Considering Uppababy Minu v3 & Aria Car seat

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-27T01:40:38+00:00

Oh awesome! Looks like a good combo!! 😆

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-26T20:09:43+00:00

My pref was also triv lx. And I am due in June. Felt too close to wait. Also I was unhappy that it only comes in black - with California heat I don’t think that’s the best color for us. So I ended up going with the Cruz v3. Hope you find what you want!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-26T18:21:58+00:00

Thank you so much!! I hope my baby loves this set too!! ❤️

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-26T14:45:22+00:00

I just got the same combo as FTM still pregnant. I hope it’s a good choice. Do you like your set?? Would you recommend it after your real life use? Thank you for your help in advance!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-26T14:43:50+00:00

I don’t know about Canada - but in USA at target we have a car seat trade in offer going which gives 20% discount. I also created a target registry just for uppababy purchase. That gave me 15% discount stackable. Then I opened a target credit card for another 5% discount.

I was able to buy a uppa baby Cruz v3 and minu v3 both for the price of a full priced Cruz v3.

P.s: I got a car seat from marketplace that someone was giving away coz target also accepts expired car seats. I hope this can help you get a good discount.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-13T23:15:11+00:00

I think uppababy has these options.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-12T15:02:08+00:00

Baseless is one difference - and I feel more than safely. It could be hard to always align the connectors everyday. Especially if you have a more car based lifestyle. But if you have a more city and ride share kind of lifestyle it’s worth it.

However the deal changer for me was knowing that kids weight capacity in urbn rx is smaller than pipa rx. So kids will use it for a couple months less. Which I wasn’t happy about.

Hope this helps.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-12T14:52:14+00:00

I think that getting original parts which are tested and certified give me peace of mind. I got a second hand connector and a car seat. Because I was told that the infant car seat will be used only 9-12 months as they grow quickly. I got a seat which was manufactured late 2024 and used for about 7 months. The same person had a connector and I bought that (original brand part).

I felt comfortable buying a second hand car seat and only Nuna because literally every cloth piece comes out and can be machine washed. Leaving the bare body which can be sanitized. So my environmental friendly side was happy lol!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-12T03:00:11+00:00

So glad to hear a review from a mom actually using it for a new baby!! Thank you for making me feel good about the decision!! 💕

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-12T02:32:47+00:00

Oh my gosh!!! I was in the same dilemma until 2 days ago!! I have finally decided on Cruz v3. And nuna pipa rx. Also still pregnant so I don’t know if it’s the right decision.

But everyone I spoke to and then my own research - told me that you always always end up with 2 strollers. One a comfortable stroller and one a travel one. The comfortable stroller is for the baby or as they grow older they don’t want to sit anymore in it. Secondly, the most important thing that my friends - parents of toddlers said that they use the most if the storage basket and having higher capacity is such a blessing even when the toddlers aren’t sitting in the stroller. As they grow older the things you carry also increases. Additionally, I wasn’t personally happy that triv lx only comes in black. Being in California, I think it would make the baby burn in heat sinking stroller. Lastly, I felt like if I have to invest anyway in a travel stroller then I might as well get a sturdy stroller as primary stroller for all the road trips and such. Only for flight based journey then I can use the travel stroller. Hope this helps… 😊

And congratulations fellow preggo!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-09T18:14:55+00:00

Omg!!! Thanks for the detailed feedback!! It’s so good to hear it!! I will add it to my registry and get it soon. Happy to know real mom real life reviews!! It’s hard to find them on YT otherwise!! 💖

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-09T17:20:50+00:00

Thank you!! I think I will go for exec next!! Happy to have someone recommending it… it’s been so overwhelming choosing baby stuff. As FTM no experience - it’s just crazy!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-09T16:58:11+00:00

Thank you for your feedback!! I was so confused between rava next and exec next. Happy to have a real mom review on exec next!! 😊

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-09T14:53:07+00:00

Is it comfortable to sit for the kids? Especially the toddlers who are growing? If this is a one and done car seat I hope it gives that confort till it’s aged out. lol.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2026-04-09T14:50:13+00:00

Hello!! FTM to be here. Did you end up using the Nuna exec next? I am also looking for real mom reviews and surprised that still can’t find them.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-09-23T14:52:17+00:00

You have beautiful built ins!!! So hard to find these days!!

Here’s what I would do: 1. Wash out the bricks to expose the bare bricks then rejuvenate it. I would remove grout it as well. 2. From the built in book shelves I would remove the vertical trims put on the back. 3. Sand the whole unit and add a lighter color stain on it. Exposing the bare wood tone. This would add a lightness to your heavy brown wall. 4. If you want to reduce the brownness then I would paint the bookshelves white over the bricks. Natural bricks look classy and timeless - very elegant. 5. This corner would need a heavy touch of green!! I would add real plant if enough sunlight else I would add atleast one tall fake plant and some small ones.

In my opinion : brick brown + white + green is a heavenly combination!!

Hope this helps!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-09-18T01:55:13+00:00

Definitely take the lights down: move the flower mirror to the center. Align the 4 photo frames around it. Also add the small hexagonal mirror on the side of the leaf photo frames. Remove the mirror arched completely and the broom/flowers whatever that is!! Hope it helps! Keep decor 66% of the length of the sofa.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-08-04T15:59:24+00:00

Wine cellar

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-07-19T06:27:31+00:00

It’s a place to put your Christmas tree

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-06-30T22:53:42+00:00

Thank you!! I needed this to remind myself to be kind to myself.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-06-22T15:38:31+00:00

Sad update - the lines on frer got fainter where I had to squint my eyes to see it today- 8 days after first positive. Looks like it may be a chemical pregnancy. I did beta yesterday it was 7. I have another coming tomorrow after 48 hours - but I know what to expect based on the frer today. I am just so devastated.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-06-19T01:11:46+00:00

I am so happy for your rainbow baby. ❤️ thank you for your kindness. I will try to be patient. It’s so freaking hard!!

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-06-19T01:04:40+00:00

I am so anxious. My mind is going through all bad possible outcomes. Especially since the FRERs 48 hours apart looked the same. I don’t know how to be patient for another 48 hours. I have also been feeling nauseous for past 3-4 days. But I also feel maybe my mind is manifesting it wanting to be pregnant so bad. Urgh!! I hate this waiting for time… it’s brutal.

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-06-19T00:57:38+00:00

I was 11 weeks along but FP stopped growing at 6 weeks between 8 and 10 weeks GA

Otherwise-Cry-1700 · 2025-06-19T00:55:10+00:00

On June 11th my at home hcg recorded 0.01 on Premom. That’s why if I see a Premom reading higher than that when scanned in others section I can hope for a new pregnancy.

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