Nuna, a brand renowned for its childcare products, is revolutionising the way pets are transported with Tavo Pets. Aware of the lack of safety and protection for pets in the car, Nuna has developed innovative solutions to protect your four-legged friends when you're on the move. Here's a quick look at this revolutionary range.
Neglecting the safety of animals in cars
At present, the level of safety offered to animals in cars is almost non-existent, exposing them to major risks in the event of an accident. The consequences can be dramatic, ranging from minor injuries to serious trauma and even death. A sudden stop can propel an unrestrained animal into the passenger compartment, injuring it and endangering the other occupants.
When hit at 55 km/h, the weight of an animal is multiplied by 50. So a 5 kg dog becomes a 250 kg projectile, and a 4 kg cat becomes a 200 kg mass. Imagine the damage such a projectile can cause inside a vehicle!
Existing solutions, such as straps or harnesses, have proved ineffective in crash tests. They can break under pressure, injuring the animal or even ejecting it from the vehicle. What's more, these devices do not protect against side impact, which is a frequent occurrence in accidents.
The Tavo Pets solution: a revolution in pet car safety
In response to the alarming lack of safety for pets in the car, Nuna has developed Tavo Pets, an innovative range of transport accessories. Launched in 2024, Tavo Pets puts the safety and comfort of your four-legged friends at the heart of its concerns.
The centrepiece of this range is Maevethe first car seat This marks a turning point in the way we transport our pets, offering them a level of protection comparable to that afforded to children in the car.
Maeve: The first car seat with an Isofix base for dogs and cats
Maeve is much more than just a carrier. Its design, reminiscent of the baby carriersis a real cocoon of safety and well-being for your pet. Thanks to its spacious, airy design, it provides a reassuring space where your four-legged friend can relax and enjoy the journey in complete safety.
The soft, breathable fabrics and soft mattresses included ensure optimum comfort, while the adjustable canopy and ventilation nets regulate both light and temperature. The Maeve car seat is easy to install thanks to an Isofix base equipped with a support leg, guaranteeing optimum stability in the event of impact.
The Maeve pet car seat is available in three sizes (Small Flex, Medium Flex and Medium Rigid) to adapt perfectly to your pet's morphology and give it more living space.
Product | Capacity (kg) | External dimensions (cm) | Inside dimensions (cm) | Weight (kg) | Carrying handle | Use |
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Small Flex | Up to 12kg | 62.5×40.6×46.3 | 48.3×29.2×35.5 | 3.5 – 4.1 | Soft + shoulder strap | Small animals |
Medium Flex | Up to 12kg | 80.5×40.6×53.3 | 66×29.2×43 | 4.8 – 5.5 | Flexible | Medium-sized animals |
Medium Rigid | Up to 13.6kg | 80.5×40.6×60.3 | 66×29.2×43 | 5.3 – 6.1 | Rigid | Medium/large animals |
Base | – | 70×32.5×12.5 | – | 5.7 | – | All Maeve sizes |
Key features of Maeve
Optimum safety
- Lightweight, shock-absorbing EPP foam structure.
- Tailor tech™ memory foam for enhanced side protection.
- Designed to comply with European ECE R129 regulations for children.
- Isofix installation with strut for maximum stability.
- Visual indicators to ensure correct installation on the base.
Comfort and well-being
- Spacious, airy design to reduce your pet's anxiety.
- Openable and removable canopy for flexible space.
- Window to keep an eye on your pet and give him a view of the outside.
- Soft, breathable fabrics without flame-retardant chemicals.
- Two sets of machine-washable mattress liners and covers (one durable and one comfortable with antimicrobial protection).
- Two easy-to-clean padded mattresses.
- Short and long leads included for safe walks.
Design and practicality
- MagneTech Secure Snap™ buckles for quick and easy closure.
- Canopy with UVB 50+ sun protection and ventilation nets.
- Rubber feet for extra stability.
- Easy installation on the Roscoe pushchair frame.
Features of the Maeve base
- Isofix system for secure attachment to the vehicle.
- Adjustable strut with visual indicator to confirm correct installation.
Roscoe: the pushchair frame for a complete travel system
It's the ideal complement to the Maeve car seat, transforming it into a practical, manoeuvrable pushchair. Inspired by the famous Nuna TRVL pushchair, Rosco folds compactly with just one hand, making it easy to store and transport. Featuring an integrated adapter, it easily accommodates the Maeve car seat, allowing you to move from the car to the stroller without disturbing your pet. The integrated console provides extra storage space for your pet's essentials, such as water, treats or toys.
A new era for transporting animals by car
Tavo Pets by Nuna offers a real solution for transporting our pets in complete safety. With Maeve, the first pet car seat with an Isofix base, and its comprehensive range of accessories, Nuna is revolutionising the pet transport market. Admittedly, this innovation comes at a price, but the safety and well-being of our four-legged companions are priceless.
We were impressed by the quality of the products, their elegant design and their practicality. There is one drawback, however: the Maeve car seat requires two places in the back seat to fit perfectly. But this minor inconvenience is more than made up for by the peace of mind that comes with knowing your pet is travelling in complete safety. Tavo Pets is paving the way for a new era in which safety is no longer a luxury, but a priority.