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The Nuna Pipa is a rear-facing infant car seat that has average crash test results. The interesting thing about this model is that it has added safety features that other child car restraints do not have and that that improve its overall score.
The Nuna Pipa car seat is parent-friendly and has good day-to-day ease of use. It fits busy lifestyles, and parents on the go find it easy to carry around, and it sure helps that it is compatible with a huge list of strollers.
In our Nuna Pipa review, we go into detail about those extra protections and more.
Let’s get into it!
Overview of Nuna Pipa
If every rear-facing infant car seat were the same, it would not be such a stressful process. The Nuna Pipa has unique features and offers different things than a lot of other infant car restraints do not have. However, it is incredibly expensive for a car seat that only has average crash test results.
A family-favorite feature is that the Nuna Pipa has a protective UPF 50+ canopy. The fire-resistant drapery protects your baby from the dangers of overheating and sunburn. The Pipa rear-facing infant car seat is lightweight and compatible with some strollers, which is why the mesh dream drape is such a handy feature for long drives or walking adventures.
The Nuna Pipa is at the top of its game when it comes to quality and comfort. It is covered in merino wool and lyocell fiber and has plenty of padding to keep your tiny human safe and sound.
We mentioned how the Nina Pipa rear-facing infant car seat uses the LATCH system for safety, but it goes a long way towards a pretty seamless installation. The True lock™ makes the entire process that much faster and helps eliminate the chance of human error when installing it. However, if you choose to utilize your vehicle belt system, you may run across a few problems trying to make it level. And, the last thing that puts our minds to ease is a wobbly rear-facing infant car seat.
The Nuna Pupa rear-facing infant car seat is compatible with a long list of strollers and joggers. Nuna provides you with different types of adapters so you can freely choose the best stroller for you.
Safety Ratings
We need to understand a couple of basic things before we examine the overall safety of the Nuna Pupa rear-facing infant cat seat.
In the United States, every car seat in the marketplace has to meet or exceed specific guidelines outlined in The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #213. Some of the safety extras that rear-facing infant seats have are not part of the crash test results and improves its overall protection.
The Nuna Pipa has passing crash test results, and it fails to impress. The chest sensor results alone are a disappointment, and there are better scoring rear-facing infant car seats on the market. The Pipa’s scores improve somewhat when it comes to their head excursions and head injury criteria (HIC) results.
Like many rear-facing infant car seats, the Nuna Pipa comes with extra features that improve its overall safety scores. It has an adjustable load leg that helps secure your precious cargo in place. A load leg is a metal pole that comes from the car seat base and rests on the floor.
The LATCH system helps a lot, too, making installation swift and holds the entire child car restraint in place whether your baby is in it or not.
The Nina Pipa comes with additional side impact protection and a super durable shell that also adds to your little one’s comfort level and helps protect the most delicate of babies.
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Video Overview of Nuna Pipa
Nuna Pipa Specifications
Specs are a way that we parents can get the basic information we need at a glance. It is a great start when delving into specifics about each rear-facing infant car seat and can sometimes rule out the ones that just are not for you.
Nuna Pipa Features
Every rear-facing infant car seat offers entirely different things. It helps narrow down what you want or need by first considering the specs and then the features that fit your lifestyle.
Is the Nuna Pipa for you?
Maybe you have glanced over the specs and features and decided perhaps the Nuna Pipa rear-facing infant car seat is for you. Let’s double-check to see if it is the right fit.
The Nuna Pipa is not a budget-friendly choice. However, some parents want extras that are seat-specific. City-dwellers get the most out of the rear-facing infant car seat. It is stroller compatible for long walks and is lightweight enough to tote from taxi to taxi. And, the mesh dream drape makes strolls in the park safe and comfortable for new babies.
Assessing the Accessories
Some rear-facing infant car seats have tons of add-ons, and others come with near to none. The Nuna Pipa comes with its fair share of useful accessories.
Pros and Cons of Nuna Pipa
We touched on a couple of pros and cons of the Nuna Pipa rear-facing infant car seat. Follow us through them all so you know if this one is the right one for you and your bundle of joy.
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Installing the Nuna Pipa
It is helpful to know what you are getting into before you invest in an infant car seat, especially one that is as costly as the Nuna Pipa rear-facing infant car seat. Sometimes the user manual does not tell the entire story. We are providing links for both a video and user manual to help you decide if the Nuna Pupa is right for you and your baby.
Nuna Pipa installation walk-through
Nuna Pipa User Manual
The owner's manual is available in English and Spanish, and can be found here:
Nuna Pipa vs. Chicco Fit2
same category. The Chicco Fit2 is a fan favorite with technicians and parents alike. Let’s see how the Nuna Pipa stands up against it.
Chicco Fit2
The Chicco Fit2 rear-facing infant car seat is an expensive choice, but its crash test results are more than impressive. The push-on LATCH connectors make installation quick, and the anchors work to keep the Fit2 in place whether it is empty or not.
The Chicco Fit2 rear-facing infant car seat has some pretty great additional safety features. The anti-rebound bar and super soft padding provide both protection and luxurious comfort.
One of the biggest differences between the Chicco Fit2 and the Nuna Pipa rear-facing car seat is that the Fit2 is heavy and bulky. Carrying it around is not quite hassle-free, but it is compatible with some strollers, just not as many as the Nuna Pipa.
The ease of use and installation of the Chicco Fit2 is as easy as it gets. It is better than the Nuna Pipa, but they both have issues when it comes to lacking adequate labeling. The Chicco Fit2 rear-facing infant car seat has a no-rethread harness, which will always be a parent favorite.
Specs and Features at a Glance | |
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Weight Limit | 4-35 pounds |
Height Limit | 35 inches |
Price | $280 |
Carrier Weight | 12 pounds |
While the Nuna Pipa is ideal for parents that live in big cities, the Chicco Fit2 is better for parents that use one vehicle to commute or travel. It is heavier and bulkier in size; however, the tradeoff is the big difference in crash test results. The Chicco Fit2 rear-facing infant car seat is one of the safest in its category and a tad cheaper than the Nuna Pipa.
Nuna Pipa
The Nuna Pipa rear-facing infant car seat is super expensive, and its crash test results are disappointing. It does utilize a LATCH system for installation and security, but installing with just the vehicle belt system comes with a variety of issues – including some instability.
Like the Chicco Fit2 rear-facing infant car seat, the Nuna Pipa has additional padding that is great for comfort and safety. However, it does not have an anti-rebound bar.
Installation and use of the Nuna Pipa rear-facing infant car seat are straightforward, but it could be more comfortable. The Pipa and the Fit2 both lack optimal labeling.
We touched on the fact that the Nuna Pipa worked great for people that are on the go. But it is also a quality rear-facing infant car seat for smaller babies. The soft and plush insert helps position them in a way that is both safe and super comfortable.
Babylist's Nuna Pipa Review
Wrapping It Up
Not every premium-priced rear-facing infant car seat has premium features. The Nuna Pipa has a canopy with a window, uses plenty of cushions to keep your newborn comfortable. However, it does nothing to improve its safety score.
The safety of the Pipa lacks in nearly every area. It barely meets minimum standards. Though, it doe have an anti-rebound bar and a load leg feature. It is unusable without the base, and the carrier is not the lightest one out there, either.
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The installation of the Pipa is relatively easy because of the LATCH system. The rigid anchors secure the infant car seat quickly and efficiently. But, avoid trying to use the vehicle belt system to install the infant car seat.
Fully loaded rear-facing infant seats are quite an investment. You have to be sure it is what you need and want. The Nuna Pipa is likely not going to be the answer to those needs, but there are plenty of options out there.
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