Specifications checked against Peg Perego’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the Viaggio Flex 120 for?
The Viaggio Flex 120 is a high-back belt-positioning booster for children at least 4 years old, 40 to 120 lb and 39 to 63 inches tall. It uses the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt, has rigid LATCH for stability, and folds. Peg Perego lists it at 14 lb. It expires 12 years after purchase.
Reasons to consider it
A 5-position headrest, 3 backrest heights and 3 backrest widths, each adjusted separately
Rigid LATCH that holds the booster in place when it is empty
A backrest that folds even while the booster is latched in
Upholstered covers that can be machine washed at 87 F (30 C)
Things to weigh up
Not certified for aircraft use
It must never be used with a lap-only belt
A vehicle belt buckle close to the lower anchors can prevent using the belt and rigid LATCH together
Peg Perego lists it at 14 lb, against 6 lb for the backless Shuttle 120
My take on the Viaggio Flex 120
The Flex 120 suits a child who has outgrown a harness and still needs a backed booster with a shoulder belt guide. The trade-off is that it is not certified for aircraft use. The backless Viaggio Shuttle 120 has the same 40 to 120 lb range but asks for a child at least 5 years old.
A research summary of Peg Perego’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the Viaggio Flex 120 fits
This seat covers one stage. Peg Perego gives it a 12-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
High-back booster40 to 120 lb · 39 to 63 in · from 4 years
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
What are the Viaggio Flex 120 weight, height and age limits?
Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120 limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
High-back booster
40 to 120 lb
39 to 63 in
4 years
Manual: at least 4 years old, at least 40 lb, at least 39 in tall
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Viaggio Flex 120 specifications
Seat weight
14 lb
Width
Not published
Usable life
12 years
Aircraft use
Not certified for aircraft
Dimensions
Unfolded 22" x 17.25" x 26.75"; folded 23.5" x 17.25" x 9.75"
How the Viaggio Flex 120 installs
Rigid LATCH
Rigid LATCH. Rigid connectors click straight onto the vehicle's lower anchor bars, which removes the strap slack that causes loose installs.
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 14 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.
Not certified for aircraft use: plan on gate-checking it or using a different seat to fly.
What features does the Viaggio Flex 120 have?
Rigid LATCH
Folds
Colors listed in the US
Monza, Crystal Black, Mon Amour, Astral, John Deere, Licorice, Metal.
What to know before you live with it
Rigid LATCH and the vehicle belt
The child is always restrained by the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt. The rigid LATCH only adds stability and keeps the empty booster from moving in a crash. Peg Perego calls LATCH optional but strongly recommends it. You pull the front handle to eject both connectors and click them onto the anchors. A green signal above each connector shows it is coupled, red means it is not. Squeezing the handle again and pushing the booster back hides the release buttons, so another passenger cannot release it. If the belt buckle sits too close to the anchors, both may not fit together.
The child must be at least 4 years old, 40 lb and 39 inches tall, and able to sit properly for the whole trip. The manual adds that most children cannot until at least age 5. The headrest has 5 positions, the backrest 3 heights and the side wings 3 widths. The shoulder belt goes through the router on the headrest, which should sit no more than 1 inch above the shoulder. Stop using the booster when the guide cannot reach shoulder level with the headrest and backrest at their highest. Pull out the door-side Kinetic Pod and keep the inner one closed.
To fold it, you lower the headrest and backrest, close the side wings, push in the cup holders, then pull the ribbon and fold the backrest down. If it is latched in and empty, the backrest can be folded for better rear visibility. If it is not latched, the manual says to take it out of the vehicle. The seat, backrest and headrest covers can be machine washed at 87 F (30 C). Take care not to break the white EPS panels, and do not use water on the latching mechanisms.
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.
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 7 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.