We were first introduced to Nuna at the ABC Expo last fall in Louisville and we were immediately impressed with the prototype “pipa” infant seat. We had a chance to see and play with a more advanced pre-production model here at Lifesavers Denver and we continue to be very impressed with this product. With any luck we may see pipa on store shelves by 3rd Qtr 2013 but I caution everyone not to get their hopes too high because unexpected delays are par for the course in this industry.
Our complete review of the Nuna PIPA is now posted HERE.
What makes pipa special in a sea of high-end infant seats? Rigid LATCH and a load leg, for starters! Plus a robust canopy, and a “dream drape”, and a really nice lock-off on the base for seatbelt installations, and the fact that it’s rated down to 4 lbs and is going to be a good fit for preemies and low birthweight babies based on how it fit the preemie doll. There was so much to like that I could barely offer any suggestions on what they might want to tweak! I even like the fact that it doesn’t have a no-rethread harness (there are 3 sets of harness slots) because that means the harness can be easily replaced if necessary. Pipa will be compatible with the nuna pepp stroller to create a complete nuna “travel system” but they are also working on adapters for some of the most popular high-end strollers. Expected MSRP for pipa is $299 which is completely reasonable in my opinion, considering what you’re getting.
We hope to have a complete and thorough pipa review as soon as a final production model is available!
You’re right, Crystal–the harness should come from at or below the shoulders for rear-facing kids. But I can confirm that on that preemie doll, it was indeed in the proper position for the preemie doll. 🙂
The preemie doll picture appears to have the shoulder straps coming from above the shoulders! For RFing (rearfacing) the harness slots/straps need to be AT OR BELOW. Just clarifying so parents don’t see this and think that’s how it should be. excited about this carseat
@Courtney – Yes, the pipa base has a flip-down recline foot if needed.
Is there any way to adjust the angle on this if it is correct when installed? It doesn’t look like you could do the noodle trick with the rigid latch.
Love! Wish it were available now! Really has things that I dislike about the Aton and things I love about it.
Looks exciting, but the “super-strong magnets” in the dream drape give me pause. Given the major, life-altering injuries that can happen to children who swallow strong magnets, I would be hesitant to bring some into the environment of a baby unless they are very, very thoroughly encased and cannot possibly come out of the product (here’s a suggestion for them!).
Last I read, they are in two layers of fabric, and double stitched (the techs could verify if that is correct). If a baby can get through that many layers, and that much stitching…..they are way too smart for their own good. I believe the washers (that are in the drape), are also larger (so the baby cannot swallow them), and stitched in the same way.
I agree with PP…this presents a HUGE competitor on my books for Cybex. Solves three problems that I have with the Aton2 – giant toddler size chest clip, harness covers that are too long for little babies, and tiny flimsy canopy. PLUS adding that ‘dream drape’ feature! What genius!
Now I’d be interested to see what kind of adapters they create for strollers…can’t wait for the blog review!!!
Oh wow oh wow oh wow, I LOVE it!
OMG so in love with this seat just wish the indicators were not so down low for the latch wish it was on the inside the base I love the concept
They’re working on it going to our Northern friends.
Any word on it coming to Canada?
It may have been a YouTube problem. Sorry about that! It’s working fine for me now.
watch out cybex – this just gave me MAJOR pause about your lovely Aton….. i am *drooling* over that canopy!! i await a full review and comparison between the two!
Its cut off…. 🙁 I only get 1:36 of the video.
It cuts out right as the rep says “It’s a unique base.” 🙁
Should be viewable now – sorry about that!
Darn! Sorry! Off to make it public…
The video won’t play for me – it says it’s set to private?