uppababy 2018 car seat UPPAbaby Aria V2 Infant Car Seat - Evelyn

uppababy 2018 car seat UPPAbaby Aria V2 Infant Car Seat - EvelynThe UPPAbaby Aria V2 is the lightest infant car seat on the market at 6 lbs without the canopy and insert, which is a meaningful difference from the 9 to 13 lb range of most competing infant seats when you are carrying a baby in it across a parking lot, up stairs, or through an airport multiple times a day. The weight reduction does not come at the expense of the structural features that matter most for crash protection. The base includes an Anti

The UPPAbaby Aria V2 is the lightest infant car seat on the market at 6 lbs without the canopy and insert, which is a meaningful difference from the 9 to 13 lb range of most competing infant seats when you are carrying a baby in it across a parking lot, up stairs, or through an airport multiple times a day. The weight reduction does not come at the expense of the structural features that matter most for crash protection. The base includes an Anti-Rebound+ Panel that limits seat rotation during a frontal crash and a load leg that creates a third point of contact with the vehicle floor, both of which are the most documented crash energy management features in the infant car seat category.

The SmartSecure system uses a red-to-green visual indicator on the base that confirms correct installation without requiring the parent to interpret a wiggle test or estimate belt tightness by feel. Auto-retracting LATCH eliminates the step of manually storing the connectors and the adjustable base foot accommodates four angle positions to level the seat correctly across different vehicle seat contours. Dual bubble level indicators provide a second confirmation of correct alignment. The carrier releases from the base with a single button press and attaches to the Vista V3 and Cruz V3 strollers directly without adapters. The Minu V3 and Ridge require adapters sold separately.

The Aria V2 covers from 4 lbs at birth through 30 lbs and 30 inches, with a two-piece infant insert that supports proper positioning for preemies from approximately 4 lbs through about 4 months. The 25-position adjustable headrest with no-rethread harness adjusts height without removing or rethreading straps. The extra-large UPF 50+ canopy with pop-out sunshade and back panel ventilation is one of the most generously sized canopies in the infant seat category, providing coverage that extends well past the shoulder in the extended position. The included All-Weather FootCover protects the baby's legs in cooler weather without adding bulk that interferes with the harness.

All fabrics are DualTech fire-retardant free and GREENGUARD Gold Certified. The seat cover and canopy are both machine washable and removable. European belt routing allows secure baseless installation for rideshare and air travel use, and the seat is FAA certified for aircraft. ANB Baby carries the full UPPAbaby collection including the Mesa V3 if you are comparing the two models, and all orders over $45 ship free.