Nuna RAVA next vs Römer Veni
The Veni is 4 in narrower. The RAVA next lists for $74.99 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Nuna RAVA next | Römer Veni | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $525Lowest price | $599.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb | 5–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 26.5 lbLightest | 28 lb |
| Width | 21 in | 17 inNarrowest |
| Newborn insert | 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). | Three infant inserts: head + middle infant insert 'MAY be used with children weighing 5-20 lbs (2.3- 9.1 kg) rear-facing'; 'The provided lower infant insert must be used for children weighing 22 lbs (10 kg) or less in a rear-facing position.' |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt | seat belt (SecureLoc), LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 14 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
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
Römer Veni
A slim 17-inch convertible with a 50 lb US rear-facing limit and a belt-tightening SecureLoc system.
- Slim 17 in width
- 14 harness height positions adjusted one-handed
- SecureLoc tightens the seat belt
- Heavy at 28 lb
- List price $599.99
Ask the meadow
RAVA next or Veni?
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?
RAVA next: certified for planes, 26.5 lb. Veni: certified for planes, 28 lb.
What does the extra $74.99 for the Veni get you?
Per the makers, the Veni adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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