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What is this? Nuna RAVA Flame Retardant Free Convertible Car Seat
Why parents like it: Very easy to install, offers many different positions for front and rear and includes bonus features like cup holder and adjustable footrest.
How much is this? $400 (normally $550)
Where to buy it: Nordstrom
Anything that makes your day as a busy parent easier is welcome — especially if that something is a car seat that’s super easy to get in and out of your car. The Nuna Rava Convertible Car Seat is a huge hit with both WTE staff and community members for its ease of use and many configuration options. And, this normally expensive car seat is $150 off right now at Nordstrom — a deal we don’t see often! Although it’s still expensive at its retail price of $400, parents swear by its impressive high-quality material and long-lasting durability.
Many WTE staff have used Nuna Rava for years with their own children. Olivia DeLong, Senior Editor, says it takes her less than five minutes to install, making it super easy to switch between cars when her son is staying with his grandparents.
Kate Monahan, Senior Manager of Data Operations, who has Rava for her 3- and 1-year-olds, also likes the easy installation. “The side compartments were used to insert the seatbelts to make it easy for them to get in and out,” he said. “It’s really a great feature.”
Parents in our community appreciate how easy Rava is to adjust, so you can make it comfortable for your child depending on their size:
“We plan to rear face as much as possible and it has high weight limits both rear and forward facing. My daughter is 8 months old and over 95% height and weight.
“The quality difference between the Rava and the Graco is huge. My son does not fit comfortably in the Graco. I would go to the Rava 10x before I buy another seat right now.”
Another major draw is that it can accommodate children up to 50 pounds for the rear, which is on the higher side than other models. Alexandra Bisono, Senior Art Director, appreciates this feature of the Nuna because she says she feels more comfortable keeping her 2-year-old rear-facing as much as possible.
And, let’s not forget the 10 head support positions, adjustable foot rest and optional sippy cup holder added bonus to the Rava. Plus, the flame retardant-free fabric provides peace of mind for those who prefer to avoid these types of chemicals.
Note, however, that even though this is a convertible car seat, it does not include a booster seat. And, some note that it’s on the heavier side at 27 pounds and isn’t easy to carry on a plane.
That said, many find that the easy installation and convenience for their little one make the Nuna Rava well worth the price — especially if you can get it for a deal like this.
See more: Nuna RAVA Flame Retardant Free Convertible Car Seat$400 (marked down from $550)
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