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Best SplurgeInfant Car Seats
Nuna PIPA RX
The buttery-smooth true-tension base and a dream-drape canopy make this the seat parents fall in love with.
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NewMom Index
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Price range $$$
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The verdict
The PIPA RX pairs Nuna's RELX base, which has a load leg and a satisfying true-tension install, with a lightweight carrier and a giant, breathable dream-drape canopy that's the best in the category for shading a sleeping baby. It clicks directly into Nuna strollers without adapters and oozes quality in every material. The obvious catch is the price, which is firmly premium. Skip it if you're on any kind of budget, and skip it if you don't plan to buy into the Nuna stroller ecosystem where a lot of its convenience lives.
What we love
- ✓Load-leg base with a smooth, confidence-inspiring true-tension install
- ✓Best-in-class dream-drape canopy for shade and airflow
- ✓Lightweight, beautifully finished carrier
- ✓Adapter-free click-in with Nuna strollers
Keep in mind
- –Premium price that's hard to justify on a budget
- –Convenience is best within the Nuna stroller ecosystem
Is the Nuna PIPA RX right for you?
Parents who want top-tier install feel, canopy, and materials and will pay for them.