Nuna EXEC next all-in-one car seat

An all-in-one car seat with 3 modes: rear-facing harness 5 to 50 lb, 18 to 49 in; forward-facing harness 30 to 65 lb, 34 to 49 in; belt-positioning booster 40 to 110 lb, 43 to 57 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 5 to 110 lb
  • Up to 57 in tall
  • 3 modes: rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness, belt-positioning booster
  • Anti-rebound protection
  • Seat weighs 26.8 lb
  • 10-year usable life
  • Certified for aircraft use
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Nuna lists this seat on its US site. Buy from Nuna or an authorized retailer, and confirm the exact model number before you buy.

Specifications checked against Nuna’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research

Who the EXEC next all-in-one car seat fits

This seat covers 3 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Nuna gives it a 10-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.

Rear-facing harness5 to 50 lb · 18 to 49 in
The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
Forward-facing harness30 to 65 lb · 34 to 49 in · from 2 years
The child faces forward in the seat’s own harness. Use the top tether every time, and stay in the harness until the child outgrows it.
Belt-positioning booster40 to 110 lb · 43 to 57 in · from 4 years
The seat raises the child so the vehicle’s own lap and shoulder belt sits on the hips and across the shoulder. The child has to sit properly for the whole ride.
A toddler standing next to an empty convertible car seat

What are the EXEC next all-in-one car seat weight, height and age limits?

Nuna EXEC next all-in-one car seat limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
Rear-facing harness5 to 50 lb18 to 49 inNot publishedLower anchor installation limited to 35 lb; seat belt to 50 lb. Manual: birth to 2+ years
Forward-facing harness30 to 65 lb34 to 49 in2 yearsLower anchor installation limited to 40 lb; seat belt to 65 lb. Manual: at least 2 years old
Belt-positioning booster40 to 110 lb43 to 57 in4 years4 years+

A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.

EXEC next all-in-one car seat specifications

Seat weight
26.8 lb
Width
Not published
Usable life
10 years
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
Dimensions highest
L 26 × W 25 × H 34 in
Dimensions lowest
L 23 × W 17.4 × H 26.5 in
Rear facing recline positions
4
Forward facing recline positions
4
Headrest positions
12
Crotch buckle positions
2
Rear facing extra legroom
2 in
Forward facing extra legroom
2 in

How the EXEC next all-in-one car seat installs

Belt lock-off
True tension doors (belt lock-off). A lock-off clamps the vehicle belt so you do not have to switch the belt's retractor into its locked mode.
Lower anchors
Push-on lower anchor connectors. Check your vehicle manual for which seating positions have anchors, and switch to the seat belt once the child passes the anchor weight limit in the manual.
Recline
4 rear-facing and 4 forward-facing recline positions. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.
Harness
No-rethread 5-point harness (stores for booster). Check the harness height at each growth spurt: at or below the shoulders rear-facing, at or above them forward-facing.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

Will it fit your car?

Nuna does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying. It weighs 26.8 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.

  • Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
  • Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
  • Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.

What features does the EXEC next all-in-one car seat have?

  • Anti-rebound panel (extends 2 in)
  • No-rethread 5-point harness (stores for booster)
  • 4 rear-facing and 4 forward-facing recline positions
  • 12-position headrest
  • Push-on lower anchor connectors
  • True tension doors (belt lock-off)
  • Integrated tether
  • All-steel frame
  • Side impact protection pods
  • FMVSS 213a and 213b certified (per brand)

Colors listed in the US

Biscotti, Caviar, Caviar-Black, Granite, Midnight, Pewter, Thistle.

Is the EXEC next all-in-one car seat recalled?

No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

Before you buy

  1. Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Nuna lists 7 colors of this seat.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Nuna so you hear about the next one.

Sources

Other Nuna convertible car seats

ModelTop child weightSeat weightWidthUsable life
EXEC next all-in-one car seat (this seat)110 lb26.8 lb10 years
RAVA next convertible car seat65 lb26.5 lb10 years
RAVA convertible car seat65 lb27.9 lb19 in10 years