Convertible Car Seat Com – The Baby Cubby

Now let’s dive in and take a look at Nuna’s top selling convertible car seats, the Nuna EXEC and Nuna RAVA!

Left: Nuna EXEC in Caviar; Right: Nuna RAVA in Caviar

Nuna EXEC

The Nuna EXEC is definitely one of the finest convertible car seats on the market. So if you are wanting a luxury seat, look no further! Featuring the highest quality Merino wool fabrics that allow for ultimate breathability and temperature regulation, your child will remain comfortable and cozy whether you live in hot or cold climates. These fabrics are also sustainably produced, naturally flame retardant free, and Greenguard gold certified, ensuring your little one is not exposed to any harmful chemicals.

But the comfort and safety the EXEC provides doesn’t stop there! The EXEC features an all-steel frame, aeroflex energy-absorbing foam, and side impact protection pods to absorb those intense crash forces so your child’s little body doesn’t have to! The EXEC is also designed to make installation a breeze with its Simply™ secure installation! This ensures you get a proper install every time and removes the error and guesswork.

What truly sets the EXEC apart, though, is the unique, adjustable foot rest. This provides added comfort, giving your child additional leg support when forward facing and a whopping 2.5 more inches of leg space when rear facing. Aside from comfort, this additional leg room also allows your child to stay rear-facing longer, which is extremely important for your toddler’s safety! The leg rest additionally functions as an anti-rebound panel, which helps keep the car seat from rotating during a collision that could otherwise lead to increased injuries.

Some may worry that the EXEC is too expensive to fit their budget. While this may be true for some (and it is always important that you find a seat that fits within your budget), buying the EXEC from the get-go MAY actually be cheaper than purchasing an infant car seat, convertible, and then a booster. This is because the Nuna EXEC is all-in-one seat, eliminating the need for three separate seats as your child grows!

Nuna EXEC in Granite

Specifications

• Price: $750

• Color Options: Granite, Lake, Caviar, Riveted, Ocean, Oak

• Fabric Type: Bamboo-polyester blend knit fabric in the seat; Merino wool TENCEL™ lyocell blend knit infant inserts; GOTS certified organic cotton inserts

• Weight: 26.6 lbs

• Dimensions: 22.5″ L x 18.5″ W x 26-33″ H

What’s in the Box?

• Nuna EXEC Convertible Car Seat

• Dual flip-open cup holders

• Machine washable quilted leg rest slip cover

• Merino wool body and head inserts

• Additional GOTS™ certified organic cotton fabric & dye insert, harness covers & crotch cover

Longevity

• Rear-facing:

• Weight with seat belt install: 5-50 lbs

• Weight with lower anchor belt install: 5-35 lbs

• Height: 49″ or less

• Suggested usage up to at least 2 years of age (longer is recommended if child hasn’t reached height or weight limits yet)

• Forward-facing:

• Weight with seat belt install: 25-65 lbs

• Weight with lower anchor belt install: 25-40 lbs

• Height: 49″ or less

• Suggested usage 2 years of age or older

• Booster:

• Weight: 40-120 lbs

• Height: 38-57″

• 4 years+

Safety Features

• Fabrics:

• Frame: 

• All-steel frame makes the car seat incredible strong to hold up against intense crash forces

• Energy absorbing Aeroflex foam

• Side impact protection (SIP) pods

• Additional features:

Installation

• Simply™ secure installation with:

• Slim design that allows for 3 side by side in most mid-size cars and SUV’s

• With seatbelt or LATCH system (*Note: Seatbelt is recommended as LATCH system has lower weight limits. Installing with a seat belt means you don’t have to remember to reinstall once your child hits those limits).

Convenience

• No rethread harness and crotch strap

• Easily adjustable headrest

• Magnets keep harness out of the way when buckling

• Removable and machine washable fabrics

• Included quilted leg rest cover that can quickly be removed and thrown in the wash

Comfort

Nuna RAVA

Although the Nuna RAVA is cheaper than the EXEC, that does not mean it is inferior in any way. The RAVA offers MANY of the same features that we love from the EXEC, making the RAVA another incredible pick for parents!

Just like the EXEC, the Nuna RAVA has gone through rigorous testing to ensure it EXCEEDS safety standards in the US and Europe, providing you with the peace of mind that you’re doing all you can to keep your child safe. The RAVA also features the same Simply™ secure installation to make it easy to put your car seat into your vehicle safely, as well as an all steel reinforced frame, Side impact protection, soft AND chemical free fabrics and more!

What makes the RAVA different from the EXEC though, is it does NOT convert to a booster seat. So if you truly want an all-in-one product so that you don’t have to buy multiple seats, the RAVA may not be for you. 

The RAVA also does not have a fully extendable leg rest that converts to an anti-rebound bar. However, the RAVA is still thoughtfully designed with a one-position adjustable calf support to provide up to 2 inches more leg room for kiddos compared to other convertible car seats, providing greater comfort on long car rides. The RAVA also has more recline positions than the EXEC, allowing for even greater customizability!

Nuna RAVA in Granite

Specifications

• Price: $550

• Color Options: Caviar, Granite, Rose, Riveted, Ocean

• Fabric Type: Bamboo-polyester blend knit fabric seat and inserts

• Weight: 27.2 pounds

• Dimensions: 16″ L x 19″ W x 25.2-31″ H

What’s in the Box?

• Nuna RAVA Convertible Car Seat

• Dual flip-open cup holders

• Set of LATCH guides

• Infant head and body inserts

Longevity

Safety Features

• Fabrics:

• Frame: 

• All-steel frame makes the car seat incredible strong to hold up against intense crash forces

• Energy absorbing Aeroflex foam

• Side impact protection (SIP) pods

• Additional features:

Installation

• Simply™ secure installation with:

• Slim design that allows for 3 side by side in most mid-size cars and SUV’s

• With seatbelt or LATCH system (*Note: Seatbelt is recommended as LATCH system has lower weight limits. Installing with a seat belt means you don’t have to remember to reinstall once your child hits those limits).

Convenience

• No rethread harness and crotch strap

• Easily adjustable headrest

• Harness holders keep harness out of the way when buckling (NOT magnetic like in the EXEC)

• Removable and machine washable fabrics

Comfort

Which Car Seat is Right for Me?

When choosing a convertible car seat, it’s important that you look at your lifestyle, your needs and wants, and your budget. With so many car seats on the market, though, it can be difficult to narrow down your options. If you’re struggling to know what to pick, come visit us in store, give us a call, or send us an email! We would love to help you find the perfect car seat for you and your child!

You can also take a look at our MANY video comparisons on our YouTube channel, read through our product reviews and comparisons on our blog, or check out our gear guides on our site!

If you already know you want Nuna and are deciding between the RAVA and EXEC, know that you can’t go wrong with either one! They’re both amazing car seats! 

Here are some of the biggest similarities and differences summarized for you!

Biggest Similarities

• Same high quality, Greenguard gold certified and flame retardant free fabric in the seat (Bamboo-polyester blend knit fabric)

• Steel reinforced frame with SIP pods and Aeroflex foam

• Similar weights and dimensions (However, the EXEC is slightly more narrow and weighs a bit less)

• Dual flip-out cupholders, no rethread harnesses and headrests

• Same easy installations due to Simply™ secure installation

• FAA aircraft-certified

Biggest Differences

• Price: Nuna EXEC is $750; Nuna RAVA is $550

• Footrest: Nuna EXEC features a fully extendable footrest that converts to anti-rebound panel; Nuna RAVA’s calf support adjusts to one-position but does not convert to anti-rebound panel

• Inserts: Nuna EXEC comes with Merino wool inserts, an additional set of GOTS-certified organic cotton inserts, and a quilted footrest slipcover

• Recline/headrest positions: Nuna EXEC has 12 headrest heights and 8 recline positions while the Nuna RAVA has 10 headrest heights and 10 recline positions

• Harness holders: Nuna EXEC features magnetic harness holders, while the RAVA’s are pocket-style

• Booster option: The EXEC converts to a high-back booster seat while the RAVA does not

You can shop both the Nuna EXEC and the Nuna RAVA in store or online now at babycubby.com, where we offer excellent rewards on every purchase with our Cubby Rewards Program!

And for more product comparisons, be sure to visit our blog at babycubby.com!