After just a few days in San Francisco, we’re already enamored with the Bay Area and all it has to offer kids and families. While visiting the city for Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower Ever San Francisco, we were particularly impressed with all the exploration that can be done just by walking through the city’s many unique neighborhoods. It’s no wonder that the Journal of American Podiatric Medical Association voted San Francisco one of America’s Greatest Walking Cities.

All this got us thinking: Just what stroller would we recommend to San Francisco’s moms and mommies-to-be? We decided to let them decide …

Hands down, the urban moms we talked to loved, loved, loved our all-new Book Plus.

While the new stroller’s incredible style may have caught their eye first, it was the practicality and versatility that kept their attention. The moms loved that the Book Plus is reversible, allowing baby to face them or the world ahead. And all the extra add-ons, all designed to work perfectly with the Book Plus (like the newborn-perfect Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 infant car seat, the Navetta XL bassinet and the toddler-ready Pratico Seat), made the Book Plus go to the top of their wish lists. Available accessories like the Snack Tray, Rain Cover and Baby Cushion were just icing on the cake!

Other city mom favorites included our space-saving Rialto booster chair and our always-popular Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 infant car seat and Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible.

Are you a city mom? What are your favorite Peg Perego products? Let us know by commenting below. We’d love to hear from you!

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Spring may be getting a slow start in most parts of the country, but at least we have spring break to look forward to. If you’re off to someplace warm (lucky you!), we thought we’d share with you some of our favorite travel advice for traveling with little ones.

Yes, you should bring your car seat, especially if you are flying. The truth is, a child-restraint system — not your lap — is the safest place for your little one during turbulence or in an emergency.  “Turbulence,” the Federal Aviation Administration says, “can happen with little or no warning. And when it does, the safest place for your child is in a child-restraint system, not in your lap. Your arms just aren’t capable of holding your child securely, especially when turbulence is unexpected.”

But what about getting through security? Lugging it through the airport? And making it fit on those tiny airplane seats? Read how our online associate, Emily, fared flying with her son and his Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible here.

And yes, you’ll probably want a stroller too. Which stroller should you bring? We get asked that all the time, and it really depends on where you are going and what you’re doing. Generally, our top travel picks include the very versatile Book Plus, the full-featured Pliko Four and the lightweight Pliko Mini. For siblings, we suggest the Aria Twin 60-40.

Where are you headed for spring break? Let us know if you need travel advice or a stroller recommendation. We’d love to hear from you!

Viaggio sicuro! (Safe travels!)

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Have you heard? Our new Book Plus is getting great reviews from real moms and mommies-to-be just like you!

Shannon, an experienced mom of three, couldn’t say enough nice things about the all-new Book Plus (thank you, Shannon!) for her blog on The Simple Moms. What topped her list of favorite features?

The seat is adjustable and reversible. You can have your little tike looking at you while chillin’ in the stroller, or you can have him/her looking out … seeing where you are going.  And with the push of two buttons, the pull of two levers and a tiny bit of muscle, the changeup is complete. If your little one is tired, they can recline as well.

The available colors rock! … I received the PINK [Fucsia] option, but it also comes in a fabulous Mentha, Flamenco and others too.

Amazing, ah-mazing, basket under the stroller. It folds down so you can easily get items in and out. The basket is not only easily accessible, it’s huge!

Shannon also loved the compact fold and, last but not least, the included Rain Cover, Adult Cup Holder and Foot Muff.  “Awesome!” Shannon writes. Read her entire review here.

Expectant mom Amy of The Shopping Mama admits the process of choosing a car seat and stroller system can be quite overwhelming, but found our beloved Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 plus our all-new Book Plus to be the perfect pair:

“Without using the Book Plus stroller, except to push around my living room for fun, it’s hard to appreciate just how awesome this contraption is. I know that it exceeds my list of prerequisite criteria, and its list of other features goes on and on. What I love about the Book Plus is that the car seat snaps onto the stroller frame easily and can face front or back. Aside from the car seat, it has a seat with multiple reclining positions, including totally flat like a bassinet, a sun visor with peekaboo window, front bar and cold weather foot muff, which awesomely enough also switches from forward to rear facing with just a quick snap.”

Amy’s husband liked the cool black “rims” and the adjustable handlebar, and they both loved how easily and compactly the Book Plus folds. You can read Amy’s full review of the new Book Plus here.

While we loved hearing the features and benefits of the Book Plus that Amy liked, what we truly loved (and we think you will too) was her excitement for the little one on the way. As parents ourselves, we remember that feeling — and still cherish it.

“It’s hard to believe that in just a few short days (or a week, or hopefully not two), I’ll be strapping my tiny little guy or girl into that darling grey polka dot car seat, loading him or her into the car and driving the hour home to our house. I will definitely sit in the back seat and stare at my little amazing creature the whole way. Don’t worry, I’ll take pictures.” (Please do, Amy! We can’t wait to see them!)

And if you need help finding the perfect stroller for your new baby, let us know by commenting below. We’d love to help!

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The Santa Monica Pier. Venice Beach. Looking for stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Shopping at the Grove. You know what they say… when duty calls!

We just returned from the Big City Moms’ Biggest Baby Shower Ever – Los Angeles, and while we had an amazing time, the best part had to be meeting so many of you! We loved chatting with new moms and mommies-to-be and hearing such great feedback. (What topped our L.A. fans’ wish lists? The new Book Plus stroller, followed by our yet-to-be released Rialto booster and our celebrated Primo Viaggio SIP 5-70 Convertible car seat. The moms also couldn’t get enough of our new colorways — especially Fucsia.)

Thank you to our hosts, Big City Moms! We had an amazing time! In the last few months, we’ve been to New York, Toronto and then Los Angeles. Where should we head next?

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The new year is well underway, and that means new arrivals from Peg Perego.

While we’ve already shared just what’s in store for 2013 (let’s see … there are two new stroller options, a new high chair, a brand-new dining booster seat, updated fabrics and plenty of new accessory must-haves), we know you can’t wait to see all the details.

So … we’ve updated our website with everything you want to know about our 2013 Collection, including all of our newest arrivals and classic Peg Perego favorites.

While you’re visiting our updated site, be sure to check out each product in depth. Online you’ll find not only product features and specifications, but fabric and color information, available accessories and full-length, downloadable owner’s manuals.

And, when you’re ready to shop in person (or ready to buy!), you can use our online Store Locator to find an authorized retailer near you.

(Psst … one more thing. Keep checking back because our website will be getting a brand-new look soon! Stay tuned for details.)

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