UPPAbaby Aria V2 Lightweight Infant Car Seat
- Weight Capacity: 30 pounds
- Orientation: Rear Facing
- Age Range: Infant
- Installation: Seat Belt
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A lighter rear-facing infant seat with load leg stability, a reasonable pick for parents who carry the seat frequently and prioritize easier lifting.
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ASIN: B0FM9RBRZMModel: Aria V2Category: Child Car Seats
Overview
The UPPAbaby Aria V2 is a rear-facing infant car seat rated to 30 pounds, weighing 17 pounds itself, and installed using the vehicle seat belt with a load leg for added stability. It suits parents of newborns through early toddlerhood who want a lighter-weight infant seat.
A load leg is a stabilizing bar that extends from the base to the vehicle floor, designed to reduce rotation in a crash beyond what the seat belt or Latch alone provides. At 17 pounds it is positioned as a lighter option relative to bulkier infant seats, easing the routine of carrying a sleeping baby from car to house.
- Rear-facing orientation
- 30 lb weight capacity
- 17 lb seat weight
- Load leg for added stability
Who it's for
Parents of infants who want a rear-facing seat that is easier to carry than heavier competitors, and whose vehicle setup works with seat belt plus load leg installation. Not for children who have outgrown the 30 pound rear-facing limit.
Pros and cons
- Load leg adds stability beyond seat belt installation alone
- 17 lb seat weight, lighter than many infant seats
- Rear-facing design suited to newborns and infants
- 30 lb capacity means it will be outgrown by roughly toddler age
- Installation method listed is seat belt, not Latch
Performance notes
The load leg is meant to add crash stability by bracing against the vehicle floor rather than relying on the seat belt alone, and seat belt installation is the specified method here rather than Latch. At 17 pounds, the seat itself is lighter than many infant seats, which matters most for parents who move it between a car and a stroller frame frequently.
Specifications
| Brand | UPPAbaby |
|---|---|
| Model | Aria V2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity | 30 poundslower than 83% of 72 child car seats |
| Orientation | Rear Facing |
| Item Weight | 17 poundslower than 50% of 99 child car seats |
| Dimensions | 30.6 × 17 × 15.2 inches |
| Dimensions | 30.6"D x 17"W x 15.2"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range | Infant |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Polyester |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation | Seat Belt |
Closest rivals on specs
Doona Infant Car Seat and Stroller- Item Weight 17 vs 15.43 pounds (+10%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the UPPAbaby Aria V2 face forward or rearward?
It is rear-facing only.
What does the load leg do?
It braces the base against the vehicle floor to add stability during installation.
How is it installed?
With the vehicle seat belt, per the listing.