Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40

Bottom line

Designed for children of different ages, the Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40 is a lightweight side-by-side twin stroller meant to hold children of different ages. One seat accommodates up to 60 pounds and the other up to 40. It accepts one car seat. But reviewers have difficulties steering it over the slightest uneven surface and complain about squeaky wheels. It gets poor ratings for its harnesses, cup holders and snack trays. 

Safety

Some concerns. The Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40 has five-point harnesses, but many reviewers say they aren't well secured to the stroller seatback. Though there are no reports of injuries, experts and owners feel the harnesses allow children to lean too far forward. According to one independent product-testing source, the restraint system does not meet one or more voluntary safety requirements.

One central brake controls rear wheels, but some find it hard to operate. Front wheels can be locked manually, but many parents note that the small wheels can lock spontaneously when hitting the slightest of bumps and say that this can cause kids to tumble out if unbuckled.

Parents say the canopies don't offer sufficient sun coverage.

The stroller is compatible with a separately sold Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30 car seat (*Est. $240)), which attaches on the 60-pound side, but some say it is very difficult to clip in and unsteady when attached.

Ease of use

Rough ride. Many users struggle with the maneuverability of the Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40, and several have problems with the tires popping off the wheels. While fitting through doorways is no problem, pushing and steering can be difficult on anything less than smooth surfaces.

The Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40 folds compactly and is self-standing, but a few users say it gets stuck during folding, and some mention getting hit by the crossbar in the process.

Fabric is removable and hand-washable. One parent reports that it is easy to clean.

Lifestyle features

Lots of complaints. The Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40 accommodates up to 60 pounds in one seat and 40 pounds in the other, but one expert reviewer says the narrow, short seats can be easily outgrown by taller children. The seats recline fully and allow children to sit totally upright, something parents appreciate greatly. But the harnesses can be hard to fasten and tangle easily.

While parents find the stroller fairly comfortable for their kids, many also feel it is cheaply made and wonder how it will hold up through years of use.

The cup holders and snack trays get poor reviews for being too shallow, and some caregivers find it difficult to lift the trays to get kids in and out. The storage basket is large but can drag on the ground if you overload it.

The stroller's best feature is that it fits easily into a car trunk when folded.

Customer service

Could be better. The Peg Perego Aria Twin 60-40 has a one-year warranty on the chassis, 90 days on the fabric. Some reviewers are unhappy with the response from customer service. When one Amazon.com reviewer contacts them to complain about the basket dragging on the floor and getting ripped, she is told that nothing can be done. Another customer who reports a broken cross bar and wheels is told to buy replacement parts and fix it herself.