How do I move a sleeping baby from the car to the stroller?
The short answer
Lift the carrier off its car base and click it onto the stroller; the baby stays buckled in. Whether you need anything in between depends on the pair: 75 pairs the makers confirm click straight on, 540 need an adapter, and for 43 of those the adapter is already in the stroller's box.
Pick your seat and stroller below to see yours, with the maker's steps.
Your seat and stroller
Pick both to see whether they click together, and your seat's steps for taking the carrier off its base. We'll remember your picks on this device for the other guides.
Your car seat
Britax B-Safe 35
Taking the carrier off the base
- Find the release lever on the back of the car seat.
- Pull and hold the release lever.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the base is securely installed in the car.
- Set the car seat into the base and press down until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the car seat to check it is attached.
- Check the carry handle is in one of the four locked positions and the recline angle is still correct.
The maker warns: Always lift the car seat by its handle after putting it in the base to check it is secure.
Carrier: 10 lb
Your car seat
Britax B-Safe 35 Elite
Taking the carrier off the base
- Find the release lever on the back of the car seat.
- Pull and hold the release lever.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the base is securely installed in the car.
- Set the car seat into the base and press down until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the car seat to check it is attached.
- Check the carry handle is in one of the four locked positions and the recline angle is still correct.
The maker warns: Always lift the car seat by its handle after putting it in the base to check it is secure.
Carrier: 11.5 lb
Your car seat
Britax B-Safe Gen2
Taking the carrier off the base
- Find the release lever on the back of the car seat.
- Pull and hold the release lever.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the base is securely installed in the car.
- Set the car seat into the base and press down until you hear a click.
- Pull up on both sides of the car seat to check it is attached.
- Check the carry handle is in one of the four locked positions and the recline angle is still correct.
The maker warns: Always lift the car seat by its handle after putting it in the base to check it is secure.
Carrier: 10.9 lb
Your car seat
Britax Willow S
We don't have Britax's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Carrier: 9.2 lb
Your car seat
Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna
We don't have Bugaboo's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Carrier: 7.1 lb
Your car seat
Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
We don't have Bugaboo's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Carrier: 8.8 lb
Your car seat
Bugaboo Turtle One by Nuna
We don't have Bugaboo's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Chicco Fit2
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the carrier.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift the carrier out by its carry handle.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Push down on the carrier so it locks onto the attachment hooks on the base.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked on.
Carrier: 11 lb
Your car seat
Chicco Fit2 Air
Taking the carrier off the base
- Find the base release handle on the back of the carrier.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift up on the carry handle to take the carrier off the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Push down on the carrier so it locks onto the carrier attachment hooks on the base.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is properly attached.
Carrier: 11 lb
Your car seat
Chicco Fit2 LE
Taking the carrier off the base
- Find the base release handle on the back of the carrier.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift up on the carry handle to take the carrier off the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Push down on the carrier so it locks onto the carrier attachment hooks on the base.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is properly attached.
Your car seat
Chicco KeyFit 30
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the carrier.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift the carrier out by its carry handle.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Push down on the carrier so it locks onto the attachment hooks on the base.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked on.
The maker warns: Make sure nothing is in the way of the carrier's attachment to the base.
Carrier: 9.5 lb
Your car seat
Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip
We don't have Chicco's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip Air
Taking the carrier off the base
- Find the base release handle on the back of the carrier.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift up on the carry handle to take the carrier off the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Push down on the carrier so it locks onto the carrier attachment hooks on the base.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is properly attached.
Your car seat
Chicco KeyFit 35
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the carrier.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift the carrier out by its carry handle.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Push down on the carrier so it locks onto the attachment hooks on the base.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked on.
Carrier: 10 lb
Your car seat
Clek Liing
Taking the carrier off the base
- Press down and hold the carrier lock tab with your thumb.
- While holding it, pull out the release handle and hold it open.
- Keeping the release handle open, lift the carrier off the base by the carry handle.
Putting it back on the base
- Lower the carrier onto the installed base.
- Push down on each side of the carrier to connect it.
- Look at the release handle: the red area on its side disappears completely when the carrier is attached.
- Lift up on the carry handle to check the carrier is secure.
- Lock the carry handle in the upright position.
The maker warns: If the red indicator on the release handle is visible, the carrier is not securely attached to the base.
Carrier: 9 lb
Your car seat
Clek Liingo
We don't have Clek's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Carrier: 9 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Aton
Taking the carrier off the base
- Press the green safety button in while pushing the carrier release down.
- Tilt the carrier slightly toward the front of the car.
- Hold it with both hands and lift it off.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and slide its attachment rod under the catch on the base.
- Rotate the foot end down onto the base until it clicks; the green safety button pops out to show it is attached.
- Lift up on the handle to check the carrier is locked on.
The maker warns: The handle must stay in the carry position while the seat is in the car.
Carrier: 8.8 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Aton 2
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you raised the side impact protector (LSP), lower it.
- Press the green safety button in while pushing the carrier release down.
- Tilt the carrier slightly toward the front of the car.
- Hold it with both hands and lift it off.
The maker warns: Check the handle is locked in the carry position before lifting by it; an unlocked handle can move and your baby could fall out.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the drive/carry position.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and slide its attachment rod under the catch on the base.
- Rotate the foot end of the carrier down onto the base until it clicks.
- Check that the green safety button has popped out of the carrier release; that shows it is attached.
The maker warns: Keep the handle locked upright in drive/carry while the seat is in the car.
Your car seat
Cybex Aton 5
We don't have Cybex's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Cybex Aton G
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the carrier release button.
- Lift the carrier up and off the base.
The maker warns: Only lift by the handle when it is locked in the carry position; any other position could let the baby fall.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Pick the seat up by the handle and lower it onto the base until you hear a click.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked to the base.
- Check the recline indicator shows the right zone for your baby's weight.
The maker warns: Only lift by the handle when it is locked in the carry position; any other position could let the baby fall.
Carrier: 9 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Aton M
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you used the side impact protector (L.S.P.), push it back in.
- Press the buttons on top of the load leg marked 1 and 2.
- The window turns red once the carrier is released.
- Hold the carrier with both hands and lift it off.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in position A.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and drop it into the base until you hear a click.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked; the window on top of the load leg turns green when it is attached.
- Pull out the side impact protector (L.S.P.) on the side next to the car door.
The maker warns: Check the handle is locked in position A before lifting by it; an unlocked handle could move and the baby could fall out. Keep the handle in position A while the seat is in the car.
Carrier: 10.9 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Aton Q
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you used the side impact protector (L.S.P.), push it back in.
- Press the green safety button in while pushing the carrier release down.
- Tilt the carrier slightly toward the front of the car.
- Hold it with both hands and lift it off.
The maker warns: Check the handle is locked in the carry position before lifting by it; an unlocked handle can move and your baby could fall out.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the drive/carry position.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and slide its attachment rod under the catch on the base.
- Rotate the foot end down onto the base until it clicks.
- Check that the green safety button has popped out of the carrier release to show it is attached.
The maker warns: Keep the handle locked upright in drive/carry while the seat is in the car.
Your car seat
Cybex Cloud G
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you pulled out the side impact protector (L.S.P.), push it back in.
- Squeeze the base/stroller release button.
- Lift the carrier off the base, holding the handle only when it is locked in the carrying position.
The maker warns: Check the handle is locked in the carrying position before lifting by it; an unlocked handle can move and the baby could fall out.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and tip the front end down onto the base.
- Press the carrier onto the base until you hear a click.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked on.
- If the carrier sits next to a car door or side panel, pull out the side impact protector (L.S.P.) on that side.
The maker warns: Always keep the handle locked while the seat is used in a car.
Carrier: 12 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Cloud G Lux
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you pulled out the side impact protector (L.S.P.), push it back in.
- Squeeze the base/stroller release button.
- Lift the carrier off the base, holding the handle only when it is locked in the carrying position.
The maker warns: Check the handle is locked in the carrying position before lifting by it; an unlocked handle can move and the baby could fall out.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and tip the front end down onto the base.
- Press the carrier onto the base until you hear a click.
- Lift up on the carrier to check it is locked on.
- If the carrier sits next to a car door or side panel, pull out the side impact protector (L.S.P.) on that side.
The maker warns: Always keep the handle locked while the seat is used in a car.
Carrier: 12 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Cloud Q
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you used the side impact protector (L.S.P.), push it back in.
- Press the green safety button in while pushing the carrier release down.
- Tilt the carrier slightly toward the front of the car.
- Hold the carrier with both hands and lift it off.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Lift the carrier by the handle and slide its attachment rod under the catch on the base.
- Rotate the foot end of the carrier down onto the base until it clicks; the green safety button pops out to show it is attached.
- Move the handle to the drive position.
- If the carrier is next to a car door or side panel, pull out the side impact protector (L.S.P.) on that side.
Carrier: 13.9 lb
Your car seat
Cybex Cloud T
Taking the carrier off the base
- If you used the side impact protector (L.S.P.), push it back in.
- Squeeze the base/stroller release button.
- Lift the seat off the base, holding the handle only when it is locked in the carry position.
The maker warns: Lifting by the handle from any other position, locked or not, could let your baby fall.
Putting it back on the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Pick the seat up by the handle and set it onto the base until you hear a click.
- Lift up on the seat to check it is locked to the base.
The maker warns: Only lift by the handle when it is locked in the carry position; any other position could let your baby fall.
Carrier: 12 lb
Your car seat
Doona Doona+
We don't have Doona's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Putting it back on the base
- Put the seat in carrier mode (wheels folded) with the handle upright in position B.
- Face the seat toward the back of the car, line it up over the base anchor points and slide it down until it clicks and locks.
- Lift the seat to check it is properly secured.
- Check the base release button has turned from red to green.
- Turn the handle toward the back of the car into position C.
The maker warns: The Doona Base must be secured in the vehicle before you put the car seat on it.
Carrier: 17.2 lb
Your car seat
Doona Doona X
Taking the carrier off the base
- Turn the car seat handle to its carrying position.
- With one hand, push and slide the car seat release lever.
- Tilt the car seat slightly toward you until it comes off the attachment points.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the car.
Putting it back on the base
- Put the seat in car seat mode (wheels folded) with the handle in its carrying position.
- Face the seat toward the back of the car, line it up over the carrier attachment points and slide it down until it clicks.
- Check the carrier attached indicator has turned from red to green.
- Lift up on the handle to check the seat is secure.
- Turn the handle toward the back of the car for anti-rebound protection.
The maker warns: The Doona X Base must be secured in the vehicle before you put the car seat on it.
Carrier: 19.6 lb
Your car seat
Evenflo LiteMax 35
Taking the carrier off the base
- Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 1 (carry) until it locks above the carrier.
- Squeeze the carrier release handle.
- Lift the carrier up out of the base while squeezing.
Putting it back on the base
- Set the carrier into the installed base.
- Press down on the front and the back of the carrier.
- Lift up on the carrier handle to check it is locked firmly in place.
- Squeeze both handle releases and move the handle to a travel position (Position 1 or 3 on U.S. models) until it locks.
The maker warns: The carrier must be locked firmly into the base.
Your car seat
Evenflo Shyft DualRide
Taking the carrier off the base
- To take out only the carrier: squeeze the upper release handle while lifting the carry handle; the stroller frame stays on the base.
- To take out the carrier and stroller frame together: squeeze the lower release handle while lifting the carry handle.
- Lift clear of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Keep the infant carrier on its stroller frame; it goes on the base together with the frame.
- Line up the carrier and stroller frame with the base.
- Lower them onto the base until you hear a click.
- Lift up on the carry handle to check it is locked.
The maker warns: Do not put the infant carrier on the base without the stroller frame. Always make sure the carrier and stroller frame are secured to the base.
Carrier: 8 lb
Your car seat
Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the locking bar at the front of the car seat with the locks in the base.
- Set the car seat into the base.
- Push down on the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the front corners of the seat to check it is locked.
Your car seat
Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the locking bar at the front of the car seat with the locks in the base.
- Set the car seat into the base.
- Push down on the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the front corners of the seat to check it is locked.
Carrier: 7.2 lb
Your car seat
Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat.
- Squeeze the base release handle.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the locking bar at the front of the car seat with the locks in the base.
- Set the car seat into the base.
- Push down on the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the front corners of the seat to check it is locked.
Your car seat
Joie Mint
We don't have Joie's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Coral XP
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico (older models)
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico 30
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
- Keep the carry handle upright and locked in the car.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico AP
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
The maker warns: If the car seat is not securely attached to the base, it can result in serious injury or death.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
- Keep the carry handle upright and locked in the car.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat up and out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
- Keep the carry handle upright and locked in the car.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max (older models)
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
- Keep the carry handle upright and locked in the car.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max Plus
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
- Keep the carry handle upright and locked in the car.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico NXT
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the two front corners by your baby's feet to check it is locked.
The maker warns: If the car seat is not securely attached to the base, it can result in serious injury or death.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Plus
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max
Taking the carrier off the base
- Go to the back of the car seat and find the base release handle.
- Slide the release handle up.
- Lift the car seat out of the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Line up the slots on the sides of the car seat with the lock bars in the base.
- Push down firmly on the carry handle and the front of the seat to lock it in.
- Pull up on the two front corners of the seat to check it is locked.
- Keep the carry handle upright and locked in the car.
Your car seat
Maxi-Cosi Peri 180
Taking the carrier off the base
- Turn the seat cradle to side-facing by squeezing the rotation handle on the front of the base.
- Squeeze the car seat release handle, found underneath the front of the car seat.
- Pull the car seat up from the base.
Putting it back on the base
- Turn the seat cradle on the base to side-facing (squeeze the rotation handle and swivel it toward you); the seat can only go on or off in this position.
- Line up the bar on the back of the car seat with the cradle.
- Push down on the front of the car seat to lock it into the cradle.
- Or tip the seat toward you with the bar just past the back of the cradle, then pull it toward you along the cradle until it clicks.
- Push down on the front and pull up on the carry handle to check it is locked, then rotate the seat to rear-facing until the indicator shows locked.
The maker warns: Use this seat only with a compatible Maxi-Cosi infant car seat base; a wrong base or a seat not securely attached can cause serious injury or death.
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa (original)
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the car seat release button on the base.
- While squeezing, pull the carrier up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Press the carrier down onto the installed base and listen for the click.
- Pull on the carrier to check it is locked on.
The maker warns: Always check the carrier-to-base connection. The carrier must not touch the vehicle interior (side of the car or the seat in front) when installed.
Carrier: 8 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Aire
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the carrier release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Press the carrier down onto the installed base and listen for the click.
- Pull on the carrier to check it is locked on.
The maker warns: Always check the carrier-to-base connection. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 6 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Aire RX
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier straight up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Lower the carrier onto the installed PIPA RELX base and listen for the click.
- Pull up on the handle to check it is locked onto the base.
- After any change to the base recline, check the carrier is still attached by pulling up on the handle again.
The maker warns: Always check the carrier-to-base connection. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 6.2 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Lite
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the carrier release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Press the carrier down onto the installed base and listen for the click.
- Pull on the carrier to check it is locked on.
The maker warns: This seat must be used rear-facing and with the base in a vehicle. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 5.3 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Lite LX
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the carrier release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Press the carrier down onto the installed base and listen for the click.
- Pull on the carrier to check it is locked on.
The maker warns: This seat must be used rear-facing and with the base in a vehicle. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 5.7 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Lite R
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier straight up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Lower the carrier onto the installed PIPA RELX base and listen for the click.
- Pull up on the handle to check it is locked onto the base.
- After any change to the base recline, check the carrier is still attached by pulling up on the handle again.
The maker warns: Always check the carrier-to-base connection. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 5.3 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Lite RX
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier straight up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Lower the carrier onto the installed PIPA RELX base and listen for the click.
- Pull up on the handle to check it is locked onto the base.
- After any change to the base recline, check the carrier is still attached by pulling up on the handle again.
The maker warns: Always check the carrier-to-base connection. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 6.9 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Next
We don't have Nuna's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa RX
Taking the carrier off the base
- Make sure the handle is locked in the carry position.
- Squeeze the release button on the base.
- Pull the carrier straight up off the base.
The maker warns: Be sure the handle is locked before lifting the carrier by it.
Putting it back on the base
- Buckle your child properly into the carrier first.
- Lower the carrier onto the installed PIPA RELX base and listen for the click.
- Pull up on the handle to check it is locked onto the base.
- After any change to the base recline, check the carrier is still attached by pulling up on the handle again.
The maker warns: Always check the carrier-to-base connection. The carrier and its handle must not touch the vehicle interior (door or seat in front) when on the base.
Carrier: 7.6 lb
Your car seat
Nuna Pipa Urbn
We don't have Nuna's steps for this yet; the manual links are on the seat's page.
Carrier: 7 lb
Your car seat
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35
Taking the carrier off the base
- Move the handle to the upright position.
- Put your hand on the top of the seat back and pull up on the release lever with your fingers (pulling near the center is easiest).
- Lift the car seat off the base.
The maker warns: Do not lift the base with the seat attached to it.
Putting it back on the base
- Hold the car seat by its handle and line it up over the base, rear-facing.
- Press it down onto the base until you hear a click.
- Check it cannot move; if it is properly locked, it will not shift.
- Rotate the handle so it rests at the top edge of the car seat.
Carrier: 9.5 lb
Your car seat
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge
Taking the carrier off the base
- Move the handle to the upright (carrying) position.
- Put your hand at the bottom of the seat and pull the release lever with your fingers (pulling near the center is easiest).
- Lift the car seat off the base.
The maker warns: When lifting the seat out of the base, first secure the handle in the carrying position.
Putting it back on the base
- Hold the car seat by its handle and line it up over the base, rear-facing.
- Press it down onto the base until you hear a click.
- Check it cannot move; if it is properly locked, it will not shift.
- Rotate the handle so it rests at the top edge of the car seat.
Carrier: 10.4 lb
Your car seat
UPPAbaby Aria V2
Taking the carrier off the base
- Pull and hold the carrier release button on the back of the carrier.
- Lift the carrier up off the base.
- Keep the carry handle locked in one of its five positions while you use it.
Putting it back on the base
- Lower the carrier onto the installed base until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the carry handle to check the carrier is locked on.
- Before driving, lock the carry handle in either the 5th (rebound) position or the 4th (carry) position.
The maker warns: In the vehicle the carry handle must be in the 5th (rebound) or 4th (carry) position.
Carrier: 6 lb
Your car seat
UPPAbaby Mesa (original)
Taking the carrier off the base
- Pull and hold the carrier release button on the back of the carrier.
- Lift the carrier up off the base.
- Keep the carry handle locked in one of its three positions (carry, store or stand) while you use it.
Putting it back on the base
- Lower the carrier onto the installed base until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the carry handle to check the carrier is locked on.
- The carry handle can stay in any of its three locked positions for the ride.
Carrier: 9.9 lb
Your car seat
UPPAbaby Mesa Max
Taking the carrier off the base
- Pull and hold the carrier release button on the back of the carrier.
- Lift the carrier up off the base.
- Keep the carry handle locked in one of its four positions while you use it.
Putting it back on the base
- Lower the carrier onto the installed base until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the carry handle to check the carrier is locked on.
- Before driving, lock the carry handle in the 4th (rebound) position.
The maker warns: The carry handle must be locked in the 4th (rebound) position whenever the seat is used in the vehicle.
Carrier: 9.9 lb
Your car seat
UPPAbaby Mesa V2
Taking the carrier off the base
- Pull and hold the carrier release button on the back of the carrier.
- Lift the carrier up off the base.
- Keep the carry handle locked in one of its four positions while you use it.
Putting it back on the base
- Lower the carrier onto the installed base until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the carry handle to check the carrier is locked on.
- Before driving, lock the carry handle in the 4th (rebound) position.
The maker warns: The carry handle must be locked in the 4th (rebound) position whenever the seat is used in the vehicle.
Carrier: 9.9 lb
Your car seat
UPPAbaby Mesa V3
Taking the carrier off the base
- Pull and hold the carrier release button on the back of the carrier.
- Lift the carrier up off the base.
- Keep the carry handle locked in one of its four positions while you use it.
Putting it back on the base
- Lower the carrier onto the installed base until you hear a click.
- Pull up on the carry handle to check the carrier is locked on.
- Before driving, lock the carry handle in either the 4th (rebound) position or the 3rd (carry) position.
The maker warns: In the vehicle the carry handle must be in the 4th (rebound) or 3rd (carry) position.
Carrier: 9.9 lb
Your stroller
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2
0 seats click straight on, 12 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Baby Jogger City Select 2
0 seats click straight on, 12 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Baby Jogger City Tour 2
0 seats click straight on, 3 with an adapter.
Your stroller
BOB Alterrain Pro
0 seats click straight on, 15 with an adapter.
Your stroller
BOB Revolution Flex 3.0
0 seats click straight on, 15 with an adapter.
Your stroller
BOB single jogging strollers (2016 and newer)
0 seats click straight on, 3 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Butterfly (original)
0 seats click straight on, 13 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Butterfly 2
0 seats click straight on, 19 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Cameleon 3
0 seats click straight on, 3 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Donkey 5
0 seats click straight on, 13 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Dragonfly
0 seats click straight on, 14 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
0 seats click straight on, 3 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Bugaboo Fox 5
0 seats click straight on, 6 with an adapter.
In the box: Fox 5 adapter for Turtle seats (in the box).
Your stroller
Colugo Compact Stroller
0 seats click straight on, 0 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Cybex Eezy S Twist+ 2
0 seats click straight on, 3 with an adapter.
In the box: Eezy S car seat adapter.
Your stroller
Cybex Gazelle S
0 seats click straight on, 6 with an adapter.
In the box: Gazelle S car seat adapter.
Your stroller
Cybex Mios
0 seats click straight on, 3 with an adapter.
In the box: Mios car seat adapter.
Your stroller
Cybex Priam
0 seats click straight on, 4 with an adapter.
In the box: Priam car seat adapter (in the box).
Your stroller
Graco FastAction (family)
0 seats click straight on, 0 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Graco FastAction Fold Jogger
3 seats click straight on, 0 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Graco FastAction Jogger LX
3 seats click straight on, 0 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Graco FastAction SE 2.0
3 seats click straight on, 0 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Mockingbird Single Stroller 2.0
0 seats click straight on, 25 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Nuna DEMI next
0 seats click straight on, 9 with an adapter.
In the box: DEMI next car seat adapters (in the box).
Your stroller
Nuna MIXX next
0 seats click straight on, 9 with an adapter.
In the box: MIXX car seat ring (in the box).
Your stroller
Nuna TRIV next
0 seats click straight on, 9 with an adapter.
In the box: TRIV next folding car seat ring (in the box).
Your stroller
Thule Urban Glide 2
0 seats click straight on, 8 with an adapter.
Your stroller
Thule Urban Glide 3
0 seats click straight on, 19 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019)
5 seats click straight on, 28 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz V2
5 seats click straight on, 28 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
5 seats click straight on, 28 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Minu (original)
0 seats click straight on, 23 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Minu V2
0 seats click straight on, 23 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Minu V3
0 seats click straight on, 27 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Ridge (original)
0 seats click straight on, 24 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Ridge V2
0 seats click straight on, 24 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista (before 2015)
0 seats click straight on, 0 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista (2015–2019)
5 seats click straight on, 28 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista V2
5 seats click straight on, 28 with an adapter.
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista V3
5 seats click straight on, 28 with an adapter.
Your stroller
WonderFold W2 wagon
0 seats click straight on, 15 with an adapter.
What catches parents out
On 5 strollers the carrier has to come off before you fold
Nuna DEMI next, BOB single jogging strollers (2016 and newer), Bugaboo Cameleon 3, Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations) and 1 more
What the maker says
- “The car seat ring adapter and infant carrier can be attached rear facing (1) or forward facing (2) in the upper mount. Remove the infant carrier before folding.” Nuna manual (PDF)
- “Use this car seat adapter with a Nuna PIPA series infant car seat in combination with a BOB® single stroller 2016 and newer models only.” Nuna manual (PDF)
- “Use this car seat adapter only with a Nuna PIPA series infant car seat in combination with a Bugaboo® Cameleon3 (2015 and newer model).” Nuna manual (PDF)
UPPAbaby says no folding with the Mesa still clicked on
UPPAbaby Mesa V2, UPPAbaby Mesa Max
What the maker says
- Can I fold the stroller with the Mesa V2 still clicked on?: No. Take the Mesa V2 off the stroller first. This applies to the Vista, Cruz, Ridge and Minu. UPPAbaby help article
- Can I fold the stroller with the Mesa Max still clicked on?: No. Take the Mesa Max off the stroller first. This applies to the Vista, Cruz, Ridge and Minu. UPPAbaby help article
Baby Jogger is the opposite: its strollers fold with the adapter left on
Baby Jogger products
What the maker says
- Do I have to take the car seat adapter off before folding?: No. Baby Jogger strollers that take a car seat adapter fold with the adapter still on. Baby Jogger names the Mini line, City Elite, Summit X3, City Mini ZIP, City Premier and City Select. Baby Jogger help article
On 5 strollers the stroller canopy has to come off (or close) for some carriers
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2, Nuna DEMI next, Thule Urban Glide 3, UPPAbaby Ridge (original) and 1 more
What the maker says
- “* Can only be used with the stroller when the canopy is removed” Baby Jogger manual (PDF)
- “The car seat ring adapter and infant carrier can be attached rear facing (1) or forward facing (2) in the upper mount. Remove the infant carrier before folding.” Nuna manual (PDF)
- “Mico 30 * Mico NXT * ... * Stroller canopy must be removed when using this car seat” Thule manual (PDF)
Some adapters carry less than the car seat does: Thule's stop at 20–22 lb
Thule Urban Glide 2, Thule Urban Glide 3
What the maker says
- “Thule Urban Glide Car Seat Adapter is tested for a maximum child weight capacity of 10kg / 22 lbs.” Thule manual (PDF)
- “WARNING! Maximum child weight must not exceed 10kg (22lbs) when using these car seats with the Car Seat Adapter.” Thule manual (PDF)
- “3. Approved up to 9 kgs (child weight)” Thule manual (PDF)
A double that takes the carrier on one side only
Minu Duo adapters for Mesa and Aria
What the maker says
- “Accommodates one infant car seat on the parent’s left side of the stroller Remove canopy to allow for car seat attachment” UPPAbaby adapter page
Your checklist
0 of 5 doneOnce, at home
At the car
Before you fold
Four set-ups worth knowing about
What you push
Stroller plus the lightest carrier that clicks straight onto it, as the makers weigh them.
- Nuna TRVL18.9 lbwith Pipa Lite
- Nuna TRVL lx19.9 lbwith Pipa Lite
- UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019)27.5 lbwith Aria V2
- Nuna TAVO next28.5 lbwith Pipa Lite
- Graco Modes Nest29.2 lbwith SnugRide 35 Lite LX
- UPPAbaby Cruz V231.5 lbwith Aria V2
- UPPAbaby Cruz V332.5 lbwith Aria V2
- Chicco Corso32.9 lbwith KeyFit 30
- UPPAbaby Vista V233 lbwith Aria V2
- UPPAbaby Vista V333.6 lbwith Aria V2
Everything here is built from the makers' published data and changes when it does. How we verify.