UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller

Yes, the UPPAbaby bassinet will fit the UPPAbaby Cruz stroller.

Now with purchase of adapters, you can also attach the UPPAbaby Bassinet to the Ridge Jogging Stroller or Minu V3 Travel Stroller.

The UPPAbaby bassinet is approved for overnight sleeping, so you can use it both on your stroller and at your bedside for baby's first months. Use the bassinet from birth until around 4-6 months, when baby is starting to push up and roll over. For in-home use, purchase the UPPAbaby bassinet stand.

The UPPAbaby Cruz and UPPAbaby Vista seats, while similar, aren't the same. Therefore, the two seats are not interchangeable: The Cruz seat cannot fit on the Vista, and the Vista seat cannot fit the Cruz.

If you already have the Cruz and are interested in upgrading the Vista, unfortunately, there's no way around purchasing the entire Vista stroller, which includes the frame and toddler seat packaged in the same box.

However, the UPPAbaby Vista and Cruz can share a number of add-ons, including the bassinet and other accessories.

The UPPAbaby Cruz stroller can be used from 3 months up to 50 pounds, with newborn options sold separately including a bassinet, infant car seat, or Snugseat insert.

Many children reach 50 pounds sometime between 5 and 7 years of age, but may no longer need a stroller sooner depending on their height and level of activity, with 50 pounds listed as the maximum weight capacity of the Cruz stroller seat.

While on its own the Cruz stroller cannot support a newborn, most parents start by using the stroller with a compatible infant car seat, such as the UPPAbaby Mesa or Aria infant car seats that fit the Cruz without adapters.

Another newborn option for the Cruz include the UPPAbaby Bassinet, which also fits the Vista, Ridge, and Minu, and which creates a lay-flat space that is sleep safe for your baby.

For parents who don't wish to purchase a bassinet and are using an all-in-one car seat instead of an infant car seat, the Cruz offers a unique solution to use it from day one: the UPPABaby Infant Snugseat which lets you use the fully reclined toddler seat with a newborn by providing additional padding and a proper newborn position.

If you've purchased the Cruz for your first child and your family grows, the Cruz can accommodate an infant and an older, more active, toddler. The Cruz cannot function as a double stroller, unlike its larger counterpart the UPPAbaby Vista, though it has the option to purchase a standing board that clips onto the back of the frame for an older toddler to stand on.

This is ideal if your toddler is active but likes a place to rest their feet during long outings, but you might want to consider the UPPAbaby Vista if you have two under 3 years old that need a place to sit and be secured in the stroller seats.

No, the UPPAbaby Cruz stroller does not include a bassinet with purchase. However, the UPPAbaby Bassinet is sold separately and works seamlessly with the Cruz stroller frame. No adapters are needed.

Adding a bassinet to your Cruz allows your newborn to lie flat in the safest and most comfortable position. The bassinet better supports your baby's neck and spine. Babies sit slightly upright in an infant car seat, which aren't intended for sleeping and can restrict the baby's breathing.

The bassinet is also fully ventilated with an extendable sunshade that keeps baby out of the sun. Car seats typically don't have as much sun protection and can make babies hot and sweaty because they are lined with thick, protective foam.

Plus, the UPPAbaby Cruz bassinet is safe for overnight sleeping, so you can use the bassinet wherever you go—whether baby is taking a short nap in a restaurant or spending the weekend away from home.  

The UPPAbaby Cruz is not a jogging stroller and is not intended for running.

While the Cruz is designed with durable, foam-filled rubber tires with front wheels that can lock or swivel depending on the terrain, we do not recommend running or jogging with the UPPAbaby Cruz for a number of reasons. Let's take a look at what features commonly seen on jogging strollers are not seen on the Cruz.

While it may sound convenient or more cost-effective to use the same stroller for both your strolls and jogging, the UPPAbaby Cruz is not a jogging stroller for a few key reasons. 

The Cruz comes with a toddler seat that can be removed with the click of a button and turned to face you or the world. Unlike the seat on a jogging stroller, the seat of the Cruz is not built into the stroller frame but rather attaches at two points on the side of the frame. As a result, the Cruz seat is not designed to move smoothly with the stroller at higher speeds, so your child will feel bumps and jostling while running.

While foam-filled rubber wheels on the Cruz are certainly low-maintenance, you'll need much larger, air-filled tires of a jogging stroller to properly absorb impact. Air-filled tires on a jogging stroller will provide a safe, comfortable ride with noticeably better shock absorption than a stroller with foam-filled rubber or plastic wheels.

The UPPAbaby Cruz is a great choice for your everyday stroller, thanks to its smooth-strolling wheels and lightweight frame. while being durable enough to handle walking over bumpy terrain. Locking the front wheels will make it easier to push the Cruz over uneven ground such as sandy beaches or cobblestone streets. 

However, if you plan to run with your child, we recommend choosing a secondary stroller designed specifically for jogging, like the UPPAbaby Ridge, to ensure that you and your child are safe and comfortable.