Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido

An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing infant 4 to 30 lb, up to 32 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 4 to 30 lb
  • Up to 32 in tall
  • Rear-facing infant only
  • Load leg
  • Anti-rebound protection
  • Seat weighs 8.2 lb
  • 7-year usable life
  • Certified for aircraft use
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Who is the Primo Viaggio Nido for?

The Primo Viaggio Nido is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies up to 32 inches. Its manual gives 4 to 35 lb on the base and 4 to 22 lb belted without it, while the product page says 4 to 30 lb. It comes with a load-leg base, and it expires 7 years after purchase.

Reasons to consider it

  • A carrier Peg Perego lists at 8.2 lb without hood and inserts
  • A base with a load leg, an anti-rebound bar and a Right Tight lock-off clip
  • A Dual Stage Cushion System usable up to about 20 lb
  • A 6-position sliding harness plate, and aircraft use without the base

Things to weigh up

  • The product page says 4 to 30 lb while the manual says 4 to 35 lb, so check the label on your seat
  • Without the base the limit drops to 22 lb
  • The manual gives expiry both as 7 years from purchase and 7 years from the production date
  • Fitting it to another brand's stroller needs a separately sold adapter

My take on the Primo Viaggio Nido

The Nido suits parents who want a light carrier, listed at 8.2 lb without hood and inserts, on a base with a load leg. The main caution is the conflicting weight limit: follow the label on your seat. The Primo Viaggio 4-35 K uses the same carrier weight, but its base has no load leg.

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 Nido 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 Nido weight, height and age limits?

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
Rear-facing infant4 to 30 lbUp to 32 inNot publishedProduct page figure; see conflicts

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 Nido specifications

Seat weight
8.2 lb
Width
Not published
Usable life
7 years
Aircraft use
Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
Base weight
11 lb
Dimensions
28.5" x 17.25" x 26.5" (car seat on base)
Carrier weight
8.2 lbs car seat without hood and inserts
An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

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 8.2 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 Nido have?

  • Load leg (base)
  • Anti-rebound bar (base)
  • Base included
  • Baseless install with vehicle belt

Colors listed in the US

Mercury, Mon Amour, Nordic Blue, True Black, Blue Shine, Desert, Jade, Metal, Pine Bark, Vanilla Blend.

Primo Viaggio Nido colors and prices

5 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, 12:51 AM UTC and can change.

Compare Primo Viaggio Nido colors side by side
Compare colorsTrue BlackCheck priceMon AmourCheck priceBlue ShineCheck pricePine BarkCheck priceVanilla BlendCheck price
PriceNot shown20% off$359.99List price $449.9920% off$359.99List price $449.9920% off$359.99List price $449.9920% off$359.99List price $449.99
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Where Peg Perego’s page and manual disagree

  • Page: weight limits 4-30 lbs, maximum height 32 in. Manual (PRIMO VIAGGIO 4-35 NIDO K): 4-35 lb with LATCH, 4-35 lb with vehicle belt (base), 4-22 lb with vehicle belt without base, maximum height 32 in.

When they differ, follow the manual and the labels on your seat.

What to know before you live with it

Installing the base

The base installs rear-facing with its LATCH strap or with a lap or lap and shoulder belt. You deploy the load leg until it clicks, level the base with the angle knob, and close the Right Tight lock-off clip over the strap or belt. With an emergency locking belt, the manual says to leave it in that mode and use the lock-off. Adjust the leg's foot until it touches the floor. If the base is used without the leg, keep the leg tucked under it. The vehicle's lower anchors are spaced about 11 inches apart, and the base should move no more than 1 inch when installed.

Source: Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K manual (PDF)

Belting the carrier in without the base

The manual recommends the base and says to install without it only if needed, for babies up to 22 lb. The handle goes in the forward-most position first; any other position may injure the baby in a crash. The line on the carrier must be horizontal, with rolled towels or pool noodles at the seat crease if needed. The lap belt runs through slots on the handle and the shoulder belt wraps behind the shell into the rear slots. If the belt is too short, the lap portion alone can be used. A belt that does not lock needs a locking clip.

Source: Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K manual (PDF)

Harness, cushions and cleaning

The harness plate slides into 6 positions without rethreading, and the straps should sit just below the shoulders. The child is outgrown at 32 inches or when the head is less than 1 inch below the top of the seat back. The Dual Stage Cushion System is for use from birth up to about 20 lb, or until the torso fills the space between the crotch strap and the shoulder slots. Pull out the door-side Kinetic Pod, never the inner one. For washing, follow the care label: no bleach, ironing, dry cleaning, solvents or tumble drying. Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth.

Source: Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K manual (PDF)

Is the Primo Viaggio Nido recalled?

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.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

Primo Viaggio Nido: common questions

Is the Primo Viaggio Nido rated to 30 lb or 35 lb?

The product page says 4 to 30 lb, up to 32 inches. The manual, titled Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K, gives 4 to 35 lb with LATCH or the vehicle belt on the base and 4 to 22 lb belted without the base. I would follow the label on the seat you own.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How heavy is the Nido carrier and base?

Peg Perego lists 8.2 lb for the car seat without hood and inserts and 11 lb for the base. The car seat on its base measures 28.5 x 17.25 x 26.5 inches.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Nido product page (opens in a new tab)

Can the Nido be used on an airplane?

Yes. The manual says it is certified for aircraft use, installed with the lap belt through the handle slots and the handle forward. Do not use the base on an aircraft.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

When does the Nido expire?

One warning says not to use it after 7 years from the date of purchase. The cleaning page says not to use or buy it 7 years after the production date on the seat, so I would go by whichever date comes first.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido K manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How is the Nido different from the Primo Viaggio Lounge?

Peg Perego lists the Lounge carrier at 10.4 lb without hood and inserts and gives it a 3-position comfort recline for stroller use. Its page states 4 to 30 lb and 32 inches.

Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Lounge product page (opens in a new tab)

Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.

Before you buy

  1. 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.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Peg Perego lists 10 colors of this seat.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Peg Perego so you hear about the next one.

Sources

Other Peg Perego infant car seats

ModelTop child weightSeat weightWidthUsable life
Primo Viaggio Nido (this seat)30 lb8.2 lb—7 years
Primo Viaggio Lounge30 lb10.4 lb—7 years
Primo Viaggio Urban Mobility30 lb9.1 lb17 in7 years
Primo Viaggio (4-35 K)35 lb8.2 lb—7 years