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Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible

The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible rear-faces up to 45 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and weighs 21.6 lb, per Peg Perego. An Italian-made convertible with a 45 lb rear-facing limit and forward-facing from 22 to 65 lb.

  • $349.99List price
  • 45 lbRear-facing to
  • 65 lbHarness to
  • 21.6 lbSeat weight
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Primo Viaggio Convertible: key facts

  • The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible rear-faces from 5 to 45 lb and up to 47 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 22 to 65 lb and up to 49 in tall, per Peg Perego.
  • Outgrown by height: "Rear facing: Use rear facing if head is at least one inch below headrest edge. Forward facing: Use forward facing if head is no more than one inch above headrest edge."
  • It installs with LATCH or seat belt.
  • Peg Perego says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Peg Perego lists it as certified for aircraft ("This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 requirements for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.").

From Peg Perego's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the Primo Viaggio Convertible stacks up

Against the 39 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration10 years

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).

This one
7 yearsmiddle 10 years10 years
Rear-facing limit45 lb16th highest rear-facing limit of 38

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).

This one
35 lbmiddle 40 lb65 lb
Forward-facing limit65 lbHighest forward-facing limit of 38 convertible car seats

The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).

This one
40 lbmiddle 65 lb65 lb
Weight21.6 lb7th lightest of 25

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).

This one
8 lbmiddle 25.2 lb31.3 lb
Price$349.9916th lowest price of 37

Within the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).

This one
$59.99middle $399.99$990

What sets the Primo Viaggio Convertible apart

Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • 7th lightestof the 25 convertible car seats with it published: 21.6 lb
  • Rear-facing limit: 45 lbin the middle half of the 38 convertible car seats that publish it (40 lb to 50 lb)

Next to its closest matches

  • Britax PoplarNext to it, the Primo Viaggio Convertible is 5 lb lower rear-facing limit; 5.6 lb lighter.
  • Graco EasyTurn 360Next to it, the Primo Viaggio Convertible is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; 4.4 lb lighter; no anti-rebound bar (the EasyTurn 360 has it); no rotates (the EasyTurn 360 has it).
  • Joie Chili Spin SINext to it, the Primo Viaggio Convertible is 5 lb higher rear-facing limit; 7 lb lighter; no anti-rebound bar (the Chili Spin SI has it); no rotates (the Chili Spin SI has it).

Flying with the Primo Viaggio Convertible

Peg Perego's label: “This child restraint meets or exceeds all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 requirements for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.”

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

  • FAA certified per maker
  • Headrest adjusts through 10 positions with child in seat

Worth checking

  • Maker pages list no height limits
  • Maker pages list no width, recline count or expiration

Where to buy the Primo Viaggio Convertible

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good to know
  • 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

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible
TypeConvertible
List price$349.99
Rear-facing weight5–45 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 47 in
Forward-facing weight22–65 lb
Forward-facing heightUp to 49 in
Seat weight21.6 lb
Head ruleRear facing: Use rear facing if head is at least one inch below headrest edge. Forward facing: Use forward facing if head is no more than one inch above headrest edge.
InstallationLATCH, seat belt
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barNo
RotatesNo
Harness heights10
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after10 years

Compare the Primo Viaggio Convertible with

How each closest rival differs from the Primo Viaggio Convertible, from the makers' specs.

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Primo Viaggio Convertible: questions answered

From Peg Perego's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible rear-face longer than other convertible seats?

17 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 45 lb. The highest is the Axkid One 3 at 65 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 bring the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible on a plane?

Yes, Peg Perego 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. It weighs 21.6 lb to carry through the airport.

Primo Viaggio Convertible or Poplar: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the Poplar has no added flame retardants (maker's claim). See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used Primo Viaggio Convertible?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Peg Perego lists a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.