Peg Perego Switch Four Product Review

I have a super hard time deciding on product for my babies... am I alone in this? I research and research until I am exhausted and just don't care anymore. Luckily I stumbled onto the Peg Perego Switch Four Travel System.

I had originally planned on buying a Bugaboo stroller but honestly it was so expensive and I really didn't like that they don't sell car seats so I couldn't get a matching set. I knew I would be using the infant car seat on top of the stroller for at least several months and I didn't want it to be mismatchy, especially at that price! Depending on the model you choose you're looking at about $900 for the Bugaboo stroller alone. I was hoping there was a better but equally attractive looking option...

I was at HomeGoods one day and happened to see a Peg Perego stroller there, there wasn't a car seat or anything so I didn't buy it but I got to push it around the store and honestly fell in love with how lightweight, yet sturdy it was, and how smooth the ride. I got home and started researching Peg Perego and saw mixed reviews but after my experience at HomeGoods I decided to go for it, come what may.

I found the Pliko Switch Four System for about $1200 on AlbeeBaby in Java. It included the stroller base, the infant car seat, the stroller attachment, the bassinet top and bassinet base plus many accessories as well as a matching diaper bag. What a steal! I bought it almost immediately, paid zero for shipping and the many boxes began to arrive within a few days!

I had wanted to buy a new bassinet for Baby #2 and the one that came with this set was so cute and sporty yet chic...

and I'll admit I was enchanted by the pictures of stylish Italians pushing their very own bambino in the Peg Perego...

It was super important to me to have time to inspect the car seat before the baby came in case I needed to return it as I hadn't been able to at the store and this is probably the most crucial and most used baby item for me. I was happy that it was super strong, sturdy but soft on the inside so my baby would be able to sleep soundly- plus it was fricken adorable!!

The only con is the weight.

I've never fancied myself weak, although after the rough pregnancy I went through with Becks I'm sure I missed a step or two but honestly once the baby is in the car seat it is super awkward and I must have looked like I was struggling because without fail every time I carried it any distance at all someone would offer to help me... a little embarrassing!

However, it is so easy to latch into the SUPER lightweight stroller base so I didn't give up on it. Beckham was super small for his age so I kept carrying him in the infant car seat until he was 1 years old and nearly 20lbs! I stuck it out and my only advise would be to work your arms if you plan on lugging it around or take the extra two seconds and attach it to your stroller.

The stroller base is super small and easy to maneuver. Easily sets up and folds down and takes up hardly any space in my trunk. It has attachments for a basket underneath, clips for your Peg Perego diaper bag right in front to store items as well as a tray and cup holder for your baby.

The one and only con for me is the adult drink holder attachment. It is flimsy and weak and comes off easily if you have a large cup in there. I would love some sort of tray situation but I just dealt with it by putting everything in my diaper bag which was held in place right under the handles. Worked just fine for me as I never go anywhere without my diaper bag anyway...

It maneuvers great indoors but it definitely isn't a jogging stroller. I take it on walks outside all the time but would definitely prefer a good jogger to get up over curbs and uneven pavement., I'll be getting one for the next baby because I love long walks/runs with the babies in tow.

One handed steering is nice for us multitasking moms and I think, indoors especially, this stroller handles pretty well with just one hand. The handles are super comfortable and, after a long trip to the mall, I don't find my hands cramping like they do with the flat bar often found on strollers, ESPECIALLY joggers.

I love love the look of this stroller though and the fact that I can pull the sunshade ALL THE WAY forward to protect my baby, any of the attachments can be forward or rear facing and my favorite is how it reminds me of the old fashioned baby carriages that I was tempted to purchase but ultimately would only get use out of for a matter of weeks.

Overall I'd give this travel system an 8? But the true test is whether I would buy it again....
And I totally will. I am purchasing the Peg Perego Aria Twin 60/40 for this next baby.... AND a double jogger.

Hope this helped some of you!
Xoxo