Bambi Baby: Nuna Infant Car Seat Vs. Convertible Car Seat

Today Enelio explains the great difference between two very  different types of car seats: the infant car seat and the convertible car seat. Here, he explains some common misconceptions, while clearing them up to make purchasing the right car seat quick and easy! He shows the differences between two incredible Nuna products - the Nuna Pipa Lite and the Nuna Rava!

First, he reviews the  infant car seat. Infant car seats are great because of their portability and compatibility. The infant car seat easily attaches to the compatible car seat base and any compatible stroller - and no worries about waking the baby as they sleep!

Convertible car seats are great too, but they stay secured in the car. They can be rear facing and when the baby is old enough, can be moved to front facing. However, the common misconception is that the convertible car seat can be removed from the car and placed in a stroller as well. They are not portable - they are a fixed part of the car when installed. Infant car seats and bases are good for any car and can be moved back and forth, but there needs to be one convertible car seat in each car.

The  Nuna Pipa Lite features a removable, full coverage two position UPF 50+ canopy with flip out eyeshade, and integrated harness holders to help when buckling baby in, four position on-the-go recline, and 4 position adjustable rigid latch to remove or reduce the gap between vehicle seat and base. The locking 3 piece steel stability leg has a wide range of adjustment to fit most vehicles including middle seats, and 5 second steel reinforced True lock installation makes set up swift, simple and above all - safe. The colored installation indicators confirm correct connections to the vehicle and indicators on the stability leg turn green when in proper contact with the vehicle floor. It includes belt guides, an anti rebound panel, an automatic rigid latch storage and extra convenient stability leg storage with lock.

The aeroflex foam that is cleverly lightweight, resilient, and minimizes force transferred to the baby by absorbing and diffusing energy, and is created from materials that are carefully curated and include aerospace aluminum and feather weight fabrics. The five point harness keeps little ones in place at all times, also includes a crumple zone within the stability leg that absorbs impact and also minimizes force transferred to the baby with side impact protection. Each element is smartly sourced to be both flame resistant and contain no added fire retardant chemicals. The removable headrest’s patented Tailor tech memory foam provides a comfortable custom fit and grows with the baby and the comfortable organic jersey insert is removable for growing babies. The bubble free recline angle guides clearly confirm the perfect riding angle.

The PIPA Lite R connects with all Nuna and select premium strollers to create a tasteful travel system. However, the Pipa Lite R must be installed in a vehicle with the accompanying RELX base (or sold separately from the PIPA series base). It is FAA certified for aircraft when used with base and the base itself is low profile for easier loading of infant seats. The luxe leatherette accented carry handle allows parents to tote elegantly with ease, and the removable head and body infant inserts grow with the baby. The heavy duty shell is super resilient yet ultra lightweight, weighing in at a mere 5.3 pounds, the PIPA Lite R the lightest USA infant car seat along with Nuna's PIPA lite and is available in caviar and granite.

The RAVA includes Ten position recline angle guides that clearly confirm the perfect riding angle. The laid back legroom gives up to 2 inches more leg room rear facing and extra support for forward facing riders. The ventilation panels within the shell are breathable (and washable!) knit fabric creates a comfy climate for even the longest of trips. The sturdy all steel frame and reinforced belt path for superior protection and is aircraft certified to travel everywhere and beyond. The RAVA has no added fire retardant chemicals, includes muscle free True tension™ doors ensure an ultra-secure fit without the struggle, and a no rethread 5 point harness. The energy absorbing foam and side impact protection (SIP) pods take side impact security to the next level. The RAVA exceeds American safety standards. Our RAVA convertible car seat is filled with little extras like laid back legroom, fuss-free adjustments, and our unique simply™ secure installation that makes setup a snap, all while being FR free. The RAVA is available in Verona, granite, frost, caviar, rose, and lake.

Nuna’s product innovations now include car seats for newborns and babies that are completely FR Free. Additionally,  Nuna infant car seats have always included FR Free fabrics that come in contact with the baby. Throughout the entire process from each product’s material content and ingredients to their eco-friendly production equipment and processes, Nuna strives to eliminate the use of toxins while complying with standards at the same time. They comply with the most current US federal and European chemical safety standards and test all of their gear at independent, accredited labs on a regular basis to ensure compliance is maintained. Their certified factory keeps current with new eco-friendly equipment and processes including solar powered energy, exhaust treatment water, recycle program, and plastic waste and packaging recycle program. Nuna’s gear’s content is carefully curated so that only the best touches baby, including organic inserts using LEAF™ series inserts’ are Global organic textile standard, the Oeko-Tex® fabrics that are Oeko-Tex certified. Also available with Nuna fabric, fiber fill and foam all abide by European REACH and EN71 standards as well as CPSIA in the USA and made with plastics and metals that are solid hard goods that also comply with European REACH and EN71 standards as well as CPSIA in the US.

Nuna produces products that promise to keep babies safe and sound at all points of their home life, travel, and on the go with their guardian lifestyle. All of the products come in multiple colors that match a parent’s taste, and are created with flame resistant fabrics with no added flame-resistant chemicals to promise to always keep the baby safe and sound. The products are all-inclusive, durable, lightweight, and the perfect fit for babies as they grow. Inspired by the clean lines and ingenuity of Dutch design, Nuna baby gear is as easy, safe, and as flexible as you need it to be.

Come into  Bambi Baby in Paramus to check out all of the possible car seat options!