The Nuna Pipa Lite RX is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 32 lb and up to 32 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 6.9 lb. Base: pIPA RELX base (rigid LATCH or seat belt, stability leg); also installs without base. Nuna says it is approved for use on aircraft. Nuna points to adjustable load leg, anti-rebound panel, baseless belt install, no-rethread harness and 4 more; see the details below.
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23 strollers take it according to the makers, 3 with no adapter (Nuna TAVO next, Nuna TRVL and Nuna TRVL lx). By kind: 12 full-size strollers, 6 compact travel strollers and 5 jogging strollers. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the Nuna TRVL at 13.6 lb, about 20.5 lb with the carrier on.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
Adjustable load legThe RELX base has a telescoping steel stability leg for more cars and middle seats.Nuna product page (archived copy)
The PIPA, PIPA rx and PIPA lite rx can be installed with or without the base.
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r must always be installed on the base.
Yes for every PIPA infant seat except the PIPA urbn: they fit both the PIPA series base and the newer PIPA RELX base.
The PIPA, PIPA lite and PIPA lite lx come with the series base; the PIPA rx, PIPA lite r and PIPA lite rx come with the RELX base.
Either base can be bought separately as a second base.
Nuna has only limited spare parts, and orders are completed over the phone.
Email info.usa@nunababy.com or send a support request with the model number from the serial label, the part you need (frame, wheel and so on) and a callback number.
Nuna checks availability, tells you the price and calls you to finish the order.
Nuna's manual gives 4 ways: with the base, using LATCH; with the base, using the car's seat belt; without the base, with a lap belt; without the base, with the European belt path.
Every PIPA infant seat except the PIPA urbn fits both the original PIPA series base and the newer PIPA RELX base. Either base can be bought on its own as a spare.
When do I use or remove the Nuna Pipa Lite RX infant insert?+
Use the body support as needed for a snug fit on a small baby. To remove the body support, unbuckle the harness and route the buckle and crotch strap through its bottom slot.
Can I use my PIPA without the base, for example in a taxi or on a trip?+
It depends on the model. The PIPA, PIPA rx and PIPA lite rx can be installed with or without the base. The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r must always be installed on the base.