Infant Car Seats Compatible with Bugaboo Donkey Strollers
Pairing an infant car seat with the Bugaboo Donkey opens up one of the most flexible travel systems on the market, the only convertible stroller that expands horizontally from a single to a side-by-side double. This collection covers every infant car seat compatible with the Bugaboo Donkey, whether you're setting up Mono mode for one baby, Duo mode for a baby and toddler, or Twin mode for two infant seats side by side. Adapters are sold separately, and the adapter you choose determines which car seat brand you can use.
Bugaboo Donkey Car Seat Compatibility: What Matters Most
- Mode of use: Mono adapters work for both single and double stroller configurations; Twin adapters hold two infant car seats side by side for families with multiples.
- Adapter family: The Maxi-Cosi-style adapter opens up Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Clek, and Romer car seats. The Chicco-style adapter is dedicated to the Chicco KeyFit and Fit ecosystems.
- Model coverage: All four current Donkey adapters fit the original Donkey, Donkey 2, Donkey 3, and Donkey 5 (there was no Donkey 4).
- Installation style: Look at base options, rigid LATCH versus belt-path, European belt routing for baseless use, and load-leg or anti-rebound features.
- Weight and lifestyle fit: Lighter shells make daily lift-and-click easier; heavier seats with extended canopies and load legs lean toward stay-in-the-car use.
The On-Brand Match: Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield
For families who want a cohesive travel system, the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield is the closest visual and functional match to the Donkey. It has a lightweight EPP foam shell, GREENGUARD Gold certification, an anti-rebound reclining base with rigid LATCH, a steel stability leg, and a European belt path for baseless installation in taxis or rideshares. It works with the Donkey Mono adapter for single or duo use, and two can attach with the Twin adapter for a complete twin travel system.
Adapter Compatibility at a Glance
- Bugaboo Donkey Maxi-Cosi adapter (Mono and Twin): Works with Clek (Liing, Liingo), Cybex infant car seats including the Aton G Sensorsafe, Aton G Swivel, Cloud G Lux, and Cloud T, plus Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Pro+, Peri 180, and the Romer Juni.
- Bugaboo Donkey Chicco adapter (Mono and Twin): Works with the Chicco KeyFit series and Fit series.
- Backward compatibility: All current adapters fit prior Donkey generations and accept discontinued infant car seat models within their brand family.
If you're still deciding between single, double, or convertible, compare the Donkey to other options in our convertible single-to-double strollers and double strollers collections. Shop the full Bugaboo baby gear lineup for matching bassinets, seat fabrics, and parasols, or browse coordinating stroller accessories to round out your setup. Our gear specialists are happy to confirm the right adapter and car seat pairing before you order, just reach out.