Head-to-head comparison

Doona vs Babyzen Yoyo

Two different solutions to the same NYC problem: how do you get from a taxi to the sidewalk without carrying a car seat AND a stroller? The Doona combines both.

By Dr. Mira Kline|Published April 2026

Two different solutions to the same NYC problem: how do you get from a taxi to the sidewalk without carrying a car seat AND a stroller? The Doona combines both. The Yoyo is just an incredible stroller. Here's which approach wins.

Option A
Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller
$550
Pros
✓Car seat transforms into stroller in 2 seconds
✓No separate stroller needed for taxi trips
✓FAA approved for airplane use
✓Solves the taxi → sidewalk transition perfectly
✓Integrated wheels — nothing to attach or detach
Cons
✗Heavy — 16.5 lbs (your arm will know)
✗Outgrown by 12 months or 35 lbs
✗Doesn't fold compact — big for apartment storage
✗Small canopy offers minimal sun/rain coverage
✗Expensive for a 1-year useful life
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Option B
Babyzen Yoyo2
$499
Pros
✓Fits airplane overhead bin — the only stroller that does this well
✓13 lbs — light enough for subway stairs one-handed
✓One-hand fold in 2 seconds flat
✓Lasts from newborn (with bassinet) to age 4
✓Self-standing when folded — leans against apartment wall
Cons
✗NOT a car seat — still need one for taxis
✗Small basket barely fits a purse
✗Bumpier ride on cracked NYC sidewalks
✗Bassinet for newborns is $200 extra
✗Recline isn't fully flat without bassinet accessory
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The verdict

So which one should you get?

If you take a lot of taxis/Ubers with an infant, the Doona is magic — pop out of the car and start rolling. But it's heavy and outgrown by 12 months. The Yoyo lasts 4+ years, flies on planes, and does subway stairs. Most NYC parents start with Doona, then switch to Yoyo.

Get the Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller if:

Get the Doona if you're constantly in taxis/rideshares with a baby under 12 months and want one device that does both jobs.

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Get the Babyzen Yoyo2 if:

Get the Yoyo if you need a stroller that lasts years, flies on planes, and handles the subway. Pair with a cheap Cosco car seat for taxis.

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