We were blown away by the response we received from our Mother’s Day Giveaway!

We asked to hear the very best advice you ever received about being a mom, and wow, did you all share some amazing words of wisdom. We found it all so sweet, and so inspiring, we wanted to use it and create these special downloadable wallpapers for your desktop, phone and tablet.

Click here to download the wallpaper for your computer.

Click here to download the wallpaper for phone or tablet.

Enjoy!

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We have a winner of the Peg Perego Mother’s Day Giveaway. The winner is…

Lindsay H, who shared:

“The best advice I received was to trust my instincts, that I know my daughter best. That and the cliche to enjoy every moment. Time really does fly.”

Lindsay and her baby will soon be the proud owners of a new Book stroller!  (Check your inbox Lindsay, you’ll soon be getting an email from us.) Thank you all for participating! Check back next week because we’re planning a special post that will use some of the amazing mommy advice you all had to share. We think you’re going to love it!

From our family to yours, happy Mother’s Day!

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We have a winner of the Peg Perego Book Club Giveaway!

Congratulations to Brianne R. who shared:

“The Book Plus would be perfect for my expecting wife and I, who’s first is due to arrive in August!! Looking for something to accommodate newborns and up!”

We’re so happy for you and your baby-to-be! (Check your inbox Brianne, you’ll be getting an email from us soon.)

Thank you to all who entered our Book Club giveaway. We had a lot of fun!

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Our hearts continue to be with everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy. We know we have many Peg Perego families on the East Coast, and we hope all of you are safe and well. This week we wanted to use Ciao, Mondo as a place to share information about a few of the groups organizing relief for the families, and specifically children, in need. If you have more information to add, please do so by leaving a comment below.

Baby Buggy: We plan to make a donation to Baby Buggy. We have long loved Baby Buggy for the work it does year-round getting baby essentials into the hands of families in need. The New York-based nonprofit is reporting that more than 2,100 families in its network are from in the hardest-hit areas of Staten Island and the Rockaways. Pressing needs for those families include diapers, baby formula and portable and mini-cribs. To donate these items, and/or your time or money, visit the Baby Buggy website. They’ve set up a special Hurricane Sandy Relief page from which you can purchase the items needed most, like diapers and formula. There is also an urgent need for warm coats for children. Sizes 0 – 5 are ideal, but they’ll take up to size 14. Coats can be shipped directly to Baby Buggy, 306 W. 37th St., 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

K.I.D.S. Inc.: Another New York-based organization, Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. has mobilized its resources in order to get much-needed items, like new clothing, blankets, shoes, toys and baby products, in the hands of children and families affected by Superstorm Sandy. While K.I.D.S. only accepts brand-new products for donation, you can still help by making a cash donation. Visit their website to learn more, or to donate $10 to K.I.D.S., simply text GIVE 8000 to 80088.

American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is in communities right now providing aid to the thousands of families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Shelters are open in multiple states, and workers have been driving up and down neighborhood streets in Long Island, Manhattan, Staten Island, New Jersey and West Virginia with hot meals, toiletries, blankets and cleanup supplies. To support the Red Cross in its disaster relief, visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. You can also use the “donate” feature on the free Red Cross Apps for mobile devices to support this relief response. Contributions may also be sent to local Red Cross chapters or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

Looking for even more ways to help? Our friends at Cool Mom Picks have put together a list of more than a dozen ways you can help, many of them local. Check out their list here.

And again, if you have relief information to share, please do so by commenting below.

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When it comes to car seats, we understand, you want nothing but the very best for your little one.

Last week we marked Child Passenger Safety Week and highlighted the safety of our Viaggio series, which includes the Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30, the Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible and the Viaggio HBB 120. All three models exceed the most stringent safety tests in the world and come equipped with today’s top safety features, like Side Impact Protection, energy-absorbing foam and LATCH system connectors.

While we put all the very best safety features in our car seats and put them through rigorous testing, it’s important to remember that no one seat is “best” or “safest.” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “the best seat is the one that fits your child’s size, is correctly installed, fits well in your vehicle and is used properly,” which brings us to those common “real life” usage questions that parents so often have. For those, we particularly like these straightforward answers that the AAP shares in their Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2012.

Q: What do I do if my baby slouches down or to the side in his car seat?

A: Blanket rolls may be placed on both sides of the infant and a small diaper or blanket between the crotch strap and the infant. Do not place padding under or behind the infant or use any sort of car seat insert unless it came with the seat or was made by the manufacturer of the seat.

Q: Can I adjust the straps when my baby is wearing thicker clothing, like in the winter?

A: Yes, but make sure the harnesses are still snug. Also remember to tighten the straps again after the thicker clothes are no longer needed. Ideally, dress your baby in thinner layers instead of a bulky coat or snowsuit, and tuck a blanket around your baby over the buckled harness straps if needed.

Q: Are rear-facing convertible seats OK to use for preemies?

A: Premature infants should be tested while still in the hospital to make sure they can ride safely in a reclined position. Babies who need to lie flat during travel should ride in a crash-tested car bed. Very small infants who can ride safely in a reclined position usually fit better in rear-facing-only seats; however, if you need to use a convertible seat, choose one without a tray-shield harness. The shields often are too big and too far from the body to fit correctly and the child’s face could hit the shield in a crash.

Q: What if my baby’s feet touch the back of the vehicle seat [when rear facing]?

A: Your child can bend his legs easily and will be comfortable in a rear-facing seat. Injuries to the legs are rare for children facing the rear.

Q: What if I drive more children than can be buckled safely in the back seat?

A: It’s best to avoid this, especially if your vehicle has air bags in the front seat. All children younger than 13 years should ride in the back seat. If absolutely necessary, a child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness may be the best choice to ride in front. Just be sure the vehicle seat is moved as far back away from the dashboard (and the air bag) as possible.

Q: Should my child ride in a car seat on an airplane?

A: Most infant, convertible and forward-facing seats can be used on airplanes, but booster seats and travel vests cannot. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the AAP recommend that when flying, children should be securely fastened in certified child restraints until 4 years of age, and then should be secured with the airplane seat belts. This will help keep them safe during takeoff and landing or in case of turbulence. Check the label on your car seat or call the car seat manufacturer before you travel to see if your seat is certified for use on an airplane. (Both our Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 and the Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible are approved for in-flight use. For more on this, read Ready for Takeoff? and And We’re Off!)

Q: Is there a difference between high-back and backless boosters?

A: Both types of boosters are designed to raise your child so the seat belts fit properly and both will reduce your child’s risk of injury in a crash. … Many seats that look like high-back boosters are actually combination seats. They come with harnesses that can be used for smaller children and then removed for older children. Backless boosters are usually less expensive and are easier to move from one vehicle to another. Backless boosters can be used safely in vehicles with headrests and high seat backs.

Don’t see your question? Ask us! We’ll do our very best to get you the information you need. If you need help installing your car seat, use the following websites to find a certified CPS technician or child seat fitting station near you — NHTSA, SeatCheck and National Child Passenger Safety Certified Technicians.

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This week, we and other car seat manufacturers are marking Child Passenger Safety Week. It’s a great time for us to underline the safety and security of all of our car seats: the Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30, the Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible and the new Viaggio HBB 120. But the truth is, here at Peg Perego safety is our number one priority, our number one mission, and the passion that drives us each and every day of the year.

After more than 60 years of designing and manufacturing products for babies and children across the globe, we are privileged to have shared in the responsibility of watching over little ones for so many years. It is a responsibility we take to heart.

It was recently brought to our attention that there has been confusion regarding safety testing for the current U.S. Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible and the Viaggio Convertibile (a discontinued European product). While both Peg Perego child restraints are classified as convertibles, they differ in shape, construction, weight and age range. The Viaggio Convertibile was never on the market in the United States and is no longer available in Europe.

The Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible has exceeded all mandatory testing and safety requirements put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible has also passed and exceeded testing for side-impact protection (SIP), although not required of child restraints sold in the United States.

It is also equipped with some of the most advanced safety features in car seats today:

SIP: A Side Impact Protection head panel protects child’s head, neck and spine. It easily adjusts to 10 different positions, even with child in the seat, ensuring a perfect — and safe — fit.

EPS: Energy-absorbing foam, Expanded Poly Styrene, in shell and head panel absorbs crash forces, resulting in less force transferred directly to child, minimizing injuries in the event of a crash.

SAFE: A Shock Absorbing Foam Element device located below the shell crumples upon impact, reducing stress on child’s neck and shoulders in the event of a crash.

Quick-Release, Five-Point Safety Harness: Made with a “cobblestone” webbing of extra-strong polyester thread.

As always, we welcome your questions. In fact, we love hearing from you. Please leave your comments and questions below or email us directly at onlineassociate@pegperego.com.

Thank you,

Peg Perego USA

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At Peg Perego, your child’s safety is our top priority. That’s why today we want to share with you some important information about a voluntary recall involving some of our older model Venezia and Pliko P3 strollers.

This voluntary recall only involves Venezia and Pliko P3 models that were manufactured from January 2004 through September 2007. Only these models manufactured and sold in the United States are subject to the recall.

With the affected models there is the potential risk of entrapment and strangulation to small children, especially to infants younger than 12 months of age who are not properly secured in the stroller’s harness and left unattended. All Peg Perego strollers, even those mentioned in this safety notice, are equipped with a safety harness that should be properly used at all times to avoid risk of entrapment and strangulation.

This voluntary recall is in response to two separate incidents in which a child became trapped between the stroller seat and stroller tray, resulting in one death in 2004. Peg Perego was not notified at the time of this incident, but only many years later.

The stroller models that have been voluntarily recalled were manufactured prior to the existence of a January 2008 voluntary industry standard that addresses the height of the opening between the stroller’s tray and seat bottom. This voluntary standard requires larger stroller openings that prevent infant entrapment and strangulation hazards. All Peg Perego strollers manufactured after 2007 meet these new requirements.

Once again, this recall involves only late model Venezia and Pliko P3 strollers that were manufactured from January 2004 through September 2007.

Consumers can check the child tray on their Pliko P3 or Venezia. Only strollers that have a child tray with one cup holder are part of this recall. Strollers with a bumper bar or a tray with two cup holders are not included in this recall. Also, the stroller’s manufacture date can be found on a white label on the back of the Pliko P3 stroller seat and on the Venezia stroller footboard.

To find out if your model is affected, please click here.

If you own a stroller that is affected by this voluntary recall, there is no need to return your product. Peg Perego will provide a repair kit containing an additional passive containment bib free of charge upon request.

To order a repair kit, click here. You can also call 1.888.734.6020 or send an email to recallvp2012@pegperego.com.

As a final note, please remember when using a stroller, always properly secure children by using the safety harness and never leave them unattended.

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Have you heard? We’re introducing a brand new stroller! While the Book won’t be available for a few more months (sigh), we just can’t keep it from you any longer. We had to give you a sneak peek.

Named after its most distinctive design element, the Book will feature a very special compact book fold. The new travel-system-ready stroller will also have a single, easy-to-push handlebar and larger wheels (with the same 12 ball bearings and suspension as our other strollers, which allows for effortless maneuverability and 360-degree navigation).

There’s so much more we can’t wait to tell you (like available color options)! Stay tuned for all the latest details. We definitely have a few more surprises up our sleeves.

The Book will start arriving in select stores in September.

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We have a winner of the Peg Perego Summer Giveaway!  The winner is …

Shannon O., who shared where she wants to take her baby this summer in the Pliko Mini:

“I would take our baby to Chicago for a family reunion and to St. Louis to a Cardinals game. Also, in St. Louis, I would take him to the zoo, Grant’s Farm and the City Museum! Love this stroller!”

Sounds like fun! (Check your inbox Shannon, you’ll be getting an email from us early next week.)

Thank you to all who entered our Summer Giveaway.

Long live summer!

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We love summer!

The long, lazy days. Beach days and getaways. Strolls through the park and fireflies after dark.

We’re welcoming the unofficial start of our all-time-favorite season this Memorial Day with one more reason to celebrate … a summer giveaway!

Your family could win a Pliko Mini in Fire. Available in a rainbow of vibrant hues, the compact, lightweight Mini is our favorite pick for summertime adventures.

For your chance to win, comment below and tell us where you would take the Pliko Mini this summer. We will randomly select one winner. Please comment by 3 p.m. EST, Thursday, May 31. (One comment per family please. Sorry, contest is open to U.S. residents only.)

Buona fortuna! (Good luck!)

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