Review of Peg-Perego 2010 Skate Stroller System, Kiwi

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Excellent and easy weals manuver (you can push it with one fingure). folds easy with no need to take apart! but if you have a small car you can also take apart easy everything! you can change the handle to different angels, this is uniqe to this stroller and it makes it more comfortable to push the stroller then other strollers I tried. There ia plenty of room to put stuff under the seat big plus compered to other strolers. The cup holder is very helpfull. It comes with this good coverage from cold an wind and another good rain cover. not many strollers give you all theas things and you have to buy them seperatly.the sliding uniqe fiture was helpful more when we used the basinette but not so much relevant with the seat. It's good that you can change the sitting positions at first when our baby moved from the basinette to the seat we put the seat facing us and when she got older we changed it to facing the road (there is a net-window you can still see the baby, but it is not big enoth like in other strollers). The big minus is the waight not for you if you need to go up stairs a lot, or planning to take the bus a lot, or walk in hills. Not for back-pain people. We bought the city-mini for these kind of trips.

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Have had this stroller for several years and totally love it....it has held up well and since I keep it in the house when not in use I would say it looks brand new. Every latch works well and has never broken. Maybe I am not hard on my baby gear but I have nothing but good service from this stroller.

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The stroller clearly prints along the side of it "Made In Italy" (with the HUGE price tag to match), but then when you look on the tag in the back, it says Made In China. I emailed the company regarding this discrepancy, and this is what actually transpired:

"Dear Peg Pereggo,

I am wondering why the side of the Aria stroller says Made in Italy but on the tag of the back of the stroller it says, Made in China? That seems very deceptive to me....Can I please get a quote from you about where your strollers are manufactured? Thank you."

"Hello Amy,

Thank you for your inquiry. All Aria models are designed in Italy, however for several years they were actually assembled in China.

Carolina

Customer Service Email Support

Peg Perego USA, Inc."

I am assuming this is true for all of their strollers, including this on.e Basically Peg Pereggo is lying to consumers by putting Made in Italy on their strollers. The design of the stroller may have originated in Italy but they are made in China. And why the company is called Peg Pereggo USA when the stroller is neither manufactured nor designed in the USA is beyond me. Another deception. Buyer beware!!!

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Sorry for my bad grammar,but i think you will understand importance of my review

The best stroller i got is Peg Perego UNO.First my ordered stroller was PEG PEREGO SI and that is lightweight,but absolutely doesn't like as long time stroller.For couple travelings it looks OK,but not more then that.I even didn't use it,because i see that is not really good stroller for every day using.

The Second my stroller was PEG PEREGO PLIKO P3.That one looks on the picture more stronger then SI model,but when i got it i saw that that stroller also is not good.

* It is same as SI too shaky and look like it will be broken on the next feet of riding

* The basket is too small and not convenient to hold anything.

* The stroller doesn't have any pneumatic wheels,so your baby is shaking in this stroller very bad even on straight road and looks very uncomfortable and tired during sitting instead of the rest.Totally no difference between umbrella stroller for $20 and this expensive $300 stroller.

* The wheels are very hard moving,you loose a lot of power and as other Buyer said right you need to go to Gym to have enough power to use this stroller.

* The handle can't be switched,so you cant see you baby face and stay him alone.

* The last thing that changed my mind to keep it is the accident with PLIKO P3 on the intersection.It almost fall down with my baby on a side.After that i understand that this stroller is not secure and i will not put my baby under the risk anymore.So i contact Amazon and return it.And really i do not recommend to use PLIKO P3 it has a nice design,but that is absolutely not secure stroller.

Both of Strollers SI and PLIKO P3 have 2 separate handles instead of one big.I think one handle is better.Firstable you can't handle the stroller by one hand,and that takes a lot of power from you to push 2 small handles instead of one big.Plus you have less control on the stroller with 2 handles.At least i have an experience with both handles types and could compare them.

But i like the design of PEG PEREGO because their sits are really large and really good for my big baby.So i did the search and found PEG PEREGO UNO.It has same design of the sit as PLIKO P3,but with more features.So i ordered and when i got it,you can't see how is happy i was. Finally i got everything i need in one stroller

* Very easy Moving Stroller.You totally do not feel any hardness in using.I catch myself that i run with this stroller,because it is very easy and fast riding so i run behind it.

* Convertible Carriage to Stroller System,2 in one.If you buy this stroller,you don't need to buy 2 separate strollers

* Big Pneumatic Wheels provide comfort to baby without bad shaking,other swing wheels are big enough too

* Really Big basket could hold a lot of shopping bags and baby items

* Strong Stroller,not shaky as PLIKO P3 or SI,Pretty secure

* The Seat design is same as PLIKO P3,but it has more padding and when my baby seat there he lie there so long with happy face which means that is more puffy and more comfortable to my baby as previous his PLIKO

* This Stroller has full lying position so your baby could lie flat when sleeps

* The handle is one piece which is very comfortable to use it with one or two hands

* Easy Folding

So please do not spend your time and do not put your baby under risk while you find good stroller.Check the colors and price on Amazon.UNO is more expensive stroller then PLIKO P3,but i bought for $300 Color Gala,when same color in PLIKO cost $329.99.So if you are not strict in the colors you could check which colors are cheaper and buy for same price as Pliko,maybe $50 more,but this small difference will give you big comfort for you and your Baby.You will not find any better stroller on the market then this one PLIKO UNO.

It is has all features of Carriage and stroller in one.So instead of Buying of PEREGO SKATE which costs double more and much heavier, buy PEREGO UNO,save a few hundreds dollars an enjoy it with your baby.

Hope it will help you to make right decision.

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I ordered this product on 4/8/2011 and got exactly what the picture shows so whatever problems they may have had have been solved. Although probably not necessary because our KeyFit30 fits perfectly into the seat without the attachments, this makes it very secure. We just leave the straps on the stroller and it never takes more than a few seconds to secure. The only complaint I have is that when the KeyFit is in the stroller, the Phil and Teds visor cannot be in place. Ultimately not that big of a deal and I am overall very happy with this product.

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I bought the new Phil & Teds Explorer (2010-2011) last week and added the Chicco Car seat adaptor too. It is super easy to use and my Chicco Keyfit 30 is super secure sitting in the top of my Phil & Teds Explorer. There is no way my baby can fall out with the car seat adaptor attachment. Took maybe 5 min total to read instructions and put it onto my stroller, then when I am putting my baby in the car seat onto the stroller takes maybe 30 seconds to attach the adaptor pieces to make sure she is secure. With my 2 year old in the doubles attachment down below I am finally able to easily get out and around without waking up my baby.

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This is exactly what I needed to make a good single stroller into a double stroller... without having to go "double-wide". I hate double strollers that block an entire grocery store aisle or sidewalk much less won't fit into even the largest SUV cargo space. This stroller is durable, easy to operate, suprislingling compact, and comfortable for my toddler and infant car seat together. Get this kit to make your life easier!!!

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I ordered the Explorer because I was so glad that Phil & Teds finally created a stroller that allowed the use of the second seat and a carseat adaptor at the same time. I was disappointed when I finally ordered the Chicco adaptor for baby number two and found that it required the top stroller seat to recline about three inches to securely fit the car seat. This takes away a substantial amount of room from the second seat. Also, the car seat was not an easy in and out especially if you have a sleeping baby in it and when the car seat was in the stroller, the sun shade was hard to move. Over all I was very disappointed. We love the Explorer so we ended up buying a Peg Perego car seat and with that adaptor, the car seat clicks in so nicely and works as you would expect!

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Pros:

Securely holds carseat in place

Easy to install

Easy to use

Not permanent

Doesn't appear to damage stroller

Cons:

Doesn't "click-in" like chicco products

Red knobs can be difficult to position when carseat is in place

Overall a great product, and a perfect fit on the Dash.

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Sunshine Kids Easy View Back Seat Mirror Reviews

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This is not a safe product. Beware. The mirror is attached to a strap via a 'ball in socket' plastic connector. On day three of owning this product, the mirror fell out of the socket while we were driving. The mirror unit did not properly snap back in to the socket after falling out.

Separately, we had run the car thru the CHP (california highway patrol) checkpoint to make sure our baby seat was installed correctly the same week. The CHP reinforced how dangerous the Sunshine Kids Easy View mirror is we were reminded by the officer that we were lucky it did not injure our infant son when it fell off. We would return it for a refund, but with postage, it nets out the cost of the poor quality product.

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This mirror was easy to install and I loved that I could rotate it to exactly the best viewing point to see my son. Unfortunately on the second day I hit a pothole and the mirror separated from the base and fell into my son. I am lucky it did not hit his head or face and cause damage!!! I am returning this product, because after several attempts of trying to make the mirror stay on the base I have come to the conclusion there is no way to do so. It was quite a disappointment!

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I was having a hard time finding a mirror that works with my car. I have a Nissan Rogue, and the backseat headrests are not adjustable. I believe other Nissan vehicles are built the same way. This wraps around the headrest horizontally. All other mirrors only worked with adjustable headrests and had to be inserted under the headrest vertically. So happy I found this so I can now see my baby boy when driving! :)

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**DO NOT BUY DANGEROUS CONSTRUCTION**

I too had one that fell apart, and luckly, my 3 month old wasn't in the car-seat at the time. The problem is where the mirror assembly attaches to the ball joint. It's not the joint itself, but where the post on the back of the mirror enters into the ball of the joint. It's glued in with what looks like a Gorilla Glue type adhesive. Between two smooth surfaces. With glue mostly at the tip of the shaft. There is no way anyone should have green-lighted this method of manufacture. It's sad, because the ability to offset the mirror is a great feature, and is the only car-seat mirror I've found that works in my Mazda 5.

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This mirror I guess is supposed to rotate on a ball so that you can angle it any which way you choose. The ball seemed to be glued in place, and the mirror snapped right off when trying to adjust it. If it could have been moved, it would have made a great mirror.

Cheap Baby Trend Flex-Loc Infant Car Seat

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I don't generally write reviews but wanted to praise Baby Trend on the design of this car seat. We were directed to it after the January 07 Consumer Reports review showing this as one of only two infant car seats to pass their more stringent crash tests (TV news showed alarming video of various car seats flying around the passenger compartment after being struck by a vehicle).

Compared to our still-new Safety 1st seat, this one is so much better engineered in a number of ways:

1) The base is super easy to install. Click twice into each of the car's two anchor points, then tug on each of the two straps to tighten the base. That's it. Our old seat had paragraphs of confusing directions that didn't leave me as confident as this one.

2) The base has an easily adjustable tilting mechanism and leveling indicator to insure you get the right angle for the baby's head (no flopping). Our old seat had no such system we used rolled-up towels.

3) The seat has a dial to quickly adjust the seat height as the baby grows. No such system on our old seat.

4) The handle has an ergonomic triangle shape on top for more secure grasp when reaching into the car from the left or right.

5) If the base is not available, the seat can be strapped directly into a car using the car's lap belt.

6) The seat is overall more narrow than our old seat, allowing our two other kids to fit in the back seat with a little more breathing room. Every inch helps.

7) The seat is lighter than our old seat, although it feels just as secure and solid as the old one.

All this, and the seat is the same price as our old one. Unfortunately Amazon/Target was sold out when the Consumer Reports issue came out, but I found them in stock online at Wally World, if you are looking to get one quickly. The one for sale here is a better color combo than Wally's, unless you like lime green but the seats themselves are all the same superb design.

Summary: super easy to install and adjust, well thought-out features, fair price! Makes me want to have more kids just to buy more of these :)

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I have had two kids use my Evenflo carseat. I HATED it. It was like they never even tried it out to see how well its features worked. I finally got so sick of it when my 2nd child was 4 months old that I ordered a Babytrend Flexloc. At first I was seduced by the high safety ratings, but even after that Consumer Reports article was rescinded, I still liked a lot of the features.

Pros:

-very comfy seat, good padding

-the canopy is twice as long as my Evenflo so it can cover baby almost completely

the canopy stays in place; it doesn't fall forward or backward behind the seat

the tightening mechanism under the baby's feet is easy to reach and VERY easy to adjust to make the straps tighter or looser depending on what baby is wearing

the harness mechanism is very easy to adjust (the shoulder strap height). My Evenflo had to be rethreaded every few months and even my mechanically inclined husband said it was horrible. The Flexloc is just a dial on the back that you turn--it's a breeze.

The seat can be transfered between cars without the base. It can be strapped directly to the car by using a seat belt on the car seat or by using the LATCH system if your car has it.

the triangular handle has a nice grip and is easy to hold in any position

this carseat is lighter than my Evenflo

The cloth is very wipeable, not as absorbant of spills and stains as my Evenflo

Cons:

I found a few minor cons that definitely would not deter me from buying this carseat, and one that might (depending on how I can resolve it once I contact Babytrend).

The release button to take the seat off its base is at the toes under the seat. It's a little harder to reach than the ones behind the head if the carseat is backward facing.

As others have said, the buttons to move the handle are a bit stiff, but not horribly so. I was prepared for them to be way worse.

The handle is thinner and doesn't FEEL as sturdy as my Evenflo when carrying baby around, but it hasn't had any problems

-This is the one BIG one that I have to check with Babytrend on: Twice when I have turned a corner sharply, the carseat has tipped to a 45 degree angle! I have tightened down the seatbelt as much as I could, putting my full weight on it and using the seatbelt retracting mechanism. But maybe I'm still not doing it right. The base is narrower than my Evenflo's was, so maybe that's why? So I need to contact Babytrend and see if they have any suggestions. Until then, I guess I'll take the corners slower!

Overall, I have felt like this seat was a MAJOR improvement over my Evenflo and even over the Graco Snugrides I checked out at the store. It was intelligently designed to be easy to use and adjust as baby grows. I would recommend it for sure. Just make sure you strap it in tightly or use the LATCH system if you have it.

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I can't complain too much about this car seat because I got it at 70% off the original price on clearance at a big box store. I can say that if I had paid full price I would be angry. I have 3 kids and have owned 3 different infant seats, this is my least favorite. Here is why -

Cons

1 In order to lock in the bottom buckle both straps need to be placed on top of each other and pushed in at the same time. With a squirming baby this can be very difficult, plus to is very hard to push in. I mean REALLY hard to push in Frustrating!

2 The strap to adjust the tension is very hard to pull tight or to loosen. When your child is crying you want these actions to go as smoothly as possible. But it takes so long to get the baby properly strapped in in this seat, which leads to even more crying. More frustration!

3 It is a heavy seat. Try lugging this around with a baby in it and you will have arms of steal! But your back will kill you.

4 It is not that big, it is very narrow. My daughter is 14 pounds now and she is already starting to get tight. I cannot imagine any child up to 30 pounds could fit in this thing. I imagine by the time she is about 20 pounds we will have to get a new seat for her.

Pros -

1 It is smallish. If you want a smaller seat for a new born and then plan to upgrade later, this is a good choice.

2 Adjusting the head restraints is very easy and I would say the best feature. Just a twist of the knob in the back. No taking out the straps and retreading them through different holes.

All in all, it is not a bad car seat, but not worth the $130+ they are asking. I'm happy with it at the clearance price.

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We love the handle on this car seat. I owned a Graco Snug Ride and HATED it---it does not snap into a supermarket shopping cart. The handle is a triangle shape and you can carry it forward, backward, or against your hip. Love it, bought one with my second child and again for my last child when the first one expired.

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I have a 12 week old and in that short time, the mechanism that allows the handle to rotate forward and back (carrying position to "in the car" position) has failed. Since the product is under warranty I called Baby Trend and they would only help me if I sent the car seat back to them for repair. Obviously, if I do that, I will have no means of transportation for my baby. I would need to buy a new car seat, which defeats the purpose of having it repaired! I spoke with the head of the customer service department who refused to send a replacement. I do not advise buying this or any other Baby Trend product that you cannot afford to lose for a few weeks to have repaired.

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I bought these to help entertain my 5 month old daughter, and she just loves them. I put them on her car seat, used them to distract her during diaper changes, put them around her wrist like a bracelet when she is in her bouncer or on her mat. The packaging says to not wash them, so I held off for a while with just "wiping" them clean as directed. It bothered me after it was dropped several times (especially with puppies in the house), so I just threw one in the washer with the rest of her laundry to see how it would fair. (I figured I had two and could spare one or order more if needed.) I'm happy to report both toys have survived many trips through the washer and dryer and they are still intact (and still chime). It helps ease my mind that I can wash them, probably just a new mom thing, but it makes me feel better to give her toys I know are clean.

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I really like this product because I can use hang it just about anywhere. I use it on the car seat, swing, play pen...anywhere pretty much I can hang it for my 4 month son to reach for it. Love it...

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We received the Infantino Frog tag along as a baby shower gift. The frog is adorable, but it started fraying after two days of use. It is a convenient toy to attach to our car seat/stroller and my daughter does like it, but I was hoping that this toy would last longer than it did.

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I had the older version of the duck and we noticed mold growing on the bottom feet so we tossed it out. I bought these which are identical except the middle design, but that doesn't bother me. These are easy to rip off of whatever you strapped them too, easy to jinglenot much motion needed to make them jingle. Good for long car rides and for regular play. We haven't noticed any issues with mold so far which is great, but still on the lookout.

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These have been very useful when I take my daughter in the car.. she enjoys playing with these. I put them on her play gym at home and loves it there as well. These have become one of her fav toys!