Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio rear-faces up to 30 lb, weighs 8.2 lb, and has an expiration of 7 years, per Peg Perego.
- $349.99List price
- 30 lbRear-facing to
- 8.2 lbSeat weight
Primo Viaggio: key facts
- The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Peg Perego.
- Outgrown by height: "The top of the child head should not exceed the top of the seat back by at least one inch (2,5 cm)"
- It installs with LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base) or lap-shoulder belt (without base, European belt path).
- Peg Perego says it expires 7 years after the date of manufacture.
- Peg Perego lists it as certified for aircraft ("This unit is certified for aircraft use.").
From Peg Perego's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Primo Viaggio 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).
Within the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).
Within the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).
What sets the Primo Viaggio apart
Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 8.2 lbin the middle half of the 58 infant car seats that publish it (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Chicco KeyFit Max Zip ClearLuxNext to it, the Primo Viaggio is 1 years longer before it expires; 1.8 lb lighter.
- Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Urban MobilityNext to it, the Primo Viaggio is 2.6 lb lighter; no load leg (the Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility has it).
- UPPAbaby Mesa V3Next to it, the Primo Viaggio is 3 years shorter before it expires; 1.7 lb lighter.
Strollers named with the Primo Viaggio
5 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the Primo Viaggio in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Peg Perego strollers: YPSI, Z4, Vivace, Veloce, Selfie, Selfie Plus, City Loop, Booklet 50 (maker product page).
| Stroller | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| Bumbleride Speed | Named by Bumbleride, with an adapter |
| Peg Perego City Loop Pro | Named by Peg Perego |
| Peg Perego Veloce | Named by Peg Perego |
| Peg Perego Vivace | Named by Peg Perego |
| Peg Perego YPSI | Named by Peg Perego |
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
Flying with the Primo Viaggio
Peg Perego's label: “This unit is certified for aircraft use.”
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.
Where to buy the Primo Viaggio
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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
| Peg Perego Primo Viaggio | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat |
| List price | $349.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.2 lb |
| Head rule | The top of the child head should not exceed the top of the seat back by at least one inch (2,5 cm) |
| Newborn insert | 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 (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base, European belt path) |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes |
| Rotates | No |
| Works with strollers | Peg Perego strollers: YPSI, Z4, Vivace, Veloce, Selfie, Selfie Plus, City Loop, Booklet 50 (maker product page) |
| Stroller adapters | 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 | 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 |
| No added flame retardants | Yes |
| Expires after | 7 years |
Compare the Primo Viaggio with
How each closest rival differs from the Primo Viaggio, from the makers' specs.
- ChiccoKeyFit Max Zip ClearLuxrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- 1.8 lb heavier
- Peg PeregoPrimo Viaggio Urban Mobilityrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
- 2.6 lb heavier
- UPPAbabyMesa V3rear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$349.99
- 3 years longer before it expires
- 1.7 lb heavier
- BritaxWillow SCrear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$329.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- 1.1 lb heavier
- $20 less
Primo Viaggio: questions answered
From Peg Perego's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 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)
Is the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio heavy to carry?
With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 15.7 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 75% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.
Can you use the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio in a taxi or Uber without the base?
Yes. Peg Perego lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.
Can you bring the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 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 8.2 lb to carry through the airport.
Is it OK to buy a used Primo Viaggio?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Peg Perego lists a lifespan of 7 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
- BritaxCypressrear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$379.99
- Maxi-CosiMico Pro+rear-facing to 30 lb$319$319.99
- CybexAton G2rear-facing to 30 lb17.5 in wide$399.95
- JoieMint Latchrear-facing to 30 lb9.3 lb$299.99
- ChiccoKeyFit Max Zip ClearTexrear-facing to 30 lb17 in wide$299.99
- ClekLiingorear-facing to 30 lb16.9 in wide$399.99
Where these specs come from
- pegperego.com/en_us/baby/primo-viaggio-pcode-000000000787.html
- pegperego.com/media/catalog/product/download/PRIMOVIAGGIO…
- pegperego.com/en_us/baby/car-seats/infant-car-seats.html
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.