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Best Peg Perego stroller I've yet to see!, May 8, 2007
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Pros:
Pram feature, material, basket, colors!
Cons:
Slightly heavy
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$400 as a travel set (Peg Perego A3 pramette stroller and Viaggio SIP carseat)Color-Rubino , 2006 versionI decided on this stroller after months of researching every stroller from Maclaren, Bugaboo, Combi, Inglesina, Bumbleride, Mia Moda, you name it! I am now 3 weeks from my due date and got so lucky because I walked into this baby store and they had the exact color I wanted and only one left. The color scheme Rubino, by the way, is gorgeous (Charcoal, light gray, and red). The other Peg Peregos don't add up to this one. My other choice would have been the Pliko p3 but the seat area is not supported underneath, there are bars that can poke into the childs legs on either side.The A3 has wonderful features which I mentioned in the pros but I will elaborate. The pramette feature can take a while to master but I plan to use it for walks around the neighborhood and will use the Viaggio carseat in the meantime to face my baby. I love that it doesnt have a snack tray but a bar instead, the Venezia had one and its so hard to get your child in and out with that plus its sharp underneath the tray and can scratch the childs legs. The upholstery is beautiful and very high quality, I can see it lasting for years. Very easy to maintain.The weight is I think about 22 lbs and a bit bulky when folded but it can fit in the small truck of my car. I don't understand how this is a one handed fold, I may be doing something wrong bc it takes 2 hands to fold BUT at least it stands when folded. I hate strollers that are dropped to the ground.There is no parent tray but I would use the spacious basket for that. I can throw in my cell phone, keys, purse, whatever, the basket is HUGE!I love love love the canopy, its huge as well!
Handle is just right for me but then, I am 5'3 so it doesnt bother me, though I can see where it might be awkward for a takker person to use it. Also I dont hit the wheels when I walkOverall, an excellent stroller!! These also keep their value. I see these strollers selling for $150 used! 
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(Review ID: 1025)
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Great Stroller, September 1, 2006
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Pros:
Pram feature, plush material, sturdy
Cons:
Handle too short
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I purchased this stroller (2006 model in Toffee) while pregnant because of the Pram feature and because it was stylish compared to other strollers on the market. I tried several other Peg strollers and ultimately chose this one over the Venezia and P3 because it felt more sturdy, had a large accessable basket, and it wasn't too heavy. So far I've used this stroller for walks in the neighbourhood, parks and malls and for the most part in the Pram mode. Pram/Stroller: My daughter is now 4 months old and has only recently sat upright in the stroller mode because she doesn't always want to lie down anymore. Let me tell you, the Pram feature is an excellent one that's hard to give up. I prolonged putting my daughter facing away from me thinking she wanted to look at me (for comfort). I even went so far as to looking into purchasing a used Venezia model so I could have the option of my dauther facing me while sitting up. I now realize I'm the one that wants the comfort of looking at her and she is quite content facing out to the world. I still use the Pram if she is sleeping so there are less distractions for her. It's very easy to convert, just unsnap and remove the hood, reverse the fabric, and then snap the hood back on. The entire process takes me a minute or two. Material/Hood: The material is very plush and looks much nicer than cheaper strollers on the market. The hood is excellent as it can be pulled down to cover the entire baby if desired (I don't know if it's meant to be pulled down so far but if you unsnap the hood at the back, it will pull down all the way). Even when the hood is snapped in place, the hood is still a couple inches longer than many hoods on the market. I haven't washed mine yet, but the material removes for easy washability.Steering: This stroller steers like a dream. I can do it with one hand and it seems like a smooth ride for my daughter. It also seems very sturdy - in my opinion, much sturdier than the Venezia or P3 Pramette.Storage basket: The basket is quite large, only problem is it's not easily accessable when the seat is fully reclined. I just incline the seat slightly with my daughter in it when I have to put something in the basket.Size: This is not an umbrella stroller and thus isn't completely lightweight, however for the added benefits or larger wheels and a smooth ride, the weight is quite managable. For my convenience, I also purchased a Universal carseat stroller for trips to the grocery store etc. (I tend to overload the basket at the grocery store, and don't want to add that much wear to my more expensive A3 Pramette. I can bang up the carseat stroller when I'm in a rush and make sure I take care of my Peg stroller.) Also, it appears as though Peg Perego strollers have a higher resale value so take care of your stroller if you intend to resell. Carseat adaptablity: I can't comment on this as I never used the stroller with a carseat, however it does take a Peg carseat and has a universal adaptor for other brands. When I was pregnant, I thought I'd be taking the baby out of the carseat and lie he/she down in the Pram. Since having the baby, I've realized that's not the most practical option because my daughter is a light sleeper and I don't want to wake her.Folding up: The stroller is very easy to open/fold. I do it with one hand. I do however need two hands to lift it into the trunk of our SUV. The stroller takes up quite a bit of space in the trunk but I think most would (with the exception of an umbrella stroller).Negatives: I find the handle slightly too short. I'm 5'9, however my husband is 5'11 and he is fine with the handle height so maybe it's just me. Something to think about when choosing color is do you really want white on your stroller? I bought the toffee fabric which has some white on the hood and on the seat of the stroller. I'm now wishing I chose the black sable, which is similar but has grey instead of white. I like the way the toffee looks but it's not the most practical color.I paid $380 Canadian (approximately $345 US) plus 15% tax.
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(Review ID: 877)
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Fabulous Stroller, June 2, 2006
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Reviewer: Liss from New York City
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Pros:
Combination of Great Features
Cons:
Handle is too short
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I think the A3 Pramette is the best overall stroller on the market at the moment. The basinette feature is critical--you cannot imagine how much you will want to look at your baby while strolling until s/he is here. I's so glad that my mom friends drilled this into me while I was stroller shopping. I grieved when I had to turn the stroller around, and almost wished that I had gotten a Venezia or a Bugaboo instead, but consoled myself with the fact that the inability to switch the handle around results in a sturdier handle. It doesn't wiggle as much as the Venezias that I've tested or even my best friend's Bugaboo.The handle is too short. I'm five foot four inches tall. If you're taller than me, you might not like this stroller. Test it out before you buy it, and remember, when you're walking downhill, the handle will be lower still.The basket is great, and the envy of my friends. So is the canopy, although it will not keep the baby shady in all circumstances, especially in the basinette position. Bring a receiving blanket and a hairclip with you when you have a newborn--your toddler will pull this contraption down, but your newborn can't.I love the clips that are designed to hold the Peg diaper bag. I put cheap drugstore carabiners in there and suspend my purse from one side and a paper shopping bag from the other (I have so many nice ones left over from my baby shower). That way, I have supplies like tissues and cell phone handy at all times, and nobody can run off with my purse because it is secure. I take it down in Times Square of course, because why tempt fate, but in the park I feel pretty safe about it.I also love the bumper bar. I wasn't sure if it would be a good thing or not, but I'm so glad that I have it. My son loves to sit up and hold on. The harness release gives him freedom of movement, and he can really see around. He gets the most beautiful, life-loving smile on his face when we stroll around like this. I love how the bar helps to define his space in crowded places and protects him from people's bags in stores and on the subway--people don't mean to swing their bundles in his face, but they aren't aware that they pose a hazard to the love of my life, and the bar saves me from having to speak to them about it. Also, the bar enables me to pull him through awkward entrances. I don't miss the snack tray--I try not to feed him in the stroller anyway. The bumper bar opens easily to allow toddlers to climb in by themselves. It is an improvement over the bar/tray on the Venezia which has to be shimmied off and is vastly better than the one on the bugaboo which is tough to remove and has a spongy, germ-harboring surface. The bumper bar on the Inglesina Zippy may be the best on the market, though: the vinyl cover is removable and the bar literally pops off at the touch of a button.The cupholders work fine for Avent bottles (they work better than the Avent bottles themselves, if you ask me ...) and will also hold some travel mugs if you must have your coffee. I used a Starbucks travel mug all winter while baby napped in the park. I have stopped putting my coffee in the cupholders since my son is now big enough to mess with them and there's no point in risking a burn, and they are for the child, anyway. If you use a bundle me or other bunting, be carefull that the velcro on the back is properly attached. Mine was misaligned so it snagged my upholstery and left ugly scratch marks. My fault, but still sad.The steering is good. It is better than the P3 or the Combi I-Thru (my friends and I did a side-by-side-by-side comparison), but not nearly as good as the Bugaboo. When we walk together in the park, I envy the maneuvarbility of the Bug, while my friend longs for the canopy, seat, and basket on the Pramette.I should mention that my stroller is almost a year old, but that I've given it more than a single year's workout. My son would only nap in the park until he turned ten months old, so I walked him four hours a day (two hours in the morning, two in the afternoon) all winter long--in the cold, the rain, the snow, and even in sleet. The A3 took it all and still maneuvered well. The FABULOUS rain shield (available from Peg Perego online or over the phone for $26) kept him snug and warm and never flopped around in the wind. In fact, there were numerous occasions when the wind kept my friends inside, but we went out anyway. Aftermarket rain shields are likely to fly off in strong wind and even act like a sail, so I think it is worth it to get the one from Peg. It zips onto the canopy and can be secured at the bottom with straps. In fact, on days that are windy but not actually cold, you can attach the rainshield, then unzip it and fold down the top to keep the wind off baby's face while allowing him access to the fresh air. I don't know if my boy would stand for this as a toddler, but it was great last fall. The Bugaboo and Maclaren stollers also have great rain shields, by the way.I did wind up getting a Maclaren Triumph for the subway and the bus, but my son hates it so much that it stays in the closet. I take the Peg as many places as I can, and just try to plan my trips around subway stations with elevators. The bus is impossible with either stroller unless I take someone with me to help me carry stuff.I hope this helps. Choosing a stroller is a huge decision and it's important to have good tools to help you care for your baby. I'm very happy with this product. Good luck.
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(Review ID: 851)
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Almost a perfect stroller, May 9, 2006
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Reviewer: pbj from Philadelphia, PA
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Pros:
Pram feature, sturdy, huge hood, big basket, many features
Cons:
big bulky fold
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I really love this stroller and after doing exhaustive research I am very pleased with my purchase. The feature that sold me was the pram feature of course. I think I'll be really sad when my baby outgrows it, though the A3 set up as a "normal" stroller is still very feature-packed and I know it will be used for a long time.
We do a lot of walking on 100+ year old city siedwalks so that means cobblestone, brick, cracked pavement and cement, you name it. It handles really well over all these surfaces and the baby seems to enjoy the bumps without being jostled around too badly. The wheels though plastic go right over juts in the cements and bricks just fine. I was very concerned that I'd need an air-tire stroller to walk around my neighborhood but the A3 has been great.
The only con is the bulky fold. It's a very easy fold/unfold, but bulky. Still, I have no problem putting it in the trunk of my Corolla when I need to.
I got a 2005 model when the 2006 ones were released and paid $299.
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(Review ID: 711)
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almost perfect stroller, February 21, 2006
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Reviewer: cushy from Northern New Jersey
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Pros:
bassinette feature, one hand fold, takes carseat
Cons:
short handle, bulky when folded
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The first stroller I saw and fell in love with was the bugaboo. Not wanting to spend $700 on a stroller, I had to find a suitable replacement, and ended up getting the A3 Pramette. I actually think this is much better than the bugaboo and for me, is almost the perfect stroller. I love the pram feature because I can see my son and I think he's more comfortable seeing me. He's four months old and still lays in it- I haven't used the stroller side yet. The pram has been good in the winter because the walls protect him from the wind. An infant Bundle Me fits in there perfectly and he stays nice and snug and falls asleep easily. When he was a newborn I used the stroller as a bassinette downstairs when he fell asleep, rather than having to keep bringing him upstairs. I also just used this feature as a changing table in a pinch. I was in a store with no changing table, so I used a dressing room and put the changing pad on the pram.The stroller also takes a carseat. I have the Graco Snugride, which stays on via a strap. The strap can reach around from under the padding even when it's in pram mode, so I don't have to reconvert the stroller every time I go out, which is very convenient. This stroller handles amazingly well. I've been a bit surprised at how well it turns in really tight spots. The one hand fold is very easy and quick for getting into and out of the car and the stand alone feature is helpful too. The basket is huge, but a little inaccessible when in pram mode.The things I don't like- the handle is too short for me. It is also a bit bulky, but that is not a problem for me now, since I got a bigger car. I also wish it had a cupholder on the handle. I tried an after-market one, but it didn't work because of how the stroller folds- the cupholder got in the way.This stoller is still a little expensive, but the other stroller I considered was the Maclaren Techno. If I'd gotten that, I still would've needed/wanted a snap 'n go, and those two strollers would've added up to the same amount I paid for the A3.Overall, I think this is a really great stroller.
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