Peg Perego Pliko P3 Reviews & Ratings

The Pliko P3 Compact is a stylish, yet functional stroller completely loaded with features for your convenience and baby's comfort. The company has added the name "Compact" to the Pliko P3 because it has recently been redesigned to fold smaller by an additional two inches! Every bit of space saved is welcomed.

Reviewers rave about how easy this Peg Perego baby stroller is to use, it's light weight, the quality and durability and the smooth ride it gives. Consumer Reports gives the Peg Perego Pliko P3 high marks for maneuverability and ease of use.

And, I mean, just look at how utterly beautiful it is; the fabrics and color schemes are eye-catching; you'll turn some heads pushing this stroller around! With 10 types of fabric and style combinations, the Pliko P3 is the preferred stroller for stylish, modern moms.

Your newborn baby will travel in comfort and safety because the Pliko P3 is car seat-compatible; just install the Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 car seat and you have a fully functioning travel system. Have an older child? An installed rear foot board provides an older sibling a safe place to ride along. The Peg Perego P3 is quite versatile for your family, no matter what size.

This Peg Perego baby stroller is not made in China. According to their official blog, "...only certain components, such as the wheels, are manufactured in China, but the main stroller component is manufactured in Italy."

Let's explore more of the features and how this stroller can help you, and then we'll go into what Pliko P3 owners have to say about their stroller.

Peg Perego Pliko P3 Compact Features:

• Accommodates a Primo Viaggio SIP 30-30 car seat
• 4-position reclining seat
• 2-position leg rest
• Lightweight aluminum frame
• One-handed compact fold
• All-wheel suspension
• Height-adjustable telescoping handles
• Locking front swivel wheels
• Rear foot board for older child to ride
• Adjustable sun canopy with zippered removable back for air flow
• Storage pocket and peek-a-boo window on sun canopy
• 5-point safety harness
• Parent cup holder
• Hinged child snack tray with cup holders
• Independent rear parking brakes
• Storage basket beneath seat

Lightweight and compact

The Peg Perego Pliko P3 is a mid-sized lightweight stroller weighing 18.7 pounds. Newly redesigned, the P3 now folds a full two inches smaller than previous years. Its aluminum frame is light and strong, making it easy to carry, and yet it is so durable that it can last for more than one child. This allows parents to get the most of their money, making the Pliko P3 a smart investment for their children.

The strong aluminum frame allows children up to 45 pounds to ride and this stroller is well-balanced. The extra heft the P3 has makes it sturdy enough so that even when your child is not in the stroller, a large purse and a few shopping bags can still hang off the handlebars without causing it to tip backward. The demonstrator in the video at the end of this review shows this to you and it is simply amazing. After testing this stroller, I can also say that the Pliko P3 Compact is extremely well made and solid.

What is folding the Pliko P3 like?

The Pliko P3 features a one-hand folding feature. It allows easy, quick closing and carrying, and being lightweight, it is the perfect stroller for traveling by air or public transportation. One mom wrote in her review that she has traveled twice with her son and had no problem collapsing and folding her Peg all alone. She was sold on that feature!

The Peg Perego Pliko P3 also folds very compactly and stands on its own when folded, which makes storage a breeze. Many moms love that the Pliko P3 stroller is easy to lift and fit into smaller vehicles.

Steering and maneuvering

The Pliko P3 has an all-wheel suspension that allows smooth rides for the child. Set the front wheels to swivel for easy steering and turning or lock them into place for straight long distance strolls. With its lightweight frame and all-wheel suspension, parents can assure ultra comfortable strolls for children and easy maneuvering for parents.

If you have an older child who normally walks but needs a little break, or you need to walk a bit faster, let him or her hop on the rear foot board between the back wheels. It's very stable and sturdy; the woman showing you the demo in the video below puts her full weight on it and bounces up and down. Unbelievable!

About the seat

The first thing that has to be mentioned is the soft yet elegant fabric. I absolutely LOVE the fabric on this stroller! It is rich in color and the padding is so cushy on this seat it is like a big cozy easy chair to settle back in. The side panels at the top of the seat will keep your child's head cradled while he or she takes a nap.

The Pliko P3 has a signature 5-point harness that keeps the child safe and secure in the seat. The unique Peg Perego safety harness allows parents to keep active, squirming babies snugly strapped onto the stroller without making them feel uncomfortable.

The stroller has a fully supported, four-position backrest that reclines flat. Moms mentioned in reviews that this is a great feature because they can recline the seat one-handed and not disturb their child once they've fallen asleep. According to a very happy mom, her baby even wakes up cheerfully from her nap in the stroller, which means that the Peg Perego Pliko P3 is very comfortable, even for younger babies.

When your baby is very small, having support for little legs is important, both for healthy circulation and for comfort. The Peg Perego Pliko P3 has a two-position leg rest, either up or down, and it really makes a difference.

A unique sun canopy

The Pliko P3 stroller has a hood that unzips into an airy "floating" sun canopy. Strolling in the park on a summer day is no longer a problem if it gets a bit too warm with the Pliko P3 stroller; just unzip the back of the hood to get some full air flow, yet your child is still shaded. How versatile!

I love the sun canopy on the Pliko P3 because it's huge and does a fantastic job shading your child. The sun canopy has a peek-a-boo window and storage pocket, adding a nice touch for both child and parent. Parents love it that they can store items such as keys and cell phones safely in the pocket. Dangle a favorite toy for your baby in the special loop underneath the canopy. A happy mom mentioned in her review that when the seat is upright, the sun canopy goes as low as the child tray, which allows her to protect her child from the sun and wind.

Customized height

The stroller also has ergonomically designed telescoping handlebars with extra padding compared to its previous design. I personally liked the thumb impressions at the top of the handles making it very comfortable to hold as I push. In a review, a mom mentioned that she can hang shopping bags on the Peg Perego Pliko P3 handles, and it does not tip back despite being lightweight.

Storage and accessories

The Peg Perego Pliko P3 has an nice large basket where moms can store baby essentials, such as a diaper bag. It's not a huge basket but large enough to store the necessities.

Parents love having the child tray on the Pliko P3. The child tray keeps sippy cups and snacks within reach, which is essential, particularly during long distance trips. Since spills and crumbs are inevitable when it comes to babies, it helps that the front tray is easily detachable. Incidentally, the fabric on the seat wipes clean very well, as several reviewers have described how their Peg was saved from staining. The detachable child tray can also be swiveled outward for diaper changes.

There is also a parent cup holder on the side of the Pliko P3 stroller. It is adjustable, which makes it fit most can or bottle sizes. Most lightweight strollers do not come with any parent tray, and having at least a cup holder makes this an excellent feature on the Peg Perego Pliko P3 that parents enjoy.

How much should you pay for the Peg Perego Pliko P3 Compact?

Right now the current model year is selling for about the same price across many different web retailers. I've seen it going for from between $330-$380, even on the low-price site Amazon. As the year goes on, the prices will likely go lower because prices fluctuate. If you don't mind last year's model, however, you can save up to 41% for certain colors like the Red Step.

What others are saying

Peg Perego Pliko P3 reviews give this stroller an overall rating of 4 stars across several web retailers for overall attractiveness, light weight and easy fold. Reviews time and again mention how well this stroller holds up over the years, so it is clear that durability is proven.

A family wrote in to say that they use their Pliko P3 with their second baby and they've owned their stroller since 2004. She's so pleased with her P3 that she would buy it again and again.

A mom named Allison says that for three years she used her Pliko P3 six to ten times per week. She mentions how it held up great when she opened and closed it so often over that three year period.

Consumers mention in several reviews that this Peg Perego P3 maneuvers quite well and that it is very comfortable for their child.
Emily from Philadelphia mentions the maneuverability while walking her two dogs as she pushed her stroller one-handed around the neighborhood with no problem. She feels her daughter is very safe in the Pliko P3 and she gets a comfortable and protected ride. That's what matters most to this mom.

Disadvantages

Some reviewers feel that the stroller is made more for looks than durability. Any surface rougher than a sidewalk can make the stroller rattle a bit because some parts are made of plastic. However, another reviewer mentioned how her Peg Perego baby stroller has lasted for seven years of continual use as did many other reviews that mentioned the great durability.

A couple of complaints were that the storage basket wasn't big enough and moms preferred to have access from the back rather than the sides. There was also some remarks that the cup holder only holds small bottles or cans. Some cup holders have broken off.

See this official Peg Perego video demo of the Pliko P3 in action.

Where can you find the best price?

My favorite place to buy strollers is on Amazon. While the current year's models are priced the same across most all web retailers, you will find that the price will start to fall as the year goes on and you'll likely find the best deal there.

However, if you don't mind last year's models, you can find a very good deal on them: as much as 41% off on some colors!

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