Peg-Perego Pliko P3 Review

What the reviewers like:
Owners and reviewers say the 16-pound Peg-Perego Pliko P3 umbrella stroller's all-wheel suspension and one-touch brake system make for a smooth ride. The adjustable handlebars are nice for parents of differing heights, and the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 is one of the few strollers that have this feature. Another plus is the large canopy that can expend all the way down to the child tray. The P3’s features grow with the family, as in its ability to hold an infant carrier and provide a ride for toddlers on its backboard.

What the reviewers don’t like:
Parents miss a cup holder on the Peg-Perego Pliko P3, and some say it takes a while to figure out how to work the two-hand fold mechanism. While the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 stroller can be used by infants, some parents feel its large, unpadded harness system, coupled with a lack of head support, may not make it ideal for small babies.

Peg-Perego Pliko P3 review highlights

Reviewers and owners like the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 umbrella stroller’s independent brakes and front swivel wheels, which they say make for a smooth ride. Parents also like this stroller’s removable, stain-resistant fabric and its adjustable handlebars, which are nice for parents of different heights. Users point out that the Pliko P3’s sun canopy fully covers the child and that this stroller can both hold an infant carrier and provide a ride for growing toddlers with its back running board. Though expensive, reviews say this is one of the better choices in a full-featured umbrella stroller.

The Peg-Perego Pliko P3 umbrella stroller is included in detailed comparison tests at Consumer Reports magazine and in Australia's Choice magazine. We found the Choice review to be more credible because editors meticulously explain their testing methodology -- you can even watch a video of stroller tests being conducted. We also found an excellent review for the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 at Baby-Gaga.com, where ratings are based on parent interviews and testing. In addition, owner-written reviews for the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 stroller can be found at Amazon.com, Epinions and the baby-gear forum at BabyBargains.com.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Choice.com.au
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Test: Four-wheel layback strollers
Apr. 2006

This Australian nonprofit research organization tests the Peg-Perego P3 against ten other similar strollers. Testing details are meticulously explained, and you can even watch a video demonstration of the tests. That makes this review the most credible and thorough report for the Peg-Perego P3. Editors identify six top picks, but the Pliko P3 umbrella stroller isn't one of them. Interestingly, other reviewers are more positive overall on the Peg-Perego Pliko.

2. Consumer Reports
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Stroller Ratings
Editors of Consumer Reports
Apr. 2007

Editors at Consumer Reports test the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 along with three other umbrella strollers. All strollers are tested for durability, ease of use and other aspects, but there's no narrative write-up for each model -- just a list of ratings.

3. Baby-Gaga.com
Peg-Perego Pliko P3 Classico Review
Editors of Baby-Gaga.com
Jan. 18, 2006

The Peg-Perego P3 gets a detailed, multi-faceted review at Baby-Gaga, and ratings are based on testing and parent interviews. Parents like the maneuverability of the Pliko P3 stroller. Its seating scores slightly lower -- some parents indicate a need for padded harness straps, particularly for infant riders, who may be too small for the P3’s harness straps. Overall, the Pliko P3 stroller's scores are well above average.

4. Baby Bargains
Peg-Perego Pliko P3 Reviews
Contributors to BabyBargains.com

With close to ten pages of parent commentary on this site, the task of learning about the Peg-Perego P3 seems daunting. You’ll quickly find that most parents have similar things to say about the P3, and the majority rate it very highly overall. Some report a slight learning curve with this stroller’s folding and harness systems, and a few indicate the need for additional head support for newborns.

5. Amazon.com
Peg-Perego Pliko P3 Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

We found a handful of reviews at Amazon.com for the Peg-Perego Pliko P3. Part of the problem here is that reviews are spread out among the various fabric and color variations of the Pliko P3, so it's harder to find the reviews.

6. Epinions
Peg-Perego Pliko P3 Reviews
Contributors to Epinions

A handful of reviews from parents give the Peg-Perego Pliko P3 good scores, but overall, the reviews at other websites are more useful.

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Peg-Perego Pliko P3 Review