Nuna RAVA next
The Nuna RAVA next rear-faces up to 50 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 21 in wide, per Nuna. An updated RAVA with four recline angles per direction and a 50 lb rear-facing limit.
- $525List price
- 50 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 26.5 lbSeat weight
RAVA next: key facts
- The Nuna RAVA next rear-faces from 5 to 50 lb and up to 49 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and up to 49 in tall, per Nuna.
- It installs with LATCH or seat belt.
- Nuna says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
- Nuna lists it as certified for aircraft ("This child restraint is certified for use on aircraft.").
- It's 21 in wide at the widest point and weighs 26.5 lb.
From Nuna's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the RAVA next stacks up
Against the 39 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).
The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).
Above the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).
Above the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).
What sets the RAVA next apart
Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Width: 21 inabove the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)
- Weight: 26.5 lbin the middle half of the 25 convertible car seats that publish it (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Clek FlloNext to it, the RAVA next is 1 years longer before it expires; 4.1 in wider; 1.5 lb heavier; no anti-rebound bar (the Fllo has it).
- Nuna RAVANext to it, the RAVA next is 2 in wider; 1.4 lb lighter; $45 more.
- Baby Jogger City TurnNext to it, the RAVA next is 2 in wider; $55 less; no rotates (the City Turn has it).
Flying with the RAVA next
Nuna's label: “This child restraint is certified for use on aircraft.” It is 21 in wide at its widest point.
What airlines say about car seats:
- American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
- Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
- JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
- Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
- Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
- Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Listed features
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- Lighter than the original RAVA at 26.5 lb
- FAA certified per maker
Worth checking
- Lower anchors limited to 35 lb rear-facing and 40 lb forward-facing
- Maker price not shown on page
- Width varies from 19 to 21 in
Where to buy the RAVA next
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Nuna RAVA next | |
|---|---|
| Type | Convertible |
| List price | $525 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 26.5 lb |
| Width | 21 in |
| 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). |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Harness heights | 10 |
| Recline positions | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the RAVA next with
How each closest rival differs from the RAVA next, from the makers' specs.
- ClekFllorear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$499.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- 4.1 in narrower
- 1.5 lb lighter
- NunaRAVArear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$480
- 2 in narrower
- 1.4 lb heavier
- $45 less
- Baby JoggerCity Turnrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$579.99
- 2 in narrower
- $55 more
- RömerVenirear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$599.99
- 4 in narrower
- 1.5 lb heavier
- $75 more
RAVA next: questions answered
From Nuna's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Nuna RAVA next rear-face longer than other convertible seats?
1 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 50 lb. The highest is the Axkid One 3 at 65 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)
Will the Nuna RAVA next fit three across or in a small car?
It's wider than 97% of the convertible seats we track, at 21 in. The narrowest is the WAYB Pico at 14.5 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you bring the Nuna RAVA next on a plane?
Yes, Nuna lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 26.5 lb to carry through the airport.
RAVA next or Fllo: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the Fllo has an anti-rebound bar; the Fllo lists for $25.01 less. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used RAVA next?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Nuna lists a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More convertible car seats
- EvenfloGold Revolve360 Slimrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$449.99
- BritaxGalaxy360 Slimrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$429.99
- WAYBPicoforward-facing to 50 lb14.5 in wide$499
- ChiccoFit360 Zip ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$489.99
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Convertible Kineticrear-facing to 45 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$449.99
- ClekFoonfrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$649.99
Where these specs come from
- nunababy.com/usa/rava-next-convertible-car-seat
- dl.nunababy.eu/Instruction_Manual/US/RAVA-next/Nuna_RAVAnext…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.