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EMILY’S TAKE
The Nuna TRIV LX is a great option for families who live a car-to-city lifestyle and want a premium stroller that does not sacrifice features for weight. The newborn recline, larger wheels and compact fold check a lot of boxes. There is no perfect stroller, and the newborn canopy coverage and standing fold have trade-offs, but I feel like this stroller has just gotten better and better!
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When I tell people I review strollers, one of the first questions I get asked is which one is my favorite. And honestly, it’s really hard because every family has a different lifestyle, a different budget, and there are so many strollers on the market. But when I had my first baby, I dreamed about the Nuna TRIV. It wasn’t in our budget at the time, and there were a few issues with the original version. Then, they made improvements with the TRIV Next, and now we have the TRIV LX, and I feel like this stroller has just gotten better and better!
I tested the TRIV LX with my family, including my tall almost-four-year-old, and paid attention to newborn setup, seat comfort, the fold and everyday surfaces. My husband is six feet tall and I’m 5’5”, and neither of us had issues kicking the stroller.
Buying update: You can now purchase the TRIV LX stroller on its own. My original review and video covered the PIPA urbn travel system, so the earlier bundle-only information no longer applies.
The standalone stroller includes the reversible seat, removable all-season insert, canopy, bumper bar and PIPA ring adapter. A car seat or bassinet adds to the total unless you choose a bundle.
This is still a premium price point. Compare the complete setup you actually want, especially if you already own a compatible infant car seat.
The seatback is decently tall. My very tall, almost-four-year-old was still able to fit in the seat, though my five-and-a-half-year-old would not. To be honest, you’re not typically using this type of stroller with a five-and-a-half-year-old anyway. The seat holds up to 50 lbs.
The seat fabric features Nuna’s all-weather material, with mesh in the back and a really soft material on the front. You can wash the seat fabric, which is so nice, especially if you have babies eating in the stroller.
It has magnetic buckles that are super easy to use and a no-rethread harness.
The adjustable footrest is a little different from the TRIV Next. I actually think I prefer this new design. The only downside is that when the seat is parent-facing and your child has outgrown the upper footrest, there is no lower footrest in the parent-facing position. However, at that age, most babies prefer facing outward anyway. My baby definitely does! And in the forward-facing position, the design gives your child more space when using the lower footrest.
The canopy has a magnetic peekaboo window that stays open pretty well. I was able to roll it and tuck it in, and even on a windy day, it did not pull closed on me. I still wish Nuna used magnets on the canopy to hold it, but this works well enough.
The canopy extends nicely in the sitting positions and provides great coverage. There is side mesh for added airflow, and I love that it’s placed on the side rather than on top, which helps keep the sun from shining directly on your baby. That is a smart design choice for warm climates or sunny walks.
One thing to note is that when the stroller is in the near-flat newborn recline, the canopy does not provide quite enough coverage. If the sun is behind you, it will shine right on your baby. I had a similar issue with the bassinet on my first stroller, and I would always try to position myself so the sun was not hitting my baby directly. It’s a downside, but it’s also a very short season of your baby’s life that will be impacted by it.
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The seating positions on this stroller are great! It has a super upright seat, maybe even more upright than the Nuna SWIV, which toddlers love. And then it has the near-flat newborn-approved recline, which is one of the biggest updates on this stroller.
One of the hardest things about the TRIV Next was that it did not have a newborn recline. Having that option on the LX right from the start is a huge deal.
To use the newborn recline, face the seat toward you, recline the seat, pull out the Newborn Cocoon retention pocket, and snap it into place. You have to really stretch the material to get it to snap on, but it has gotten easier over time. Once it’s set, you have a nice, near-flat surface for your newborn. There are also a few different recline positions between the upright and near-flat settings as your baby grows.
If you have the budget, I also like the separate Nuna bassinet. It gives your baby more room to move, and you do not have to buckle them in for every walk. The stroller’s Newborn Cocoon is a useful option when you do not want to buy a bassinet.
The TRIV LX works with Nuna PIPA-series infant car seats using the ring adapter. I used the PIPA urbn with my third baby and liked it a lot.
Several Nuna strollers include a ring adapter, which makes it super easy to put your car seat on. The car seat easily disconnects from the stroller with the push of a button on the back. The whole setup is simple, and at the grab of a strap, you have a folded stroller with the car seat removed. It’s just as convenient as the Doona, honestly, maybe even more so.
STEERING & TURNING
Great
Ease of turning and navigating tight spaces, compared with other mid-size everyday strollers.
UNEVEN SURFACES
Great
How it pushes over bumps, gravel, and uneven sidewalks, compared with other mid-size everyday strollers.
The expandable handlebar has leatherette detailing and sits at a really good height for a variety of parents. My husband is 6 feet tall, I’m 5’5″, and neither of us had any issues kicking the stroller while pushing. There is no center bar, which helps with that.
There is a small piece of plastic on the bottom of the handlebar that protects the leatherette when the stroller is folded on the ground. My plastic piece already has scratches on it, which means it’s doing its job! The handlebar is not quite as tall as the Nuna MIXX Next, which has one of the tallest handlebars on the market, so if you’re a very tall parent, that may be worth looking into. But for most parents, the TRIV LX handlebar height will be comfortable.
The TRIV LX has much larger wheels than many other mid-size strollers, including the TRIV Next, and the frame is now carbon fiber-reinforced. It’s still aluminum, so you’re not getting all the benefits of full carbon fiber, but the reinforcement makes this feel like a sturdier stroller than the TRIV Next.
The bigger wheels make a difference on mixed surfaces. For a mid-size stroller, I think it is great on uneven ground. I would much rather have larger wheels and a newborn recline than a lightweight stroller that cannot handle a patch of grass. This stroller takes on grass, occasional dirt roads, and bumpy sidewalks with no problem.
Now, it’s still not a jogging stroller or a hardcore all-terrain ride. If you need a stroller that handles gravel roads all the time, this is not it (you probably should check out a jogging stroller). But if you’re like me and need something that can handle a variety of everyday surfaces, the TRIV LX delivers.
The under-seat storage basket now holds 22 lbs. It’s a great size that easily fits a large diaper bag. Nuna even added a little pocket inside the basket where you can stash an AirTag, which is a really nice touch. There is also a pocket on the back of the seat for quick-grab items like your phone and keys.
The brake is a flip-style pedal located at the back. The older TRIV Next had a tap brake that had issues, so Nuna updated it to this design. It’s pretty flip-flop friendly. I have used it in heels and sandals without any problems.
EASE OF FOLDING
Easy
One-handed fold
Something I love about this stroller is that you can fold it with the seat in either direction. In fact, it actually folds better with the seat parent-facing, which is so convenient. For almost the entire first year of my baby’s life, I had the seat facing me, so not having to readjust the seat direction every time I want to fold the stroller is a huge time-saver.
To fold, you grab the two buttons, push the seat forward, and it folds down easily. It stands on its own when folded, though the wheels need to be in a good position. Locking the front tires gives you the most reliable standing fold, but honestly, as a mom of three, I am never locking the front tires before I fold my stroller. If you fold it with the seat facing you, even without locking those front tires, you’re still going to get a good standing fold.
There is also a carry strap that makes it easy to get the folded stroller into your car. It is heavier than a travel stroller, but still very manageable for a stroller with this many features. I would gate-check it for flying rather than plan on putting it in an overhead bin.
THE DETAILS
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Stroller weight
23.6 lb
Open dimensions (L × W × H)
35.75 × 23 × 43.4 in
Folded dimensions (L × W × H)
16.5 × 23 × 24 in
IATA size reference
No · exceeds 22 × 18 × 10 in
One-handed fold
Yes
Auto-fold
No
Stands when folded
Yes
The IATA reference uses 22 × 18 × 10 inches (approximately 56 × 45 × 25 cm). Airline and aircraft allowances vary.
Child weight limit
50 lb
Child height limit
45 in
Reversible seat
Yes
Most upright position
Upright
Maximum recline
Flat or near-flat
Adjustable footrest
Yes
No-rethread harness
Yes
Handlebar
Telescoping
Tire type
Airless
Suspension
All wheels
Flip-flop-friendly brake
Yes
Approved for jogging
No
Basket capacity
22 lb
Basket access
Easy
Canopy coverage
Moderate
Peekaboo window
Yes
Included items
Standalone stroller with seat, removable insert, canopy, bumper bar and PIPA ring adapter. Infant car seat and bassinet are separate purchases unless buying a travel-system bundle.
Carbon-fiber-reinforced aluminum frame; removable insert with Merino wool and TENCEL lyocell, as described by Nuna.
GREENGUARD Gold: Nuna submits its applications together, so I expect the TRIV LX to be certified soon. It is not yet listed on Nuna’s GREENGUARD Gold page.
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Price checked October 6, 2026. Check each retailer for its current price.
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Review by Emily Schultz, The Stroller Mom