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The new 2009 Si Stroller by Peg Perego is the compact and easy-folding stroller that?s a breeze to take along wherever baby goes. This is one of the few compact strollers that also takes a car seat.
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Technical Details
- Slim "umbrella fold" design closes compactly with one hand and stands alone- Adjustable handles, ample storage basket and large, multi-position "ratcheting" hood (with ventilated window and sun visor)
- Travel System-compatible-Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 which is sold separately attaches easily to the stroller with two included straps
- Four 6.5" suspension wheels with ball bearings for smooth, responsive handling offer enhanced steering and maneuverability; front wheels swivel, rear wheels have "one-step" brakes
- Seat offers backrest that adjusts to three positions; footrest adjusts to two positions and five-point safety harness protects your child
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By C. Caballero (San Francisco, CA)
Everyone has needs that need to be met when choosing a stroller. One's must-have features are not necessarily someone else's. Here are mine and these are the reasons I purchased the Peg Perego Si stroller:
1) Handlebar adjustability. My husband is almost a foot taller than me so this feature is a necessity for either of us to participate in pushing our little one.
2) Lightweight. I must be able to load the folded stroller with one hand into the car trunk.
3) One-hand fold. I need to be able to fold the stroller in 5 seconds or less, with one hand and stand upright (see #4).
4) Must stand when folded. We travel quite a bit with different climates and terrains. In and out of subways and buses, wheeling in and out of airport terminals. For such a price, I shouldn't have to bend to pick up or try to look for a spot to lean the stroller against. We've folded this stroller with snow, rain and mud on the ground and our stroller has remained clean because it remains upright when folded.
5) Carriage space. We usually travel expecting to be out the entire day seeing sites and sounds. This means we need to be prepared for climate changes and food needs. We usually pack layered clothing and a light folding ice chest when out and about. Of course, there's the usual travel maps, travel books, my own jacket and souvenirs purchased throughout the day.
6) Canopy coverage. A good stroller canopy must cover the eyes even when the sun is low on the horizon.
7) Rain cover. Most strollers come with fitted rain covers. If not, there are generic rain covers that can be purchased. Rain cover also acts as a wind shield for those very breezy days.
8) One hand push. Depends on the pusher's habits. I drink coffee when I push the stroller so I sometimes push with one hand. Not a dealbreaker though.
9) Must be able to fold with a stroller blanket attached. A lot of strollers cannot fold with the stroller blanket attached (like say JJ Cole blankets). The nature of the fold requires that nothing is in the seat otherwise, it's too thick for the latching mechanism to lock. I find that installing and uninstalling the blanket every time we use it would be a pain. Most of the people I have spoken with who have blankets with strollers which cannot fold with the blanket end up chucking the blanket. They just end up using a blanket that's not attached to the stroller. Then their child ends up pulling or kicking off the blanket.
10) Reclines to flat or almost flat. I like strollers that fold almost flat because I use it in lieu of a changing room, particularly when there is a line into the changing room. I have found this to be an extremely useful feature.
11) Must not tilt back when stroller has no occupant and there's a heavy diaper bag hanging on the handlebars.
Early this month, at the beginning of Jan. 2010, we went on a trip to DC. It just so happened that the Arctic wind decided to blow over the East Coast with record low temperatures and high winds. Lucky us. While my husband attended conferences, I was left with our son doing day trips to the museums and monuments/memorials. Up and down the elevators, escalators, pushing on icy, snowy sidewalks on 29F degree weather accompanied with high winds. Appropriately dressed, my son sat snugly in his stroller inside a stroller blanket, an ice chest for his milk and snacks tucked neatly underneath and a diaper bag hanging on the back for a full day's worth of supplies. Plus, all the museums we visited had security checks (DC and all) so I had to remove our stuff, run them through the security x-ray, fold the stroller quickly with the blanket, run it through x-ray, unfold and re-load gear and my son on it. PIECE OF CAKE!
This is an excellent travel stroller. Heck, this is an excellent stroller - travel or not. What a great addition to our baby gear. I am extremely happy with this purchase. While this is not our only stroller, this is our de facto travel stroller and will be until our son outgrows it. I am looking forward to taking our son and this stroller to more adventurous trips. Awesome job, Peg Perego. Keep it up!
By Bookworm
I love the Si! It is the perfect lightweight stroller and can be used from birth and up. It has a full recline and my baby is extremely comfortable in it. The basket is spacious unlike the Maclarens which have a tiny basket that you cannot reach. It also have a decent sun cover and looks great. I picked this after researching strollers for nearly six months, and I am super happy with it.
By lelo (Rockville, MD)
I did a lot of research work on amazon.com and many stroller websites, only find this one fits my need. And it's really good for baby 6 month+.
By Samster Mom (Washington DC)
I never take the time to leave reviews but for this stroller I'll gladly take the time. I spent forever trying out and researching different light weight umbrella type strollers. It came down to this and the Maclaren. (which in light of the recent maclaren recall I'm even gladder I choose the Si!) I chose the Si because it was sturdier but still about the same weight. I could put my purse and diaper bag on the handles without tipping the whole thing over. That did not work with the Maclaren. My favorite part however is the one handed release function. I am constantly grateful I bought this stroller when I'm in the mall parking lot trying to get the baby and shopping bags in the car as soon as possible and when it's time to close the stroller I just pull the little latches and up on the handle with one hand. SO EASY!
It's a bit pricey but I say well worth the investment, definitely good enough to last through several kids!
By C. Shaham (Westchester, NY)
This is the 3rd stroller I have used with my baby (we have a jogging one at home for trips/parks, a light umbrella Inglesina stoller I keep in my car trunk for quick trips, and this is the one the grandparents have when we visit them in California), and it has the best combination of portability with comfort features.
PROS: Easy fold & open (although takes a little practice if you're used to a classic Maclaren type fold). Strong wheels make for a smooth ride even over semi tough terrain (although not in the woods or hiking, like my jogging stoller can actually do, it did go over park grass and little rocks well and is very smooth on pavement). 5-point restraint keeps the little guy inside (I tried the PegPerego Aria in the store, whose restraint system is scary- it just comes out of the seat! this one does NOT). Stylish. LARGE hood to cover baby from the sun in 3 different positions. Reclines almost flat (or 2 other seat back positions). Big basket underneath (held 3 water bottles, sweaters, diapers, changing pad, toys all at once). Water bottle holder. Stands up on its own when folded! Does NOT fall over when heavy diaper bag was placed on the handles & there was no baby in the stroller. Foot rest goes down for dangling feet, or folds and locks in a flat position for a sleeping baby to rest his feet. One step peddle to lock/unlock both back wheels. Large seat for gorwing toddler. Handles have 3 sizes for different heighted stroller pushers, so nobody kicks the wheels.
CONS: Quite a bit bigger than an umbrella stroller when folded, although still smaller than other strollers- took up a lot more space in my car trunk then the Inglesina, but a lot less than the jogging stroller. Under-seat basket is large, but made of some flexible material, so you can not put heavy stuff underneath or the basket scrapes against the ground :(. Cup holder holds bottled drinks or keys or a small toy, but not coffee cups. You have to use 2 hands to recline the seat (clicking both sides while pushing down the seat back).
Overall this is a great compromise stroller for comfort (both for you and baby) and portability. I highly reccomend anyone thinking of getting a new stroller to take their baby to a big store and trying out as many strollers as possible before making your decision.
Of note, my baby started using this when he was already 11 months old, so I never tried it with a car seat. In retrospect, I would have gotten this one stroller instead of the 2 I use at home, but hind sight is 20/20.
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