Autumn is here and the leaves are….swaying? A review of the Nuna LEAF.

Nuna LEAF Baby Seat Review

Ah, Nuna. The name brings excitement to the brains of many (Pipa? droooool) or confusion to others (what the heck is a Nuna?). But not to worry. Whatever side of the fence you are currently on, you will emerge from this post happy. Because ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you, the Nuna LEAF Baby Seat:

Now in all honesty I really can’t write much on it because there isn’t much to it. But that’s the beauty of it! It’s simplistic and basic and instead of being a jack of all trades like many of the swings/bouncers/gliders/washes your dishes contraptions out there, it’s truly the master of one: gently swaying your kid.

There are two versions, the original (pictured in this review) and the new LEAF Curv model. The only differences are the design of the base.

The original LEAF is available in several colors but the LEAF Curv (pictured above) is currently only available in “Cinder”.

The Nuna Leaf is shaped like a bouncer (and adorably like a leaf) and mounted on a wide base frame. It uses a kinetic mechanism combined with the weight of your baby to keep the seat swaying side to side (like a falling leaf…get it? You’re so clever, Nuna) for quite a while without using batteries or electricity. The base also has a lever on it that can be locked to keep the seat stationary.

The lever on the side can be pushed down to lock the seat in a stationary position.

The cover is organic cotton and is a a nicely ventilated mesh on the seat area and the insert is also organic cotton and is generously padded. Both are machine washable. The entire thing weighs about 10.5 lbs.

The harness is fastened with strong Velcro–strong enough to contain my stubborn 12 month old but fairly noisy for a sleeping baby.

Plenty of space for 18 lb, 27 in Declan

He approves of the swaying action.

An interesting thing about the Leaf is the weight limit of 130 lbs. Not only is it a peaceful and cozy place for infants, it’s a nice hang out spot for older kids as well. My 12 month old is only interested in hanging out in it when he is tired or focusing on something but my 4 year old uses it constantly! He watches TV in it, plays games in it, uses the iPad in it…he just loves it.

Don’t mistake the 4 year old attitude face…this seat makes a great preschool chill spot.

The Nuna Leaf is a good birth to young child age seat that doesn’t take up much room and is very minimalistic in a classy, modern way. Here’s a quick break down:

Pros:

• No batteries! It runs simply with kinetic energy and your child’s weight
• Soft, washable, organic cotton cover and seat pad that come in a variety of colors including Navy, Bisque, Twilight, Grape, and Dawn
• Locking mechanism if your baby does not want to sway
• Grows with your child and can accommodate up to 130 lbs
• Optional accessory toy bar

Cons:

• It is a pricey piece of baby gear retailing around $220, with the optional toy bar accessory retailing around $35
• The safety harness is a very strong Velcro, which is pretty noisy and could easily wake a baby should you need to remove them while sleeping

Big enough for two!

No monetary compensation was provided from Nuna for this review, and the opinions stated are entirely my own. The Nuna Leaf retails for $219.95 and is available for purchase through Amazon.com. Thank you to Nuna for providing the LEAF for review.  No other compensation was provided and all opinions are my own.