Nuna RAVA vs Nuna RAVA next
The RAVA is 2 in narrower. The RAVA lists for $45 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Nuna RAVA | Nuna RAVA next | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $480Lowest price | $525 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb | 5–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 27.9 lb | 26.5 lbLightest |
| Width | 19 inNarrowest | 21 in |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert for a child between 5–11 lb; 'You MUST use the infant insert if the harness straps are positioned ABOVE the child’s shoulders and child weighs between 5–11 lb.' | 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 | vehicle lap/shoulder belt, lower anchor belt, vehicle lap belt | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 10 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Nuna RAVA
A steel-framed convertible that rear-faces to 50 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.
- High 50 lb rear-facing limit
- Maker says it is free of added flame retardants
- FAA certified per maker
- Heavy at about 28 lb
- Wide at 19 in
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
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RAVA 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?
RAVA: certified for planes, 27.9 lb. RAVA next: certified for planes, 26.5 lb.
What does the extra $45 for the RAVA next get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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