Now we know we shouldn’t play favorites, but we just can’t help ourselves. We have to tell you all about one amazing toy (yep, we make toys too!) from our 2012 Toy Collection—the Peg Perego John Deere Gator XUV 550.

With all-new 2012 styling, the 12-volt Peg Perego John Deere Gator XUV 550 is the perfect “work vehicle” for little helpers ages 3 to 8. Your child will love tooling around the yard in this authentic John Deere, hauling anything and everything in their huge working dump bed with opening tailgate.

A multi-position SmartPedal accelerator provides for a smooth ride, automatic brakes and for a longer (up to 27 percent) riding time. And the two-speed shifter, with reverse, allows your little adventurer to drive at 2¼ or 4½ mph on grass, dirt, gravel or hard surfaces. And as a parent, you’ll appreciate the second-gear lockout that prevents beginners from going too fast.

A 12–volt rechargeable, high-capacity battery and charger are included. And like all of our John Deere toys, the Peg Perego John Deere Gator XUV 550 is made right here in the USA.

What are you waiting for? Go outside and play!

Use our online Store Locator to find a Peg Perego toy retailer near you.

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Every baby deserves the style, safety and comfort of our celebrated Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30. That’s why this beloved infant car seat is once again a centerpiece of our new collection.

The 2012 Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 is the ideal solution for transporting infants and young toddlers who are between 5 and 30 pounds or up to 30 inches. It’s the car seat we recommend to every new mom, and it’s the one all of us here at Peg Perego use with our own babies.

The thoughtfully designed car seat, which doubles as an infant carrier, exceeds the most stringent safety standards in the world, including Euro NCAP Side Impact Protection tests. Plus, it features:

• A quick-release five-point safety harness with shoulder pads and fail-safe buckle
• Adjustable Side Impact Protection (SIP) that adjusts in five vertical positions
• A headrest and upholstery made of our soft “Confort Dry” microfiber cloth, which stays comfortably dry and allows for proper ventilation
• An additional removable cushion for newborns
• One LATCH system base (additional bases are sold separately)

And, it’s one good-looking car seat! (Don’t believe us? Ask stylist-to-the-stars Rachel Zoe. She and baby Skyler Morrison were recently spotted out and about with the Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30.)

For 2012, the Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 comes in a wide variety of fashionable colors that coordinate with our strollers. And, with new colors like classic Zaffiro navy, trendy Denim and cool Southpole, it looks like 2012 with the 30-30 will be quite a stylish year.

Ready to buy? To find a retailer near you, use our online Store Locator.

Viaggio sicuro! (Safe travels!)

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Yes, it’s coming back! The Skate, the defining luxury stroller that has quickly become a style icon, is again part of our collection for 2012.

And this year, we’re kicking it up a notch with a new classic-meets-chic color offering—Denim. And it looks good. Really good.

Ever so stylish, the three-piece Skate System is the ultimate in luxury. It easily converts from an ultra-comfortable carriage to a reversible, fully functional stroller.

The bassinet can stand alone and features a three-position height adjustment, plus an adjustable backrest. Updated wheels with 12 ball bearings and suspensions allow for 360-degree agility and effortless pushing and maneuverability.

And, as if that’s not enough, consider this long list of thoughtful features that make the Skate System truly special:

• Travel system compatible with included car seat adapters
• Multi-position adjustable handlebar
• Included foot muff, rain cover, removable basket/carry-all and adult cup holder
• Removable front bar that can be swapped out for a snack tray (sold separately)
• The available Skate Jumper Seat (sold separately), which turns the Skate into a head-turning double stroller for two

Stylish, luxurious and easy to maneuver and configure, the Skate System is perfect for any on-the-go lifestyle.

What do you think? Please share thoughts and questions. We’d love to hear from you!

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We are all so excited about the New Year, especially our 2012 Collection, that we just had to give you an inside look at what’s to come. This month, through our authorized retailers, we’ll be launching our newest (and coolest!) collection for baby. So what’s in store for 2012?

On the Go with Peg Perego
First, we have a little confession. We have been swooning, yes swooning, over the 2012 color swatch book. We just love seeing all of our beloved strollers in the new colors, like classic Zaffiro navy, trendy Denim and the ever-so-cool Regata blue.

As for strollers, we have a great lineup for 2012: two travel systems—the luxurious Skate System and the complete (and updated for 2012!) Switch Four Modular System, and six strollers—the reversible Uno, the versatile (and redesigned for 2012!) Switch Four, the full-featured (also redesigned for 2012!) Pliko Four, the lightweight Si, the oh-so-easy Vela Easy Drive and the compact Pliko Mini.

For siblings, we have the convenient side-by-side double stroller, the Aria Twin 60-40, and the travel system-ready Duette SW and Triplette SW.

At Home with Peg Perego
With chic designs, innovative engineering and some of the prettiest colors and fabrics we’ve ever seen on baby gear, we are over the moon for our 2012 high chair collection.

With four amazing chairs— our new-for-2012 Siesta (which can be used as a recliner or as a high chair for feeding, playing or resting), our upscale Prima Pappa Best, our classic and colorful Prima Pappa Diner and the multifunctional Tatamia, we know you’ll find one that strikes your fancy.

As will our sleek musical bouncer, the Sdraietta Melodia. With cool colors and features (like an MP3 player input), it’s our go-to baby shower gift.

Traveling with Peg Perego
Perhaps what we’re most proud of in our 2012 Collection is our complete lineup of car seats. For years, parents across the world (especially here in the U.S.) have been clamoring for the celebrated safety and design of our beloved Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 infant car seat for their older children.

This year, our collection includes the Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible car seat and our brand new Viaggio HBB 120 booster seat. Like all of our products, these seats were a true labor of love, and we can’t wait to share them with all of you (and yes, install a few in our very own backseats; we’re parents too after all!)

So that’s the inside scoop, but stay tuned because we might just have a few more surprises in store for 2012!

Happy New Year!

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From the Peg Perego family to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a great New Year!

We’ll be taking a little break from “Ciao, Mondo!” (from December 24, 2011 – January 2, 2012) to enjoy the holiday time with friends and family.

If you have a question about your Peg Perego product, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-671-1701 or peregoservice@perego.com

We’ll see you in 2012!

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Something about this time of year makes us want to reminisce a little. So, we dug through our archive and found some of our most favorite pictures from the last 60 years. Enjoy…

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Want your baby to have it all? Of course you do! Then consider the Peg Perego Switch Four Modular System, which bundles everything you need for baby into one easy purchase.

Our stylish Switch Four Modular System, updated for 2012, includes all the necessities—the celebrated Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 infant car seat for road travel, the urban-chic Navetta XL bassinet and stand for home use, and our much-loved (and recently updated!) Switch Four stroller, which (thanks to its reversible seat) allows you to switch baby to face you or the world ahead. Plus, with this system, you get lots of other little extras, like the coordinating foot muff and stylish Borsa diaper bag, child’s snack tray, and rain cover.

Modular systems are a great choice, especially if you are a new parent, or you need everything new (and matching) for baby. Not only is the Switch Four Modular System complete, but it also grows right along with your baby by giving you the versatility to transport baby in a bassinet, car seat, or stroller seat

The updated 2012 Switch Four stroller boasts a sleek new bumper bar and four-wheel design. The four large wheels not only give the Switch a fresh new look, but with ball bearings and a suspension system, they make it up to 30 percent easier to push. And the Switch closes easily with just one hand, with or without its seat attached.

You’ll love these other Switch Four Modular System features too

• Height-adjustable handles with rubber inserts
• Built–in rear footboard that provides a safe ride for a second passenger
• Zippered hood that can be used as a sun canopy
• Adjustable back and leg rest
• Baby enclosure system that makes it easy to converts the stroller seat to an infant-ready carriage
• Compact fold and self-standing
• Side carrying handle

Practical, versatile and complete…The Switch Four Modular System is the perfect system for baby!

What do you think? Please share your thoughts and questions about the new Pliko Switch Modular System below. We’d love to hear from you!

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Make a wish…list! We know this time of year can be hectic, so why not put a few things on your own holiday wish list that would make life with baby a little bit easier, a little more comfortable and (of course) more stylish? Here are our top picks for perfect presents…just for you!

Borsa Mamma Our favorite present has to be the Borsa Mamma diaper bag! The original Peg Perego accessory, our Borsa Mamma is the epitome of the innovative design and sleek style that has become synonymous with the Peg Perego name. Plus it has a spacious main compartment with extra interior pockets, a zippered outside pocket and external side pockets with bottle compartment to keep you organized right into the new year.

Rain Cover Not just for rain, our easy-to-attach Rain Cover protects from snow and wind too, making it a must-have for winter. We’ve designed a Rain Cover to fit our Pliko P3 Compact, Pliko Switch Compact, Pliko Mini, Si, Duette SW, Triplette SW, Uno and Vela Easy Drive.

Adult Cup Holder Do you find yourself sometimes wishing you had an extra cup holder? You can order an additional one from our online Overstock Store. You’ll find replacement cup holders for our Pliko P3, Aria Twin, Si, Pliko Switch and Skate System. It makes a great stocking stuffer!

Primo Viaggio Latch System Base If you have our Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 infant car seat, you already know that traveling with baby is a “snap” thanks to our LATCH system base. Why not add that convenience to each of your vehicles with an extra Primo Viaggio Latch System Base?! The adjustable, easy-to-level base features enhanced side-to-side stability, an anti-slip rubber underside and quickly releases for maximum safety.

Sdraietta Melodia This one might seem like it would be just for baby, but a great bouncer can also make your day easier! With two built-in speakers, an MP3 input (so you can customize baby’s play list) and an adjustable play bar, baby will love to spend time in the Sdraietta Melodia.

Pliko Mini Ok, so this is a big one, but you’ve been good this year, right? Perfect for travel or as an everyday stroller, the Pliko Mini makes outings so easy! And don’t forget the Pliko Mini Cover (sold separately). This padded stroller cover, made just for the Pliko Mini, will keep your little one warm on even the chilliest of days.

Help Santa by bookmarking our Store Locator, list of authorized Online Retailers and the Overstock Store today!

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Ideal for travel or as an everyday stroller, the Pliko Mini is the perfect combination of practicality and style.

Introduced just this year (in 2011), this already-popular, full-featured umbrella stroller is lightweight, folds compactly, and maneuvers with ease. And for 2012, this new favorite will keep all of its great features and continue to come in four vibrant colors—Aloe, Fire, Iron, and Neon—that are sure to make the Pliko Mini a continued top pick for the new year.

All four color collections look great on the stylish Mini. Aloe, a bright green, and Fire, a true red, make a stylish statement, while Iron, a striking charcoal, is both classic and timely. Neon, a black/neon multi stripes combination, is another that is sure to turn heads.

But the Mini isn’t all about looks…A streamlined version of its older brother, the beloved classic Pliko P3, the Pliko Mini weighs in at just 13 pounds but still has all the features you’ve come to expect from Peg Perego:

• Easy, one-hand fold that stands alone
• Three-position backrest (reclines more than 150 degrees!)
• Two-position leg rest
• Telescoping adjustable handles
• Generous canopy with window
• Side carrying handle
• Lockable front swivel wheels
• Adult cup holder

The Pliko Mini is a great choice for families on the go. At just 19 1/4″ wide, 40 1/6″ high, and 33 1/3″ deep, there’s not a single train platform or jetway where the Pliko Mini will fail to move with agility. And the Mini is a great everyday stroller too. With its astonishingly compact folded dimensions—just 37 1/2″ high by 13 1/2″ wide by 13″deep, it will easily fit into even the most crowded of trunks, making it the must-have take along for running quick trips and errands.

Share your thoughts and questions about the  Pliko Mini below. We’d love to hear what you think!

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We made the list. It’s up to you to check it twice! From kid-powered tractors to battery-powered rocking horses to miniature motorcycles and ATVs, Peg Perego has a full line of toys that make unforgettable presents. Here’s a list of some of our favorites…

For the Toddler…

All aboard! What could be more fun this holiday season than a battery-powered train for your little engineer?! Ideal for 1 1/2- to 3-year-olds, the Choo Choo Express comes with electronic train sounds, a working headlight, and a 76″ round track set.

For the toddler, there’s also Rocky, our battery-powered rocking horse. It features an easy on-off push button, music, and fun clip-clop sounds bound to make your little rider smile.

For the Preschooler…

Got a future farmer in your life? Then be sure to check out the pedal-powered John Deere Farm Tractor with Trailer and John Deere Loader. Part of our John Deere collection (we have got a John Deere for nearly every age), these two learn-and-play tractors were specifically designed with preschoolers in mind.

For Little Kids…

One of our most popular toys, the John Deere Gator HPX is sure to be a gift to go down in history! Kids just love the working dump bed and opening tailgate. With two adjustable seats and second-gear lockout that prevents beginners from going too fast, the Gator, designed for kids 3 to 8, is something your little ones will enjoy for years to come!

The Polaris Outlaw is so cool all of your child’s friends will want one too! All-terrain knobby wheels provide traction on grass, dirt, gravel, or pavement. Available in red or pink, this high-tech ATV, for kids ages 3 and up, has a multi-position SmartPedal accelerator for a smooth ride, plus a longer riding time and automatic brakes.

Another cool pick for kids ages 3 to 7 is the Ducati Monster motorcycle. With bold colors and electrifying graphics, the Ducati Monster is set to take on grass, dirt, or hard-surfaced terrain. Your little rider will love the “twist grip” accelerator, foot-operated brake pedal, electronic engine sounds, and large front headlight.

For Big Kids…

Older kids will love exploring in their own Polaris Sportsman 850! This extreme performance ATV delivers tons of fun for any 5- to 10-year-old. And there’s even a flip-up backrest for a second passenger!

Looking for something they can share? Adventure is always ahead with the Polaris Ranger RZR! There’s just nothing like it! This 24-volt SuperPower with side-by-side seating allows 5- to 10-year-old to drive over most terrain at speeds up to 7 mph!

Ready to start checking off your list? Use our Online Store Locator to find a Peg Perego Toy retailer near you.

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