Peg-Pérego Book Plus
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The Peg-Pérego Book Plus is a superior model of the Book line, featuring a reversible Pop Up seat. If you choose the Classico version of the Book Plus, all the accessories have to be purchased separately. However, the Completo version comes with a rain cover and an apron. There is also an option to purchase just the chassis and then add either the optional seat, Navetta carrycot or Primo Viaggio car seat. Alternatively, the Book Plus can be purchased in one of the stroller systems: Elite, Pop Up or XL.

The aluminum chassis is equipped with a suspension system as well as a shaped handlebar. Thanks to the wheels with suspension and 12 ball bearings, the steering is by 30% easier compared to similar strollers. The stroller can be folded one-handedly the way a book does, hence the name. Another advantage of this stroller is the large shopping basket with easy load system, meaning that the rear part can be folded down.

The ergonomic seat can be reclined flat, including the leg rest. The hood features a strap for attaching a favorite toy. It is quite short in its basic form, but it can be extended by opening another panel, and can also be used as a follow-the-sun shield. The older, pre-2014 models can be recognized by a different type of seat with a hood with a non-mesh viewing window, that you can fold in itself, vertically.

Peg-Pérego Book Plus Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pram (carrycot and chassis only), Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Chassis-only
Stroller weight
10.8 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
106 cm x 59 cm x 94 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
85 cm x 59 cm x 39 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Italy
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
15 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-30 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
Yes
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
46 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
33 x 20 cm
Total length of the seat unit
88 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
Yes
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
Yes
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
Yes
Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
Yes
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Rubber-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
18 cm
Rear wheels diameter
26 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
Rear
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push down-lift up pedal brake
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
Yes
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
Yes
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
Yes
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
Yes
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Foam, Plastic
Handlebar height
88-106 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
Yes

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
5 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
66 x 28 cm (Navetta Elite/XL, 72x32 Navetta Pop-Up)
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
Yes,
Foldable carrycot
Yes, Pop-Up
Rocking-base carrycot
Yes
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
Yes, Navetta Elite, Navetta XL
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
Yes, Navetta XL, y Navetta Elite
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (without adapters), Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
Yes
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Peg-Pérego Book Plus

3.0/5
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  • thicker waterproof fabric
  • rotation to both sides
  • easy clipping of the car seat, bassinet, and the seat part
  • adjustable handle
  • ventilation holes on both the bassinet and the seat
  • relatively large canopy on the seat
  • large basket
  • perfect changing bag
  • a bit cumbersome chassis
  • inability to position the bottom of the seat

Among the pros of the stroller is definitely the thicker waterproof fabric, which protects perfectly even in colder, windy weather. The seat faces both sides, the easy attachment of the car seat is nice, the bassinet and the seat or the pivoting handle are also excellent features. There's a relatively large canopy on the seat with ventilation holes. I also appreciated the large basket and the perfect changing bag.

The downsides are the somewhat cumbersome chassis and the inability to position the bottom of the seat unit.

  • car-compact
  • easy to fold
  • good hood
  • reversible seat
  • good handling
  • I miss wheel suspension

The stroller is handy for frequent transfers by car and especially around the city.

Easy to handle

3
  • Seat - folds out into lying position, long canopy
  • Bassinet - reflux positioning option
  • Car seat - lightweight
  • Frame - easy to fold
  • Seat could be a bit softer / more padded

The stroller is easy to handle. It can be folded and unfolded. It is easy to attach each part to the chassis. It can handle any terrain. We were satisfied.

  • A prestigious brand
  • Probably all the extra features
  • Same seat as Inglesina Trilogy, but Inglesina is more sophisticated (fabrics, studs, handle, easy reclining in both directions)
  • Ours was loose after 1 child (where it was folded it was slightly loose)
  • Can't be lifted to the curb easily - needs to be pushed with your foot in
  • Wheels also the usual quality - plastic - caught in pebbles
  • Chassis does not really have suspension
  • Double seat attaching (1 attachment part for each direction) - it's unmarked, so you don't always get it right
  • Canopy slides out (not fixed sturdily to the frame)

It worked, but despite excellent reviews, it did not impress. I bought it pre-owned already.

  • Folding of the frame
  • Material
  • Large cot
  • Easy reclining of the seat
  • Wheels
  • Loosening of the frame
  • Cot without a sun visor
  • Thin fabric on the seat part

I had the older version, I liked the folding and the material. The carrycot was big enough, I missed a sun visor, so I bought a universal one. The pushchair part was quite thin from my point of view - I had an insert sewn into the sports section to make it a bit softer.

With the newer versions, you can see that they have progressed and it is more comfortable. Overall I was happy, but it is true that it does get quite loose.

  • Deep bassinet
  • Adjustable bassinet
  • Easy folding
  • Design
  • Wheels
  • The frame gets loose, wobbly
  • Insect net

I'm quite satisfied, I bought it recently. The overall impression is good. I appreciate the reclining bassinet and the fact that it is deep. No problem with folding. The only negative thing it has is that it really gets loose...

For me, only the seat is usable

2
  • large basket
  • good storage
  • one of the lighter ones
  • the seat can be clicked on in both directions
  • design
  • handling on a flat road
  • no suspension
  • quick to get loose
  • small bassinet
  • front wheels rattle
  • suitable for really short people - I stumble over it
  • handling in moderate terrain - I haven't even tried a worse one

I inherited this stroller, so I'm glad I have something more compact - but I wouldn't have bought it myself. The stroller is not cushioned, which is not good for the baby. It handles very well on a straight road, but all it takes is a crack in the pavement and you have a problem. I was also bothered by the fairly low handle, and I used to trip over the stroller (I am average height - 172 cm - so the stroller is probably for really short moms).

I like the overall workmanship, the materials used and the large basket. But the stroller is quite rickety and the front wheels rattle. We didn't use the bassinet because it's really small for us (we got the stroller when my son was 3 months old and it was already tight) - and most of all, I would be afraid to shake the baby that much! It has the advantage that the canopy is super nicely shading.

For me, though, only the seat is usable. The seat is passable, but to be a full-fledged pushchair, the seat would have to be on a different chassis... The stroller is pretty good as a buggy for shopping, for shorter routes and for groomed pavements (if there are such somewhere in our country :-D :-D :-D), it folds great in the car, but I definitely think it's better to have a good pushchair and a buggy to than to buy this one.

I felt sorry for my son

3
  • lightweight
  • compact
  • faces both forward and rearward
  • large shopping basket
  • looks beautiful
  • not comfortable for my child, too small

It is an urban stroller, or better yet a shopping stroller. For the mall it's a blast - narrow, goes everywhere, one-handed operation. Looks nice. Huge basket with 5 kg capacity is great too. Peg Perego also has built-in bag handles meaning no hooks for the dryer, which is great... but a big disappointment for me when I put my 9 month old son in the pushchair in his overalls and footmuff and found he was squashed in like a sardine. I also had to strap him in somehow, because otherwise he was slipping down with the footmuff... I can't imagine having him in there till he's 2, let alone 3. I only had it for a little while, it was great for me as a parent (although I like to go into the woods and it wouldn't work with this), but I felt sorry for my son :-)

  • Easy chassis folding
  • Large carrycot, well insulated
  • Fine car seat with newborn insert
  • Large shopping basket
  • Easy to handle
  • The chassis structure is loose, creaks
  • Wheels are plastic, noisy e.g. on stones in winter
  • The front wheel locking is jammed
  • I am 170 cm and would accept a taller handlebar
  • Kicking the rear wheel's axle
  • Overall, I do not recommend because of the chassis design

Disappointing for me. It would have been even bigger if I bought it new, but I got it pre-owned, so it wasn't disappointed as much. We have a winter bub and to walk with this pram on little stones is a horror. It's not cushioned at all, the wheels are hard and I feel like we can feel everything when we're walking. Little one doesn't mind it so far, thank God.

The chassis is loosened up and I don't think it's because it has been used before us. As I read other reviews, it will loosen out relatively soon - even a new pram. The car seat and the larger carrycot are ok, we will judge the seat unit in spring, summer. I wouldn't buy it again, knowing about the rattling and the wheels - we didn't notice these shortcomings when we bought it, we tried it on a flat, tidy surface.

I never used anything worse

1.0

Terrible - I never used anything worse. I worked my ass off pushing it; I didn't even go to the gym. No suspension - 10kg stroller + 4 kg baby, just terrible.

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