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Nuna RAVA

The Nuna RAVA rear-faces up to 50 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 19 in wide, per Nuna. A steel-framed convertible that rear-faces to 50 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.

  • $480List price
  • 50 lbRear-facing to
  • 65 lbHarness to
  • 27.9 lbSeat weight
See it on Nuna's site

When does it expire?

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RAVA: key facts

  • The Nuna RAVA rear-faces from 5 to 50 lb and 18 to 49 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and 34 to 49 in tall, per Nuna.
  • It installs with vehicle lap/shoulder belt, lower anchor belt or vehicle lap belt.
  • Nuna says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Nuna lists it as certified for aircraft ("The seat is certified for aircraft use").
  • It's 19 in wide at the widest point and weighs 27.9 lb.

From Nuna's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the RAVA 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.

Expiration10 years

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).

This one
7 yearsmiddle 10 years10 years
Rear-facing limit50 lb2nd highest rear-facing limit of 38

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).

This one
35 lbmiddle 40 lb65 lb
Forward-facing limit65 lbHighest forward-facing limit of 38 convertible car seats

The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).

This one
40 lbmiddle 65 lb65 lb
Width19 in22nd narrowest of 28

Above the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).

This one
14.5 inmiddle 17.8 in23.5 in
Weight27.9 lb19th lightest of 25

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).

This one
8 lbmiddle 25.2 lb31.3 lb
Price$48025th lowest price of 37

Within the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).

This one
$59.99middle $399.99$990

What sets the RAVA apart

Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Highest recline positionsof the 20 convertible car seats that list it: 10
  • Width: 19 inabove the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)
  • Weight: 27.9 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 is 1 years longer before it expires; 2.1 in wider; 2.9 lb heavier; no anti-rebound bar (the Fllo has it).
  • Evenflo Gold Revolve360 SlimNext to it, the RAVA is 2.1 in wider; 0.3 lb lighter; $30 more; no rotates (the Gold Revolve360 Slim has it).
  • Nuna RAVA nextNext to it, the RAVA is 2 in narrower; 1.4 lb heavier; $45 less.

Flying with the RAVA

Nuna's label: “The seat is certified for aircraft use” It is 19 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

  • High 50 lb rear-facing limit
  • Maker says it is free of added flame retardants
  • FAA certified per maker

Worth checking

  • Heavy at about 28 lb
  • Wide at 19 in

Where to buy the RAVA

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good to know
  • 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
TypeConvertible
List price$480
Rear-facing weight5–50 lb
Rear-facing height18–49 in
Forward-facing weight30–65 lb
Forward-facing height34–49 in
Seat weight27.9 lb
Width19 in
Newborn insertInfant 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.'
Installationvehicle lap/shoulder belt, lower anchor belt, vehicle lap belt
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barNo
RotatesNo
Harness heights10
Recline positions10
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
No added flame retardantsYes
Expires after10 years

Compare the RAVA with

How each closest rival differs from the RAVA, from the makers' specs.

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RAVA: questions answered

From Nuna's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Nuna RAVA 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 fit three across or in a small car?

It's wider than 85% of the convertible seats we track, at 19 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 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 27.9 lb to carry through the airport.

RAVA or Fllo: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the Fllo has an anti-rebound bar; the RAVA lists for $19.99 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used RAVA?

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.

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  • BritaxPoplar Srear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$399.99
  • ChiccoFit360 Zip ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$489.99
  • WAYBPicoforward-facing to 50 lb14.5 in wide$499
  • Baby JoggerCity Turnrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$579.99
  • RömerVenirear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$599.99

Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.