Nuna - PIPA Lite Rx

+1 for Nuna and Uppababy. I have the Pipa Lite RX (discontinued) and my husband and I have bases installed in each of our cars so it’s easy to switch. We’re still deciding on which convertible car seat to buy. We bought the bassinet for our Uppababy Cruz V2 and LO was in that until about 4 months. It can also be used as an overnight sleep solution, as long as you have the stand. We just sold the bassinet and stand on Facebook marketplace. There’s always lots of stroller and car seat deals on there if you’re budget conscious. Our travel stroller is the Babyzen Yoyo which weighs only 14 pounds and fits in the airplane overhead bin. They also have a bassinet attachment so you can use it from birth. We also baby wear a lot. For a structured carrier, we have the Tula lite. For unstructured, we use Sollywraps.

Agree- we got the TRVL and have really appreciated the one-handed fold. For a car seat we got the Pipa Lite RX because it has the European belt option and we mostly use a car with a base, but the urbn is a great option if you're going to be in a lot of different cars. I actually got the urbn+trvl bundle during the Nordstrom anniversary sale (and just sold the urbn on fb marketplace), it was $675+tax last year.

We have the Vista and the Nuna Pipa Lite RX and are extremely happy with our decision. We have the stroller adapter ring but rarely use it. I limit car seat use for the car. Car seat manufacturers and pediatricians have recommended time limits on car seat use especially when they are very little. I preferred my bassinet or seat for strolling. The bassinet is also safe for sleep.

Love my nuna. We have the pipa lite rx and I’m a lil salty cause now I wanna try the new one cause the paddings thicker but our car seats still good lol OP I’d suggest just googling car seat features to read abt them and then decide what features you absolutely want and then look for car seats w those features. Some people like to skip the infant car seat and get a convertible which can go from infancy to a range between toddler & big kid. I personally don’t like convertibles and feel safer w an infant car seat. I also like the convenience of using the car seat on the stroller for a quick trip vs taking the bassinet but for longer trips you’ll need the bassinet (baby shouldn’t be in car seat for more than 2 hrs) unless your car seat goes flat (I think cybex has made some like that but I’m not sure). I picked the nuna b/c of the load leg and the extra cover that’s in the canopy. I’ve seen some better ones but they weren’t avail at the time or they were EU only 😭 but I do love it. I don’t love that you have to click both buttons on the carry bar to get it off our stroller cause that’s annoying but we make do. Some people like the stroller-car seat in one thing but I personally don’t trust that and I don’t want dirty/wet wheels on/near my cars seat

It’s so short. Not worth the money. We have the Nuna Mixx Next with the Pipa RX Lite.

The lighter Nuna car seat was absolutely worth it for me as a petite woman. Also getting the matching Nuna TRVL stroller with the one handed open/close that doesn’t require any additional pieces for that car seat to click into it was a game changer for travel when kiddo was an infant. We also have the Nuna Rava now which is extraordinarily comfy. Feel bad when we travel and we put the kid in a cheaper car seat that’s more portable. The difference is incredibly noticeable. The Tripp Trapp we also love with the various attachments for each stage of life. If my next kid is not a good sleeper, I’ll rent the snoo. Didn’t need it with my first. ETA: Again for travel, the Guava Lotus and Slumperpod are also amazing to have. Plus the No Reception Club carry-on and diaper bags.

Nuna strollers and car seats with specifically the merino lining. The lightest version of the Pipa that had a reflex clip in base and could be used without the base. Things that we got after attempting alternatives because we love traveling: A dedicated travel stroller that fits in the overhead of airplanes. Cybex libelle. The travel bag for the nuna pipa car seat. The seat is light and so it’s a good item have as a backpack. You can also jam a load of diapers in the space saving previous suitcase space. Baby Bjorn Travel Crib. It’s so light and easy to set up. Gave us much more options for locations we could stay.

I think the Nuna is one of, if not *the* lightest infant seat on the market!

I have heard the Uppababy car seats have improved from when I was looking but will always suggest a Nuna infant car seat over an Uppababy for the simple fact that Nuna car seats are compatible with many different brands of strollers should you have different needs with a possible baby #2 or if you travel by plane and bring a smaller travel stroller. What are you planning to do with your stroller? Are you outdoorsy people? Will it mostly be used indoors or on smooth sidewalks? Do you live in the suburbs and need to load it in and out of the car frequently? How important is storage to you?

CPST- feel free to PM me for more details or suggestions. Basically some of the more expensive brands are more complicated to install or are outgrown more quickly. For instance the nuna infant seat needs a rolled towel to get it level in most vehicles. Uppababy infant seats are outgrown very quickly. You mentioned Clek but Clek is one brand that is very recommended by techs. I own 3 of them myself. The Clek liing is one of the most highly recommended infant seats on the market. We couldn't use it in our vehicles because we have Ev's but that would have been my top pick otherwise. We own 3 Clek foonfs. The Clek also has adaptors for uppababy strollers if you go that route.

Sometimes Nordstrom discounts Nuna products. We got our infant car seat on Black Friday a few years back for my first.

Have the Nuna tavo. Love it bc it’s so easy to use with the Nuna rx car seat. You can also lay the seat completely flat and has buttons on the feet, so it acts Iike a bassinet. Really didn’t want to buy a bassinet bc it felt like a waste of money. Also think about how the weather will be when your baby is born. It’s great in the wintertime to move the car seat into the stroller and cover her up completely to stay warm.

We went with the Nuna Pipa (which came with a RELX seat base) and bought a second base. This was perfect for us, especially while we were both exclusively home for the first 4 months. We also have the Nuna stroller (I forget which we have), so the car seat sat right on it. He started daycare just after 4 months, and the daycare wouldn’t let us leave the seat there. So when I picked him up, I had to go get the seat (I only had the base) and then go get him. It got old quick. So I ended up getting the Graco 4ever Deluxe for my truck. My wife used the Nuna until he didn’t fit anymore, even when she stopped taking it out.

I’d say go test some out at the store. Personally my wife and I went with the Nuna Mixx next stroller and Pipa RX car seat. And I got an extra car seat base for my car so I don’t have to switch them all the time. So far it’s been great. The stroller is also infant capable without the car seat attached when they get a tad bigger.

Nuna makes an awesome infant carrier we just got two bases

We have the nuna and I don’t feel like it’s heavy at all. I’m dad so maybe that’s why but it’s super super light compared to my brothers Doona. Also, my nephew who is 30th percentile has already grown out of his Doona at 1. Plus the tires on the Doona are tiny. And plastic. I routinely run over large rocks/curbs/anything I wasn’t with our nuna and my 11 month old loves it.

No man that thing weighs more than my son. My SIL is tiny. Like 4-11, 100lbs and the only way she gets that beast out of my brothers truck is basically just chucking it. Plus, those wheels just aren’t made as well as the Nunas. All my friends have children and of all of our car seat/stroller systems I can confidently say the Nuna is the best I’ve seen. By a wide margin Edit: my 11 month old is also gonna fit in the Nuna for a long time still. He’s almost too big for my nephews Doona already

I think personal preference, personality, first time parents, and overconsumption is a huge part of this. As a FTM, husband and I wanted to splurge specifically on a nuna system (mainly because you didn’t need a base in every car to use and I see resale ones on FB marketplace), but were lucky as heck a grandparent wanted to gift us the funds for it… Aside from that initial planned investment, I asked for pre-loved clothes at my shower. Registered for a microwave sterilizer vs a machine. Couldn’t decide on a carrier bc they are overwhelming to pick and so expensive, so I settled for a boba wrap at least for the newborn phase. Even though they were gifts I wasn’t paying for, I didn’t want to contribute to overconsumption. Curious if there are specific items you are looking for? You got this!

I didn’t use one with my first and I did with my second and it is honestly just so easy to be able to click them in to their stroller in the bucket. For me it made the biggest difference with errands and appointments. Without it, just being able to stop at a grocery store was a pain pulling her out and getting the carrier on, or if she was sleeping I couldn’t stop because I didn’t want to wake her. With my 2nd baby and the travel system (we have the Nuna) it’s so much easier. I just click her in and zip in and out of the store. Same with appointments etc. it was still a hard pill to swallow buying a $500 car seat we would use for only a year, but it’s definitely been worth it.

I’m a third time mom. I have a 17, 15 and 22 month old. The Nuna Car Seat is a splurge but well worth it! I am a registered nurse turned stay at home mom so believe me when I say it’s compact, simple to use and durable!

I’m currently using the Nuna Revv but used the Nuna Pippa when she was younger (forgot to mention the model)

We also have the era. I love that you can recline it flat for walks. We got nuna car seat because I liked the materials and it's very light. I'm not sure if it'll fit in a small car (it fits great in my Rav) but definitely another option to look into. I found the Chicco car seat very heavy and bulky in comparison

Our nuna car seats are hands down the best. We’ve bought cheap brands for travel + the maxi cosi’s for grandparents cars to compare. The nuna feels the sturdiest, highest end, and the thing doesn’t budge. It’s also incredibly comfortable and grows with your kids.

I think you'll be happy with either stroller - but I would really recommend looking at Nuna car seats instead of UB. UB just doesn't design their seats as well and there are more issues with fit than Nuna ever has. Do you expect another kid in the near future? I prefer the fold of the Demi to the Vista. I get so annoyed with closing the Vista and opening it, but it is a dream to push! I also love that the Demi comes with a built in mosquito net, and the second kid seat is not reduced limits like on the Vista. I never even tried the Demi unfortunately and I regret it!!

My biggest suggestion is to test drive them if you can. My requirement was one that I could maneuver one handed as I walk the the dog at the same time. I was able to get a Nuna off Craigslist for a good price, so that's what we went with. So far I am happy with its maneuverability and how easy it is to click in the cars eat, Bassinet, etc. It is a bit on the heavy side though and takes up a lot of trunk space in the car.

Yeah, we had major sticker shock looking at strollers. I checked the 2nd hand market every day to see if we could snag either a nuna or uppababy. Eventually, I got super lucky, and the Nuna came up at a very reasonable price with multiple attachments. Typically, the car seat is sold separately from the stroller. You can mix and match some brands if you get the right attachment. I know you can use the Nuna car seat with the uppababy stroller.

Keep the Nuna carseat, get a Cybex Gazelle with bassinet attachment and/or Nuna carseat adapter attachment. Done.

I don’t have a full system but the nuna car seat and its adapters work well with our stroller (babyzen yoyo). We do find it’s easier to release one side at a time.

I just scored a deal for a Nuna car seat and stroller system through Crate & Barrel, about $350 off around a month or two ago? Color wasn’t my top choice (we got the navy/ocean blue and I love the look of the black and the brown leather detail, but for almost $400 off I’ll take the navy lol)

I also went with the Doona for travel and uppababy for the stroller / bassinet. However, I read a ton of similar complaints about the car seat so I went with the Nuna car seat. It easily snaps in to the uppababy with the attachment and works really well.