I love the fact that I rarely need to take my pushchair out with me because I can take George most places in the Doona. You push the frame with either the toddler seat or the car seat attached — with a modular system, you never need both at the same time. Yes, if you’re looking for a stroller into car seat contraption then I’ve got just the thing for you.

The Scenera Next’s low shoulder straps mean that a child may outgrow this seat well before they are ready for a booster. For this reason, and because it’s tricky to install without its base (as most infant seats are), one of our car seat experts does not recommend this seat. Few people strictly need a separate car seat for travel as you can gate- or baggage-check any car seat for free with most airlines.We love the child tray — useful for when your baby turns into a toddler and demands a steady supply of snacks — and the parent tray that has a compartment that closes to keep your phone in place. If you are traveling internationally with your car seat that does not have a built-in lock-off or your lightweight car seat is tilting after installation, you may need to install it with a locking clip. Additionally, take a photo of your car seat prior to your trip for proof of its condition if it does arrive damaged.

As it’s an infant car seat the seat can only be facing the parent when rolling around in a stroller mode. It’s affordable, weighs just 12 pounds, and is relatively easy to install using the car’s seat belt while in harness mode (it also comes with LATCH straps, though we didn’t find these as easy to use). This means you need to carry your diaper bag and other extras yourself instead of just putting them under the stroller. The wheels fold up underneath for car seat mode and drop down for stroller mode — the transition only takes a few seconds. The more I talked to actual doctors and people who know what they’re talking about (not just random consumers), the more I realized that Doona surely isn’t a must-have and whether you want it or not depends on your lifestyle.

Your lifestyle: Are you looking for a travel system that will grow with your family or something that will make your jogging trips to the park that much easier? In our tests, we found that the stroller seat reclines smoothly and the footrest adjusts nicely for comfort.