UPPAbaby Rove
The UPPAbaby Rove rear-faces up to 50 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 18.8 in wide, per UPPAbaby. A convertible from UPPAbaby that starts rear-facing at 14 lb and goes to 65 lb forward-facing.
- 50 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 25.2 lbSeat weight
- 18.8 inWidth
Rove: key facts
- The UPPAbaby Rove rear-faces from 14 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 UPPAbaby.
- Outgrown by height: "DO NOT use this Child Restraint system if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 in (2.54 cm) from the top of the headrest when in its highest position. (Rear-facing: Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child’s head and top of headrest.)"
- It installs with seat belt (lock-off doors).
- UPPAbaby says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
- UPPAbaby lists it as certified for aircraft ("This Child Restraint is certified for aircraft use.").
- It's 18.8 in wide at the widest point and weighs 25.2 lb.
From UPPAbaby's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Rove 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).
Within 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).
Rove: generations
- Replaces: UPPAbaby KnoxDiscontinued. Next to it, the Rove is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit.
From each maker's published specs.
What sets the Rove apart
Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Width: 18.8 inin the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)
- Weight: 25.2 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
- Babyark SmartNext to it, the Rove is 1.8 in wider; 1.8 lb lighter; no load leg (the Smart has it); no anti-rebound bar (the Smart has it).
- Britax Advocate ClickTightNext to it, the Rove is 10 lb higher rear-facing limit.
- Babyark ClassicNext to it, the Rove is 1.8 in wider; 1.8 lb lighter; no load leg (the Classic has it); no anti-rebound bar (the Classic has it).
Flying with the Rove
UPPAbaby's label: “This Child Restraint is certified for aircraft use.” It is 18.8 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
- Maker says no flame retardants in foam or fabrics
- Five recline positions
- Spring-loaded lock-off doors for the seat belt
Worth checking
- Rear-facing starts at 14 lb, so not for newborns
- No rear-facing height limit listed
Where to buy the Rove
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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
| UPPAbaby Rove | |
|---|---|
| Type | Convertible |
| Rear-facing weight | 14–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 25.2 lb |
| Width | 18.8 in |
| Head rule | DO NOT use this Child Restraint system if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 in (2.54 cm) from the top of the headrest when in its highest position. (Rear-facing: Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child’s head and top of headrest.) |
| Newborn insert | Comfort Inlay, 'designed for children who weigh 14 – 20 lbs (6.4 – 9 kg) approximately'; 'Remove the Comfort Inlay at 20 lbs (9 kg) or when the child begins growing on top of the buckle' |
| Installation | seat belt (lock-off doors) |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Recline positions | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the Rove with
How each closest rival differs from the Rove, from the makers' specs.
- BabyarkSmartrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$990
- 1.8 in narrower
- 1.8 lb heavier
- BritaxAdvocate ClickTightrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb
- 10 lb lower rear-facing limit
- BabyarkClassicrear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$790
- 1.8 in narrower
- 1.8 lb heavier
- AxkidOne 3rear-facing to 65 lb17.3 in wide$899
- 15 lb higher rear-facing limit
- 1.5 in narrower
- 3.2 lb lighter
Rove: questions answered
From UPPAbaby's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the UPPAbaby Rove 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 UPPAbaby Rove fit three across or in a small car?
It's wider than 71% of the convertible seats we track, at 18.8 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 UPPAbaby Rove on a plane?
Yes, UPPAbaby 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 25.2 lb to carry through the airport.
Rove or Smart: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the Smart has a load leg; the Smart has an anti-rebound bar. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used Rove?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. UPPAbaby 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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Where these specs come from
- uppababy.com/car-seats/convertible/rove
- back.uppababy.com/media/18/e4/1f/1745851419/1103-ROV-US…
- uppababy.com/car-seats/convertible/rove/jake
- hazelandfawn.com/blogs/blog/uppababys-car-seat-update-for-2025
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.