Peg-Pérego Book 51
The Peg-Pérego Book 51 (also known as the Book Plus 51) is a variation of the model Book Plus. To offer easier maneuverability through narrow spaces, the compact chassis is only 51 cm wide. It is lighter too. There is a rotating mechanism located on the side of the chassis to lock the front wheels, so you don’t need to bend to do so.
The Book 51 is also available as a part of the popular stroller system Elite, the Pop Up or the XL. If you choose the Sportivo version, all the accessories have to be purchased separately. However, the Completo version comes with an apron and a rain cover included. There is also an option to purchase only the chassis and then add either the optional Pop Up seat, the Navetta carrycot or the Primo Viaggio car seat. The Pop Up 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 lightweight 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 Peg-Pérego Book 51 (also known as the Book Plus 51) is a variation of the model Book Plus. To offer easier maneuverability through narrow spaces, the compact chassis is only 51 cm wide. It is lighter too. There is a rotating mechanism located on the side of the chassis to lock the front wheels, so you don’t need to bend to do so.
The Book 51 is also available as a part of the popular stroller system Elite, the Pop Up or the XL. If you choose the Sportivo version, all the accessories have to be purchased separately. However, the Completo version comes with an apron and a rain cover included. There is also an option to purchase only the chassis and then add either the optional Pop Up seat, the Navetta carrycot or the Primo Viaggio car seat. The Pop Up 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 lightweight 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.
Peg-Pérego Book 51 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
- 10.6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 106 cm x 51 cm x 93 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 85 cm x 51 cm x 35 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
- 48 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
- 17 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 25.7 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)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- 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 51
Your questions about the Peg-Pérego Book 51
Hi, I bought a used stroller and I plan to wash it, but I don't know if the fabric can be removed from the body?
Hi, Noor,
Peg-Pérego says nothing about washing machine cleaning of the fabrics, so watch out as the fabric may fade or get damaged if being removed and washed in the machine. I personally cannot find anything in the manual, and I am a person to rather do hand cleaning as I have quite a few bad experiences with the washing in the machine, and the brand itself doesn't recommend it. The fabric removal should be possible to be done, however there is no manual, as PP says: "brush fabric parts to remove dust and wash by hand at a maximum temperature of 30°C; do not wring; do not use chlorine bleach, do not iron; do not dry clean; do not apply solvent-based stain removers and do not dry in a tumble dryer."
I can, however, help with this article about cleaning and maintenance I wrote, and you'll find how to approach the cleaning of the stroller from my experience.