Peg Perego breaks into the convertible carseat market with the new Primo Viaggio Convertible. It’s been a long time in coming, but I think you’ll be happy with the results. Fine fabrics, thick harness webbing, and deluxe LATCH straps are what we’ve come to expect from Peg Perego and this carseat doesn’t disappoint. The Primo Viaggio rear-faces from 5-45 lbs., then converts to a forward-facing convertible for 22-65 lbs. and less than 49”.
The Primo Viaggio Convertible comes with harness covers and an infant cushion.
Basics
- Weight limits: 5-45 lbs. rear-facing, 22-65 lbs. forward-facing
- 10 harness slot positions on carseat: 9”-17”, highest rear-facing position is about 14.25”
- 2 buckle slots: approx. 4.5”, 6”
- Restraint weight: 21.5 lbs.
- Width: approx. 18.5” at widest point (torso)
- Seat depth: 10.5” to where edge starts to angle down
- Seatback height: 21”; 24” with headrest in highest rear-facing position; 26” with headrest extended to top position
- 7 year expiration
Features and Advantages
5-point Harness from 5-65 pounds: The 65 lbs. weight limit means that heavier children will be able to stay in the seat longer before either moving to a different harnessed seat with a higher weight limit or to a booster.
High Rear-Facing Weight and Height Limits: The 45 lbs. maximum rear-facing weight limit is one of the highest on the market and means that even the largest toddlers will be able to rear-face in this convertible for a very long time. This falls in line with the revised policies of the American Academy of Pediatrics and NHTSA to keep children rear-facing to a minimum of age 2 and longer, if possible. The average-above average seat depth will give larger rear-facing children plenty of leg room. Peg doesn’t list a rear-facing height limit; use rear-facing until the child’s head is within 1” of the top of the headrest.
EPS and EPP Foam: Generous use of white EPS foam on the sides of the carseat adds that extra feeling of safety. A block of EPP foam (called Shock Absorbing Foam Element, or SAFE) on the bottom of the seat crushes during impact. At 8.5” wide at ear level, the headrest will actually fit a big ol’ noggin.
10 Harness Height Positions: Lowest harness height position is approx. 7” with the infant cushion in use while the highest harness height position is approx. 16 ¾”-17”. The slot positions are about ¾” apart. The top 3 harness slot positions are for forward-facing use only.
Harness heights directly from Peg (http://blog.pegperegousa.com/uncategorized/ask-an-engineer/):
9.6”, 10.3”, 11.1”, 11.9”, 12.6”, 13.4”, 14.2” (all 7 approved for rear-facing)
15.0”, 15.7”, 16.5” (for forward-facing use only)
The harness height can be adjusted from the front of the seat while the PV is installed. Adjusting the harness height is accomplished by pulling the tab at the top of the seat and pulling up or pushing down.
Recline Adjustments: There is one recline adjustment for rear-facing. The PV may be installed at angles between 35°-45° and there’s an angle indicator line on the side which may be used as a reference.
Harness Adjuster and Use: To tighten the harness, pull on the harness adjuster strap on the front of the restraint. The harness release button is located under the cover through a slit in the fabric.
LATCH: The PV has 2 separately adjusted LATCH straps that slide along a metal bar on the side of the seat (à la a Britax convertible); when placed in the forward position, they are used rear-facing, and when in the back position, they are used forward-facing. The LATCH connectors are the deluxe push-on style connectors. There is a storage area on the base under the seat pan (where the child sits) to store the LATCH connectors and the tether strap stores at the top of the carseat when not in use. While tethering a forward-facing child restraint with a harness is always recommended, a top tether is not required for this seat.
Note: Peg allows lower anchor (LATCH) use to 40 lbs. unless it’s otherwise specified in the vehicle manual. There is a misprint in the instruction manual that states 30 lbs. as the maximum LATCH weight limit, but I have verified that it is indeed 40 lbs. Above that weight or at any time, it’s perfectly fine to install with the seatbelt.
Crotch Strap Adjustment: There are two crotch strap positions located approximately 4.5” and 6” from the back of the seat. The inside position must be used until the child is 22 lbs. When threading the crotch strap for the inside position, the crotch strap anchor is threaded down into the seat, then back up again through the outside position.
Padding, Comfort and Appearance: The cover is Italian. That’s all I really need to say, right? The fit and finish of the cover are excellent and the cover pulls off from the front for easy cleaning. It’s never easy trying to get a cover off over headrest, but there’s enough elasticity in it so it won’t tear. The fabric on the headrest and along the sides is polyester while the inside portion, called Fresco Jersey, is slightly textured yet comfy poly. There’s a sewn-on belly pad that makes the buckle pop forward a bit when the child isn’t using it. I don’t foresee any problems with hot temps in this seat. There are 10 cover choices: Crystal Beige, Licorice, Crystal Black, Paloma, Crystal Red, Aquamarine, Atmosphere, Fucsia, Fleur, and the to-die-for Alcantara Pearl Grey. The restraint I have is in Crystal Black. Peg also offers an alternative separate cover for purchase called the Clima Cover. It’s made of an innovative soft Tencel material that helps keep a child warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Infant Support Cushion: A 3.5” thick memory foam infant cushion is used to boost an infant up to the bottom harness slots and improve harness fit. The cushion must be used to 22 lbs., then removed. It may not be used forward-facing.
7 Year Expiration/Crash Policy: The Primo Viaggio has a 7 year expiration. The manual indicates that customer service should be contacted if the PV is in a crash.
Airplane Certification: The PV is FAA-approved for use in aircraft.
Value: Peg Perego is known for its elite products and the Primo Viaggio Convertible is priced accordingly from $329-$379. It’s solidly constructed in dreamy Italy, has as smooth a base as I’ve seen, and has the separate LATCH connectors (seriously, if you’ve used it, you’ll gladly pay for it). Yes, it’s spendy, but there’s a consumer segment out there that will pay for the fine looks and safety features.
Instruction Manual: The manual does an excellent job of explaining installation and use of the carseat. Each method of installation—LATCH, lap/shoulder belt, lap-only belt—starts on its own page(s) and is printed in an easy-to-read font, so it’s very clear which step you’re on when reading. The manual has black and white drawings with green and red highlights for emphasis.
Disadvantages
Rear-Facing Belt Path: The rear-facing belt path is unique and that uniqueness makes it tricky to work with. The openings are on the small side and because it’s open in the middle underneath, the latchplate drops as you try to thread a seatbelt through so you can’t grasp it with the other hand. It’s easily remedied by moving the carseat back on one side so you can get a hand in from the front, but I would appreciate a seatbelt threading tool for help.
Harness Strap Covers: The strap covers are very thick and cushy and long. While that’s comfortable for the child, they make it difficult to tighten the harness down properly. The harness also appeared to get caught in them, making it tough to tighten. Without the covers, the harness adjusted easily.
Belly Pad: The belly pad is wonderfully padded and helps keep the buckle forward, so it makes putting a child in the seat easier. However, when the buckle is in the inside buckle position, it’s not long enough to fit up into the belly pad.
Instruction Manual: There are some typos, important ones. If they were simple misspellings, I wouldn’t be dinging it, but they’re pretty major: the LATCH weight limit is listed at 30 lbs. instead of 40 lbs. and the recline angle is listed at 40°-45° when it should be 35°-45°. It’s also not mentioned that the top 3 harness slot positions can only be used in the forward-facing position. Our contact at Peg has assured me they’re revising the manual and I’m sure owners will be able to receive an updated copy when it’s done.
Installation and Fit to Child
Rear-Facing: Installation with LATCH was a snap! Slide each LATCH strap forward on the bar, click onto the vehicle LATCH anchor, pull tight. I wish every carseat had LATCH like this!
Installing the Primo Viaggio rear-facing using a seatbelt turned out to be an interesting experience as I mentioned earlier. The rf belt path is semi-enclosed under the seat pan. I had to sit on the vehicle seat next to the buckle and have the carseat at an angle in order to thread the seatbelt from one side to another. The belt path openings were too narrow for me to fit my hands through, hence the need to reach under the front of the seat to guide the latchplate.
ETA Sept. 2013: Peg Perego added a rear-facing tether to this carseat beginning in March 2013. If you have an older model, tethers may be obtained to retrofit your seat from Peg by calling 800-671-1701.
When I installed the PV at 45°, I had plenty of room to move my front seat back. At its worst, I had about an inch of space between the restraint and my front seat. As you can see in the picture below, the PV’s headrest angle mimicked the angle of my headrest.
Forward-Facing: To install with LATCH, simply slide each LATCH strap back and attach to the vehicle anchors.
It does have a belt guide on each side of the belt path for the lap belt. Simply open each guide, slide seatbelt into place making sure the shoulder belt (if available) is out of the belt guide, tighten the seatbelt, and close the guide. The belt guide does have triangular teeth on it, so it may dent your seatbelt. I left the PV installed for 24 hours and the teeth only left mild marks on my seatbelt which have already disappeared. When I initially set the Primo Viaggio on my vehicle seat, the natural angle of the carseat meant that there was a large gap behind the carseat. If my vehicle seats reclined (like in a van), I’d be able to get a closer fit to the carseat. Alas, I have a fixed angle backseat, so I thought I’d have a problem. But, once I started tightening the carseat down, that gap mostly disappeared.
ETA: Review originally mentioned that there was a belt lockoff for forward-facing. We have since found that the lockoff is not intended to hold the seat belt tight for every day driving and is instead intended to be a guide; therefore, I have changed the above paragraph to reflect that. HW
I had 2 helpers try out the PV. Emi is 2 years 4 months old and weighs 25 lbs. She fit beautifully rear-facing in the restraint. Her brother, Ian, is 4 and weighs around 30 lbs. He, too, fit very well in the carseat and had plenty of leg room. The infant doll I used also fit nicely (notice the low buckle), but the harness covers did bunch a bit on it.
Conclusion
Pros
- Weight Limits: A rear-facing convertible that actually fits a wide range of children.
- Deep headrest that’s comfy for sleeping, but not overly obtrusive.
- Separate LATCH straps for each side of the carseat.
- Sturdy harness strap webbing.
- 10 Harness Slot Positions: Allows adjustment of harness height to “just right” for a child.
- 2 Crotch Strap Positions: Being able to shorten the crotch strap for the inside position means the buckle will sit low on a baby instead of over the belly.
- The flexibility of installing it in a range of angles (35°-45°).
- RF tether for anti-rebound control
- Instruction Manual: It does a good job of explaining installation.
- Cover: It’s Italian. Yeah.
Cons
- Instruction Manual: I know, I know, I have it listed as a Pro too. Having an outside set of eyes go through the manual would have caught the errors.
- Rear-Facing Belt Path: It’s tight, but still workable.
- Belly Pad: Buckle doesn’t fit into it when moved to the inside position.
Overall the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible is a winner. The carseat is solidly made with quality materials, has the requisite EPS foam, and is comfortable. Easy installation with LATCH and its relatively light weight will make the Peg convertible excel as a travel seat. It is on the expensive side, but I predict that parents who buy it will be happy with their purchase, as will their child.
Thank you to Peg Perego for providing us with the carseat for review.
The webpage for the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Convertible – http://pegperegousa.com/baby/primo-viaggio-convertible
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Thanks for the update, Hausofj!
Heather,
Following up on my post from May 28, we ended up buying the Peg and are extremely happy with it. My son is a tall 19 month old (36 inches at 18 month check-up) and he has plenty of leg room. A key reason for us to spend the extra money on this seat was to allow us to have him rear facing for as long as possible. This seat will keep your toddler comfortable while they are rear facing. We have used the car seat in several different car rentals and the installation has been easy and quick with LATCH. We haven’t tried it in an NYC taxi yet. We will be testing it in a plane later in August. The materials for the seat are very nice. I agree with you on the harness cover cons. They are long and cushy so you have to really check to be sure the harness is pulled tight. Other than (and that is minor for us) we are 150% happy with the seat and our son seems to love it, too. When we get it out for car rides, he climbs right in and gets excited to go out! Thanks for your help with our decision.
@Tricia, the Peg convertible isn’t rounded in shape like some other convertibles, so it hopefully will work OK for your dd. I hope she gets some relief soon!
I just ordered the peg 5/70. My daughter is 2 1/2 months old with severe reflux, she is currently riding in a Chicco key fit 30 and is miserable as the deep bucket causes her legs to push up to her belly, triggering her reflux. Unable to try out this seat in person, we ordered it off of it’s size, my son rides in a radian (which I heard was great for refluxers due to its flat seat) & it simply will not fit rear facing in my 2013 explorer without the front passenger totally squished. I am worried this seat might be “bucket like” as well and not relieve her from pain when riding in the car. Do you have any experience with this seat and infants with reflux?
Hi Cody. I agree with you on all 3 of you points, actually. The Peg is a strong contender for you. It has the same height of the Diono Radian RXT without the fussiness. The Foonf is expensive, but is a nice seat for sure. I do love Britax seats for their ease of use and installs, but they are shorter, so you won’t be able to rear-face your dd for as long or forward-face her in it for that matter. The Canadian Peg has an anti-rebound bar, which makes for a nice addition to the seat. Hopefully that gives you a little extra information to help you with your decision.
Hi Heather,
First of all thank you so much on behalf of everyone you help for taking the time to do so. My daughter is 4.5 months old and 15 pounds and she absolutely hates riding in the car. My wife suggested that we ditch the current bucket to see if she might like a convertible more. I’m not sure what she hates about the car but others have suggested that it could be any of the following reasons:
-can’t see what’s going on outside
-the seat isn’t comfortable
-she feels confined in the bucket (Daddy is a bit claustrophobic too)
-baby gets too warm due to design and fabric breathability
I should mention that I am in Canada so would be looking at the Canadian versions of seats. Here are my criterion in order of importance:
1. My daughter’s safety
2. My daughter’s comfort, we go on long trips fairly frequently and the screaming fits are terrible and heart breaking
3. Ease of use. It’s a distant third but I find it to be a sign of quality as well.
Given all of this, I am strongly considering the Peg Perego. I have read many reviews which favour it over the Britax seats but they are not experts like you. The other top contendors that I’m having a hard time deciding between are the Britax Advocate, the Diono Radian RXT and the new Clek Foonf. I understand I would have to wait about a month to use the Clek but I will if it’s worth it. It’s not a deal breaker but I also like that the Clek and PP are made in Canada and Italy instead of China.
Thanks in advance!!
Cody
I ride in taxis only about once a year and I’ve never been to NYC–is the fleet new enough to have LATCH? It really is a very quick install with LATCH if you can do it. I think the only downside in your situation would be the weight of the carseat, though it’s simply not possible to have a carseat with a harness to a higher weight limit than 40 lbs. that doesn’t weigh a lot; it takes a lot of plastic to reinforce it for the higher weight child. I think the rear-facing belt path of the Peg vs. the Radian, for instance, is much better and would be a faster install for you.
We live in NYC and don’t own a car, but we are often in taxis or rent cars for weekend trips. We never know what we find in a taxi as a seat belt set up. I really like the sound of this seat. Do you think it is generally a quick easy install in a variety of cars? We will probably be generally using a seat belt to secure and not the LATCH in taxis. Is it going to be a disadvantage not to have the lockoff? I read what you said about using the seat belt install rear facing but that didn’t sound too difficult.
@Rebecca, I don’t believe Peg has a policy regarding touching the vehicle seat. Check your vehicle owner’s manual, somewhere either in the airbag section or the child restraint section, to see if there’s a prohibition about carseats touching the front seats. It may be in a warning box. From what I’ve seen at checkup events, driving around town, and personal experience, men tend to recline their seats more than women do, so see if he can put his seat more upright. My dh has to do it in most cars for the headroom, but there’s also a good amount of moaning involved when I tell him it’s safer to sit more upright. 😉
i’ve seen differing opinions about whether or not it is ok for a rear facing carseat to touch the back of the front seats. for the peg convertible, is there a “right” way? ours often touches when my husband adjusts the driver’s seat back, and doesn’t when i’m driving.
@que, it’s 21.5 lbs. so as far as convertibles go, I’d say it’s probably around average to heavy in weight. If you need a carseat in each vehicle, I’d highly suggest buying 2 carseats instead of moving 1 between. When you move a carseat on a consistent basis, you are very likely to make installation mistakes–BTDT, even as a tech. The Peg infant seat is a different beast altogether, but I have to say that if it took someone 2 hours to install it, well, it’s either incompatible with that position or the person helping you install it didn’t know what he was doing. It should *not* take that long to install a carseat. If you’re going to be installing the Peg convertible with a seat belt, the rear-facing belt path is tight. While the center seating position is considered the safest, if you can’t get the *best* install there, moving to an outboard position is better if you can get a better install. You want any carseat wherever you can get the best installation. For a 2nd seat, you might want to look at a Britax Roundabout 55 that would be similar in quality, a Graco Size4Me 70/Head Wise/My Size 70, or a Learning Curve True Fit Premier which are all in the $150-175 price range and are in our Recommended Seats list, or an Evenflo SureRide or Cosco Scenera for under $100.
I can’t find anywhere how heavy is this seat? What I’m trying to determine is how easily it could go from my 2002 Highlander to hubby’s 2005 Avalon. I have a Peg Perego SIP 30/30 and it took a fire marshall (certified in installing car seats) almost 2 hours to install the base using a shoulder harness so that the seat could be at center. He had a tough time tightening the harness. I would hate to deal with the installation issue going back & forth between 2 vehicles. Buying 2 car seats at this price is not an option for us. I could install it with a latch in my vehicle but it wouldn’t be in the center. Suggestions?
@Nai’s Mum, I wouldn’t choose a convertible seat as a 3 yr old’s replacement carseat. I’d go for a combination seat. These are seats that have 5 point harnesses that then convert to belt positioning boosters. We have a list of combination seats we like here: https://carseatblog.com/carseatblogcoms-recommended-car-seats/ . You could buy a convertible seat for her since you have another child who could use it later on, but then you’d have to buy another seat for her anyway when you already have seats your other child will be able to use right now. Of course, there are new seats on the market that I could easily enable you to buy 😉 if you want, but this is the way I’d go.
Quick( long) question, I have a TALL soon to be 3 year old that I’m having trouble finding a seat for. She is approx 41 inches tall and 40 (yes 40) pounds last time I checked. She has been using a maxi cosi priori which she has more than outgrown height wise though she is just now at the weight limit. I need a new seat for her asap. As a baby she used a peg
perego infant seat RF until about 18 mos and was RF in her maxi cosi until her long legs made it impossible.
My issue is that while my child’s size screams booster, she is nowhere near ready for one. She will not keep a seatbelt on. I have been thinking of buying a convertible seat with a higher weight limit but what concerns me is their height limits. Are the seats just as safe with her head above the shell but below the top of the headrest? It just seems like it would not be as safe…. But I’m no expert on this so I thought I’d ask.
Her shoulders on this seat are below the shell but likely wont be for too long. I am expecting another so I know I will get more use out of the seat when she outgrows it, but I feel like my still very young toddler is being forced into boosters before she’s ready. I’m not a fan of Britax products, I do not understand how people use them in the heat I live in( Texas) as they seem very hot.
I’m partial to this seat or the maxi cost pria 70 until I’m forced into buying a booster. What is your opinion on this seat for the taller toddler set? How realistic is it that a child will get even to 55 pounds with the forward facing height limit? I have read the posts and I don’t see a straight answer.
@JGH, unfortunately, you’re not going to find “the last seat you have to buy” when your child is still an infant. Your son will be in some form of carseat until he’s 11-12 years old and aside from carseat expiration, one carseat simply doesn’t do everything well. So it’s best to concentrate on the stage your child’s at now, which is the convertible stage. If you purchase wisely, he’ll be able to use this carseat until he’s 6-7 years old and able to move into a combination seat or belt positioning booster seat.
The Peg convertible seat is a great choice because it is compact, yet offers lots of leg room and height room. The Diono Radian seats are also good seats and are tops in leg room for rear-facers. I love Britax carseats for installation–hands down, they’re the easiest. But once you become accustomed to your carseat, it’ll be easy for you to install. I’m not familiar with the Tacoma other than to know it has an extremely small backseat. For the Tacoma, you may want to look at a carseat that can tether rear-facing, like the Diono and Britax seats can. When tethered rear-facing, they won’t be able to rebound into the back window in the aftermath of a crash.
Advice please! Looking for the BEST 2 (or 3)-in-1 and am a bit stumped. Our 4 mo (now 5 mo) was 20 lbs (97%) & 27″ (90%) so we need a seat with higher limits. He does NOT fit in his infant seat & we are looking for an ERF that will be the last we have to buy (which means price doesn’t matter if it’s awesome). Also, I have a VW jetta & a Toyota Tacoma (extended 1/2 rear seats) so a “compact” seat is also needed. I’ve been looking at this one as well as the diono, britax, etc but they all have cons (boo…hiss – I want a ‘perfect’ seat!!) Thanks for all your info! 😉
Am I the only one who has experienced what I consider a huge design flaw in this seat? I plan on calling their customer service on Monday, but I thought I would go ahead and ask here since I could just be doing it wrong…
So when you are FF this carseat, the manual says that you have to use the seatbelt lockoff clips. However, they are only meant as a “guide” for the seatbelt, and so I still have to lock my ALR seatbelts, correct? So I go to install the carseat, I thread the seatbelt through the path, close the lockoff clips and then lock my seatbelt. I have a successful installation.
Now I want to make sure I like the way it fits in my husband’s car. I push the seatbelt release button. #$(#*&! Since my seatbelt starts to retract, it is now tight against the Peg’s lockoff clip. How in the world am I supposed to open the clip when the direction it is hinged requires me to open it INTO the seatbelt that is tightly locked right against it? It took me 30 minutes of wrestling and almost considering breaking the lockoff clip just to get the darn carseat back out of my car. Even if I had tried to unlock the Peg’s clip prior to releasing my seatbelt, I can’t figure out how this can possibly work!
Like I said, I plan to call Peg to ask about this. Maybe you don’t *have* to use the lockoff clips on the carseat? Am I just not understanding something about how this works?
Thanks for the help!
We bought this for our 29″ 20 lb 7 month old baby boy. He was in the primo viaggio and it was getting uncomfortable for him. He has our wide shoulders and the fit was getting snug. He stopped napping in it BUT now he naps in his 5-70 all the time. We have a mazdaspeed 3 and it fits well but the front passenger does not have a lot of leg room. If your passenger is super tall they’ll be cramped on leg room. We just have the tall passenger (aka my brother) drive lol. We opted for the licorice trim and the leatherette looks really nice in my car and the black material is nicer on the leatherette model vs the regular model. My little sweater no longer sweats in his carseat like he did before in his peg primo viaggio 30-30 maybe it’s because more room. Either way we are very pleased with this carseat due to it’s quality, material, safety, and looks.
@Laura, have you tried calling Peg and asking them about the cushion? Manufacturers put them in the seats to make sure that infants’ shoulders reach the bottom slots. The Peg’s are fairly high and it takes a while for many infants to get that tall. Also, make sure you’re adjusting the harness correctly: buckle him in, then pull up on the harness at his tummy to remove slack in the thighs and tug the adjuster strap to remove that slack. You shouldn’t be able to pinch any slack above the chest clip. Hopefully that will make the harness loose enough on him that his legs are comfy. *****
@Julie, I wouldn’t throw the seats out with the bath water yet! The Peg Convertible model they tested isn’t available here in the US or Canada. The design of the seat is different, so it makes sense that it would test differently. Also, did you see the baseless Aton the guy installed with the seat belt just before the Peg was tested in the video? He didn’t lock the seat belt in any manner, so it was no wonder that it flew out of the car. The Peg model they tested didn’t have LATCH/ISOFIX, so did they lock the seat belt? That would have a huge impact on the way a seat tests. While the ADAC tests are interesting to watch, they are different because they cover different testing standards. I wish we had a more open testing system here.
My heart just sank… We bought this car seat a few weeks ago for DH’s car, and I actually placed an order to buy the second one for my car, since DS doesn’t seem to mind it. And then I went on YouTube to search for crash tests, and came across this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPsKUXfZwTM. It’s not in English, but I watched it without sound. It shows crash tests of several car seat models by ADAC, which I believe is a Germany-based Europe’s largest auto club. You don’t really need to hear the sound, the video speaks for itself. I also went on ADAC website and searched for Peg Perego. Several result came up, and I translated some of them using Google Translate feature (you can just copy and paste the link of the article, and the amazing Google will provide the text in English.) Long story short, the car seat was rated POOR in the crash test!! I can’t return the seat now, too late, but needless to say I am looking for another model for our second seat.
I have it installed in an 07 Jeep Compass (Think TINY backseat!) It fits perfectly behind the drivers seat. (I’m 5’3″)
I am confused about the cushion though… My son is 20 lbs. When we use the cushion it makes the belt cut into his legs. If I take it out he is in the seat safely and comfortably. I really hope I am not compromising his safety by not using it.
Otherwise I absolutely love every thing about this seat. We are actually about to buy a second one for the other car. <3
@kristin, I haven’t seen anything on if it will fit in a Mini Cooper or not, but I suspect it will, especially for an older infant or toddler who can sit more upright. It will fit just fine on an airplane seat. If you read a couple of comments up (by Rachel), you’ll see a couple of airplane tricks. 🙂
Does anyone know if this seat will fit in a Mini Cooper? Rear facing in mini? Or how it fits in an airplane seat? Thanks!
Thanks for your comments, Rachael!
I wanted to share my experience with the seat here. We love this seat and it fits my 6 month now 14 month old well. Easy to adjust, use, install & clean. It needed a noodle for center RF LATCH install in a 2009 CR-V for a 45 deg angle. It also fits RF at 30 deg behind the passenger seat in a teeny new Ford Fiesta. Maybe even 45 w/ front seat more forward. The head rest would extend all the way too due to the angle of new car headrests. Perfectly narrow for use on a plane between 2 armrests (even on small prop planes), though we were made to use it FF internationally since the forward seat won’t recline if RF. Just beware of the belt path while using a plane’s type of belt buckle (FF). If you tighten it all the way, you’ll take an hour to get it loose again. There is no room to flip the latch. The trick is to put the plane seat back, install the convertible seat loosely, then put the plane seat upright and that will tighten the belt. This is an issue with other seats as well.