Peg-Pérego Book Plus
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.
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
- The carry cot is the only good thing about it
- Terrible chassis, all gets loose quickly. Never again
The carry cot is good, but the chassis rusts after 3 months... rattles... It's horrible, plus they won't accept it as a warranty claim. I definitely don't recommend it. Terrible stroller.
The stroller is very bad - for me. The only thing that suited me was the size of the carrycot. After a couple of months it started to squeak and creaked even after repeated lubrication. For me, living in a village where the roads are what they are, it was unusable after a couple of months.
The carrycot is great, but the seat part has a lot of flaws. It is a stroller more suitable for the city than for the terrain.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.