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Which strollers does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit?

6 strollers take it with no adapter and 6 with one adapter, according to the makers.

An infant carrier on a stroller in the park (illustration)
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UPPAbaby Aria V2 (illustration)
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UPPAbaby

Aria V2

$449.99 list price

Carrier weighs 6 lb

How to install it in the car

Key specs

Child weight
4–30 lb
Child height
up to 30 in
Carrier weight
6 lb

About the UPPAbaby Aria V2

The UPPAbaby Aria V2 is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 30 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 6 lb. Base: lATCH + seat belt base (auto-retracting LATCH, built-in lock-off), load leg, Anti-Rebound+ Panel. UPPAbaby says it is approved for use on aircraft. UPPAbaby gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture. List price: $449.99. UPPAbaby points to load leg, anti-rebound panel, 4 to 30 lb, install without the base, latch and belt lock-off and 4 more; see the details below.

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12 strollers take it according to the makers, 6 with no adapter (UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019), UPPAbaby Cruz V2, UPPAbaby Cruz V3 and 3 more). By kind: 7 full-size strollers, 3 compact travel strollers and 2 jogging strollers. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the UPPAbaby Minu (original) at 14.8 lb, about 20.8 lb with the carrier on.

Summary from the makers' published data.

Highlights

  • Load leg, anti-rebound panelThe base has a load leg and the seat has an Anti-Rebound+ panel. UPPAbaby product page
  • 4 to 30 lbFor babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 30 inches tall, whichever comes first (US). UPPAbaby product page
  • Install without the baseThe carrier can be installed with the seat belt alone, without the base. UPPAbaby product page
  • LATCH and belt lock-offThe base has auto-retracting LATCH and a built-in lock-off for belt installs. UPPAbaby product page
  • Red-to-green install indicatorAn indicator turns from red to green when the base is installed correctly. UPPAbaby product page
  • Two-piece infant insertA two-piece insert fits babies from 4 lb. UPPAbaby product page
  • Flame-retardant-free fabricsAll fabric options are made without flame-retardant chemicals. UPPAbaby product page
  • FAA-certified carrierThe carrier is certified for use on aircraft. UPPAbaby product page
Putting a travel system together (illustration)

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.

Three strollers side by side (illustration)

Compare the Aria V2 with similar infant seats

The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.

UPPAbabyAria V2This oneNunaPipa AireNunaPipa Aire RXNunaPipa RX
Carrier weight6 lb6 lb6.2 lb7.6 lb
Baby weight up to30 lb30 lb30 lb30 lb
Baby height up to30 in30 in30 in30 in
Without the baseYesNoYesYes
On a planeYesYesYesYes
Expires after7 yrs———
Strollers that fit12162227
…with no adapter6333
List price$449.99$440$650$550
Check priceCheck priceCheck priceCheck price
Putting it in the carHow to install the UPPAbaby Aria V2 →UPPAbaby's steps for the base with LATCH, the base with the seat belt, no base with the European belt path, the carrier on and off the base, and which bases it goes with.
Hands folding a stroller (illustration)

How to use the UPPAbaby Aria V2

Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.

Canopy

  1. 1The hide-away canopy sets in one of two positions.
  2. 2To open it, pull the main canopy frame forward slowly until it rests where you want it.
  3. 3For more shade and privacy, fold out the extra sunshade.
  4. 4To put it away, push the main canopy frame upward gently so the support and fabric slide into the storage space in the carrier.
  5. 5In the car the canopy can be fully open or tucked away.
The maker warns:
  • Never remove the canopy while the seat is in the vehicle.

Retold from UPPAbaby manual (PDF).

Common problems with the UPPAbaby Aria V2

The UPPAbaby Aria V2: pros and cons

Why parents pick it

  • Fits 12 strollers, directly or with an adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
  • 6 strollers take it with no adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
  • Light carrier: 6 lb (typical 9.5 lb). (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
  • Approved for use on aircraft. (maker)
  • 7-year life from manufacture. (maker)

Keep in mind

  • Rated to 30 lb, lower than most (32 lb), so babies outgrow it sooner. (compared with the strollers and seats we list)

Manuals and downloads

Straight from the makers. The manual that came with your product is the one to follow.

Checking a question on a phone next to a stroller (illustration)

Frequently asked questions (15)

What are the weight and height limits of the UPPAbaby Aria V2?

4–30 lb, up to 30 in tall.

UPPAbaby manual (PDF)

How much does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 carrier weigh?

6 lb without the base.

UPPAbaby product page

Can you use the UPPAbaby Aria V2 without the base?

Yes. UPPAbaby's manual describes one way to install it with no base: with the European belt path.

Install stepsUPPAbaby manual (PDF)

How do I install the UPPAbaby Aria V2?

UPPAbaby's manual gives 3 ways: with the base, using LATCH; with the base, using the car's seat belt; without the base, with the European belt path.

Step by step

Is the UPPAbaby Aria V2 FAA approved?

Yes, but the maker approves it for aircraft only without the base.

Flying with a babyUPPAbaby manual (PDF)

When does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 expire?

7 years after the date it was made; the date is on the seat's label.

UPPAbaby manual (PDF)

What base does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 use?

LATCH + seat belt base (auto-retracting LATCH, built-in lock-off), load leg, Anti-Rebound+ Panel.

UPPAbaby product page

Can I buy an extra UPPAbaby base?

A Mesa V3 carrier clicks into the original Mesa base and the Mesa V2 base, so an older spare base still works with the newer seat.

UPPAbaby help article

Which strollers does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit?

12 strollers, according to the makers: 6 take it with no adapter, 6 with one adapter.

See them all

Which strollers take the UPPAbaby Aria V2 without an adapter?

UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019), UPPAbaby Cruz V2, UPPAbaby Cruz V3, UPPAbaby Vista (2015–2019) and 2 more.

Cruz (2015–2019)Cruz V2Cruz V3Vista (2015–2019)

Does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit the Mockingbird Single Stroller 2.0?

Yes, with the Mockingbird Car seat adapter for UPPAbaby seats.

The makers' answer

Does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit the UPPAbaby Vista V2?

Yes, it clicks right in with no adapter.

The makers' answer

Does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 fit the UPPAbaby Vista V3?

Yes, it clicks right in with no adapter.

The makers' answer

When do I use or remove the UPPAbaby Aria V2 infant insert?

The insert has two parts: a preemie cushion and a back positioning insert. Use it from 4 lbs, up to about 4 months. Find the fastener tabs inside the headrest, at its upper left and right.

UPPAbaby manual (PDF)

Is the UPPAbaby Aria V2 sold with a stroller?

Yes, as a set with the UPPAbaby Cruz V3, UPPAbaby Minu V3, UPPAbaby Vista V3.

Cruz V3Minu V3Vista V3

Specifications

Your baby

Child weight from4 lb1
Child weight up to30 lb1
Child height up to30 in2

Weight and size

Carrier weight (no base)6 lb2

Base, safety and travel

BaseLATCH + seat belt base (auto-retracting LATCH, built-in lock-off), load leg, Anti-Rebound+ Panel2
Approved for aircraftYes1
Expires after7 years1

Price and dates

List price$449.992

From the makers' fit charts

Strollers that fit12
…with no adapter6
Ways to install (maker's manual)3
Step-by-step guides7
Sources (2)
  1. 1. UPPAbaby manual (PDF)
  2. 2. UPPAbaby product page