Specifications checked against Peg Perego’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the Primo Viaggio Lounge for?
The Primo Viaggio Lounge is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 inches. It comes with a base that has a load leg and anti-rebound bar, can be belted in without the base, and reclines in 3 positions on a stroller. It expires 7 years after purchase.
Reasons to consider it
A base with a load leg, an anti-rebound bar and a Right Tight lock-off clip
A 3-position backrest recline for use on a stroller chassis
A 6-position sliding harness plate, with no rethreading
Aircraft use without the base
Things to weigh up
The backrest must be in the most upright position whenever the seat is in a vehicle
Peg Perego lists the carrier at 10.4 lb without hood and inserts, and the base at 11 lb
The Dual Stage Cushion System is only for babies up to about 8 lb
An older Lounge manual states 4 to 35 lb; the current page and manual both say 4 to 30 lb
My take on the Primo Viaggio Lounge
The Lounge suits parents who will use the carrier on a Peg Perego stroller and want a flatter position there. The trade-off is weight: Peg Perego lists the carrier at 10.4 lb without hood and inserts, and the recline must be fully upright in the car. The Primo Viaggio Nido shares the load-leg base but lists its carrier at 8.2 lb, without the stroller recline.
A research summary of Peg Perego’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the Primo Viaggio Lounge fits
This seat covers one stage. Peg Perego gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
Rear-facing infant4 to 30 lb · Up to 32 in
The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
What are the Primo Viaggio Lounge weight, height and age limits?
Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
Rear-facing infant
4 to 30 lb
Up to 32 in
Not published
Rear-facing only
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Primo Viaggio Lounge specifications
Seat weight
10.4 lb
Width
Not published
Usable life
7 years
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
Car seat weight
12 lb
Base weight
11 lb
Dimensions
Seat with base: 31" x 17" x 27"
Carrier weight
10.4 lbs car seat without hood and inserts
How the Primo Viaggio Lounge installs
Recline
Comfort recline handle. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
Will it fit your car?
Peg Perego does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying. It weighs 10.4 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.
What features does the Primo Viaggio Lounge have?
Load leg (base)
Anti-rebound bar (base)
Base included
Baseless install with vehicle belt
Comfort recline handle
Colors listed in the US
Mon Amour, True Black, Astral, Blue Shine, Metal, Vanilla Blend.
Primo Viaggio Lounge colors and prices
4 colors are listed on Amazon right now. Every color is the same price today. The fabric is the only difference between them; the shell, harness and limits are identical. Prices were retrieved Nov 2, 9:53 PM UTC and can change.
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Where Peg Perego’s page and manual disagree
Older Lounge manual linked from the Lounge on Wheels bundle page states 4-35 lb; the Lounge page and its current manual state 4-30 lb.
When they differ, follow the manual and the labels on your seat.
What to know before you live with it
Installing the base
You deploy the load leg until it clicks, level the base with the angle knob, then install it with the LATCH strap or a lap or lap and shoulder belt through the color-coded slots. The Right Tight lock-off clip closes over the strap or belt; with an emergency locking lap and shoulder belt, the manual says to leave it in that mode and use the lock-off. The load leg's foot must touch the floor. If it cannot, leave the leg tucked under the base. Peg Perego does not allow borrowing lower anchors from another seat. The base should move no more than 1 inch.
The Lounge is certified with or without the base, but the manual recommends the base and says to go without it only if needed. Without it, the line on the carrier must be horizontal, using rolled towels or pool noodles at the seat crease. The lap belt runs through slots on the shell and the shoulder belt wraps around the back of the seat into a rear slot. The handle must be in the forward-most position; the manual says any other position may injure the baby in a crash. A locking clip may be needed with an emergency locking belt. Do not use it without the base with an inflatable belt.
The Comfort Recline handle sits at the top of the shell. On a Peg Perego chassis the carrier can face either direction in any of its 3 positions. In the car it must be fully upright, with or without the base. A sliding harness plate behind the rear door gives 6 shoulder positions, and the straps should sit just below the shoulders. The head must stay at least 1 inch below the top of the seat back. The Dual Stage Cushion System is for babies up to about 8 lb. Pull out the Kinetic Pod on the door side fully, and never the one facing the vehicle's center.
No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.
What are the Primo Viaggio Lounge weight and height limits?
The current manual and product page give 4 to 30 lb and a height of 32 inches or less. The head must also stay at least 1 inch below the top of the seat back.
Peg Perego lists 10.4 lb for the car seat without hood and inserts, a car seat weight of 12 lb, and 11 lb for the base. The seat with base measures 31 x 17 x 27 inches.
No. The manual says never to use it in a vehicle with the backrest in any position other than the most upright, with or without the base. The 3 recline positions are for use on a stroller chassis.
Yes. It is certified for aircraft use with the backrest fully upright, the lap belt through the shell slots and the handle forward. The manual says not to use the base on an aircraft.
How does the Lounge compare with the Primo Viaggio Nido?
Peg Perego lists the Nido carrier at 8.2 lb without hood and inserts, and its 11 lb base has an anti-rebound bar and a 10-position metal load leg. Its page does not list the comfort recline.
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
Before you buy
Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Peg Perego lists 6 colors of this seat.
Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Peg Perego so you hear about the next one.