The Nuna Pipa RX is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 30 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 7.6 lb. Base: pIPA RELX base: rigid LATCH (4-position) or seat belt, steel stability (load) leg; also installs baseless with vehicle belt. Nuna says it is approved for use on aircraft. List price: $550. Nuna points to adjustable load leg, anti-rebound panel, baseless belt install, recline without reinstalling and 4 more; see the details below.
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27 strollers take it according to the makers, 3 with no adapter (Nuna TAVO next, Nuna TRVL and Nuna TRVL lx). By kind: 15 full-size strollers, 8 compact travel strollers, 3 jogging strollers and 1 stroller wagon. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the Nuna TRVL at 13.6 lb, about 21.2 lb with the carrier on.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
Adjustable load legThe RELX base has a locking three-piece steel stability leg that adjusts to fit most cars, including middle seats.Nuna product page
Anti-rebound panelThe base has an anti-rebound panel.Nuna product page
Baseless belt installCan be installed with just the car seat belt, no base; FAA certified with or without the base.Nuna product page
Recline without reinstallingThe base has four recline positions you can change as baby grows without reinstalling.Nuna product page
Green install indicatorsIndicators on the latches and leg turn green when connected correctly.Nuna product page
No added fire retardantsNuna says the materials have no added fire-retardant chemicals.Nuna product page
Full-coverage UPF 50+ canopyRemovable canopy with an eyeshade, mesh peekaboo window and a magnetic drape.Nuna product page
Insert out at 11 lbTwo-piece removable infant insert; take it out when baby reaches 11 lb.Nuna product page
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List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.
Compare the Pipa RX with similar infant seats
The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
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 RX infant insert?+
Use the head and body supports as needed for a snug fit on a small baby. To remove the head support, undo the hook-and-loop ends behind the seat fabric and pull its straps out through the harness slots.
