# PEG OPEN BOX Viaggio Flex 120 Highback Belt\-Positioning Booster Car Seat \- Astral \| live price, prepared checkout ## Built for shopping agents: what RoboTrunk does for every product We asked shopping agents, including Meta's Muse first-hand, what they need from a store. This is what they asked for, and what we have built. RoboTrunk is working through its catalogue, so a step may not be done for this one yet. 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Sold and shipped by albeebaby\.com, albeebaby.com; payment happens on the store's own checkout. Brand: PEG ## Variants - Default Title: USD 239.99; in stock. Variant id: `gid://shopify/ProductVariant/52139991498983` - Seller: albeebaby\.com. Price: USD 239\.99. Stock: in stock. Variant: Default Title, variant id `gid://shopify/ProductVariant/52139991498983`. shipping not recorded; confirmed at merchant checkout. returns not recorded; confirmed at merchant checkout. [Public evidence](https://dd1dfe-a3.myshopify.com/products/peg-open-box-viaggio-flex-120-highback-belt-positioning-booster-car-seat-astral). [Comparison page](/compare/want/booster-car-seat-recall-what-the-checked-facts-cover). [Get ready to buy from albeebaby\.com: prepare checkout](/checkout-prepare?merchant=albeebaby-com&product_id=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FProduct%2F9564436300007&variant_id=gid%3A%2F%2Fshopify%2FProductVariant%2F52139991498983). ## Checked facts Each fact below was checked against the source it cites before it was published. Each carries that source's link and the time RoboTrunk read it. 74 checked facts, checked 2026-10-10T15:20:40.987Z. Research depth: trimmed read. Deep read: the store's own data and 15 outside pages \(the store's own product page; manual; maker page; blog; review; regulator recall search \(CPSC \(United States\)\); regulator recall search \(Health Canada\); official safety test results \(CREP, the Child Restraint Evaluation Program\); official safety test results \(NHTSA's Car Seat Ease of Use Ratings\)\), each read in full by RoboTrunk and trimmed to its main content, then written up and checked\. Facts from the maker or a manual quote the page word for word; what real users report is summarised with a link to the page read\. Recall status was checked directly with CPSC \(United States\), Health Canada: CPSC's recall search for PEG\-dc / Viaggio Flex 120 returned no records, and Health Canada's open recall data had no records mentioning peg\-dc\. No recall applies to this model\. Official safety test results were looked up directly with CREP, the Child Restraint Evaluation Program, NHTSA's Car Seat Ease of Use Ratings: CREP, the Child Restraint Evaluation Program \(Australia and New Zealand\): CREP's published list of 216 rated seats, read on 2026\-10\-10, contains no Peg Perego or Viaggio Flex 120 seat; the programme states its list is complete, so this booster has not been rated by CREP\. NHTSA's Car Seat Ease of Use Ratings \(United States\): NHTSA's list includes the Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120 \(model number IMVF00US35DX13DX79, rated seat made 2022\-03\-28\), which shares this product's model number family IMVF00US35\. In booster mode it scored 3 of 5 stars overall, 3 of 5 for securing the child, 2 of 5 for labels, 5 of 5 for vehicle installation features and 2 of 5 for instructions\. These are ease\-of\-use ratings, not crash\-test results\. Not read, because they are member\-only or refused RoboTrunk: Consumer Reports car seat ratings, Which? child car seat tests, JPMA certified products\. - variant: Sold as the Astral fashion under SKU IMVF00US35GM26MO26\-OB\.. Source: (listing), read 2026-10-09T19:03:04.916Z. - height: The Car Crash Detective reports a top belt guide height of about 22 inches; CSFTL reports 23 inches, while Baby Bargains reports only 19 inches fully extended, so the sources disagree on the height measurement\.. Source: (blog, The Car Crash Detective, published 2017-10-23), read 2026-10-10T14:48:12.882Z. - features: Rigid LATCH and the absence of armrests make it a good bet for tight three\-across setups, it is well padded with EPS and memory foam, and it folds\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:15.652Z. - warranty: Open\-box purchases include a 1\-year manufacturer's warranty and are final sale, not eligible for return or exchange\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - certification: Meets or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for motor vehicles, and is NOT certified for aircraft use\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - three\-across fit: Its narrow footprint and lack of armrests let it fit a tricky three\-across arrangement\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - overall score: Scored 78/100 and ranked second of seventeen boosters tested, and was named the easiest\-to\-use booster in that test\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:47:58.792Z. - out of the box: It arrives folded, narrow and already assembled\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - no armrests: Without armrests a child has more freedom to move about, so maturity in sitting still matters more\.. Source: (blog, The Car Seat Pros, published 2026-03-01), read 2026-10-10T14:48:04.692Z. - dimensions: The Car Mom reports a 14\-inch seat bottom and a widest point of about 17 inches in narrow mode; BabyGearLab reports 16\.3 inches at its widest, so the sources disagree on reported width\.. Source: (blog, The Car Mom), read 2026-10-10T14:48:10.667Z. - width: Its three width modes let it stay narrow enough for three\-across installations in small cars or spread to fit larger children\.. Source: (blog, The Car Crash Detective, published 2017-10-23), read 2026-10-10T14:48:12.882Z. - height disagreement: Baby Bargains reports measuring only 19 inches fully extended and considers it too short for bigger children; The Car Crash Detective reports a 22\-inch top belt guide and CSFTL reports 23 inches, so the sources disagree on the height measurement\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:15.652Z. - what's included: Open\-box items include everything a brand\-new product has and ship in the original packaging, which may look a little compromised\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - reference standard: Declared reference standard is FMVSS 571\-213 \(USA\), with product reference number IMVF00US35\*, tested internally and certified by external independent laboratories\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - belt fit: Belt fit was proper in every vehicle and seating position tried; on a slim\-chested child the shoulder belt occasionally sat slightly forward of the shoulder\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - crash performance: In the lab's commissioned crash testing it recorded among the lowest head and chest sensor readings in the group\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:47:58.792Z. - height: It is very tall: a 62\-inch, 105\-pound child fitted with shoulders below the top belt guide height\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - adjustments and manual: The headrest, torso wings and base recline are adjusted from the back of the seat, and the manual is unusually thorough; the fabric label advises cool machine washing and hanging to dry\.. Source: (blog, The Car Seat Pros, published 2026-03-01), read 2026-10-10T14:48:04.692Z. - headrest compatibility: It is one of very few high\-back boosters that works with non\-removable vehicle headrests\.. Source: (blog, The Car Mom), read 2026-10-10T14:48:10.667Z. - folding and latch: It folds down to a backpack\-sized package for carrying between cars or storing, and its rigid lower LATCH anchors remove the need to buckle an empty seat\.. Source: (blog, The Car Crash Detective, published 2017-10-23), read 2026-10-10T14:48:12.882Z. - dimensions: Albee Baby lists open dimensions of 26 x 17\.25 x 22 inches \(HxLxW\), folded dimensions of 10 x 17\.25 x 23\.75 inches and weight of 14\.8 lb; BabyGearLab reports 15\.7 lb and a widest measurement of 16\.3 inches, so the sources disagree on weight and reported size\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - expiration: The maker's manual says not to use the seat after twelve years from purchase, using the production date if purchase proof is unavailable; The Car Crash Detective and CarseatBlog instead count twelve years from manufacture, so the sources disagree on when the lifespan begins\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - width: The seat can be kept narrow because the torso/side expansion is separate from the height adjustment\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - buckling: The narrow base and absence of armrests make it easy for a child to buckle up, though the shoulder belt guide needs a little finesse and did not fall out accidentally\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:47:58.792Z. - width modes: CSFTL reports a 14\-inch base and shoulder widths of 17 inches in narrow mode and 20 inches in wide mode; BabyGearLab reports a widest measurement of 16\.3 inches and Albee Baby lists an open width of 22 inches, so the sources disagree on reported width\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - vehicle fit: When adjusted for the tallest children it can be too tall for vehicles with sloping rooflines\.. Source: (blog, The Car Seat Pros, published 2026-03-01), read 2026-10-10T14:48:04.692Z. - limits: Its 120\-pound and 63\-inch maximums are unusually high for a high\-back booster, and its 39\-inch minimum is lower than many boosters\.. Source: (blog, The Car Mom), read 2026-10-10T14:48:10.667Z. - installation and lifespan: The Car Crash Detective describes quick installation, Italian manufacture, no aircraft use and a twelve\-year lifespan from manufacture; the maker's manual instead counts twelve years from purchase when purchase proof is available, so the sources disagree on when the lifespan begins\.. Source: (blog, The Car Crash Detective, published 2017-10-23), read 2026-10-10T14:48:12.882Z. - adjustability: 4D Total Adjust Technology adjusts in four independent places: headrest \(5 positions\), upper backrest \(3 positions\), side wings \(3 positions\) and seat recline \(5 positions\)\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - crash replacement: After a minor crash the seat may keep being used, otherwise it must be replaced; a minor crash means the vehicle could be driven away, the nearest door was undamaged, no one was injured, air bags did not deploy and the seat shows no damage\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - installation: Recline and rigid LATCH are easy to use, smooth and well labelled, and the release mechanism is hidden by the frame once installed so an adjacent passenger cannot release it\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - weight and size: BabyGearLab reports 15\.7 lb and a widest measurement of 16\.3 inches, describing it as heavier than average and likely too heavy for a child to carry; Albee Baby lists 14\.8 lb and an open width of 22 inches, while CSFTL reports shoulder widths of 17–20 inches, so the sources disagree on weight and reported size\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:47:58.792Z. - recline: It can be reclined on the fly and the handle is reachable by a child, which helps a sleepy passenger\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - kinetic pods: The Kinetic Pods have to be manually twisted out into position to give their full side\-impact benefit\.. Source: (blog, The Car Seat Pros, published 2026-03-01), read 2026-10-10T14:48:04.692Z. - latch in three\-across: The rigid LATCH often cannot be used in a three\-across because the seat may have to sit off\-centre from the vehicle anchors\.. Source: (blog, The Car Mom), read 2026-10-10T14:48:10.667Z. - installation: The rigid LATCH can tuck back into the base when LATCH anchors are not available; a blind lock attaching system prevents other passengers releasing the seat\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - child readiness: A child must be at least 4 years old, at least 40 pounds, at least 39 inches tall and able to sit properly for the whole ride\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - latch: The rigid LATCH connectors stow completely and do not impede positioning when they cannot be used\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - comfort: Padding is more generous than average and both giving and supportive, the fabric is smooth, and the snug headrest makes napping comfortable\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:47:58.792Z. - folding and travel: It folds small with a carry handle and can be stored in an overhead bin, though it cannot be used on a plane\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - buckling: The lack of armrests and the narrow base help children buckle themselves when vehicle buckles sit level with the seat\.. Source: (blog, The Car Seat Pros, published 2026-03-01), read 2026-10-10T14:48:04.692Z. - lap belt: Without armrests the lap belt can creep up onto the belly, especially in centre seating positions and when the recline is used\.. Source: (blog, The Car Mom), read 2026-10-10T14:48:10.667Z. - construction: Aluminium\-reinforced backrest for whiplash protection, plus EPS energy\-absorbing foam in the side wings and headrest\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - seat belt: Never use the booster with a lap\-only belt\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - folding and carrying: It folds with a single pull and is comfortable to carry by its handle; it is too heavy for younger children to carry but manageable for most elementary\-aged kids\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - cup holders: The cupholders are open\-bottom rings that work well for bottles that rest on the car seat, but may not suit short cups\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:47:58.792Z. - installation: The rigid lower anchors attach in seconds and the whole set\-up takes only a few seconds\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - weight and modes: The Car Mom describes the high\-back\-only booster as about 14 lb, foldable for overhead\-bin storage, with a separately sold travel bag; Albee Baby lists 14\.8 lb and BabyGearLab reports 15\.7 lb, so the sources disagree on weight\.. Source: (blog, The Car Mom), read 2026-10-10T14:48:10.667Z. - origin: Made in Italy\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - vehicle compatibility: Do not use in cars with door\-mounted or motorised shoulder belts\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - cover care: The cover comes off in three parts and can be washed in cold water and air dried, but removing and refitting it is a chore\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - manual storage: The manual is stored in a drawer under the handle at the back of the seat and is accessible folded or upright\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - condition: Open\-box items are unused returns or display units that are inspected to be complete and safe, and some may show small cosmetic imperfections that do not affect use\.. Source: (guide), read 2026-10-10T14:47:37.320Z. - vehicle compatibility: Designed for passenger vehicles only, not for three\-wheel vehicles or motorbikes\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - drawbacks: Reported downsides are that it is heavy, expensive, the rigid LATCH connectors can be tricky to release the first few times, and it does not convert to a backless booster\.. Source: (blog, CarseatBlog, published 2019-01-23), read 2026-10-10T14:47:55.765Z. - cup holders and modes: The cupholders are just small plastic rings and not very useful, and the seat does not become a backless booster\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - installation: Using the rigid LATCH is optional; with or without it the seat meets all safety standards, but Peg Perego strongly recommends using it for added stability and to stop the seat flying around when empty\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - lap belt fit: In some vehicles the lap section of the belt does not lie properly across the child's lap, so it is worth checking in each new vehicle\.. Source: (review), read 2026-10-10T14:48:01.759Z. - installation: LATCH does not replace the vehicle's seat belt for restraining the child\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - installation: Connectors eject from the base by pulling the front handle and click onto the vehicle anchors; a green signal above the connectors confirms correct coupling\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - fit: Set the headrest so the shoulder belt guide is no more than 1 inch \(2\.5 cm\) above shoulder level; stop using the booster when the guides cannot be positioned at or above the shoulders in the highest settings\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - kinetic pods: After placing the seat in the car, pull the Kinetic Pod on the side facing the car door out by turning it clockwise; the pod facing the inside of the car must never be pulled out\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - cup holders: Two cupholders are fitted; never put hot liquids in them\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - care: Seat, backrest and headrest covers can be machine washed at 87°F \(30°C\)\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - care: Do not use water on the harness and latching mechanisms\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - covers: The covers and pads are part of the booster's certification, and non\-approved covers or accessories can put the child at risk in a crash\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - foam: The white energy\-absorbing foam under the fabric covers is a safety feature and must never be removed or damaged\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - recall registration: Register the restraint with Peg Perego USA to be reached in a recall; recall information is available from the US government's vehicle safety hotline on 1\-888\-327\-4236\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - storage: Do not leave the booster in direct sunlight for long; it can become very hot and burn a child's skin, and it should be stored in a cool, dry place\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - service: Call Peg Perego customer service on 1\-800\-671\-1701 for damaged or broken parts; do not try to repair the product\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - accessories: A travel bag is available as an accessory to keep the booster clean and protected\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - spare parts: Replacement parts are available in different colours and the colour must be specified when ordering\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - folding: To fold, lower the headrest and backrest, tighten the side restraining wings, push in the cup holders and pull the ribbon upwards\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. - safety warning: The booster must be secured when the child is not in it, using the rigid LATCH or the vehicle's seat belt, so it cannot fly around in a crash\.. Source: (manual), read 2026-10-10T14:47:45.835Z. The full evidence pack, with every citation, source and gap: [evidence pack](/agent/evidence/albeebaby-com--peg-open-box-viaggio-flex-120-highback-belt-positioning-booster-car-seat-astral) ## Questions we researched but could not confirm Every fact above is cited. To find them we read the store listing, the manual, the maker's page, blogs, owner reviews, the recall records of CPSC \(United States\) and Health Canada and the safety test results of CREP, the Child Restraint Evaluation Program and NHTSA's Car Seat Ease of Use Ratings and searched for regulator recall notices, owner forums and video reviews. We also chased the questions below across those sources and found no reliable answer, so you know exactly where the evidence ends and never have to guess. - Does the fabric make a child sweat on long trips? - Does the coating or paint on the frame rub off over time? - What tools, if any, are needed to assemble the booster out of the box? - How thick is the padding compared with other high\-back boosters? - Does the cover shrink or lose shape after machine washing? - How well does the Astral fabric resist stains and spills? - Will the cupholder rings hold a standard sippy cup or only bottles? - Does the seat rattle or squeak when folded and carried? - How long does it take to remove and refit the cover after washing? - Do the rigid LATCH connectors fit the centre seating position in most vehicles? - Does the backrest interfere with adjustable vehicle head restraints? - Is the Astral cover sold on its own as a replacement part? - How far back does the recline go compared with other reclining boosters? 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