In honor of Mother’s Day, we at Peg Perego wanted to pay special tribute to moms everywhere by sharing what real moms are saying about some of our products.

First, we wanted to share a review from Dana at BabyElanDaily.com. This mother of three young boys, who is currently pregnant with her first girl (congratulations Dana!), has “a passion—and a weakness—for shopping for the hottest, must-have, luxe items.”

After more than 10 years with one stroller, she tried and fell in LOVE with the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Compact. “I adore the compact design!” she writes. “It’s easy, no, amazingly simple to maneuver even with a heavy two year old in it…and did I mention it comes with a cup holder??”

She continues, “If you’re a new parent or parent-to-be with no experience in the stroller department, Peg Perego is a brand you’ll want to get behind for sure! Reliable, tested and proven by moms all over, and with modern designs to die for, you’ll love them for years!”

You can Dana’s entire review here.

We also invite you to check out a review from Tanya at GrowingYourBaby.com. This mom of one “handsome little boy,” loved the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Compact for its fixed, five-point harness; abundant fabric options; extremely generous canopy; smaller, lightweight frame; and built-in rear footboard.

“Busy parents will appreciate that the Pliko P3 Compact features a one-hand fold,” Tanya writes. “It allows easy, quick closing and carrying, and being lightweight, it is the perfect stroller for traveling by air or public transportation.”

You can read Tanya’s entire review here.

We want to hear what you think of our products too! Post a comment,”like” us on Facebook, or send us an email at peregoservice@perego.com.

From the Peg Perego family to yours, Happy Mothers Day!

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Interested in hearing from parenting experts … without paying a dime?

The Parenting Summit is a free online event running from March 1-8. It’ll feature numerous parenting experts and is set up in such a way that you can access their online seminars at your leisure.

Register now!

*The Parenting Summit is organized by the same team that does the successful Leadership and Influence Summit.

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With products engineered to match your lifestyle, there are a number of ways Peg Perego can help with the transition back to school!

1. Car pooling – Driving the kids to school? Keeping a lightweight stroller in the trunk is a smart way to prepare for those unexpected trips inside the school. Plus, having one with a detachable seat allows you to quickly click your infant’s car seat directly onto the chassis!
2. Walking to school – Live near the school? Walking is a great way to spend some time with your grade schooler while promoting exercise. If you have an infant that needs to tag along, investing in a convertible carriage/stroller would give her the option of sleeping or staying awake during the walk.
3. School shopping – Ready to tackle that never-ending shopping list? Your Kindergartner (or younger) may enjoy the convenience of shopping from a stroller! Light, maneuverable strollers, such as the Vela and Si, were designed with quick trips and mall shopping sprees in mind.
4. Staying around the house – Home with baby? With the older kids away, you’re ready to relish in some time to yourself. Keeping baby mobile is one way to see to it that you’re able to tackle your to-do list. Peg Perego offers a baby bouncer, the convenient 3-in-1 Tatamia chair, and numerous bassinet/stroller options – all ways in which you can keep baby nearby and occupied at the same time.

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Planning for Baby

Got a little one on the way? Have you begun shopping around for baby gear?

Though you won’t need to purchase the items until the middle of the third trimester, it’s often a good idea to begin shopping early. There’s often a lot of information to wade through and options to consider. By getting a head start, you’ll be sure to have time to make the choices that are best for your family!

Three of the major items you’ll need for baby are a crib, car seat and stroller. Here’s some information that may help jump-start the research process:

Crib – Decide whether you need a bassinet, cradle or standard crib. When shopping for a crib, find one with an adjustable mattress height. This will ensure baby is able to use it as he/she grows. Be careful when considering drop rail cribs, as these have seen some recalls in the past few years.

On top of this, opt for a firm mattress that fits snugly. Crib bumpers will also help create a cozy environment while protecting little fingers.

Car Seat – The most important consideration here is safety, so make sure to get a new car seat that complies with NHTSA standards. Second-hand seats are never a good option, since it’s impossible to tell whether they’ve seen an accident, extreme use or weather conditions and other instances that could compromise the seat’s performance.

A car seat base that’s permanently installed in the car is a feature many parents find convenient, as it allows them to install and remove the seat with a simple ‘click’!

And, finally, always consider head supports for newborns, since their muscles need time to strengthen.

Stroller – First, assess your lifestyle and needs. Do you have other young children, or is this your first baby? Will you be out and about a lot, running errands or walking through the neighborhood? Do you live in a big city, a suburb or the country? How important is weight and fold?

Though no one stroller can ‘do it all’, there are strollers for each of these needs. By narrowing your stroller selection to the strollers that will best adapt to your lifestyle (instead of choosing whichever one looks coolest), you lessen the risk that you’ll be disappointed in your stroller’s performance.

Once you’ve got it down to three to five options, head out to a local retailer and give them a try!

*adapted from Peg Perego’s Planning for Baby—a guide for expectant moms. To receive a free copy, contact Customer Service or visit Planning for Baby online.

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So now it’s just you and the little guy.

The older kids are off at school. The house has returned to normal (for the most part), and you find your youngest looking expectantly at you as his one and only playmate. How do you keep a toddler entertained without sacrificing your own to-do list or resorting to hours of television and video games? We have some ideas:

1)      Sign up with the Park District. Park District activities are great for younger children to experience something new, socialize with others their age and get out of the house. Many of the activities involve arts and crafts, giving your little one an outlet for his messy side. Parents are oftentimes encouraged to join in the fun, but participation isn’t mandatory. Feel free to work on your own projects while little one works on his!

2)      Look into play dates. Know of some other parents who could use time alone? Offer to watch their kids for a few hours with the understanding that you’ll be dropping off your kid at their house the following week. With three or four families participating, the rotation could see to it that you’d be child free once a week, three weeks out of the month!

3)      Let baby help. Just because they’re young doesn’t mean they can help you make dinner, clean the house or grocery shop. By providing baby with a specific task (i.e. stirring the cake batter, dropping items into the cart), he’ll stay interested for longer periods of time. This translates into more time spent toward getting your daily tasks accomplished.

Give it a try! It’ll help take baby’s mind off of how much he may miss his older siblings and allow for a great bonding experience.

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Marina, 40, of New Jersey sent us this photo of her 8 month-old daughter, Graysen Sky, sleeping in her Prima Pappa!

Graysen Sky in her Prima Pappa Diner.

About the photo, Marina said, “It clearly speaks volumes for the comfort of the Prima Pappa highchair . . . and my cooking!”

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As a mom, it’s easy to forget to take care of yourself.  Suddenly, your baby, your partner and your older children are more important than your health, your hygiene, your hobbies, and your fashion sense. While you can’t completely halt the growing needs of your family, you can prepare a plan of action so that even though you may be down, you’re not out.

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Now that you’ve found the perfect diaper bag, the next question is what to pack it with. If you’re a first time mom, chances are you have enough baby stuff to accommodate an entire day care. So when getting out and about with your newborn, what do you bring and what do you fling?

Peg Perego’s Planning for Baby provides a basic checklist:

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Myth: A Baby Who Sleeps Through the Night Is a Good Baby.                     – Planning For Baby

Be prepared. Your baby’s sleeping habits are about to take center stage in a good, old bout of comparison parenting. Questions like “how are nights?” and “is he letting you sleep?” will leave you fighting for the right answer. “Oh, nights are great. She’s a total angel,” and “It’s been a bit tough, but two nights ago, he was out for five hours!”

Those responses could be reason for caution. Even if they’re what everyone—including you—wants to hear.

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The very fact that you’re reading this blog hints that you’re trying to get a grip on this whole pregnancy and parenting thing. While the Internet is overloaded with tips, tricks, and seasoned advice, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos. There’s something about the pregnancy journey that’s magical—that needs to be remembered.

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