Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna vs Nuna PIPA aire rx
The Turtle Air Shield by Nuna is 0.2 in narrower. The Turtle Air Shield by Nuna lists for $1 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna | Nuna PIPA aire rx | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $649Lowest price | $650 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 8.8 lb | 6.2 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 16.8 lb |
| Width | 17.32 inNarrowest | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Top of child's head should be at least 1 inch below top of child restraint. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Removable merino wool mix baby insert (limit not stated) | Infant insert plus an additional GOTS organic cotton insert and harness cover set (page); removal weight not stated |
| Installation | Not listed | LATCH (PIPA RELX base, rigid latch), seat belt, baseless (belt path) |
| Load leg | Not listed | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Bugaboo strollers (adapters needed) | All Nuna strollers with adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Bugaboo car seat adapters for the specific stroller (sold separately) | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Manual: 'The handle has 3 locked positions (including carry position).' 'Nuna recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle.' 'Handle MUST NOT contact the vehicle interior (side of car or seat in front) when installed.' |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna
A very light infant seat sold with a four-position recline base, with a merino-wool-mix infant insert and a UPF 50+ canopy.
- 8.8 lb carrier
- Recline base included
- Works with Bugaboo strollers via adapters
- Rides to 30 lb and 30 in only
- List price $649
Nuna PIPA aire rx
The light aire carrier paired with the RELX base, which adds a telescoping stability leg, an anti-rebound panel and four recline positions.
- Carrier about 6.2 lb without canopy and inserts
- Stability leg and anti-rebound panel
- FAA certified with or without base (per the maker)
- List price $650
- 30 lb maximum
Turtle Air Shield by Nuna or PIPA aire rx?
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?
Turtle Air Shield by Nuna: 8.8 lb. PIPA aire rx: certified for planes, installs without a base, 6.2 lb.
What does the extra $1 for the PIPA aire rx get you?
Per the makers, the PIPA aire rx adds a load leg, an anti-rebound bar, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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