Nuna MIXX Next vs. TAVO Next (2026): Which Nuna Stroller Should You Buy?

Nuna refreshed its "next" stroller lineup this year, and two models sit right next to each other on almost every shopping list: the MIXX Next and the TAVO Next. They look like siblings — same magnetic buckle, same clean lines, same PIPA-friendly design — and they're only about $200 apart. So which one actually belongs in your entryway?

We sell and set up both here at Cuddles & Carriages, and the honest answer is that they're built for two slightly different families. Below we break down every meaningful difference — seat modes, newborn readiness, weight, fold, and price — and give you clear decision rules so you can order with confidence. Every spec and price here is checked against our live inventory, and both strollers are in stock as of this writing.

Nuna MIXX Next vs. TAVO Next: Specs at a Glance

Specs and pricing verified against live Cuddles & Carriages inventory. Availability and colorways can change — check the product page for the latest.

What the MIXX Next and TAVO Next Have in Common

Before the differences, it's worth saying: you are not "settling" with either one. Both strollers share the parts of Nuna that parents fall in love with.

• MagneTech Secure Snap harness. This is the self-guiding magnetic buckle that pulls itself into place and locks with a firm push. If you've ever wrestled a squirming toddler into a five-point harness one-handed, you understand why this feature alone sells strollers. Both models have it, and both convert from a five-point to a three-point harness as your child grows.
• One-click PIPA travel system. Every Nuna PIPA-series infant car seat — including the new PIPA RX — pairs with both strollers to make a from-birth travel system. No car-seat adapters to buy or lose.
• Compact fold-away axle & free-standing fold. Both fold small, stand on their own, and have a trolley function so you can roll them behind you through an airport or hallway.
• All-season seat + UPF 50+ canopy. The seat fabric unsnaps to mesh for summer, and the extendable canopy has a flip-out eyeshade and a peek-a-boo window.
• Foam-filled rubber tires & real suspension. Progressive front suspension and Nuna's rear Free-flex suspension smooth out sidewalk cracks and gravel on both frames — no pumping flats, ever.
• One-hand push and one-touch brake. Height-adjustable pushbar, removable armbar, and a scuff-free rear brake on both.

In other words, ride quality, safety hardware, and everyday convenience are effectively a tie. The decision comes down to modularity and weight.

The Real Difference: How Modular Do You Need It?

The MIXX Next is the full-modular flagship

The MIXX Next does four things the TAVO can't do all at once. Its seat is reversible and removable, so your baby can face you or face the world. It reclines to a true-flat newborn position. And the frame accepts a Nuna bassinet, so from day one you have a genuine pram — the most newborn-appropriate way to stroll a brand-new baby who can't yet sit up.

That's the headline: the MIXX Next is newborn-ready three different ways — bassinet, car seat, or the lie-flat seat facing you — while the TAVO Next relies on the car seat (or its infant insert) for those early months. If having your newborn face you on walks matters to you, or if you'd rather use a bassinet than a car seat for longer outings, the MIXX Next is the clear pick. At 29 lbs it's the heavier and pricier of the two, but that weight buys real versatility.

The TAVO Next is the lighter, simpler, better-value everyday stroller

The TAVO Next strips the lineup down to what most families actually use day to day: a spacious world-facing seat, a huge basket, and a car-seat click that needs no adapter at all — the PIPA drops between the seat back and bumper bar and locks in. It's about 6 pounds lighter than the MIXX Next and $200 cheaper, which makes it easier to lift into a trunk and easier on the registry budget.

The trade-offs are honest and specific: the seat faces forward only, and there's no bassinet mode. For newborns you'll either run it as a travel system with a PIPA car seat or use the included infant insert in the reclined seat. For a huge number of families — especially second-time parents who already know they'll live in car-seat-then-forward-facing mode — that's all they ever needed, and the TAVO Next delivers it with the same premium Nuna feel.

Decision Rules: Which Nuna Stroller Should You Buy?

Skip the spec paralysis. Here are the clear-cut rules we give parents on the sales floor.

Still torn? A useful tiebreaker: think about the first six months. If you picture pushing your newborn while they nap flat and gaze up at you, that's a MIXX Next. If you picture clicking a car seat on for errands and switching to a forward seat once they can sit up, that's a TAVO Next.

Building Your Travel System with the PIPA RX

Whichever frame you choose, the natural partner is the new Nuna PIPA RX infant car seat with RELX base ($550). It's the safety centerpiece of a from-birth setup, and it clicks onto both strollers.

Highlights that matter for real families:

• RELX base with a steel stability (load) leg that telescopes to fit more vehicles and reduces forward rotation in a crash, plus an integrated anti-rebound panel.
• True Lock rigid latch — a five-second install that Nuna rates as 50% stronger than a typical belt latch, with colored indicators so you know it's right.
• Baseless install & FAA-certified for taxis, rideshares, and air travel — the seat weighs just 8.6 lbs with the canopy and inserts.

Buying it together is the easy button: the MIXX Next + PIPA RX travel system is $1,450, and the TAVO Next + PIPA RX travel system is $1,250 — the same as buying the pieces separately, just bundled and ready to go. Visiting grandparents or splitting between two cars? Add a spare PIPA extra base so you can move the seat between vehicles in seconds.

Everyday Living: Fold, Storage, and Getting Around Town

Specs win arguments, but daily life is where a stroller earns its keep. Here's how the two behave once the novelty wears off.

The fold. Both use Nuna's compact fold-away axle, both stand on their own when folded, and both have a trolley function for rolling behind you. The MIXX Next folds a touch shorter (19" tall) but the TAVO Next folds nearly as small and, crucially, is lighter to hoist — that ~6 lb gap is most noticeable at the exact moment you're wrangling a folded stroller into a trunk with a baby on your hip. The TAVO's quick-release wheels also pop off for an even flatter pack when you're loading for a road trip.

Storage. This is a quiet win for both. The MIXX Next has a two-compartment basket with a secret zipper pocket and a phone pocket on the seat back; the TAVO Next counters with a genuinely large single basket and a hidden zipper compartment. Neither will leave you strapping a diaper bag to the handlebar.

City and mixed terrain. Because the suspension and foam-filled tires are shared, the ride feels similarly composed on both — smooth on sidewalks, unbothered by cobblestone and crushed gravel, and never a flat to worry about. Neither is a dedicated jogger, but both handle a brisk daily walk with ease. If you want a more trail-ready Nuna, look at the TRIV Next instead.

Small spaces and small cars. If you live in an apartment, take rideshares, or drive a compact car, the TAVO Next's lower weight and simple fold make it the more forgiving companion. If garage or trunk space is plentiful and you want the pram experience, the MIXX Next's extra bulk won't bother you.

Colors. The MIXX Next currently comes in four in-stock shades — Caviar/Chocolate, Granite, Cedar, and Biscotti — while the TAVO Next keeps it classic with Caviar and Granite. Both wear Nuna's signature muted, grown-up palette that hides scuffs and never looks juvenile.

Which One Do We Recommend?

If we had to hand one stroller to a first-time parent who wants a single stroller to carry them from the hospital pickup through the toddler years, it's the MIXX Next. The reversible, lie-flat seat and bassinet compatibility make it the most newborn-appropriate and the most future-proof — it simply does more.

But the TAVO Next is the smarter buy for a very large share of families, and we say that without hesitation. If you already know you're a travel-system-then-forward-facing household, you get the same Nuna engineering, the same magnetic buckle, and the same one-click car-seat magic in a lighter, $200-cheaper package. Spending more doesn't make a stroller "better" for you if you'll never use the extra modes.

Want to see how these two stack up against the rest of the range — including the TRIV Next and SWIV — before you commit? Our complete guide to which Nuna stroller to buy lays out the full lineup, and if you're cross-shopping brands, UPPAbaby vs. Nuna and UPPAbaby Cruz V3 vs. Nuna MIXX Next are the two head-to-heads parents ask us about most. You can also browse everything in Strollers + Wagons and Car Seats + Accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between the Nuna MIXX Next and TAVO Next?

The MIXX Next has a reversible, removable seat that reclines true-flat and is bassinet-compatible, giving it four modes and full newborn readiness. The TAVO Next has a world-facing-only seat, no bassinet mode, is about 6 lbs lighter, and costs $200 less. Both share Nuna's MagneTech magnetic buckle, suspension, and one-click PIPA car-seat compatibility.

Can the TAVO Next be used from birth?

Yes. You can use the TAVO Next from birth as a travel system with a Nuna PIPA-series infant car seat (which clicks on with no adapters), or by reclining the seat and using the included infant insert. What it can't do is accept a bassinet or face your newborn toward you — for those, choose the MIXX Next.

Do I need adapters to attach a Nuna car seat to these strollers?

No extra adapters to buy. The TAVO Next accepts a Nuna PIPA-series car seat with a direct click. The MIXX Next includes its ring adapter in the box. Both create a one-click travel system with any Nuna PIPA seat, including the PIPA RX.

How much do the Nuna MIXX Next and TAVO Next weigh?

The MIXX Next weighs about 29 lbs and the TAVO Next weighs about 23.2 lbs (without the insert, canopy, and armbar). If lifting the stroller in and out of a trunk frequently is a priority, the TAVO Next is the lighter choice.

Are the MIXX Next and TAVO Next good for newborns?

Both are suitable from birth. The MIXX Next is the more newborn-focused option because of its true-flat, parent-facing seat and bassinet compatibility. The TAVO Next is newborn-ready primarily as a travel system with an infant car seat. For more options, see our guide to the best strollers for newborns.

Which Nuna stroller is the better value?

For families who will use a world-facing seat and don't need a bassinet or parent-facing mode, the TAVO Next is the better value at $700 — you get the same core Nuna quality for $200 less. If you'll actually use the MIXX Next's reversible seat and bassinet compatibility, the extra $200 is well spent because you're buying versatility you'd otherwise miss.

What's the difference between the travel-system bundles?

Both bundles pair the stroller with the Nuna PIPA RX infant car seat and RELX base. The MIXX Next + PIPA RX travel system is $1,450 and the TAVO Next + PIPA RX travel system is $1,250. Each is priced the same as buying the stroller and car seat separately — the bundle just makes ordering a complete from-birth setup simpler.

Questions about which setup fits your car, your budget, or your growing family? That's exactly what we're here for. Reach out or stop by — we set these up every day and we're happy to help you choose. — The team at Cuddles & Carriages