What can I reuse from the first baby?
The short answer
It depends on the piece. Infant seats expire 6 to 9 years after they were made, so check the date first. Several makers say one base takes a range of their carriers. And newer versions of a stroller mostly take the same seats: of the 226 seat fits we can compare across generations, 221 are confirmed on the newer version too.
Pick your first baby's seat and stroller for what their makers say.
What you already have
Pick the seat and stroller from the first baby. We'll remember your picks on this device for the other guides.
Your first baby's seat
Britax B-Safe 35
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “Expiration: 6 Years” Britax product page
Willow, Willow S, Willow SC and Cypress infant seats all fit the Aspen and Alpine bases, and those two bases take only these seats. Britax help article
The Arbor infant seat does not fit Britax ClickTight bases. It comes with its own StayTight base and can also be installed without a base. Britax help article
Your first baby's seat
Britax B-Safe 35 Elite
We don't have Britax's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
Willow, Willow S, Willow SC and Cypress infant seats all fit the Aspen and Alpine bases, and those two bases take only these seats. Britax help article
The Arbor infant seat does not fit Britax ClickTight bases. It comes with its own StayTight base and can also be installed without a base. Britax help article
Your first baby's seat
Britax B-Safe Gen2
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “Expiration: 6 Years” Britax product page
Willow, Willow S, Willow SC and Cypress infant seats all fit the Aspen and Alpine bases, and those two bases take only these seats. Britax help article
The Arbor infant seat does not fit Britax ClickTight bases. It comes with its own StayTight base and can also be installed without a base. Britax help article
Your first baby's seat
Britax Willow S
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “Expiration: 6 Years” Britax product page
Willow, Willow S, Willow SC and Cypress infant seats all fit the Aspen and Alpine bases, and those two bases take only these seats. Britax help article
The Arbor infant seat does not fit Britax ClickTight bases. It comes with its own StayTight base and can also be installed without a base. Britax help article
Your first baby's seat
Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna
We don't have Bugaboo's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna comes with the Turtle by Nuna recline base, which has four recline positions. Bugaboo product page
Your first baby's seat
Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
We don't have Bugaboo's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna comes with the Turtle by Nuna recline base, which has four recline positions. Bugaboo product page
Your first baby's seat
Bugaboo Turtle One by Nuna
We don't have Bugaboo's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna comes with the Turtle by Nuna recline base, which has four recline positions. Bugaboo product page
Your first baby's seat
Chicco Fit2
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old.” Chicco manual (PDF)
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Chicco Fit2 Air
We don't have Chicco's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Chicco Fit2 LE
We don't have Chicco's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Chicco KeyFit 30
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old.” Chicco manual (PDF)
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old.” Chicco manual (PDF)
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Chicco KeyFit 30 Zip Air
We don't have Chicco's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Chicco KeyFit 35
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 6 years old.” Chicco manual (PDF)
KeyFit 30 carriers belong on KeyFit or KeyFit 30 bases. The KeyFit 35 and Fit2 carriers must not be used on a KeyFit or KeyFit 30 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
The KeyFit 35 base takes KeyFit, KeyFit 30 and KeyFit 35 carriers, but not the Fit2 carrier. Chicco manual (PDF)
Fit2 carriers only go on Fit2 bases, and KeyFit, KeyFit 30 or KeyFit 35 carriers must not be clicked into a Fit2 base. Chicco manual (PDF)
Chicco suggests one base for each car the baby rides in regularly, so the carrier can move between cars without reinstalling. Chicco help article
Your first baby's seat
Clek Liing
Expires 9 years after the date it was made. “Liing has a 9 year expiration.” Clek product page
Liingo can also click into the Liing's base, but only after its LATCH Bin is taken off. Clek help article
The Liingo is fully compatible with the Clek Infant Car Seat Base, which you can buy separately if you later want a base. Clek help article
Your first baby's seat
Clek Liingo
Expires 9 years after the date it was made. “Liingo has a 9 year expiration.” Clek product page
Liingo can also click into the Liing's base, but only after its LATCH Bin is taken off. Clek help article
The Liingo is fully compatible with the Clek Infant Car Seat Base, which you can buy separately if you later want a base. Clek help article
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Aton
We don't have Cybex's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Aton 2
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “NEVER USE this child restraint when it is older than six (6) years.” Cybex manual (PDF)
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Aton 5
We don't have Cybex's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Aton G
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “This infant seat has been certified for 6 years from the date of manufacture.” Cybex product page
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Aton M
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “This infant seat has been certified for 6 years from the date of manufacture.” Cybex product page
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Aton Q
We don't have Cybex's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Cloud G
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “This infant seat has been certified for 6 years from the date of manufacture.” Cybex product page
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Cloud G Lux
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “This infant seat has been certified for 6 years from the date of manufacture.” Cybex product page
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Cloud Q
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “NEVER USE this child restraint when it is older than six (6) years.” Cybex manual (PDF)
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Cybex Cloud T
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “This infant seat has been certified for 6 years from the date of manufacture.” Cybex product page
The Cloud T sits on its own Cloud T Base, which has an anti-rebound bar and a load leg. Cybex product page
The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
Your first baby's seat
Doona Doona+
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Doona Car Seat & Strollers manufactured before July 1, 2026 have a recommended service life of 6 years from the manufacturing date. Doona Car Seat & Strollers manufactured on or after July 1, 2026 have a recommended service life of 7 years from the manufacturing date.” Doona help article
Only a Doona fits the Doona LATCH base, and a Doona doesn't fit other brands' bases. Doona help article
The US Doona comes with a LATCH base. A European Doona was never tested on the US LATCH base, so Doona won't back that combination. Doona help article
Your first baby's seat
Doona Doona X
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Doona Car Seat & Strollers manufactured before July 1, 2026 have a recommended service life of 6 years from the manufacturing date. Doona Car Seat & Strollers manufactured on or after July 1, 2026 have a recommended service life of 7 years from the manufacturing date.” Doona help article
Only a Doona fits the Doona LATCH base, and a Doona doesn't fit other brands' bases. Doona help article
The US Doona comes with a LATCH base. A European Doona was never tested on the US LATCH base, so Doona won't back that combination. Doona help article
Your first baby's seat
Evenflo LiteMax 35
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “All Evenflo car seats expire 6 years following their date of manufacture, with a few exceptions: the Symphony car seat line expires 8 years after the date of manufacture” Evenflo help article
The LiteMax base takes only LiteMax and SafeMax infant seats. Evenflo help article
A LiteMax infant seat clicks into both the LiteMax and the LiteMax DLX bases, so either one works as a spare base. Evenflo help article
The Gold SensorSafe SecureMax smart infant seat needs the SecureMax base. The LiteMax base does not fit it. Evenflo help article
Your first baby's seat
Evenflo Shyft DualRide
Expires 6 years after the date it was made. “The Evenflo Shyft™ DualRide™ has a 6-year expiration from the date of manufacture.” Evenflo help article
The LiteMax base takes only LiteMax and SafeMax infant seats. Evenflo help article
A LiteMax infant seat clicks into both the LiteMax and the LiteMax DLX bases, so either one works as a spare base. Evenflo help article
The Gold SensorSafe SecureMax smart infant seat needs the SecureMax base. The LiteMax base does not fit it. Evenflo help article
Your first baby's seat
Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Car Seat's Useful Life STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture.” Graco manual (PDF)
Graco publishes a single list of which infant seats fit which Graco bases (GoMax, Premier, SnugLock with load leg, SnugRide Lite, SnugFit and SnugLock bases). Graco says this list overrides what any individual manual says. Graco manual (PDF)
Your first baby's seat
Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Car Seat's Useful Life STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture.” Graco manual (PDF)
Graco publishes a single list of which infant seats fit which Graco bases (GoMax, Premier, SnugLock with load leg, SnugRide Lite, SnugFit and SnugLock bases). Graco says this list overrides what any individual manual says. Graco manual (PDF)
Your first baby's seat
Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Car Seat's Useful Life STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture.” Graco manual (PDF)
Graco publishes a single list of which infant seats fit which Graco bases (GoMax, Premier, SnugLock with load leg, SnugRide Lite, SnugFit and SnugLock bases). Graco says this list overrides what any individual manual says. Graco manual (PDF)
Your first baby's seat
Joie Mint
We don't have Joie's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The base AR manual says it fits every Joie infant car seat. Joie manual (PDF)
Joie sells base AR as a spare base designed for any Joie infant seat, the Mint Latch included (archived Joie page, Sept 2025). Joie product page (archived copy)
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Coral XP
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico (older models)
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico 30
Expires 8 years after the date it was made. “Mico 30 manual: Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years after the date of manufacture.” Maxi-Cosi manual (PDF)
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico AP
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe
Expires 8 years after the date it was made. “Mico Luxe Infant Car Seat 4358-8317A 9.21.22 ... Do not use this car seat more than 8 years after the date of manufacture.” Maxi-Cosi manual (PDF)
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max (older models)
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30
Expires 8 years after the date it was made. “Do not use this car seat more than 8 years after the date of manufacture.” Maxi-Cosi product page
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max Plus
Expires 8 years after the date it was made. “Mico Max Plus manual: Do not use this child restraint more than 8 years after the date of manufacture.” Maxi-Cosi manual (PDF)
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico NXT
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico Plus
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max
Expires 8 years after the date it was made. “Mico XP, Mico XP Max manual: Do not use this car seat more than 8 years after the date of manufacture.” Maxi-Cosi product page
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Maxi-Cosi Peri 180
We don't have Maxi-Cosi's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
The spare Maxi-Cosi Infant Car Seat Base takes the Mico Pro, Mico Pro+, Mico Luxe, Mico Luxe+, Mico Max Plus, Mico Max 30, Mico XP Max and Mico 30 carriers. Maxi-Cosi product page
The Peri 180 has its own rotating base; the spare Peri 180 base is listed for the Peri 180 carrier. Maxi-Cosi product page
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa (original)
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Aire
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Aire RX
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Lite
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Lite LX
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Lite R
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Lite RX
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Next
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa RX
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Nuna Pipa Urbn
We don't have Nuna's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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. Nuna help article
The PIPA lite, PIPA lite lx and PIPA lite r have to be used with a base. They cannot be installed with the seat belt alone, so for taxis or travel you need to bring the base along. Nuna help article
Your first baby's seat
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “As of January 1st 2023 we have modified our car seat expiration policy. ... Infant Car Seats: 7 years from date of original purchase. If uncertain on date of purchase, please refer to date of manufacture.” Peg Perego product page
The Primo Viaggio 4-35 comes with a LATCH base, and you can buy extra bases separately. Peg Perego product page
Your first baby's seat
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “As of January 1st 2023 we have modified our car seat expiration policy. ... Infant Car Seats: 7 years from date of original purchase. If uncertain on date of purchase, please refer to date of manufacture.” Peg Perego product page
The Primo Viaggio 4-35 comes with a LATCH base, and you can buy extra bases separately. Peg Perego product page
Your first baby's seat
UPPAbaby Aria V2
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Discontinue use of this child restraint after 7 years from the date of manufacture or after a crash.” UPPAbaby manual (PDF)
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
Your first baby's seat
UPPAbaby Mesa (original)
We don't have UPPAbaby's expiry period for this seat; it is printed on the seat's label and in its manual.
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
Your first baby's seat
UPPAbaby Mesa Max
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Discontinue use of this child restraint after 7 years from the date of manufacture or after a crash.” UPPAbaby manual (PDF)
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
Your first baby's seat
UPPAbaby Mesa V2
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Discontinue use of this child restraint after 7 years from the date of manufacture or after a crash.” UPPAbaby manual (PDF)
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
Your first baby's seat
UPPAbaby Mesa V3
Expires 7 years after the date it was made. “Discontinue use of this child restraint after 7 years from the date of manufacture or after a crash.” UPPAbaby manual (PDF)
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
Your stroller
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2
The adapter included with the City Mini GT2 fits all Baby Jogger infant seats; other brands need a separately sold adapter. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
One Graco adapter set is sold for the City Select, City Select 2 and City Select LUX. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
Your stroller
Baby Jogger City Select 2
The adapter included with the City Mini GT2 fits all Baby Jogger infant seats; other brands need a separately sold adapter. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
One Graco adapter set is sold for the City Select, City Select 2 and City Select LUX. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
Your stroller
Baby Jogger City Tour 2
The adapter included with the City Mini GT2 fits all Baby Jogger infant seats; other brands need a separately sold adapter. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
One Graco adapter set is sold for the City Select, City Select 2 and City Select LUX. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
Your stroller
Stokke YOYO²
YOYO 6+ seat fabrics fit every YOYO frame; newborn-pack and bassinet textiles need a frame with the reversible backrest. Stokke help article
The YOYO bassinet attaches to the YOYO3, YOYO2 and YOYO+ with the included adapters. Stokke help article
All YOYO accessories fit the YOYO3 except the YOYO handlebar and wheels pack, and Stokke YOYO and older BABYZEN YOYO accessories are interchangeable. Stokke help article
When folding a YOYO with car seat adapters, the top part of each adapter stays on the car seat and the lower part (white button) can stay on the stroller armrests. Stokke help article
Your stroller
BOB Alterrain Pro
Older BOB car seat adapters and snack trays do not work on newer strollers that have built-in accessory adapters. BOB help article
One BOB adapter for Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and BOB seats is made for most BOB single strollers built after 2015; check BOB's chart for your exact stroller and seat. BOB manual (PDF)
Your stroller
BOB Revolution Flex 3.0
Older BOB car seat adapters and snack trays do not work on newer strollers that have built-in accessory adapters. BOB help article
One BOB adapter for Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and BOB seats is made for most BOB single strollers built after 2015; check BOB's chart for your exact stroller and seat. BOB manual (PDF)
Your stroller
BOB single jogging strollers (2016 and newer)
Older BOB car seat adapters and snack trays do not work on newer strollers that have built-in accessory adapters. BOB help article
One BOB adapter for Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and BOB seats is made for most BOB single strollers built after 2015; check BOB's chart for your exact stroller and seat. BOB manual (PDF)
Your stroller
BOB Wayfinder
Older BOB car seat adapters and snack trays do not work on newer strollers that have built-in accessory adapters. BOB help article
One BOB adapter for Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and BOB seats is made for most BOB single strollers built after 2015; check BOB's chart for your exact stroller and seat. BOB manual (PDF)
Your stroller
Bugaboo Butterfly (original)
Moving to the Bugaboo Butterfly 2: 11 of 13 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too; not confirmed: Aton Q, Mico (older models).
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Bugaboo Butterfly 2
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Bugaboo Cameleon 3
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Bugaboo Donkey 5
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Bugaboo Dragonfly
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations)
Moving to the Bugaboo Fox 5: 2 of 3 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too; not confirmed: Pipa (original).
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Bugaboo Fox 5
The Turtle Air Shield works on every Bugaboo stroller except the Ant, but each needs an adapter sold separately. Bugaboo product page
The Bugaboo Fox adapter for Maxi-Cosi-style seats also fits the Lynx and Buffalo. Bugaboo adapter page
The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
Your stroller
Chicco Bravo
Every KeyFit carrier clicks into Chicco's compatible strollers, so one carrier moves across the Chicco travel-system strollers. Chicco product page
Your stroller
Chicco Corso
Every KeyFit carrier clicks into Chicco's compatible strollers, so one carrier moves across the Chicco travel-system strollers. Chicco product page
Your stroller
Colugo Compact Stroller
Use only Colugo replacement parts; Colugo says parts from other makers may be unsafe. Colugo help article
The Bug Net fits both the Colugo Compact and the Colugo Complete. Colugo product page
Colugo's Universal Car Seat Adapter (sold separately) is for The One stroller and takes Clek Liing, Maxi-Cosi Mico, Cybex Aton and Nuna Pipa seats. Colugo does not say it fits the Compact. Colugo help article
Your stroller
Cybex Eezy S Twist+ 2
Cybex infant seats work on every Cybex stroller, using the adapters packed with the stroller. Cybex product page
On other brands' strollers, the stroller maker decides whether a Cybex seat fits and supplies its own adapter. Cybex says to check that stroller's manual. Cybex product page
Your stroller
Cybex Gazelle S
Cybex infant seats work on every Cybex stroller, using the adapters packed with the stroller. Cybex product page
On other brands' strollers, the stroller maker decides whether a Cybex seat fits and supplies its own adapter. Cybex says to check that stroller's manual. Cybex product page
Your stroller
Cybex Mios
Cybex infant seats work on every Cybex stroller, using the adapters packed with the stroller. Cybex product page
On other brands' strollers, the stroller maker decides whether a Cybex seat fits and supplies its own adapter. Cybex says to check that stroller's manual. Cybex product page
Your stroller
Cybex Priam
Cybex infant seats work on every Cybex stroller, using the adapters packed with the stroller. Cybex product page
On other brands' strollers, the stroller maker decides whether a Cybex seat fits and supplies its own adapter. Cybex says to check that stroller's manual. Cybex product page
Your stroller
Mockingbird Single Stroller 2.0
The 3.0 extra canopy does not fit 2.0 or earlier Mockingbird strollers; to upgrade an older stroller, Mockingbird sells a 3.0 seat-with-canopy kit instead. Mockingbird product page
Your stroller
Nuna DEMI next
The MIXX next comes with the MIXX series ring adapter, and every PIPA infant seat fits the stroller through that adapter. Nuna help article
Your stroller
Nuna MIXX next
The MIXX next comes with the MIXX series ring adapter, and every PIPA infant seat fits the stroller through that adapter. Nuna help article
Your stroller
Nuna TAVO next
The MIXX next comes with the MIXX series ring adapter, and every PIPA infant seat fits the stroller through that adapter. Nuna help article
Your stroller
Nuna TRIV next
The MIXX next comes with the MIXX series ring adapter, and every PIPA infant seat fits the stroller through that adapter. Nuna help article
Your stroller
Nuna TRVL
The MIXX next comes with the MIXX series ring adapter, and every PIPA infant seat fits the stroller through that adapter. Nuna help article
Your stroller
Nuna TRVL lx
The MIXX next comes with the MIXX series ring adapter, and every PIPA infant seat fits the stroller through that adapter. Nuna help article
Your stroller
Thule Urban Glide 2
Moving to the Thule Urban Glide 3: 6 of 8 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too; not confirmed: Primo Viaggio 4-35, Mesa (original).
The Thule Urban Glide Maxi-Cosi adapter fits the Urban Glide 2, the Urban Glide 2 Double and the Thule Glide 2. Thule manual (PDF)
The older universal Thule car seat adapter fits the Thule Glide and the Urban Glide 1 and 2. Thule manual (PDF)
The Urban Glide 3 Maxi-Cosi adapter has its own compatibility chart for the Urban Glide 3 single stroller; it is a different part from the Urban Glide 2 adapter. Thule manual (PDF)
Your stroller
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide Maxi-Cosi adapter fits the Urban Glide 2, the Urban Glide 2 Double and the Thule Glide 2. Thule manual (PDF)
The older universal Thule car seat adapter fits the Thule Glide and the Urban Glide 1 and 2. Thule manual (PDF)
The Urban Glide 3 Maxi-Cosi adapter has its own compatibility chart for the Urban Glide 3 single stroller; it is a different part from the Urban Glide 2 adapter. Thule manual (PDF)
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019)
Moving to the UPPAbaby Cruz V2: 33 of 33 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz V2
Moving to the UPPAbaby Cruz V3: 33 of 33 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Cruz V3
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Minu (original)
Moving to the UPPAbaby Minu V2: 23 of 23 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Minu V2
Moving to the UPPAbaby Minu V3: 23 of 23 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Minu V3
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Ridge (original)
Moving to the UPPAbaby Ridge V2: 24 of 24 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Ridge V2
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista (before 2015)
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista (2015–2019)
Moving to the UPPAbaby Vista V2: 33 of 33 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista V2
Moving to the UPPAbaby Vista V3: 33 of 33 seats confirmed on yours are confirmed on it too.
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
UPPAbaby Vista V3
Any UPPAbaby infant car seat and the UPPAbaby bassinet attach straight to the Vista V3 with no adapter; other brands' seats need an adapter. UPPAbaby help article
The From Birth Kit does not fit the Minu V2. From birth, you use the bassinet or a Mesa infant seat on the Minu V2, both with adapters. UPPAbaby help article
Your stroller
WonderFold W2 wagon
WonderFold accessories come in model-specific versions; pick the variant for the wagon you own or it may not fit. WonderFold help article
The car seat adapter is listed for the W2 Original, W2 Elite/Luxe, all W4 wagons, all Pro Series and L Series. WonderFold adapter page
On W2 wagons only one car seat adapter fits for Nuna, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Clek, Graco, Chicco and Britax seats; two fit on a W2 Elite/Luxe only with UPPAbaby seats. WonderFold adapter page
WonderFold tested its car seat adapter only with car seat models made before 2024 and does not guarantee fit for 2024-and-later models. WonderFold adapter page
What catches parents out
Infant seats expire: 6 to 9 years from the date they were made, depending on the maker
Baby Jogger, Britax, Chicco, Clek and 9 more
What the maker says
- Baby Jogger prints the date of manufacture (day, month, year) on the product sticker next to the model number. Baby Jogger product page (archived copy)
- The date of manufacture is on the seat's serial label. Most models made after 2018 also print the expiration date there. If yours doesn't, add the lifespan given in the manual's Warnings section to the manufacture date. Britax help article
- Britax car seats generally expire 6 to 10 years after manufacture, depending on the model; check the manual for the exact span. Britax help article
A base from the first baby may not take a newer carrier: 6 makers spell out which base goes with which seat
BOB, Britax, Chicco, Clek and 2 more
What the maker says
- The BOB Champ infant seat (sold only in the Wayfinder Pack) can also be installed without its base, using the European belt routing. BOB help article
- Willow, Willow S, Willow SC and Cypress infant seats all fit the Aspen and Alpine bases, and those two bases take only these seats. Britax help article
- The Arbor infant seat does not fit Britax ClickTight bases. It comes with its own StayTight base and can also be installed without a base. Britax help article
Older adapters and accessories don't always fit a newer stroller
BOB, Britax, Bugaboo, Clek and 2 more
What the maker says
- Older BOB car seat adapters and snack trays do not work on newer strollers that have built-in accessory adapters. BOB help article
- The Juniper+ car seat adapters only fit the Juniper+ stroller and do not move to other Britax strollers. Britax help article
- The Fox 5 Renew has its own car seat adapter, listed for the Fox 5 Renew stroller. Bugaboo adapter page
One base often takes several carriers, so an older or spare base may still work
Cybex, Evenflo, Joie, Maxi-Cosi and 2 more
What the maker says
- The Aton M and its SafeLock Base are sold as a pair; a spare SafeLock Base helps families with more than one car. Cybex product page
- A LiteMax infant seat clicks into both the LiteMax and the LiteMax DLX bases, so either one works as a spare base. Evenflo help article
- Joie sells base AR as a spare base designed for any Joie infant seat, the Mint Latch included (archived Joie page, Sept 2025). Joie product page (archived copy)
A seat that was in a crash may need replacing; makers explain what counts as a minor one
Maxi-Cosi products, Nuna Pipa (original)
What the maker says
- The car seat was in a crash but looks fine. Do I need a new one?: Maxi-Cosi strongly recommends replacing it after any crash. This applies even if your child was not in it and you can't see any damage, because damage inside the shell may not show. Call your insurance company after the accident. Maxi-Cosi help article
- We had a small fender bender. Do I need a new PIPA?: Nuna points to the NHTSA guideline: a seat does not automatically need replacing after a minor crash. It only counts as minor if all of these are true: the car could be driven away, the door nearest the seat was not damaged, nobody was hurt, the air bags did not go off, and the seat shows no visible damage. Never keep using a seat after a moderate or severe crash. Nuna help article
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Bases and adapters
Newer stroller, same seat?
For each stroller that came in generations: of the seats confirmed on the older one, how many are confirmed on the next.
Bugaboo Butterfly (original) → Butterfly 2
11 of 13 seats carry over; not confirmed on the Butterfly 2: Aton Q, Mico (older models)
Bugaboo Fox (earlier generations) → Fox 5
2 of 3 seats carry over; not confirmed on the Fox 5: Pipa (original)
Thule Urban Glide 2 → Urban Glide 3
6 of 8 seats carry over; not confirmed on the Urban Glide 3: Primo Viaggio 4-35, Mesa (original)
UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019) → Cruz V2
33 of 33 seats carry over
UPPAbaby Cruz V2 → Cruz V3
33 of 33 seats carry over
UPPAbaby Minu (original) → Minu V2
23 of 23 seats carry over
UPPAbaby Minu V2 → Minu V3
23 of 23 seats carry over
UPPAbaby Ridge (original) → Ridge V2
24 of 24 seats carry over
UPPAbaby Vista (2015–2019) → Vista V2
33 of 33 seats carry over
UPPAbaby Vista V2 → Vista V3
33 of 33 seats carry over
How long each seat lasts
Years from the date it was made, as each maker states it.
Everything here is built from the makers' published data and changes when it does. How we verify.