Peg-Perego 2011 Primo Viaggio Infant Car Seat, Paloma

by Peg Perego USA

• Side impact protection (SIP) includes an exclusive Confort-Dry pad for the seat and safety-padded wings to protect baby's head
• Designed to accommodate babies up to 22 pounds or up to 30 inches
• 5-point restraint belt system with one-hand adjustment
• Adjustable base installs in car with LATCH system or seat belts
• Indicator level shows correct installation angle

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Peg Perego's Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 exceeds the most stringent safety standards in the world. This is specially designed infant car seats. It is surrounded with improved side impact protection wings and our softly padded five point safety belt that can be moved as a single unit to five positions to protect baby's head and body from all angles. This features a reinforced frame provides added safety. It is designed for transporting a baby or child weighing five to thirty pounds or up to 30" long. The Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 includes a removable plush pad for newborns and exclusive comfort dry microfiber fabric that is breathable and ultra soft on baby's skin. This comes with an adjustable hood that protects baby from the elements, and the adjustable carrying handle has a rubber grip for comfort. It is travel system compatible and attaches easily to any Peg Perego stroller. This unlatches with a convenient, quick release design from stroller, chassis or car seat base. The Peg Perego's Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 exceeds all NHTSA standards. Made in Italy.

Product Description

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio lets babies be great travelers from the very start. The Comfort Dry pad microfiber cloth keeps babies dry and the side protection wings delicately support baby's head. The car seat has been specially designed to let babies travel comfortably for long journeys.

Why You'll Love It: With its safety and comfort standards, Primo Viaggio makes baby's trip fun and fuss-free.

Features

• Five-point restraint system for easy adjustment of the restraining belt system
• Adjustable harness with a quick-release buckle
• Comfort Dry pad technology
• Instantly locks into its base
• Easy one hand detaching from base or stroller
• Adjustable hood protects baby during transport
• Certified for use in automobiles or aircraft
• Indicator level shows correct installation angle

Height/Weight Limits: Up to 30 in/ Up to 30 lbs

Includes: Special removable cushion for newborns

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Car Seat December 10, 2010

By Steve Woo

It's fascinating to read how opinions on the Primo Viaggio vary in these reviews. In fact, it took the review about the expletives flying to remind me that the first few times we used it I also felt a lot less positive about the car seat than I do now (9 months worth of frequent use). The way I see it:

* It is fairly heavy, but then that also contributes to it feeling sturdy.
* It fits perfectly in all the cars we have tried it in.
* Our daughter loves it (she is a pleasure to transport in this, whereas the two other seats we have tried she has cried almost constantly)
* I do remember battling with clipping the belt around the back of the seat (when rear facing)... now it seems to just happen automatically and the expletives are a distant memory!
* The build quality is solid. We have not encountered any problems with the clips or anything else.
* The other two seats that we have tried (in rentals) have been uncomfortable and, to me anyway, felt anything but safe and secure. In the one case I actually asked to see the installation instructions because I was convinced the rental agency had it installed wrong ... they did not (all future travel will be made with our Primo Viaggio).

We are happy with the Primo Viaggio and would definitely recommend it. I think the diverse views expressed here show the value in going and trying out as many car seats for yourself as you can before you buy. If you do that this one would certainly be on my "try it" list.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the $$$ March 7, 2011

By AR

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I am surprised to read some of these reviews. Of course, I may have different priorities when it comes to car seats than others. I LIKE that this car seat is heavier than others on the market. It is one of the reasons we selected it. I didn't purchase this seat as a convenient infant carrier (I have a baby carrier for that) - I want a solid car seat that will cushion my child from the force of an accident. Plus, it's not THAT heavy.

When properly installed, this car seat does not move more than a slight wiggle - no where close to an inch. Even at the top of the base (the loose end). The base almost hugs the seat in our car, so I feel much better about being rear-ended, as the seat would not lift very far. The seat is solid. The straps and SIP adjust very easily. The base was incredibly easy to install (we're using the LATCH system). I really like the knob that will raise/lower the base to the proper angle. It is easy to turn.

The only drawback is that the release on the back of the seat requires a very hard squeeze to remove the seat from the base or from the Peg Perego stroller we purchased. But again, I don't want it to be "easy" to detach the car seat from the base. That's the whole point of a car seat - to keep my baby in one place should the worst happen.

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars haven't used it yet but a comment on the weight... January 9, 2012

By lauren

I am currently pregnant and recently purchased this car seat. I obviously have not had a chance to use the car seat yet but I did want to make a comment on the weight since so many reviewers have brought this up. I am small so weight was a concern for me and I almost did not buy this car seat because some reviewers are saying this weighs 22 lbs. This is NOT entirely correct. The seat INCLUDING the base weighs 22 lbs. The seat alone (the part you would be carrying) only weighs 11 lbs. I walked Babies R Us yesterday and most infant car seats were around 9 lbs (the lightest two were 7.5 and 8 lbs and looked like they were considerably less sturdy). So, yes this is heavier but only by approx 2 lbs.

Can't really comment on much else at this point other than the look and feel. I was looking for something a bit more attractive than the usual baby prints and I think this seat looks great (we bought the green). It feels very solid and is easy to remove from the base and stroller.

I'll update this once we've had a chance to try it out with our little one :)