Britax Willow SC vs Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility
The Willow SC is 0.1 in narrower. The Willow SC lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Willow SC | Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $329.99Lowest price | $349.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lbLightest | 10.8 lb |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 17 in |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top edge of head restraint | The top of the child head should not exceed the top of the seat back by at least one inch |
| Base included | Yes | No |
| Newborn insert | Infant positioning pillow (optional): can be used with infants weighing less than 11 lbs (5 kg); harness inner loop/slot maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Dual Stage Cushion System: may be used from birth up to about 20 lbs (9 kg) or when the torso of your baby fully occupies the space between the crotch strap and the shoulder slots. |
| Installation | ClickTight, LATCH | baseless (no base needed) |
| Load leg | No | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 6 |
| Works with strollers | Select Britax strollers | Peg Perego, UPPAbaby and other strollers via separately sold adapters |
| Stroller adapters | Not listed | PV Adapter/Links Uppababy ($49.99), PV Adapter/Links Universal ($49.99); PV Adapter/Links Peg Perego ($19.99) for Peg Perego chassis |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. | Without base: 'Adjust the handle in the forward most position as shown. Any other position may injure your baby in an accident.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 7 years |
Britax Willow SC
A step-up Britax infant carrier with ClickTight installation and an Alpine base with a stability bar.
- ClickTight belt install
- Anti-rebound stability bar on base
- Fabric without added flame retardants
- 30 lb limit
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility
Peg Perego's baseless infant carrier for travel and taxis, installed with the vehicle belt and no base.
- No base needed
- Good for rideshare and travel
- 10.8 lb carrier is heavy for a baseless seat
- Few specs published
Ask the meadow
Willow SC or Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Willow SC: certified for planes, 9.3 lb. Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility: certified for planes, installs without a base, 10.8 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility get you?
Per the makers, the Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility adds a load leg. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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