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User Guide Group 0+ Weight: Up to 35 lbs (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.
7.2. Adjusting the rotation angle of the handle......19 7.3. Extending andretracting the handle........20 7.4. Rear wheels brakes..............21 7.5. 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.
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13.3. Seat Pad Re-fitting...............58 13.4. Sunshade Re-fitting..............63 13.5. Cleaning the Seat Pad............65 13.6. Care for the harness straps \ harness buckle \ harness adjuster strap............66 13.7. Cleaning the Doona Car Seat accessories......66 13.8. Replacement parts..............66 13.9. Storage..................66 14/ Accessories................67 15/ Two-Year Warranty..............68 16/ Warranty Card.................69...
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Congratulations for choosing Simple Parenting’s Doona 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 these instructions for future use.
• Read all instructions in this user guide and the instructions in your vehicle manual before using the 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.
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• 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.
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• DO NOT let your child play with the Doona Car Seat. • Suffocation Hazard: an Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate a child. NEVER place an infant carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
2 / Certifications. The Doona Car Seat conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This Restraint is certified for use in Motor Vehicles. The Doona Car Seat has been designed, tested, and certified according to US safety standards and regulations.
Before arriving at the airplane 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.
168 East Main Street Prospect Park, NJ 07508 Or call Customer Service at (862) 240-1755 Or register this product on-line at: www.simpleparenting.co/register For recall information, call the US Government Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:1-800-424-9153), or go to www.NHTSA.gov. Also check the Simple Parenting website at: www.simpleparenting.co...
5 / Use Requirements. For rear-facing use only. Use the Doona Car Seat when your child meets all of the following criteria: • Weight: 4 to 35 lbs (1.8 to 15.8 kg) and • Height: 32 inches (81.3 cm) or less and •...
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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.
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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.
Intended for walking around in open spaces. WARNING • Overloading the Doona Car Seat can cause it to become unstable and tip over. TH E N EX T G EN ER ATI O N CA R S E A T...
You should hear a “click” sound when the handle is locked. • For a daily use of the Doona Car Seat, engage the handle in positions B or C. • For storing the Doona Car Seat engage the handle in position A.
7.3. Extending and retracting the handle WARNING! 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 maximal length, press the handle extension button (#1) and pull the handle up until you hear a “click”...
7.4. Rear wheels brakes WARNING! 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.
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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.
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STEP 5. Extend the handle (#2) to its maximal 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. WARNING! The handle can only be extended or retracted when it is in position C.
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STEP 2. Press the handle extension button (#1), to retract the handle (#2) by pushing it down until it locks at its minimal 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.
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Car Seat all the way to the ground, until the legs are fully folded. You should hear a click when the legs are locked. STEP 8. Lift the Doona Car Seat by the handle (#2), and place it in the vehicle in a rear facing position.
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WARNING The Doona Car Seat can be folded into car seat 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) •...
Car Seat or in the user guide, could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. • NEVER allow others to restrain a child in the Doona Car Seat unless they read the instructions in this user guide and the instructions in the vehicle manual.
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• The Doona Car Seat does not replace a crib, a bed, a play yard or a bassinet. Should your child need to sleep,...
8.1. Infant Insert use WARNING! ALWAYS secure your child in the Doona Car Seat WITH the Infant Insert (#26) if your child weighs below 11lbs (5 kg). STEP 1: Place the Infant Insert (#26) at the lowest part of the seat to provide better support for your child’s back.
• NEVER remove the Head Support as long as you carry your child in the Doona Car Seat. • 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.
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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 CUR ING Y OUR CHILD IN T HE DO ON A CAR SEAT...
• Always properly secure your child with the harness in the Doona Car Seat. • 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. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an...
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.
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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.
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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 infront of the metal bar. STEP 4: Attach the shoulder straps (#9) to the metal harness plate (#21).
WARNING 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. • Make sure that the shoulder straps are correctly reconnected to the metal harness plate. •...
8.5. Chest clip use To release the chest clip (#11), press the chest clip release buttons 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 CUR ING Y OUR CHILD IN T HE DO ON A CAR SEAT...
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.
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STEP 5: Tighten the harness straps until they are snug around your child’s lap and body. WARNING • 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. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an...
• Read all instructions in this user guide and the instructions in your vehicle manual before using the Doona Car Seat. • NEVER allow others to use or install the Doona Car Seat before they have read and understood the instructions in this user guide and the child restraint installation instructions in the vehicle manual.
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• According to accident statistics, children aged of 12 and under are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in front seating positions. • Secure your child in the Doona Car Seat for every journey! The Doona Car Seat can only be used in a rear-facing position when used in the vehicle.
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Forward facing vehicle seat Seat with active frontal airbag Seat with lap-shoulder belt Seat with lap belt only Rear-facing vehicle seat Side-facing vehicle seats NEVER place a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with an active frontal air bag. An airbag hitting the child restraint can cause serious injuries to your child, possibly resulting in death.
10 / Incompatible Vehicle Belt. WARNING NEVER install the Doona Infant Car Seat with the Doona Base 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, or that move along a track automatically to restrain the passenger when the door is closed.
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.
Base. WARNING Ensure child’s safety • Use only in a rear-facing position when using the Doona Car Seat in a vehicle. • NEVER leave your child unattended in the Doona Car Seat in the vehicle. Vehicle interior temperatures can rise or drop to dangerous levels very quickly.
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WARNING Ensure correct installation • Make sure that the Doona Car Seat handle is in its anti-rebound position C. • Make sure to adjust the reclining level of the Doona Car Seat according to the red level line that appears on the side sticker.
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• 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.
Doona Base. STEP 1: Place the Doona Car Seat rear-facing on the vehicle seat (child is facing backwards). NOTE: Simple Parenting recommends installing the Doona Car Seat only in a rear vehicle seating position.
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STEP 3: Make sure that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle it. STEP 4: Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap portion of the vehicle belt (#28) through the lap belt guides (#3) located on both sides of the handle . IMPORTANT! Do not route the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt (#27) through the lap belt guides (#3).
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STEP 6: Pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt (#27), route it around the back of the Doona Car Seat and thread it through the vehicle shoulder belt guide (#19) located at the back of the Doona Car Seat.
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.
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STEP 3: Make sure that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle it. IMPORTANT! If you cannot achieve a secure installation, try it on a different seating location. If you have any questions about the installation, please contact your local distributor. STEP 4: Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap vehicle belt through the lap belt guides (#3) on both sides of the handle (#2).
• Should the Doona Car Seat be damaged (e.g. after dropping it), it must be inspected by an authorized person. • Do not use the Doona Car Seat if it is damaged or broken. • DO NOT use the Doona Car Seat without its seat pad.
13.1. Sunshade Removal. STEP 1: Pull out the 3 sunshade hinges (#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. TH E N EX T G EN ER ATI O N CA R S E A T...
13.2. Seat Pad Removal. STEP 1: Loosen the Shoulder Straps (#8) completely. STEP 2: Release the Harness Buckle (#12). STEP 3: Disconnect the shoulder straps (#8) from the metal harness plate (#21) located at the back of the car seat. CA RE AND MAIN TEN AN CE...
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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. TH E N EX T G EN ER ATI O N CA R S E A T...
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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.
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. TH E N EX T G EN ER ATI O N CA R S E A T...
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STEP 3: Re-fit the seat pad around the harness adjustment button (#13). STEP 4: Tuck in the lower seat pad pin (#35) at the bottom of the car seat. STEP 5: Tuck in the seat pad pins (#35) on both sides. CA RE AND MAIN TEN AN CE...
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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. TH E N EX T G EN ER ATI O N CA R S E A T...
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STEP 8: Tuck in the seat pad pins (#35) on both sides of the car seat body. 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).
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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.
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). CA RE AND MAIN TEN AN CE...
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STEP 3: Reconnect the 3 sunshade pins (#32) at the back of the sunshade (#4). WARNING 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.
• Always read the care labels before attending to wash any of the Doona Car Seat parts and accessories. • The Doona Car Seat must not be used without the seat pad. The seat pad can be removed and washed with a mild detergent.
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.
14 / Accessories. Simple Parenting offers various accessories which have been tested to assure that their use does not impair the safety or proper function of the Doona Car Seat. Instructions and warnings are provided with each accessory. WARNING • DO NOT use the Doona Car Seat accessories before reading all warnings and instructions provided with them.
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.
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 ARRAN TY CARD...
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