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  "question": "Can an infant car seat be installed without its base?",
  "answer": "Nuna SWIV + PIPA urbn Travel System Bundle: The seat is described as the first infant car seat with a rigid latch system built into the frame, eliminating the need for a base, which makes installation a breeze for ride shares or for switching cars. A forum user reports that the seat can also be installed with the vehicle belt quite easily, though preferring ISOFIX for speed, and is very happy with the weight, handling and not needing to buy a base. Nuna TRIV next + PIPA urbn Travel System: The writer chose this system because the baseless car seat suits lots of Uber and car switching, and liked that it is only 7 lb, having no wish to pay for adapters or extra bases.",
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