Comments on: Product Review: Peg Perego Skate

By: Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:57:38 +0000

Hi there,

It’s a toss up for me between the peg perego skate and the bugaboo frog. Does anyone know if the skate has the capacity to add a stand or “wheeled board” for a second child (toddler)?

Thanks.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:09:29 +0000

Buyer Beware!!! DO NOT BUY A SKATE!!! We bought the Skate because we loved the functionality and design behind the Skate. We were told how great Peg was and that this company was top of the line for quality! HA! What a piece of overpriced junk! My stroller has a warped tire that makes pushing the stroller on a smooth service (mall) feel like a busted shopping cart. My baby was born in June 09 and she is too “heavy” and slides to the bottom of the boot when in the basinet position. Complained to Peg and they sent us replacement pins for the seat, they are the exact same pins and made no difference. I cannot even put the stroller into the seat position because there is about 3 inches of play in the frame. The latest! Last week my frame snapped at a plastic elbow joint. We too have had to purchase another stroller. Kicking ourselves for buying this stroller!!!!

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:04:28 +0000

Gillian, I agree I do not like the harness, nor the foot muff. I am forever fastening the harness to the back of the seat as it always slips out (those who don’t have one: check it out when you’re at the shops). J Murray, yes the foot muff is fastened at the bottom with the buttons and the top with the elastic around the screws…but the cold wind can still get all around the sides. The magnets are useless!! Instead of magnets, you should be able to zip it all up so no air can get in.

One problem/fault I have had with it is the height adjustment of the bassinet: there are 3 different heights it can click into but I can only use the lowest . If I try and raise the bassinet closer to me, it clicks in fine but if I go over a bump (even a small one!), one side unclicks and slides down!! So the bassinet is then uneven/lopsided. I guess I should take it to get repaired!!

Furthermore, it doesn’t come with a toddler attachment like a lot of other prams do (so if you’re having 2 bubs close together it’s not accommodating) and it is also rather heavy.

My partner hates the thing! He thinks it’s bulky, heavy, ugly and unjustifiably expensive! BUT, after all the negatives, it does ride really well and the swivel wheels are fantastic. I like all the different positions (layback/flat, reclined, or upright/sitting up). The elasticised basket” serves well, the rain cover and bottle holder are great. The hood is really handy and probably the highlight of the pram! You wouldn’t even need a sunshade. My 4 year old sister has even been in it twice! Albeit, her head was touching the top of the pram and her legs were dangling out of it but at least I know I will get a few years use out of it. I also, bought a nice pram liner from a different brand to make it more cushiony and nicer to ride/sleep in.

Oh and I must mention what sold me on the Skate…was the capsule that clicks straight onto the pram frame. So when bubs is asleep in the car you can just take out the capsule and click it onto the pram and away you go – no need to lift him out and wake him up! Too bad my bub only lasted in the capsule for 4 months (and he’s not even a big boy either). It definitely doesn’t fit up to 9kg! I’d be very suprised…my son was about 6kg when he wouldn’t fit anymore (sorry I’m in Aus so I don’t know what that is in lbs!)

If I had to do it all again…I’d probably check out the competition – the Bugaboo, as I know nothing about it but keep seeing them everywhere!

By: J. Murray

J. Murray — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:02:09 +0000

Gillian, Jennifer, etc., the foot muff has elastic bands on each side near the top where it can then be connected securely to the outer screws on each side of the bumper bar. You will notice that there is an extra space between the screws and the bumper bar for this reason. I have had no problems with it staying put.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:58:27 +0000

I agree about the foot muff – it’s useless and doesn’t stay on. We have issues with the brakes too but I just thought it was the style…And I do think the unit is heavy.

Otherwise, we love this stroller! Our son is totally confortable and it’s easy to maneuver. And, it does hold a lot!

My only complaint is that we have another baby on the way and I am not sure if we will keep this stroller or have to sell it and find something that can accomodate two kids under two. Any suggestions?

By: growingyourbaby

growingyourbaby — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:16:15 +0000

Gillian,

There are a few points in your comment I agree with.

5-point harness: I have never been fond of Peg’s version of a 5-point harness. The use something called ‘freedom of movement’, but we call it freedom to get away when mommy’s not looking.

Foot Muff: This accessory sits in my garage to have never been used. It definitely could have been better designed. I just use a ’secure 2 me’ blanket with clips on it when out in cold weather.

Our stroller has never needed repairs and it has been used extensively. I love the smooth ride and convertible bassinet. Not having to buy too many pieces saves a lot of space.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:02:37 +0000

I have had to return this stroller twice for repairs and am going to return it a third time now…
First Return: before my baby was even born I noticed the bassinet was tilted towards where baby’s feet would go. There was a defect in the frame.
Second Return: brakes broke and kept getting stuck. I got stuck somewhere because brakes would not come off and ended up asking someone to hold my baby while i disassembled it, turned it upside down and kicked the brake with extreme force to get it off.
Third Return: My baby is not even a year old and his head touches the top of the stroller, even though I have flattened the top cushion meant for newborns in the bassinet. Also, the snap on the shade has been broken since I got it, I just kept forgetting to mention it since there were so many other things to remember. Oh, and the “5 point” safety harness does not stay in place. You have to manually put it together and the clip that holds the shoulder straps in place does not stay AT ALL. My baby can sit up from a lying down position and easily pull the clip out in doing so.

Oh, and as for the foot muff, it should not be magnetic. If you want to put a blanket on your baby underneath the muff the two little magnets are not strong enough to keep the muff in place. If it’s cold enough for a foot muff, it’s cold enough for a blanket… so the muff is rather pointless.

If you are going to invest this kind of money in a stroller, get the Bugaboo. It’s the most popular luxury stroller for a reason.

Also, I had to invest in another stroller (which was $600 cheaper and WAY better!) while all of these repairs were being done and will never see reimbursement for my money or inconvenience. This stroller has been nothing but a hassle for me. I am going to ask them to take it back… Peg Perego won’t be seeing another penny from me.

By: Craig Barnikis

Craig Barnikis — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:28:55 +0000

My wife and I are expecting in July and have purchased the Skate as well as the Bassinet stand. Our concern lies not with the bassinet, but the fitted sheet. A standard bassinet sheet does not fit, so we opted to use our change pad sheet, which seems to cover it fine and snug, but would this be a safety issue? What has anyone else used for this other than the $40 sheet Peg sells for it? It is nice to hear the baby sleeps well in the bassinet.

By: happy skater

happy skater — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:28:40 +0000

I love this stroller; we got it a year a go when it first came out. Our baby is now 10 months old and can still sleep in the bassinet if she falls asleep sitting up I just convert it back to the bassinet. When I fist got it the bassinet did not lay flat but when I put her in it seemed to be better, I also adjusted it a few times and then it went flat. Now it is always flat. It is a little heavy getting it in an out of the car, but if you have to do that several times a day get the Peg perago that fold like an umbrella stroller, When I fold it for the car I find taking the set off works best. The stroller is great in NYC, over all the bumps and curbs I would not tread it for something else. I almost never used it to carry the car set but when I did my sister who had the bugaboo was envious how easy it converted. The bottom netting is good to. I put all the groceries down there and have not had a problem with it. I have carried four supermarket bags down there, with things like a gallon of milk and a large jug of OJ and many other heavy thing at the same time and it had held up. It is great for walking to, I don’t jog, but walk a fast pace and it works well to.
I would buy it again with out a question. I don’t want to give it up when she gets to big for it

By: momingermany

momingermany — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:29:19 +0000

We bought this stroller, but are still waiting for the baby to arrive before we can really try it out.
We want to use it as the baby’s bed for the first 2-3 months. Has anyone tried this? I’m wondering about whether I should get a liner or extra mattress to go inside, in order to make cleaning easier, protect the stroller, and also maybe to even out the bump in the middle where the harness is hidden. However, I can’t find anything that would fit (other than the ridiculously priced liner sold by Peg that looks like nothing more than a regular sheet), and I’m also not sure that it’s a good idea safety-wise.
The stroller looks really sleek, but there are 2 concerns I have with it so far. One is that the bassinet doesn’t seem to lie perfectly flat. Maybe that doesn’t matter, but has anyone else noticed? Also, the folding works well, but only when the bassinet is facing away from you, which is not the way that you would normally have it.