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Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP

Approximate retail price:

$220

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Type: Infant car seats

About - Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP
The Primo Viaggio SIP is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, infant car seat models like the Primo Viaggio SIP are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Crash protection: We hired a contract lab to perform crash tests to the government standards as dictated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Crash tests simulate a head-on 30-mph crash with a 22-pound instrumented test dummy representing an average-sized 12-month-old child. Ease of use: Includes the clarity of instructions, installing the seat, adjusting harness positions, placing a child in the seat, securing the harness, and removing the child. Fit to vehicle: Represents the ease of securely installing the seats in cars with various seat configurations and safety belt designs.

About - Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP

The Primo Viaggio SIP is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, infant car seat models like the Primo Viaggio SIP are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Crash protection:: We hired a contract lab to perform crash tests to the government standards as dictated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Crash tests simulate a head-on 30-mph crash with a 22-pound instrumented test dummy representing an average-sized 12-month-old child.
Ease of use:: Includes the clarity of instructions, installing the seat, adjusting harness positions, placing a child in the seat, securing the harness, and removing the child.
Fit to vehicle:: Represents the ease of securely installing the seats in cars with various seat configurations and safety belt designs.

About This Brand
An Italian manufacturer of many child products, including child seats. Like Britax’s, Peg Perego products are often considered high-end and are available mostly in boutique-type retail outlets.

About This Brand

An Italian manufacturer of many child products, including child seats. Like Britax’s, Peg Perego products are often considered high-end and are available mostly in boutique-type retail outlets.

User Reviews - Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP

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Great Car Seat and Carrier

By Tara from Midwest City, OK on 10/16/2009

Pros:

Easy to Clean, Easy to install, Safe, Sturdy, Stylish

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Infants, Newborn, Preemies

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I loved this as a car seat and a carrier for my son. It is very sturdy, easy to clean, and easy to install. It worked great with our matching stroller as a travel system. We also purchased an additional base for our other car. I was very pleased with the protection that it would provide had we been in an accident. The fabric was very durable and easy to clean. I liked how easy it was to take it in and out of our minivan. It seemed that our son was comfortable in it.

Excellent car seat

By Proud Mama of Four from Yucaipa, CA on 7/18/2009

Pros:

Easy to clean, Extended Wt Ht limits, Latch system, Safety

Cons:

Heavy

Best Uses:

Nap time, With the stroller

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is our fourth baby and we are so pleased with this purchase. It is heavy but clearly out weighs the saftey of it. We also purchased the stroller and it is a wonderful combination! The base height makes it a little hard for me to place him in it... our Son is big. I am only 5.2" however, I love this car seat and the stroller. We purchased additional bases for our other cars to ease with travel.

Excellent Car Seat

By Jules from Brampton, Ontario on 6/29/2009

Pros:

Safe easy to clean

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I did a lot of research before I bought my car seat and I am really happy that we got this one. It is very sturdy (hence it is heavy) and I know my child is safe in this seat. She is 11 months old and still using it (still only 18 lbs). We leave it in the car now as my daughter does not want to stay in the seat when we get out of the car. It is very easy to install and to use. When compared to other infant seats that are lighter, I would rather have a sturdy seat that will protect them, than have something that is light and easy to carry.

Although I wish everyone would read the directions and put the handle back when driving. Too many people drive around with the handle up and toys hanging off the handle, even though it is clearly marked on the side of the handle the position for driving. Imagine how much that would hurt to be smacked in the face by a toy at 50 KM/hr or 30 mls/hr for our US friends.

Overall very pleased and happy to have spent extra money on this seat.

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