. STEP 1: Thread the shoulder straps (#8) through the slots in the lap area of the seat pad. STEP 2: Thread the harness buckle (#12) through the designated slot in the seat pad and pull it out from the other side. THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 63 STEP 3: Re-fit the seat pad around the harness adjustment button (#13). STEP 4: Snap in the lower seat pad pin (#35) at the bottom of the car seat. STEP 5: Snap in the seat pad pins (#35) on both sides. C AR E AN D M AIN T E NA N CE...
  • Page 64 STEP 6: Tuck in the seat pad around the bottom part of the car seat. STEP 7: Tuck in the seat pad on both sides, as shown below. THE N EX T G EN ER AT I O N C A R SEA T...
  • Page 65 STEP 8: Tuck in the seat pad pins (#35) on both sides of the car seat body and push in until they snap into place. STEP 9: Thread the 4 seat pad rings (#34), attached to the head area of the seat pad, through the slots in the upper part of the car seat, and attach them to the hooks (#38).
  • Page 66 STEP 10: Thread the shoulder straps (#8) through the appropriate shoulder strap slots (#20). IMPORTANT! Shoulder straps must be routed at the same height or slightly below the child’s shoulders. STEP 11: Reconnect the shoulder straps to the metal harness plate (#21) at the back of the car seat.
  • Page 67 13.4. Sunshade Re-fitting. STEP 1: Re-fit the fabric on the sunshade spine (#31). STEP 2: Hook in the sunshade spine (#31) into the sunshade hinges (#33). C AR E AN D M AIN T E NA N CE...
  • Page 68 STEP 3: Reconnect the 3 sunshade pins (#32) at the back of the sunshade (#4). Correct installation • Make sure the harness straps are not twisted and are correctly routed through the shoulder strap slots. • Make sure that the shoulder straps are correctly reconnected to the metal harness plate.
  • Page 69 • NEVER remove the buckle tongues (#9) from the straps. • Always use only genuine seat pads, since the seat pad is an integral part of the Doona Car Seat system. • Non-regulated products, which are not designed for use with the Doona Car Seat, can impair the safety and performance of the seat in use or in a crash.
  • Page 70 NEVER use a washing machine or a dryer to clean the harness, harness buckle, and harness adjuster. NEVER iron the harness webbing. If the harness of the Doona Car Seat must be cleaned, wipe it with a damp cloth or rinse it thoroughly with clean, warm water. NEVER disassemble the harness.
  • Page 71 14 / Accessories. Doona offers various accessories which have been tested to ensure that their use does not impair the safety or proper function of the Doona Car Seat. Instructions and warnings are provided with each accessory. • DO NOT use the Doona Car Seat accessories before reading all warnings and instructions provided with them.
  • Page 72 US safety standards and regulations, and that it meets the highest standards of quality. For the Doona Car Seat, we provide a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing and material defects. The warranty period is effective from the day of purchase.
  • Page 73 16 / Warranty Card. Warranty card: Name: Address: Zip code: City/Town: State: Telephone no. (including area code): E-mail address: Product serial number : Retailer (store where purchased): Receipt number: Note: Keep the receipt together with the warranty card. W AR R A N T Y C AR D...

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