Peg Perego has been a household name in North America for decades, but the lineup you can actually buy today looks nothing like it did a few years ago. The Booklet 50, the original Selfie, and the Book for Two have all been retired.
What is left is a tighter, better range: the full size Vivace, the lighter Veloce, the single to double Ypsi, the self folding Selfie Plus, and the 12 pound Volo. All of them are still made in Italy, and all of them still push like a Peg Perego.
We compared the current models on the numbers that matter to parents: weight, width, fold size, recline, and how much you have to buy separately to fit a car seat. Here is which one belongs in your trunk.
- 20.72 pounds and 20 inches wide
- Reversible seat from birth to 50 pounds
- Primo Viaggio car seat adapters included
- Aluminum frame at 23.5 pounds
- One hand open and close
- Rear shock absorbers with visible springs
- 16.5 pounds
- Folds itself with a turn of the handle
- Washable double layer seat cover
- Converts from single to double
- 50 pounds per seat
- Reversible seat with three backrest positions
- About 12 pounds
- Folds to 17.5 by 9.75 by 19.75 inches
- Carry bag included
Our Review Criteria: Choosing a stroller is a big purchase, so we do the boring part for you. For this update we checked which Peg Perego models are still sold new, dropped the four that have been discontinued, and rebuilt the list around the current range. We compared each stroller on the numbers Peg Perego publishes (weight, width, fold size, weight limits, recline) and cross-checked them against reviewer reports and parent feedback, then noted what each model does not include, such as the adapters and companion seats sold separately. We do not test strollers in a lab, and we do not recommend a model we cannot verify is still available.
History of Peg Perego
Peg Perego has one of the most heartwarming origin stories in the industry. It all started in Italy in 1949 when Giuseppe Perego decided to design a custom carriage for his son, Lucio.
Giuseppe replaced the standard sheet metal and wicker with rubberized materials, creating a smoother, more durable ride. This innovation sparked a business that would eventually go global.
The company hit its stride in the 1960s, releasing several high-quality baby carriages. They also introduced models like the America and Atlantico, which featured folding chassis for easier transport in vehicles.
Over the next few decades, the brand continued to innovate:
- 1970s: The company shifted to industrial manufacturing, boosting production capabilities. They introduced the Go-Go stroller, the first model to feature the convenient umbrella-style fold.
- 1980s: The Pliko stroller launched and became an instant classic. During this era, Peg Perego also released their first 12-volt riding toy, expanding their reach into playrooms everywhere.
Family Values
Peg Perego is a company that deeply values family, and that philosophy is evident in their engineering. Every stroller, high chair, and car seat is designed to make parenting easier while keeping children safe.
They incorporate thoughtful details, such as independent reclines on double strollers to prevent sibling squabbles. You will also find large UPF 50+ canopies and folds that close inward, keeping the seat fabric off the dirt in your trunk.
With over 70 years of experience, Peg Perego continues to blend tradition with modern necessity.
Why Choose a Peg Perego Stroller?
The brand’s mission is simple: bring Italian style and functionality to parents around the world. Whether you are navigating crowded city streets or enjoying a quiet suburban walk, they have a chassis for you.
Safety is the top priority. Peg Perego uses durable materials and rigorous testing to ensure stability. Beyond safety, parents consistently praise the push. Ball bearings, suspension, and rear shock absorbers give these strollers a ride that feels premium next to cheaper alternatives.
Another selling point is the fold. Most models fold inward like a book, which keeps the upholstery clean, and the Vivace, Veloce, and Ypsi all close with one hand.
One caution before you buy: car seat fit is not automatic. The Vivace comes with the Primo Viaggio 4-35 adapters, and the Ypsi takes a Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido or Lounge seat directly, so both are travel system ready inside the Peg Perego family. The Selfie Plus is the exception: it needs the Selfie adapter bought separately even with a Peg Perego seat. Any other brand of car seat means a separate Peg Perego adapter, so check the compatibility list for the seat you own.
Warranty and Where to Buy
You can find Peg Perego strollers at major retailers like Target, specialty baby shops, and online marketplaces. Accessories are also available directly through their official website.
New strollers typically come with a two-year limited warranty starting from the date of purchase. It is crucial to note that this warranty only applies to products bought from Peg Perego or an authorized dealer.
Amazon is an authorized retailer, but you must ensure the product is “sold and shipped by Amazon” or another authorized seller listed on the site. Second-hand purchases are not covered.
Always register your product on the Peg Perego website immediately after purchase to secure your warranty coverage.
Customer Service
Peg Perego prides itself on post-purchase support. Their official website offers contact forms, phone numbers, and a deep FAQ section.
If you need spare parts, their support team can help you identify exactly what you need to fix a wobbly wheel or a stuck latch. They also host a library of instructional videos to help you master your new gear.
Check the website periodically for up-to-date safety notices or recall information to ensure your gear remains safe for use.
Product Reviews
These are the five Peg Perego strollers you can still buy new, ranked on push, fold, recline, and what they cost you in extra adapters.
Peg Perego Vivace
Best Full Size Peg Perego Stroller
The Vivace is the full size luxury stroller in the current lineup, and it is the one to buy if this will be your only stroller from newborn through preschool.
It weighs 20.72 pounds, measures 20 inches wide, and carries a child from birth to 50 pounds in a reversible seat (Peg Perego). That is lighter than most full size strollers with this much seat.
The push is the reason people pay for it. Seven-inch no-flat wheels and all-wheel suspension smooth out cracked sidewalks, and the recline drops nearly flat with one hand.
What We Like
Real Newborn Recline
The seat back measures about 22 inches, the seat itself is roughly 12 inches wide, and the recline goes deep enough for a newborn nap without a bassinet.
You can pull it down with one hand while your other arm is holding a baby, which is the only way a recline ever gets used.
Car Seat Adapters Included
The Vivace comes with the infant car seat adapters for the Primo Viaggio 4-35 seats, plus an all-weather boot. Most brands sell both of those as add-ons.
If you use a different car seat brand, Peg Perego sells a separate Vivace car seat adapter (IKCS0018). Check its compatibility list before you assume your seat fits.
Suspension That Earns Its Keep
Soft-ride wheels, rear shock absorbers with visible springs, and ball bearings mean the stroller tracks straight and turns with one hand. The front wheels swivel and lock, and the brake is a single step.
Storage and Shade
The UPF 50+ hood extends and has a peek-a-boo window, so you can keep the sun off your baby and still see them. The basket has a reinforced rigid bottom, so it holds a real grocery run.
What We Don't Like
Adapters for Other Brands Cost Extra
The included adapters only fit Peg Perego’s own Primo Viaggio seats. Any other brand needs Peg Perego’s separate Vivace car seat adapter (IKCS0018), so check the compatibility list for your seat and budget for the extra part before you commit.
Product Specs
| Weight | 20.72 pounds |
| Width | 20 inches |
| Maximum Weight | 50 pounds |
| Color | Blue shine and other Peg Perego colorways |
Our Ratings
Peg Perego Veloce
Best Handling Peg Perego Stroller
Many full-size strollers are bulky and a workout to push, but the Veloce changes that. It manages to feel sturdy and premium while staying easy to steer with one hand.
The frame is aluminum, the whole thing weighs 23.5 pounds, and it is 20 inches wide, so it still fits through a standard doorway. The reversible seat is rated to 50 pounds and reclines nearly flat for newborns.
It turns into a travel system with the Primo Viaggio 4-35 Lounge or the Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido infant car seat, and Peg Perego’s separate car seat adapter adds most Maxi-Cosi style seats. Check Peg Perego’s adapter list for the seat you own before you buy.
What We Like
One Hand, Open and Closed
A central control on the handlebar opens and closes the stroller. It folds inward to protect the upholstery and stands on its own, which matters in a small apartment or a packed hall closet.
Comfortable for Your Child
The padded harness and supportive seat structure hold good posture, and the near-flat recline means you can use it from day one or let a toddler nap in it.
Real Suspension
Polyurethane wheels, rear shock absorbers with visible springs, and ball bearings keep the ride smooth over broken pavement instead of transmitting every bump to your baby.
Sun Protection
The extendable hood offers wide coverage with UPF 50+ fabric, creating a dark, cozy space for napping while you are out.
What We Don't Like
Tricky to Unfold
Folding is a snap, but unfolding takes practice. Some parents find it awkward to pop open while holding a baby until they get used to the motion.
Product Specs
| Weight | 23.5 pounds |
| Width | 20 inches |
| Maximum Weight | 50 pounds |
| Color | Blue shine, city grey, licorice, mon amour, true black, and more |
Our Ratings
Peg Perego Selfie Plus
Best Self Folding Peg Perego Stroller
The Selfie Plus replaced the original Selfie, and it kept the trick that made that stroller popular: it closes itself with a quick turn of the handle.
It weighs 16.5 pounds, folds down to 20 by 15.75 by 24.5 inches, and takes a child from birth up to 48 pounds. That is a compact stroller with a real recline instead of a flimsy umbrella seat.
It is the pick for the parent who folds one-handed at the car door twenty times a week and is tired of wrestling a frame.
What We Like
It Folds Itself
Turn the handle and the stroller closes. The bumper bar then doubles as a carry handle, so you can pick it up and walk without a second trip.
Bigger Wheels Than Most Compacts
Soft-ride wheels, rear shock absorbers with visible springs, and ball bearings give it more suspension than most ultracompact strollers carry, so the ride does not rattle over a curb cut.
Washable Seat
The seat has a removable double layer cover with a zipper, so a blowout or a spilled smoothie does not end the stroller’s life. The harness clicks together with magnets, which is a gift when your hands are full.
Shade and Storage
The expandable hood is UPF 50+ with a peek-a-boo window, and the basket is roomy for a stroller this size.
What We Don't Like
Car Seat Adapter Sold Separately
To use it as a travel system you need the Selfie adapter plus a Primo Viaggio car seat, both bought separately. It is not ready for a newborn car seat out of the box.
Product Specs
| Weight | 16.5 pounds |
| Folded Size | 20 x 15.75 x 24.5 inches |
| Maximum Weight | 48 pounds |
| Color | True black and other Peg Perego colorways |
Our Ratings
Peg Perego Ypsi
Best Peg Perego Stroller for Two Children
The Ypsi is the answer for families who are not done growing. It starts as a compact single stroller and converts into a double stroller when the second baby arrives.
As a single it weighs about 22.5 pounds, and each seat carries up to 50 pounds. The seat is reversible with three backrest positions, so your baby can face you as a newborn and face the world as a toddler.
Testers at Mommyhood101 scored it 4.5 out of 5, calling out the smooth steering, the big canopy, the large basket, and the easy fold.
What We Like
One Stroller, Two Kids
Add the Ypsi double adapters and the companion seat and the same frame carries two children. You are not buying a second stroller, and you are not pushing a side-by-side through a store aisle.
Folds With the Seat On
It closes with one hand even with the seat attached, in either direction, and it folds inward so the fabric stays clean.
Car Seat Ready
It takes the Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido and Lounge car seats and the Ypsi bassinets, so the newborn stage is covered. Adapters for Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, and Nuna seats are sold separately.
Agile for Its Size
Ball bearings and suspension on the wheels give it a full 360 degrees of swivel and a light push for a stroller that can carry two.
What We Don't Like
The Double Kit Is Extra
The double adapters and the companion seat are sold separately, so the “single to double” promise costs more than the sticker suggests. Factor that in before you compare it to a true double.
Product Specs
| Weight | About 22.5 pounds as a single |
| Seats | One, expandable to two |
| Maximum Weight | 50 pounds per seat |
| Color | New life (blue) and other Peg Perego colorways |
Our Ratings
Peg Perego Volo
Best Compact Peg Perego Stroller
The Volo is the travel stroller. It weighs about 12 pounds, folds to 17.5 by 9.75 by 19.75 inches, and stands up on its own when closed.
That fold fits most airline carry-on compartments, and Peg Perego includes a carry bag, so you can sling it over a shoulder and keep both hands for your child in the security line.
Despite the size, it still takes a child up to 50 pounds, so it is not a stroller your three-year-old outgrows on the way to the gate.
What We Like
Airport Sized Fold
The self-standing fold and the ergonomic carry handle make it manageable in one hand. The included bag keeps the wheels off your clothes.
Still Reclines
The backrest reclines and the leg rest adjusts, so a tired toddler can actually sleep in it. Most 12 pound strollers give you an upright seat and nothing else.
Peg Perego Push
Suspension wheels with ball bearings and an eco-leather handle keep the steering honest over cobblestones and park paths, which is not the norm at this weight.
Harness That Grows
The no-rethread 5-point harness with a magnetic quick-release adjusts as your child grows, up to 50 pounds.
What We Don't Like
Very Little Storage
Reviewers who like the Volo’s materials and seat padding still flag the under-seat basket as small. Plan on a bag over your shoulder for anything bigger than a diaper and a bottle.
Product Specs
| Weight | About 12 pounds |
| Folded Size | 17.5 x 9.75 x 19.75 inches |
| Maximum Weight | 50 pounds |
| Color | Blue shine and other Peg Perego colorways |
Our Ratings
Peg Perego Accessories
Peg Perego sells a deep bench of add-ons, and the ones below are still in stock and still fit the current strollers.
- Ride With Me Board: This two-wheeled board attaches to the rear axle. It lets an older sibling stand and ride along when they get too tired to walk.
- Stroller Cup Holder: A hydration essential. It snaps onto the frame of almost any Peg Perego stroller and pops off for cleaning.
- Rain Cover: A fitted clear cover that encloses the front and sides of the stroller. It vents so the air stays fresh while the wind and rain stay out.
- Mosquito Netting: Breathable netting that wraps around the seat with a clear window, so your child can still see out.
- Ypsi Double Adapter: The part that turns the Ypsi from a single into a double. You also need the companion seat.
- Baby Cushion: A padded insert that gives a newborn extra support in a seat built to last until 50 pounds.
- Ypsi Car Seat Adapter: Snaps onto the Ypsi and holds a Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Clek, Nuna, Recaro, or Kiddy infant seat, and the stroller still folds with the adapter attached.
- Foot Muff: Essential for cold climates, this footmuff fits snugly and keeps your baby warm without interfering with the harness straps.
- Stroller Travel Bag: A wheeled bag for checking or gate-checking your stroller, so the frame and fabric survive the baggage handlers.
- Primo Viaggio Links for Ypsi: The connectors that click a Primo Viaggio 4-35 car seat onto the Ypsi frame.
Peg Perego Stroller FAQs
Where Are Peg Perego Strollers Made?
In Italy. The company builds its strollers at its own Italian facilities, which is how it keeps control of materials and quality.
How Heavy Is a Peg Perego Stroller?
Between about 12 and 23.5 pounds across the current lineup. The Volo is the lightest at roughly 12 pounds, the Selfie Plus is 16.5 pounds, the Vivace is 20.72 pounds, and the Veloce is the heaviest single at 23.5 pounds.
Do Peg Perego Strollers Recline?
Yes. The Vivace and Veloce recline nearly flat for a newborn, the Ypsi seat has three backrest positions, and even the 12 pound Volo has a reclining backrest and an adjustable leg rest.
Can You Put a Peg Perego Car Seat on a Stroller?
Yes, with the right parts. The Vivace comes with the Primo Viaggio 4-35 adapters in the box. The Veloce and the Ypsi are travel system ready with a Primo Viaggio 4-35 Nido or Lounge seat. The Selfie Plus needs the Selfie adapter bought separately, even with a Peg Perego seat. For any other brand, check Peg Perego’s adapter list first: the Ypsi adapter fits Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Clek, Nuna, Recaro, and Kiddy seats, and the Veloce adapter covers most Maxi-Cosi style seats.
How Do You Clean a Peg Perego Stroller?
Wipe the chassis with a damp cloth and mild soap. Most seat covers come off and can be washed by hand, and the Selfie Plus cover has a zipper for exactly that. Check your model’s manual first.
Which Peg Perego Stroller Is Best for Flying?
The Volo. It weighs about 12 pounds, folds to 17.5 by 9.75 by 19.75 inches, fits most airline carry-on compartments, and comes with a carry bag.
| Product | Award | Weight | Maximum Weight | Best For |
| Vivace | Best Full Size | 20.72 lbs | 50 lbs | One stroller from birth to preschool |
| Veloce | Best Handling | 23.5 lbs | 50 lbs | City parents who want one-hand steering |
| Selfie Plus | Best Self Folding | 16.5 lbs | 48 lbs | Folding one-handed at the car door |
| Ypsi | Best for Two Children | 22.5 lbs as a single | 50 lbs per seat | A growing family |
| Volo | Best Compact | About 12 lbs | 50 lbs | Flying and travel |
