Wonderful stroller at a great price
August 12, 2019
After lots of research, we decided to get the Nuna Tavo in granite. A few factors pushed us into the Tavo:
Ventilation: As a Floridian, one of the key features we wanted in a stroller was the ability to have more airflow for the hot weather--the Tavo has probably the best ventilation features of any stroller we've seen, between the option to switch to just the mesh seat, as well as the giant zip-back ventilation when the seat is reclined.
Compatibility with the Nuna Pipa: What bought me to Nuna was the rave reviews about the car seat, and the Tavo works very easily with the Pipa car seat. One-handed removal is a great feature, as compared to using adapters for other model strollers that require two hands to disengage the car seat.
Rated to work from birth: I know that ideally you aren't supposed to leave an infant in the car seat for any longer than necessary, so having the stroller work with a newborn in a full-recline is a very nice feature for breaking up the time that the baby will be in the car seat.
Quality of materials and fashion:
The fabric feels really nice, and the stroller is very attractive. This stroller definitely looks like an upgrade from the standard stroller, which is nice when you're spending the money on the features that it offers. The spring/shock absorbers seem to work very well over mild terrain, which is perfect for what we intend to use the stroller with. The wheels are larger than some similarly-priced models, which again helps improve the overall comfort and smoothness of the ride. I like the look and feel of the faux leather handles as well.
Downsides and other observations:
I wish that this stroller came with a snack tray and rain cover, but these are easy enough to order. Additionally, I wish that there was a first-party option for an adult cup holder that securely attaches to the stroller, so instead we will have to settle for a universal-fit option and hope for the best. The basket size seems pretty middle-of-the-road, though the sides are flexible, which allows for a larger item or two if necessary. Adjusting the size of the shoulder and other security straps was a little bit difficult due to the shoulder pads covering most of the buckles, but I understand the thought process behind this.
I am extremely happy with the decision we made, and would happily recommend the Tavo to anyone considering a quality stroller in this price range.