Summary: As a new parent, choosing a stroller and car seat for your baby can feel overwhelming. Is it safe? Is it practical? Will my baby be comfortable? We chose the Nuna travel system for its comfort, safety, nontoxic materials, and countless features — and it’s been so worth it.
What I Love
- Effortless car seat removal and stroller fold: The Nuna PIPA Aire car seat clicks in and out easily, and the TRIV Next stroller folds with one hand and takes up minimal space in my car, making errands and quick outings so much easier.
- Durable, easy-to-clean materials: Spit-ups, sand, coffee spills, and camping dirt all wipe right off — I’ve tried them all! The fabrics are machine-washable, and the frame withstands dents and scratches.
- All-terrain versatility: From city sidewalks to Yosemite trails, I’ve used the stroller on uneven ground, hills, and dirt paths without wobbling, providing a smooth ride for baby (and keeping her asleep during naps).
- Thoughtful, nontoxic design: Nuna uses GREENGUARD Gold-certified fabrics and doesn’t add flame retardants, meaning our baby isn’t exposed to unnecessary chemicals.
Things to Consider
- Price point: Nuna is a premium travel system, so it’s an investment. But the durability, design, and features make it feel worth it for parents who want something that lasts (and can be used by multiple kids).
- Learning curve for stroller fold and car seat clicks: The system is intuitive once you get the hang of it, but as first-time parents, it took a few practice rounds to master the one-handed fold.
A stroller is usually the first thing every parent registers for when creating a baby registry — that and a car seat, since you need it to bring your baby home from the hospital. I spent hours comparing fabrics, folds, and safety features, trying to picture which system would actually fit into our lives as new parents. Before our daughter arrived, it all felt abstract. What would it be like to leave the house? Would the stroller handle uneven sidewalks, beach sand, or long hikes? Would the car seat keep her safe and comfortable?
We ended up choosing the Nuna TRIV Next stroller paired with the PIPA Aire car seat and have quickly discovered that this is one of the few high-ticket baby items that lives up to its promise.
About Nuna
Nuna has built a reputation in the parenting space for its thoughtful, functional designs and high-quality materials. From its inception in 2007, the Dutch brand has focused on creating products that are safe, durable, and nontoxic, with fabrics that are GREENGUARD Gold certified and free from added flame retardants. For parents concerned about natural and nontoxic materials, this level of transparency is rare. Their line includes car seats, strollers, bassinets, and accessories, such as the Nuna travel bag, designed specifically for air travel to protect your stroller during transit. The brand has more than 320 awards, and for good reason.
“Nuna has built a reputation in the parenting space for its thoughtful, functional designs and high-quality materials.”
What sets Nuna apart isn’t flashy features or gimmicks (though the brand is chic) — it’s that every design choice has a purpose. These strollers and carseasts are functional, built to last, and thoughtfully engineered for real life. Here is my honest review of our Nuna system.
Why we chose the PIPA Aire + TRIV Next
There are many Nuna combinations and systems to choose from, and it can be overwhelming. I watched countless YouTube videos and visited a Nuna retailer to truly understand what each carseat and stroller combination offers. Here is a quick side-by-side comparison of infant car seat options.
After hours of comparing combinations, reading reviews, and visiting a Nuna retailer, we chose the PIPA Aire for its lightweight design, supportive padding, and safety features. At six pounds, it’s one of the lightest infant seats on the market. It clicks easily into the TRIV Next stroller, includes a cozy infant insert, a UPF 50+ canopy, and machine-washable fabrics (a lifesaver when spills happen). Best of all, removing the car seat is effortless — no wrestling with straps or buckles — and it clicks back in securely every time.
The TRIV Next stroller is equally impressive. One-handed fold? Check. Reversible seat? Check. Smooth suspension and durable wheels for any terrain? Double check. It also has a removable Merino wool + TENCEL™ lyocell insert, three recline positions, and a generous storage basket. We recently did our first amusement park trip with the stroller, and it held everything from snacks and jackets to our water bottles, her diaper bag, and all the miscellaneous baby essentials.
We’ve also taken this system on every type of outing imaginable: beach walks, Yosemite hikes, long road trips, and even a summer camping trip. On each adventure, the stroller has delivered: smooth rides for our daughter, easy handling for us, and the confidence that it will hold up through years of wear and tear.
Nuna safety features
If safety is your top priority, the PIPA Aire delivers: side-impact protection, a steel-reinforced base, a five-point harness, and FAA approval for air travel. The True Lock™ system includes a rigid latch, steel stability leg, and a bubble level indicator, giving peace of mind that the car seat is installed correctly and will protect your baby in a crash.
“If safety is your top priority, the PIPA Aire delivers: side-impact protection, a steel-reinforced base, a five-point harness, and FAA approval for air travel.”
The TRIV Next stroller is equally safe, with a low center of gravity, sturdy frame, and reliable brakes. And the materials? Nontoxic, chemical-free, and GREENGUARD Gold-certified — so you can feel confident that your baby isn’t breathing in harmful chemicals.
Other things to know
Nuna makes it easy to build a system that fits both your style and your lifestyle. The TRIV Next stroller and PIPA Aire car seat come in multiple color options and configurations (we chose Caviar), and many strollers switch between standard seats and bassinets for newborns. Thoughtful accessories like Merino wool + TENCEL™ inserts, cup holders, rain covers, and stroller organizers make daily life feel a little easier, and Nuna’s broader lineup — bassinets, travel cribs, high chairs, swings, and feeding gear — follows the same principles of safety, durability, and nontoxic materials.
“Nuna makes it easy to build a system that fits both your style and your lifestyle.”
Shipping is available across the United States, usually within a week, with larger items delivered curbside. For families on the go, the Nuna travel bag keeps the stroller compact and protected on flights, and the FAA-approved car seat can be checked or carried on depending on airline rules.
With a 2-year warranty and responsive customer support, Nuna doesn’t just sell strollers and car seats — they offer a complete, thoughtfully designed system that grows with your child and makes everyday parenting a little smoother and a lot less stressful.
Final thoughts
The Nuna TRIV Next + PIPA Aire Travel System hasn’t made parenting effortless — but it has made life with a baby infinitely more manageable.
For parents who care about safety, nontoxic materials, durability, and real-world usability, this system is hard to beat. It quietly handles the repetitive, behind-the-scenes work of early parenthood so you can focus on what really matters: the naps, the walks, and those small, magical discoveries that make it all worth it.
Kayti Christian is a Senior Content Strategist at The Good Trade. With an MFA in Nonfiction Creative Writing, her work has appeared in TODAY, Shondaland, and The New York Times. Since 2017, Kayti has been uncovering and reviewing the best sustainable home brands and wellness products. Her personal journey through four years of fertility treatments has inspired her to write extensively about women’s healthcare and reproductive access. Beyond her work at The Good Trade, Kayti is the creator of phone notes, a Substack newsletter with 7,000 subscribers, and the cohost of the FriedEggs Podcast, which delves into IVF and infertility.
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