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I have the Uppbaby and will be using it again for my second coming soon. I used it with latch and found it pretty easy to use up to her first birthday. She was a chunky girl and it seemed light enough, although I'm sure there are lighter options. But I was really happy with it!

The pipa is amazing. It’s SO light (much lighter than Chicco or Mesa) and a ridiculously simple latch and belt install. It also has a load leg which not many seats have.
I actually think I saw the pipa on sale somewhere recently (and it doesn’t go on sale often)

@Littlebit7

I'm due with my 3rd soon too and we don't have an infant carseat. We used Britax Bsafe for both our first and second and was looking at the Nuna Pipa. Is it worth it? and WHERE is on sale?

@BEES_KNEES

what are you going to use for the stroller? I have an almost 2 year old but we don't plan on getting a double. I was looking at the Nuna Pipa and Tavo combo...

@bees_knees: We used our UppababyMesa for both our kids. We had a UB Cruz stroller, so it made sense. We have very tall children and they were both in convertibles by 10 months old even though the weight wasn't an issue.

We love the Mesa for its ease of installation, although I cannot compare it to the KeyFit. However, both my kids have the Nextfit for their convertibles and we love them so much. Definitely spring for the Zip version however. DS1 has the original and DS2 has the Zip and its night and day the ease of cleaning those things. The install is really great and my oldest, who's 40 months old, is still rear facing in his, even though he's super tall.

Personally, I would keep your KeyFit and use it for the new baby, get the convertible for a Christmas present in December, and the buy a new seat when your next baby arrives.

@bees_knees: the difference in weight was worth it for me. I have to go up and down 15 stairs several times a day to get in and out of it condo. And installing across a ton of vehicles is so easy.
@misolee: I’ve never used another car seat but have watched friends who have to move their Chico’s or other seats between cars and t looked to be a pain. Also a few lbs makes a lot of difference once you add a baby

I loved our Chicco Keyfit 30 so I'd be inclined to get another, but I think BRU now has a Chicco exclusive that fits babies up to 35 inches and/or a heavier weight with the goal of reaching age 2, so I'd be interested in that. Don't remember the name and no time to search....