What are the lightest weight infant car seats for easy portability?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Weight (lbs) ⇅ | Dimensions (inches) ⇅ | Seat Recline Angle (degrees) ⇅ | Maximum Height (inches) ⇅ | Maximum Weight (lbs) ⇅ | Harness System ⇅ | Installation Base ⇅ |
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Nuna PIPA Aire RX
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— | 6.2 | L 27.25 in, W 17.5 in, H 23 in | — | 30 | 30 | 5-point harness, 3-position height-adjustable headrest | PIPA RELX base (included) or vehicle belt |
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The Nuna PIPA Aire RX is an ultra-lightweight infant car seat using Aeroflex/EPP foam and premium fabrics for comfort and safety. It includes the RELX base with multi-position recline, aircraft certification, magnetic buckle holders, and features designed for easy portability and travel. ★ Ideal forIdeal for lightweight portability because the seat weighs 6.2 lbs (without canopy and inserts) while offering a full RELX base and FAA certification for easy travel. |
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Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield
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£484.86 ≈ | 8.8 | 31.69 x 17.32 x 27.36 | — | 30 | 30 | Five-point harness | Turtle by Nuna recline base (included) |
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The Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna is an ultralight infant car seat (8.8 lbs) with enhanced side-impact protection, merino-blend newborn insert, UPF50+ canopy and a click-in recline base for easy installation. It suits parents who need a travel-ready, stroller‑compatible seat that's simple to lift and carry. ★ Ideal forIdeal for lightweight portability because it weighs only 8.8 lbs and includes a recline base for quick, secure installs, making transfers between car and stroller effortless. |
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Maxi Cosi Peri 180
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£343.65 ≈ | 9 | 30 x 18 x 17 in | — | 32 | 30 | 5-point harness, QuikFit no-rethread (6-position headrest) | Stay-in-car base with load leg and LATCH connectors |
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The Maxi Cosi Peri 180 is a 180° rotating infant car seat with a stay-in-car base, load leg and anti-rebound bar, and a lightweight carrier (about 9 lbs) designed for rear-facing infants 4-30 lbs and up to 32 in. Key features include FlexiSpin rotation, TensionFix belt-tension indicator, ClimaFlow ventilation, and a no-rethread QuikFit harness for easy adjustment. ★ Ideal forIdeal for lightweight portability because the carrier weighs about 9 lbs (lightest rotating infant seat) making carrying and transfers easier.
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Nuna PIPA Aire
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£328.72 ≈ | 6 lbs | L 27.25 in x W 17.5 in x H 23 in | — | 30 in | 30 lbs | 5-point harness | PIPA series base (True lock rigid LATCH, stability leg) |
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The Nuna PIPA Aire is an ultra-lightweight infant car seat (seat 6 lbs without canopy/inserts) that includes a PIPA series base for rigid LATCH installation and a stability leg. It features Aeroflex/EPP foam for impact absorption, FAA certification for aircraft use, UPF 50+ canopy with Sky drape, and connects with Nuna strollers to form a travel system. The design suits parents prioritizing portability without sacrificing premium safety features. ★ Ideal forIdeal for parents seeking the lightest infant car seat for easy portability because the carrier weighs 6 lbs (without canopy/inserts) while still including a rigid LATCH base and stability leg for secure installs.
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