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Is this the best baby product ever?

March 9, 2023 by Christina Leave a Comment

The Doona Carseat Stroller

As a mama of 3, I have acquired some baby products in my time and my number one infant product is the Doona Carseat Stroller. This carseat is a game changer for new or experienced moms. I had my second baby in 2018 and was a little reluctant to purchase one since we already had a carseat/stroller system but the Doona is second to none and worth every penny.

What’s different about the Doona?

Unlike conventional carseats the Doona seamlessly transforms from carseat to stroller in one fluid motion. It can click into an installed base in your car and unclick to a handy carseat on wheels or into a rear facing stroller without the need for additional pieces. No more bruised forearms from hauling the 25+lb carseat around. The Doona can go with you on the go, whether at home or out and about. I use mine so much around the house especially in the early months when my baby isn’t sitting independently.

Is it worth the $$?

100% YES! If you are thinking how often do I use a stroller in my everyday life? Then that is the wrong question. You should be asking how often do I have to carry my infant in his/her carseat in my everyday life? For me, that’s often enough to justify this purchase. Every time I leave the house I would have to carry the carseat from my house to my car, from the car to wherever I’m going. Let’s say I’m going to a doctor’s appointment or shopping then there is a lot of in-between places built into those types of trips. From the car to the waiting room, to the exam room, back to the front desk to check out, then back to the car, etc. etc. With the Doona, your infant would be strapped into his/her seat and rolling along with you at every transition.

We live in a rural community where the houses are far apart with no sidewalks to be found. We don’t use a stroller very often at all. Even at places like the grocery store the carseat would usually just sit in the cart. Well, the Doona changed all of that. I basically never have to carry my Doona anywhere as most places have handicap access ramps or elevators. It allows me to carry more stuff in one trip since the heaviest thing I have (my baby in his carseat) is on wheels leaving me pretty much hands free.

If you have older kids then the Doona also allows them to help out pushing your little one which mine love to do. The stroller handlebar has two adjustments, one that is perfect height for younger kids to push the stroller and one that extends out for adults.

How I use the Doona at home

I think I use my Doona as much at home as I do on the go. When I need to get stuff done around the house I often had my infant in his Doona. He can roll along with me wherever I go. The height is perfect for him to see me at eye level when I’m sitting down. I could fold laundry or do other things all while having my baby close by.

One possible downside?

An obvious pro to the Doona is that it is both a carseat and a stroller all in one. This is technically true for traditional stroller systems where the infant seat clicks into the foldable stroller. I have taken the Doona to smaller amusement parks that we visited while on vacation and it is super convenient to not have to pack a separate stroller that takes up trunk space.

That being said it feels very risky to leave the Doona (or really any infant carseat system) in stroller parking areas. We once visited Santa’s Village located in New Hampshire, an adorable kiddie amusement park. For anyone who has visited it knows it is in the middle of nowhere. There are no Wal Marts, Targets or Baby stores around. So what would happen if someone decides to walk off with your infant seat stroller (Doona or not)? How would you get your baby home without a carseat?

Conclusion

The Doona is a game changer in the infant carseat world, in my opinion. I used to dread hauling my infant anywhere because of the weight and bulk of the seat. I never had enough hands to carry other stuff. The Doona changed all of that. Like I said I rarely have to carry him anywhere with this seat. I highly recommend for all moms whether rural, suburban or city.

Thanks for reading!

Christina

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: best baby product, doona carseat, infant carseat, infant stroller, Korean Adoptee

We bought our first AirBNB property!

March 2, 2023 by Christina

We finally bought an investment property. We have wanted a second property in a desirable locale for several years. We considered properties on the water, in the city and near the mountains. We looked at so many listings! I constantly scoured the real estate sites. We dodged bullets…made offers…got excited…just to be outbid…then would do it over again. Until one day we were at the right place at the right time!

What type of property did we buy?

We bought a house in the mountains. It’s only a few minutes from a popular ski resort. Being located near the base of a mountain, the drive up to the house is stunning with panoramic views of several neighboring mountains. From fall foliage to snow tipped trees it is beautiful year round.

Why did we buy this?

Our family’s use and enjoyment of this property is first and foremost. However, it has an additional apartment unit the previous owners rented. We fully intend to try our hand at renting as well.

How we “won” this property

The property was built in the 1980s. It’s a chalet style home. It was a hot real estate market when we bought. We offered $10,000 above listing, waived the inspection, and waived the financing contingency.

I saw the listing within an hour of it being posted which was on a Wednesday afternoon. I texted my real estate agent right away. We had an official offer in by noon Thursday. The offer was good for 24 hours until Friday at noon. The owners obviously liked our offer but asked if we would let it sit through the weekend which we would have been stupid to agree to. They countered with an additional $5k and we agreed!

Now, as lucky as we feel to have snagged a house in such an idyllic setting many people think we are nuts. Did I mention that the house interior is a total gut job? It was built in the 1980s and has remained in the 1980s. It hasn’t been touched since. No updates, no renovations and little cleaning had been done. But, we are able to see past all of that and have big plans for its revival. Stay tuned!

Christina

Filed Under: Rental property Tagged With: airbnb, DIY, Korean Adoptee, real estate investment, rental property, short term rental

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Hi! I’m Christina,

I am a Korean Adoptee with New England Roots! Living and Loving New England Country Life while raising our babies and restoring our 1820s Farmhouse.  Homesteading and Farmhouse Inspiration. Coffee and Tea Lover. Book Addict.

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