Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge Infant Car Seat

The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge Infant Car Seat is a rear-facing infant car seat, made in Italy, that reclines into a near-flat position. It's designed for babies from birth up to 87 cm tall and 13 kg (usually around 15 to 18 months), and it's certified to UN R129 (i-Size), the latest European car seat standard.

Its standout feature is the 3-position recline: sitting, relaxed and flat. On a Peg Perego base, your newborn can lie in a flatter position in the car, which many parents prefer for longer journeys. It also clicks straight onto Peg Perego prams to make a travel system.

What's in the box

• Primo Viaggio Lounge infant car seat: With a dual-stage newborn cushion and an extendable UPF 50+ canopy.

The Lounge recline

• 3 positions: Sitting, relaxed and flat. The backrest reclines and the leg rest extends together, so your baby's back and legs stay supported.
• Flat position in the car: Designed for use with a Peg Perego i-Size Base or 360 Twist Base (sold separately). Always follow the manual for which positions to use in each installation.
• Why parents choose it: Newborns can't hold their heads up yet, and many parents prefer a flatter, more open position for them on longer car trips.

Safety features

• i-Size (UN R129) certified: Tested to the newest European standard, including side impact testing.
• Kinetic Pods: Side protectors that help absorb and direct crash forces away from your baby in a side impact.
• EPS energy-absorbing foam: Lines the shell for extra impact protection.
• Adjustable side impact protection: The headrest adjusts into 6 positions, so the side protection sits at your baby's head height as they grow.
• Padded 3-point harness: With soft shoulder pads.
• Independently tested: Rated "good" in the spring 2021 European consumer crash tests (ÖAMTC and ADAC), with a grade of 1.7 on the i-Size Base and 2.4 with a seat belt. In both, the risk of injury in front and side impacts was rated very low.

Comfort features

• Dual-stage cushion: Extra support for newborns that adjusts as your baby grows.
• Pagoda canopy: An extendable UPF 50+ hood with mesh ventilation, to keep the sun off and let air flow.
• Roomy, well-padded seat: Independent testers rated the padding, leg support and space for the child highly.

Installation

• With a Peg Perego base (recommended): The i-Size Base or 360 Twist Base installs with ISOFIX and a support leg, and the seat clicks on and off. This is also how you use the flat position in the car.
• With your car's seat belt: The seat can also be installed rear-facing with a 3-point seat belt, which is useful for taxis or a second car. It needs a long belt, so check your car's rear belts are long enough.

Travel system compatibility

• Peg Perego prams: Clicks onto Peg Perego frames with the G-Matic system, including the Veloce and Vivace, so you can move your baby from car to pram without unbuckling.

Specifications

Primo Viaggio Lounge or Primo Viaggio SLK?

• Choose the Lounge if you'd like a flatter position for your newborn on longer car journeys, and you plan to use a Peg Perego base.
• Choose the SLK if you'd like the lightest option. At about 4 kg, it's around 1.6 kg lighter than the Lounge, which makes a difference when you're carrying it.

Good to know

• It's on the heavier side: At about 5.6 kg, it's heavier to carry than a basic infant seat, especially once your baby is in it.
• A base gets the most out of it: The flat position in the car is designed for use on a Peg Perego base, and independent testers found installation with a base easier and more stable.
• Check your seat belt length: Seat belt installation needs a long belt, so check it fits your car if you won't be using a base.
• Carry handle: The handle needs to be folded down when the seat is installed in the car.
• Front seat airbags: Never use the seat in a front passenger seat with an active airbag.
• Washing: The cover comes off easily, but should be hand washed.
• When to move up: Move to the next car seat when your baby reaches 87 cm or 13 kg, or when the top of their head reaches the top of the shell, whichever comes first.

How to care for it

• Remove the cover and hand wash it in cool water with a mild detergent. Air dry it, and don't tumble dry or iron it.
• Wipe the shell with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Don't use bleach or harsh cleaners on the harness. Wipe it with a damp cloth.
• Replace the seat after any car accident, even if it looks undamaged.

Safe use

• Always install the seat rear-facing, and follow the manual and the seat's labels for each installation and recline position.
• Check that the base or seat belt is installed correctly before every trip.
• Always buckle your baby in, with the harness snug and at or just below shoulder height.
• Remove thick jackets and padded snowsuits before buckling your baby in. Tuck a blanket over the harness instead.
• Even in the flat position, a car seat isn't a replacement for a cot. Take your baby out once you reach your destination, and take regular breaks on long journeys.
• Never leave your baby alone in the car seat or in the car.
• Don't use a second-hand car seat unless you know its full history.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Install the base and car seat a few weeks before your due date and practise switching between the recline positions, so you're confident on the day you bring your baby home. Once the base is in, give it a firm tug: a correctly fitted base shouldn't move more than about 2.5 cm side to side.