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13/ Care and

Maintenance.

• In a crash or collision, the Doona Car Seat could suffer

damage that is not necessarily visible. Simple Parenting

recommends using NHTSA’s re-use after crash guidelines.

• Regularly check all parts for damage. Ensure the correct

operation of all mechanical components.

• To prevent damage or breakage, make sure that the

Doona Car Seat does not become jammed in the car door.

• 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.
• Do not use parts or accessories with the Doona Car Seat

unless supplied or approved by Simple Parenting for use

with the Doona Car Seat.

WARNING

CAR E AN D M AIN TE N AN CE

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Summary of Contents for DOONA

Page 1: ...User Guide KEEP THIS USER GUIDE in its storage compartment at the back of the product Group 0 Weight Up to 35 lbs 15 8 kg Height 32 inches 81 cm or less Language English ...

Page 2: ...odes 18 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 Buckle use 36 8 5 Chest clip use 37 8 6 Shoulder strap pads adjustment 38 8 7 Securing your child with the harness 38 Table ...

Page 3: ...are and Maintenance 53 13 1 Sunshade Removal 54 13 2 Seat Pad Removal 55 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 TABLE OF CONTEN...

Page 4: ...Doona Car Seat must always be used and installed as described in this user guide IMPORTANT Keep these instructions for future use Read carefully before use Your child s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instruc tions and the instructions provided on the car seat Keep this user guide in the compartment located at the back of the Doona Car Seat Congratulations ...

Page 5: ...in the vehicle with the Doona Base or with the vehicle seat belt as described further in this user guide NEVER put your child in a used infant car seat unless you know its history A seat may be damaged or have been in a severe crash and have damage that is difficult to see DO NOT use aftermarket parts and accessories on the Doona Car Seat Aftermarket parts and accessories may disturb the performan...

Page 6: ...na Car Seat as a substitute for a bed or a cradle The Doona Car Seat must only be used to transport a child NEVER use the Doona Car Seat to transport more than one child The Doona Car Seat is not suitable for use while running or skating DONOTUSEtheDoonaCarSeatifithasbeeninvolvedinacrash DO NOT USE the Doona Car Seat if it is damaged or broken DO NOT make any alterations or additions to the Doona ...

Page 7: ...er on beds sofas or other soft surfaces Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is used outside the vehicle Fall Hazard Child s activity can move carrier NEVER place carrier on counter tops tables or any other elevated surface Always fully restrain the child with the harness to avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out ...

Page 8: ...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 This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft ...

Page 9: ...e 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 For detailed instructions on installation and use of the Doona Car Seat in aircrafts please refer to the instructions on securing the Doona Car Seat in your vehicle using the lap belt only as described further in this user guide AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION ...

Page 10: ... address the restraint s serial number and manufacturing date to HAPPY KIDZ LLC 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 a...

Page 11: ...my of Pediatrics AAP advises to keep children in rear facing car seats until age 2 or until they reach the maximum height and weight as instructed on their car seat Read this user guide carefully before attempting to secure your child in the Doona Car Seat Incorrect installation may lead to DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY Do not use the Doona Car Seat when your child s weight is over 35 lbs 15 8 kg or if ...

Page 12: ... Handle 3 Lap belt guides 4 Sunshade 5 Handle rotation buttons 6 Front wheels 7 Rear wheels 8 Shoulder straps 9 Buckle tongues 10 Buckle release button 11 Chest clip 12 Harness buckle 13 Harness adjustment button 14 Harness adjustment strap 1 18 14 22 17 19 20 8 21 2 4 3 5 6 7 38 ...

Page 13: ...edal red 16 Brake release pedal green 17 Stroller wheel release 18 Safety lock 19 Vehicle shoulder belt guide 20 Shoulder strap slots 21 Metal harness plate 22 Metal bar 23 Head support 24 Shoulder strap pads 25 Lap straps 26 Infant insert 25 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...

Page 14: ... Vehicle shoulder belt 28 Vehicle lap belt 29 Vehicle seat belt buckle tongue 30 Vehicle seat buckle 31 Sunshade spine 32 Sunshade pins 33 Sunshade hinge 34 Seat pad ring 35 Seat pad pin 36 Seat pad 37 Lap strap slot 38 Hook 27 28 29 30 ...

Page 15: ...17 A B C 32 31 36 34 35 33 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 38 ...

Page 16: ...ng Mode Intended for walking and maneuvering in tight or crowded spaces Car Seat Mode Intended for use in a vehicle ALWAYS use car seat mode when traveling in a vehicle Read this user guide for instructions on how to install the Doona Car Seat in a vehicle Overloading the Doona Car Seat can cause it to become unstable and tip over WARNING ...

Page 17: ...esired position You should hear a click sound when the handle is locked You can engage the handle 2 in three different positions A B or C 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 For storing the Doona Car Seat engage the handle in position A For a daily use of th...

Page 18: ...aximal length To shorten the handle 2 to its minimal length press the handle extension button 1 and push the handle down until you hear a click sound and the handle is locked in its minimal length 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...

Page 19: ...child in Doona Car Seat or removing a child from the Doona Car Seat break release pedal green break lock pedal red ENSURE that the legs and handle are locked in position before attempting to transition between modes The Doona Car Seat is designed to enable transition between modes while the child is securely restrained in it with the harness To avoid injury ENSURE your child is properly and secure...

Page 20: ... 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 STEP 4 Press the handle rotation buttons 5 on both sides simultaneously and rotate the handle into position C toward the child s feet STEP 3 MAKE SURE the legs have locked into place 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2...

Page 21: ...d 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 Handle extension or retraction is NOT possible when the handle is in positions A or B USE MODES ...

Page 22: ...ion 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 Block the rear wheel 7 with one foot 1 1 2 ...

Page 23: ... Car Seat against the rear wheel 7 blocked by the foot until the legs begin to fold STEP 7 Squeeze the stroller wheel release 17 and lower the Doona Car Seat all the way to the ground until the legs are fully folded You should hear a click when the legs are locked 2 1 STEP 8 Lift the Doona Car Seat by the handle 2 and place it in the vehicle in a rear facing position STEP 9 Install the Doona Car S...

Page 24: ...n 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 Leaning the Doona Car Seat against the blocked rear wheel 7 WARNING ...

Page 25: ...manual Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 35 lbs 1 8 to 15 8 kg and whose height is 32 inches 81 cm or less NEVER use on a passenger seat with an active frontal airbag 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 wit...

Page 26: ...ter tops tables or any elevated surfaces Use caution around escalators automatic doors elevators and moving walkways and keep the harness adjustment strap away from moving parts It is recommended to cover the Doona Car Seat when left in the car parked in the sun as plastic and metal parts may become extremely hot The Doona Car Seat does not replace a crib a bed a play yard or a bassinet Should you...

Page 27: ...owest part of the seat to provide better support for your child s back STEP 2 Thread the harness buckle 12 and its sleeve through the hole at the bottom of the Infant Insert IMPORTANT Remove the Infant Insert 26 when your child s shoulders when sitting in the Doona Car Seat without the Infant Insert are above the lowest shoulder strap slots 20 SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE DOONA CAR SEAT ...

Page 28: ...se 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 WARNING ...

Page 29: ...he 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 SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE DOONA CAR SEAT ...

Page 30: ...d 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 unnatural position Make sure that the shoulder straps are properly secured They should be fully inserted into the slots in the metal harness plate The shoulder straps should be at or below the child s shoulders WARNING ...

Page 31: ...3 while pulling both shoulder straps 8 toward you 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 1 2 SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE DOONA CAR SEAT ...

Page 32: ...to the front of the Doona Car Seat STEP 3 Insert the shoulder straps through the correct shoulder strap slots 20 Make sure to thread the straps at the same height on both sides and through the same slots in the seat pad and in the seat back The shoulder straps 8 should always be routed through the shoulder strap slots 20 Route the straps through the slots that are at the same height or just below ...

Page 33: ...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 Make sure that the straps are fully inserted into the metal harness plate SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE DOONA CAR SEAT ...

Page 34: ...d the seat body Make sure that the shoulder straps 8 are properly secured They should be fully inserted into the slots in the metal harness plate WARNING 8 4 Buckle use To unbuckle the harness press the buckle release button 10 and pull both buckle tongues 9 from the buckle To buckle the harness insert one buckle tongue 9 at a time into the buckle until a click sound is heard IMPORTANT Both buckle...

Page 35: ...ress 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 SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE DOONA CAR SEAT ...

Page 36: ... at the top of the child s shoulders 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 IMPORTANT Check that the shoulder straps are not twisted and make sure that the shoulder pads are positioned at the top of the child s shoulders ...

Page 37: ...ly 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 unnatural position The shoulder straps must be routed through the shoulder strap slots that are at the same height or just below the child s shoulders Simple Parenting reco...

Page 38: ...r information about installing a child restraint in that position 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 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 o...

Page 39: ... 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 NEVER install the Doona Car Seat on a rear facing vehicle seat or on a side facing vehicle seat VEHICLE COMPATIBILITY ...

Page 40: ...e child restraint can cause serious injuries to your child possibly resulting in death For vehicle seats with side airbags please read the instructions in your vehicle manual Seat with active frontal airbag Forward facing vehicle seat Seat with lap shoulder belt Seat with lap belt only Rear facing vehicle seat Side facing vehicle seats yes yes yes no no no ...

Page 41: ...the door is closed 2 A lap belt with a motorized shoulder belt 3 Lap belts with an Emergency Locking Retractor ELR These lap belts stay loose and can move until locking in a crash or sudden stop 4 Inflatable seat belts or seat belt with airbags 5 Lap belts forward of the seat crease or bight 6 Combination lap shoulder belt with two ELRs Lap shoulder belts that have a separate non locking retractor...

Page 42: ...a Base refer to the user guide provided with the Doona Base 11 Installing the Doona Car Seat with a Base IMPORTANT If your vehicle lap shoulder belt does not have a locking retractor you must use a locking clip Locking clips are available from your local distributor Please contact your local distributor according to the contact info which appears at the beginning of this user guide ...

Page 43: ...left in a vehicle Always fully and properly restrain the child with the harness to avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out 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 Tighten the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt by pulling the shoulder portion Switch the retractor to locking...

Page 44: ...stallation try it in a different seating location If you have any questions about the installation contact your local distributor General protection For the protection of all vehicle occupants In the case of an emergency stop or a crash unsecured persons or objects may cause injury to other vehicle occupants ALWAYS check that the Doona Car Seat is secured when it is in the vehicle even if no child...

Page 45: ...te frontal airbags if you install the Doona Car Seat on the front passenger seat Make sure the Doona Car Seat is secured using a lap shoulder belt or lap belt as instructed in this user guide or using a Base as instructed in the Base user guide 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 re...

Page 46: ... without the Doona Base WARNING 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 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 and for mor...

Page 47: ...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 STEP 5 Pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt 27 to tighten the lap portion of the vehicle belt 28 INSTALLING THE DOONA CAR SEAT WITHOUT A BASE ...

Page 48: ...lder belt guide 19 located at the back of the Doona Car Seat IMPORTANT If If the vehicle belt is not long enough to wrap around the back of the Doona Car Seat proceed as follows Route the shoulder portion between the Handle 2 and the vehicle seat back then tighten it see image below or Contact the manufacturer of your vehicle for information about a vehicle belt extension ...

Page 49: ...henever possible The Doona Car Seat must be properly reclined The seat is properly reclined when the red level line on the side sticker is parallel to the ground when installed without the Doona Base WARNING 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 INSTALLING THE DOONA CAR SEAT WITHOUT A BASE ...

Page 50: ... the lap belt guides 3 on both sides of the handle 2 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 ...

Page 51: ...nents To prevent damage or breakage make sure that the Doona Car Seat does not become jammed in the car door 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 Do not use parts or accessories with the Doona Car Seat unless supplied or appr...

Page 52: ...NERATION CAR SEAT 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 ...

Page 53: ...emoval CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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 ...

Page 54: ...ll 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 ...

Page 55: ...ll up the seat pad from around the harness adjustment button 13 and the harness buckle 12 to remove the seat pad completely 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 ...

Page 56: ...T 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 a b 13 3 Seat Pad Re fitting ...

Page 57: ...RE AND MAINTENANCE 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 ...

Page 58: ...60 THE NEXT GENERATION CAR SEAT 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 b a c d ...

Page 59: ... 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 a b CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 60: ...er 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 IMPORTANT Make sure straps are not twisted IMPORTANT The shoulder straps attached to the metal plate MUST be routed BETWEEN the metal bar and the seat body ...

Page 61: ...63 CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEP 1 Re fit the fabric on the sunshade spine 31 a c b 13 4 Sunshade Re fitting STEP 2 Hook in the sunshade spine 31 into the sunshade hinges 33 ...

Page 62: ...strap slots Make sure that the shoulder straps are correctly reconnected to the metal harness plate Make sure that the harness metal plate 21 and shoulder straps 8 are routed between the metal bar 22 and the car seat body No part should go infront of the metal bar 22 WARNING STEP 3 Reconnect the 3 sunshade pins 32 at the back of the sunshade 4 ...

Page 63: ... be used without the seat pad WARNING The seat pad can be removed and washed with a mild detergent Follow these washing instructions to avoid damage to the seat pad Machine wash cold Do not bleach Do not tumble dry Hang dry Do not wring Do not iron Do not dry clean Follow the instructions on the washing label located on the seat pad The same washing instructions should be followed when washing the...

Page 64: ...th clean warm water NEVER disassemble the harness Always read and follow the care labels before attending to wash any of the Doona Car Seat accessories Replacement parts are available for the Doona Car Seat To order replacement parts contact your local distributor s customer service The distributor s contact details can be found at the beginning of this user guide Please keep the model name and se...

Page 65: ...and instructions provided with them DO NOT use accessories which were not specially designed or approved for the Doona Car Seat The use of accessories which are not customized for the Doona Car Seat might cause it to fail Federal Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash NOT all of the Doona Car Seat accessories are approved for use in a vehicle For information about suitability read ...

Page 66: ...eparenting co register The limited warranty will cover a Doona Car Seat which has been handled properly and which was sent to us in a clean condition The warranty is only valid with Simple Parenting s replacement components for this product Simple Parenting reserve the option to provide repair or replacement components for this product The limited warranty does not apply in the following cases The...

Page 67: ...y 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 WARRANTY CARD ...

Page 68: ...simpleparenting co info simpleparenting co ...

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