Baby Jogger City Turn vs Nuna RAVA next
The City Turn is 2 in narrower. The RAVA next lists for $54.99 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Jogger City Turn | Nuna RAVA next | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $579.99 | $525Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lb | 5–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Not listed | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 26.5 lb |
| Width | 19 inNarrowest | 21 in |
| Head rule | Rear-Facing: Top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest/harness adjustment lever. Forward-Facing: Top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Removable infant insert (product page); manual limit not captured. | Infant insert: 'The infant insert MUST be used for a child weighing between 5–11 lb and must NOT be used otherwise.' SIP insert MUST be used up to 40 lb (18 kg). |
| Installation | RAPIDLOCK base belt tensioning, push-button LATCH | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 5 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Baby Jogger City Turn
A convertible seat that turns 180 degrees in rear-facing mode, making it easier to get a child in and out.
- Rotates 180 degrees in rear-facing mode
- Rear-facing up to 50 lb
- 5 recline positions
- List price $579.99
- Width of 19 in is wide for 3-across
Nuna RAVA next
An updated RAVA with four recline angles per direction and a 50 lb rear-facing limit.
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- Lighter than the original RAVA at 26.5 lb
- FAA certified per maker
- Lower anchors limited to 35 lb rear-facing and 40 lb forward-facing
- Maker price not shown on page
Ask the meadow
City Turn or RAVA next?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
City Turn: certified for planes. RAVA next: certified for planes, 26.5 lb.
What does the extra $54.99 for the City Turn get you?
Per the makers, the City Turn adds rotation. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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