If you're an urban parent who relies on taxis and rideshares for transportation, or if you frequently travel by plane with your baby, the Evenflo Shyft DualRide can be a lifesaver. Just be realistic about your expectations and understand that there are some tradeoffs. Every car seat has advantages and disadvantages, and DualRide is no exception.

How do you know you can use a carseat safely for your child? Cheap (and not-so-cheap) Chinese carseats sold in the U.S., and caregivers buying items not certified for use here, have created a market where unscrupulous sellers have swooped in with vastly inferior, and sometimes fake, products.

The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is both popular and very expensive and has become a favorite target of counterfeiters. You can find knockoff Doonas everywhere, from Temu to Facebook Marketplace to TikTok. There are features to look for and we show you how to be a smart consumer in How to Spot a Fake Doona.

If you’re considering a Doona, chances are you are also comparing it to the Evenflo Shyft DualRide and wondering which might be better for you. Like all niche products, these car seats with integrated strollers are definitely convenient but there are tradeoffs.