Which strollers does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna fit?
0 strollers take it with no adapter and 4 with one adapter, according to the makers.
Bugaboo
Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
$649 list price
Carrier weighs 8.8 lb
Bugaboo strollers that take the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
You'll need one of these adapters.
Key specs
- Child weight
- 4–30 lb
- Child height
- up to 30 in
- Carrier weight
- 8.8 lb
About the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 30 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 8.8 lb. Base: turtle by Nuna recline base (four recline positions). List price: $649. Bugaboo points to recline base included, side-impact protection, base connection indicators, upf 50+ canopy and 3 more; see the details below.
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4 strollers take it according to the makers. By kind: 2 full-size strollers and 2 compact travel strollers. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 at 16 lb, about 24.8 lb with the carrier on.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
- Recline base includedComes with a base that has four recline positions. Bugaboo product page
- Side-impact protectionMemory foam and energy-absorbing foam for side impacts. Bugaboo product page
- Base connection indicatorsIndicators show when the seat is correctly on the base. Bugaboo product page
- UPF 50+ canopyCanopy with a peekaboo window. Bugaboo product page
- Removable baby insertA Merino wool mix insert fits newborns from 4 lb and comes out as baby grows. Bugaboo product page
- 4-30 lb, rear-facing onlyFrom 4 lb to 30 lb and 30 in, about 15 months; rear-facing only. Bugaboo product page
- Magnetic buckle holdersMagnets hold the buckle tongues out of the way while you place baby. Bugaboo product page
Build your travel system
Pick the other half to see the whole set at the makers' list prices.
List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.
Compare the Turtle Air Shield by Nuna with similar infant seats
The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
| BugabooTurtle Air Shield by NunaThis one | ClekLiing | CybexCloud T | NunaPipa RX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier weight | 8.8 lb | 9 lb | 12 lb | 7.6 lb |
| Baby weight up to | 30 lb | 30 lb | 30 lb | 30 lb |
| Baby height up to | 30 in | 32 in | 32 in | 30 in |
| Without the base | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On a plane | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | — | 9 yrs | 6 yrs | — |
| Strollers that fit | 4 | 22 | 6 | 27 |
| …with no adapter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| List price | $649 | $499.99 | $649.95 | $550 |
| Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
Common problems with the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
- Contact your nearest authorized Bugaboo service center.
- Bugaboo also sells spare parts and service sets.
- If the part isn't online, or you're not sure which part fixes the problem, contact Bugaboo Customer Service.
- Look on the middle part of the stroller frame (chassis).
- The number is either 7 or 14 digits long.
- Have it ready whenever you contact Bugaboo about the stroller.
- Wipe the frame with a soft towel and lukewarm water, then dry it with a dry cloth.
- Brush sand out of the folding mechanisms and sliding tubes with a soft brush.
- Clean the handlebar foam with a sponge, warm water and liquid soap, rubbing gently.
- Wipe any soap left on the metal part of the handlebar.
- Most Bugaboo fabrics are machine-washable, but not all (the breezy sun canopy is one exception).
- Always read the washing label sewn into each fabric first.
- Close any Velcro straps before washing.
- The black rubber tires can leave permanent marks on some floors.
- Floors at risk include synthetic laminate, parquet, linoleum and carpet.
- Take care using the stroller indoors on these surfaces.
- Bugaboo recommends always wearing the wrist strap; some countries require it by law.
- It is not sold as a spare part, so once you remove it you can't replace it.
The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna: pros and cons
Why parents pick it
Nothing stands out in the makers' data.
Keep in mind
- Only 4 strollers listed for it. (from the makers' fit charts)
- Rated to 30 lb, lower than most (32 lb), so babies outgrow it sooner. (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
Frequently asked questions (9)
What are the weight and height limits of the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna?
4–30 lb, up to 30 in tall.
How much does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna carrier weigh?
8.8 lb without the base.
What base does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna use?
Turtle by Nuna recline base (four recline positions).
Can I buy an extra Bugaboo base?
The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna comes with the Turtle by Nuna recline base, which has four recline positions.
Which strollers does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna fit?
4 strollers, according to the makers: 0 take it with no adapter, 4 with one adapter.
Does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna fit the Bugaboo Dragonfly?
Yes, with the Bugaboo Dragonfly adapter for Maxi-Cosi seats.
Does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna fit the Bugaboo Donkey 5?
Yes, with the Bugaboo Donkey car seat adapter (single/double).
Does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna fit the Bugaboo Butterfly 2?
Yes, with the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapter.
How much does the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna cost?
Bugaboo lists it at $649. Store prices and sales vary.
Specifications
Weight and size
| Carrier weight (no base) | 8.8 lb1 |
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Base, safety and travel
| Base | Turtle by Nuna recline base (four recline positions)1 |
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Price and dates
| List price | $6491 |
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From the makers' fit charts
| Strollers that fit | 4 |
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| …with no adapter | 0 |