Maxi-Cosi Ambra vs Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido
The Ambra lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Maxi-Cosi Ambra | Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $399.99Lowest price | $449.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 7 lbLightest | 8.2 lb |
| Base weight | Not listed | 11 lb |
| Head rule | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. | The top of the child head should not exceed the top of the seat back by at least one inch (2.5 cm) |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Head and body pillows: 'may be used to provide a better fit and body positioning for smaller infants up to approximately 11 lb (5 kg).' Do not use head pillow without body pillow. | 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 | LATCH (base), seat belt, baseless (taxi mode belt paths) | LATCH with base, vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt with base, vehicle belt without base |
| Load leg | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 7 | 6 |
| Recline positions | 5 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Select Maxi-Cosi strollers and travel systems | 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 upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. | With base: 'It is recommended to adjust the handle so that it rests at the top edge of the car seat'. Without base and on aircraft: '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 | 8 years | 7 years |
Maxi-Cosi Ambra
A light infant carrier from Maxi-Cosi that comes with a stay-in-car base. The base has a load leg and an anti-rebound bar, and the carrier can also be belted in without the base.
- Carrier weighs about 7 lb without canopy and inserts
- Load leg and anti-rebound bar on the base
- 7 harness/headrest positions and 5 recline positions
- List price $399.99
- Maker lists 30 lb maximum, so outgrown sooner than 35 lb seats
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido
Peg Perego infant carrier in the Nido version, with an 8.2 lb carrier and an 11 lb base.
- Carrier is 8.2 lb without hood and inserts
- Adapters sold for several stroller brands
- Load leg is a separate base accessory
Ambra or Primo Viaggio Nido?
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?
Ambra: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7 lb. Primo Viaggio Nido: certified for planes, installs without a base, 8.2 lb.
What does the extra $50 for the Primo Viaggio Nido get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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