Maxi-Cosi Peri 180
The Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 rear-faces up to 30 lb and has an expiration of 8 years, per Maxi-Cosi. An infant carrier that turns 180 degrees toward the person loading it, which can reduce twisting and reaching. The base has a load leg and anti-rebound bar.
- $499.99List price
- 30 lbRear-facing to
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Peri 180: key facts
- The Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Maxi-Cosi.
- Outgrown by height: "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."
- It installs with LATCH (base), seat belt or baseless (taxi mode belt paths).
- Maxi-Cosi says it expires 8 years after the date of manufacture.
- Maxi-Cosi lists it as certified for aircraft ("This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness. ... You can only install this child restraint in an aircraft without the base.").
From Maxi-Cosi's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Peri 180 stacks up
Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).
The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).
Above the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).
What sets the Peri 180 apart
Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Rotates6 of the 61 infant car seats with this listed have it
Next to its closest matches
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio LoungeNext to it, the Peri 180 is 1 years longer before it expires; has rotates (the Primo Viaggio Lounge doesn't).
- Römer JuniNext to it, the Peri 180 is has rotates (the Juni doesn't).
- Cybex Aton G2 SwivelNext to it, the Peri 180 is 2 years longer before it expires; $50 less.
Strollers named with the Peri 180
4 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the Peri 180 in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Maxi-Cosi Siena CP, Zelia, Tayla Max, Gia XP; FAQ also names Adorra and Maxi Taxi XT.
| Stroller | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| Maxi-Cosi Siena CP | Named by Maxi-Cosi |
| Mockingbird Single (original) | With the Car Seat Adapter |
| Mockingbird Single-to-Double (original) | With the Car Seat Adapter |
| Mockingbird Travel Stroller | With the QuickConnect Car Seat Adapter |
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Flying with the Peri 180
Maxi-Cosi's label: “This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness. ... You can only install this child restraint in an aircraft without the base.”
What airlines say about car seats:
- American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
- Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
- JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
- Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
- Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
- Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
- Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source
Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.
Listed features
- 180 degree rotation of the carrier toward the caregiver
- Load leg and anti-rebound bar
- 6 harness positions, 5 recline positions
Worth checking
- List price $499.99
- 30 lb maximum
Where to buy the Peri 180
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
- Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat |
| List price | $499.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in |
| 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. |
| Base included | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Head pillow and body pillow (on select models); manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH (base), seat belt, baseless (taxi mode belt paths) |
| Load leg | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes |
| Rotates | Yes |
| Harness heights | 6 |
| Recline positions | 5 |
| Works with strollers | Maxi-Cosi Siena CP, Zelia, Tayla Max, Gia XP; FAQ also names Adorra and Maxi Taxi XT |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle MUST be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes |
| Expires after | 8 years |
Compare the Peri 180 with
How each closest rival differs from the Peri 180, from the makers' specs.
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Loungerear-facing to 30 lb10.4 lb$499.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- RömerJunirear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$499.99Compare side by side
- CybexAton G2 Swivelrear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$549.95
- 2 years shorter before it expires
- $50 more
- CybexCloud G Prorear-facing to 30 lb17.6 in wide$549.95
- 2 years shorter before it expires
- $50 more
Peri 180: questions answered
From Maxi-Cosi's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 rear-face longer than other infant seats?
24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)
Can you use the Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 in a taxi or Uber without the base?
Yes. Maxi-Cosi lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.
Can you bring the Maxi-Cosi Peri 180 on a plane?
Yes, Maxi-Cosi lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label.
Peri 180 or Primo Viaggio Lounge: what's different?
By the makers' specs, the Peri 180 has a rotating seat. See every spec side by side.
Is it OK to buy a used Peri 180?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Maxi-Cosi lists a lifespan of 8 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More infant car seats
- EvenfloShyft DualRiderear-facing to 30 lb18 in wide$549.99
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Nidorear-facing to 30 lb8.2 lb$449.99
- Orbit BabyG5 Infantrear-facing to 30 lb13 lb$550
- DoonaDoona Car Seat & Strollerrear-facing to 30 lb17.4 in wide$550
- CybexCloud Qrear-facing to 35 lb17.3 in wide$519.95
- NunaPIPA airerear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$440
Where these specs come from
- maxicosi.com/products/peri-180-rotating-infant-car-seat-ic364
- images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--jiu-qNIK--/evcy31kdf5ajchzaudis
- maxicosi.com/products/peri-180-rotating-infant-car-seat-ic397
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.