Which infant car seats fit the UPPAbaby Cruz V3?

The UPPAbaby Cruz V3 is a full-size stroller released in 2025. It weighs 26.5 lb and folds to 17 x 22.5 x 32.5 in (L x W x H, seat attached). The seat is rated for a child up to 50 lb, and the basket holds 30 lb. UPPAbaby lists it at $899.99. UPPAbaby points to birth to 50 lb, reversible seat, folds with seat on, upf 50+ extendable canopy and 4 more; the details are listed below.

Highlights

Birth to 50 lbUsable from birth up to 50 lb and 40 inches tall. UPPAbaby product page
Reversible seatThe seat can face you or face forward. UPPAbaby product page
Folds with seat onYou can fold it with the toddler seat attached, but the seat must face forward. UPPAbaby help article
UPF 50+ extendable canopyThe canopy extends with a zip-out panel, has mesh panels and a built-in sun shield, rated UPF 50+. UPPAbaby product page
One-hand reclineThe seat reclines to several positions with one hand. UPPAbaby product page
Four-position leg restThe leg rest adjusts to four positions with one hand. UPPAbaby product page
Suspension, never-flat tiresDual-spring suspension and tires that cannot go flat cushion the ride. UPPAbaby product page
What's in the boxComes with an infant insert plus a bug shield and rain shield for the toddler seat. UPPAbaby product page

Putting a travel system together (illustration)

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List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.

Three strollers side by side (illustration)

Compare the Cruz V3 with similar strollers

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

	UPPAbabyCruz V3This one	NunaMIXX next	CybexGazelle S	NunaDEMI next
Weight	26.5 lb	28.3 lb	28.4 lb	26 lb
Folded	17 x 22.5 x 32.5 in (L x W x H, seat attached)	L 27.5 x W 23.6 x H 19 in	32.9 x 25.4 x 12.2 in (L x W x H)	L 23.5 x W 24 x H 35 in
Child up to	50 lb	50 lb	50 lb	50 lb
Basket	30 lb	33 lb	30 lb	—
Infant seats that fit	33	9	6	9
…with no adapter	5	0	0	0
List price	$899.99	$900	$899.95	$1000
	Check price	Check price	Check price	Check price

How to use the UPPAbaby Cruz V3

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

Clean the fabrics

1Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and a mild detergent, then dry it thoroughly.
2If the frame has been near salt water, rinse it with fresh tap water as soon as you can and dry it.
3Close all hook-and-loop fasteners, then machine wash the seat and infant insert on a cold, gentle cycle with mild detergent.
4Spot clean or hand wash the basket fabric in cold water with a mild detergent.
5Spot clean the canopy fabric and leather bumper bar cover with a damp cloth without soaking them.
6Dry fabrics flat and out of direct sunlight before using or storing them.

The maker warns:

Do not use abrasive cleaners on the frame.
Do not bleach, iron or dry clean the fabrics.
Do not fold or store the stroller while it is damp or wet, or keep it somewhere damp.

Retold from UPPAbaby manual (PDF).

Common problems with the UPPAbaby Cruz V3

1. The Cruz V3 folds with the Toddler Seat attached only when the seat faces forward.
2. Turn the seat to face forward before folding.
3. For a smaller fold, lower the bumper bar and tuck the footrest away.
1. Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and a mild detergent, then dry it well. Do not use anything abrasive.
2. If the frame touched salt water, rinse those parts with fresh tap water as soon as you can to stop corrosion.
3. Spot clean or hand wash the fabrics in cold water with mild detergent and dry them flat, out of direct sun. No bleach, ironing or dry cleaning.
4. Do not fold or store the stroller while it is damp or wet.
1. UPPAbaby sells genuine replacement parts, including wheels, seat fabrics and canopies, on its Spare Parts page.
2. If you cannot find the part you need, contact UPPAbaby Customer Experience at (844) 823-3132 or support@uppababy.com.

Compare UPPAbaby Cruz versions

UPPAbaby Cruz (2015–2019)
No adapter
5
With adapter
28
Don't fit
0
seats
UPPAbaby Cruz V2
No adapter
5
With adapter
28
Don't fit
0
seats
This oneUPPAbaby Cruz V3
No adapter
5
With adapter
28
Don't fit
0
seats

How to tell which Cruz you have

The UPPAbaby Cruz V3: pros and cons

Why parents pick it

Takes 33 infant car seats, directly or with an adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
5 seats click in with no adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
Big basket: 30 lb (typical 15 lb). (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
Seat rated for a child up to 50 lb. (maker's spec)

Keep in mind

Pricier than most we list: $899.99 (typical $700). (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
Some adapters work in single mode only. (maker)
3 versions share the Cruz name, and answers differ between them — check which one you have. (from the makers' fit charts)

Manuals and downloads

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

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

Frequently asked questions (15)

How much does the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 weigh?

26.5 lb, as UPPAbaby states it.

UPPAbaby product page

How big is the UPPAbaby Cruz V3 when folded?

17 x 22.5 x 32.5 in (L x W x H, seat attached).

UPPAbaby product page

What is the weight limit of the UPPAbaby Cruz V3?

The seat is rated for a child up to 50 lb.