BOB Champ vs Nuna PIPA urbn
The Champ is 0.6 in narrower.
Only the differences are shown.
| BOB Gear Champ | Nuna PIPA urbn | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 16–29 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lb | 7 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) or below the top edge of head restraint | Top of child's head should be at least 1 inch below top of child restraint. |
| Base included | Yes | No |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillow (no weight limit printed in the extracted text); harness Inner Loop: Maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Infant head support and body inserts (Flex System page); removal limit not stated |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (European belt path) | baseless (pipaFIX rigid latch), seat belt (European belt path) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | BOB strollers (Wayfinder travel system); maker publishes a compatibility chart | Nuna SWIV and TRIV bassinets, Flex stroller seat, and PIPA series seats via folding ring adapter; not compatible with PIPA series or RELX ba |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. BOB Gear & Britax recommend Position 1 for use in a vehicle. | Manual: 'The carrier handle can be adjusted to 3 positions.' 'Handle can be used in vehicle in any locked position.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | Not listed |
BOB Champ
BOB Gear's own infant carrier, sold with the Wayfinder travel system and with a Wilder base. Rear-facing limits are 4-30 lb and 17-32 in.
- Pairs with BOB strollers
- Baseless installation option
- Sold mainly as part of a travel system
- 30 lb limit
Nuna PIPA urbn
A baseless Nuna carrier that installs with built-in rigid latch connectors or the seat belt, aimed at city use and rides in other people's cars.
- Installs without a separate base
- About 7 lb carrier
- FAA certified for aircraft use
- No base means no load leg or recline foot adjustments from a base
- 30 lb and 29 in maximum, a bit lower height than other infant seats
Ask the meadow
Champ or PIPA urbn?
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?
Champ: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9.3 lb. PIPA urbn: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7 lb.
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