Uppababy Rove
The Uppababy Rove is a convertible car seat designed with safety and convenience in mind. It features a rear-facing top tether which reduces crash forces for added protection, similar to a load leg. With its easy-to-use seat belt lock-off and compact design, the Rove is ideal for families needing a space-saving option. However, it’s best suited for older infants, as it has a 14-pound minimum weight requirement.
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Uppababy Rove
The Uppababy Rove is a convertible car seat designed with safety and convenience in mind. It features a rear-facing top tether which reduces crash forces for added protection, similar to a load leg. With its easy-to-use seat belt lock-off and compact design, the Rove is ideal for families needing a space-saving option. However, it’s best suited for older infants, as it has a 14-pound minimum weight requirement.
A convertible car seat that can be used rear-facing and forward-facing
From 14 pounds
Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
Rear-facing Tether
The Uppababy Rove is one of the few rear-facing car seats in the US to use the top tether. When a top tether is used in rear-facing mode, it acts the same way a load leg does in a crash and reduces the crash forces that the child experiences.
Lock-off
The Uppababy Rove features a seat belt lock-off. It's very easy to use and I didn't have any trouble getting a tight installation. The SmartSecure System has an indicator that turns green when the vehicle seat belt or lower anchors are tight enough.
Buckle Holders
The Uppababy Rove has buckle holders that make it easy to get your child into the car seat without having to dig under their bottom for the harness!
Seat is good for you if
You need a compact seat.
When you install the Uppababy Rove as upright as possible, it takes up very little room in rear-facing mode.
You want a car seat that’s easy to install.
Thanks to the seat belt lock-off, this seat is easy and quick to install with Uppababy's thoughtful zipper design! You simply unzip the cover to access the belt path of your choice, open the lock-off, thread the vehicle belt or lower anchors, tighten them, close the lock-off, and zip it back up!
You want a seat with flame-retardant-free fabric.
All of the fabric options are free of chemical flame retardants and they are Greenguard Gold Certified as well.
Your child is at least 14 pounds already!
The Uppababy Rove is not meant to be used from birth. It does have a 14 pound minimum, so pay attention to that!
Use caution if
You need to fit three across.
The Uppababy Rove is 19" wide, so unless you have a vehicle with a wide back seat like a full-size truck, you will not be fitting this in a 3-across situation.
You want to use a convertible car seat from birth.
The Uppababy Rove is not meant to be used from birth. It has a 14-pound minimum, which is typically the size of a 3-4-month-old baby.
Quirks to be aware of
Hard to tighten harness
When used in the lower headrest settings, it is difficult to tighten the no-rethread harness. As the child grows taller and you move up the headrest, it becomes less difficult.
Child Fit Information
We were able to try a 6-month-old in this seat. She is 16 pounds and 25 inches tall. She fit very well.
Installation Information
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Airplane Use
The Uppababy Rove does have aircraft approval, but it weighs 25 lbs, so you may want to find a lighter option like one of these.
For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.
Check out our full list of car seats for Airplane Travel here: FAA Approved Car Seats.
Check out our full list of Canadian car seats for Airplane Travel here: Aircraft-Approved Car Seats.
SITS Bottom Line
The Uppababy Rove is a rear and forward-facing car seat that offers unique safety and convenience features for caregivers. One standout feature is its use of the top tether in rear-facing mode, which functions similarly to a load leg, reducing crash forces and enhancing child safety. The seat also includes a built-in seat belt lock-off, making installation quick and hassle-free. Designed to save space, the Rove is compact when installed in its most upright position, making it a good choice for vehicles with limited legroom. However, it’s important to note that this seat is not intended for newborns, as it has a 14-pound minimum weight requirement.
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Specifications
UPPAbaby
Product Information
Weight: 25.2 lbs
Width: 19"
Highest Harness Height: 17"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 49"
Weight: 14-50 lbs
Head Height Rules: child's head must be less than 1" from the top of the headrest
Lower Anchor Connectors Weight Limit: 40 lbs
Forward-Facing Limits
Height: 49"
Weight: 30-65 lbs
Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest
Lower Anchor Connectors Weight Limit: 45 lbs
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Newborn Fit
will not work from birth due to 14 pound minimum
Expiration Limit
10 years
Crash Replacement Policy
replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
no-rethread
Lock-off
yes