Peg Perego Volo Travel Stroller

The Peg Perego Volo Travel Stroller is an ultra-compact, lightweight stroller designed for travel and busy everyday errands. At 5.4 kg, it folds quickly into a small, self-standing package of 44.5 x 50 x 25 cm, around the size of a cabin bag, and it comes with its own backpack-style travel bag.

It's approved from birth up to 22 kg (around 4 years), with a one-hand recline that goes nearly flat, a magnetic harness and a large UPF 50+ hood.

What's in the box

• Volo stroller: With seat, hood, bumper bar and basket.
• Travel bag: A backpack-style bag for carrying the folded stroller through airports, or storing it.

Key features

• Lightweight frame: 5.4 kg, with an aluminium frame, so it's easy to carry up stairs, onto a plane or in and out of the boot.
• Compact, self-standing fold: Folds quickly to 44.5 x 50 x 25 cm and stands upright when closed, so it doesn't have to lie on a dirty floor.
• Near-flat recline: The backrest adjusts with one hand and reclines nearly flat for naps on the go.
• Adjustable footrest: Adjusts in every recline position, so your little one's legs are supported whether they're sitting up or resting.
• Magnetic harness: The quick-lock magnetic 5-point harness clicks together easily for you, but is designed to be hard for your child to open.
• Large UPF 50+ hood: Extends with a double zip for extra shade, which is useful in the South African sun.
• Removable bumper bar: Opens and closes with one hand, and can be removed completely.
• Suspension on all wheels: With ball-bearing wheels for a smoother, quieter push.
• Large basket: An easy-to-reach under-seat basket that holds up to 5 kg, with high-visibility details for early morning and evening walks.
• Eco-leather handle: Comfortable for one-handed steering, plus a separate carry handle for lifting the folded stroller.

Specifications

Is the Volo right for you?

• It's a great fit if: You travel or fly often, have a small car boot, use Ubers or taxis, or want a light second stroller for shopping centres and quick errands.
• It's not a travel system: The Volo doesn't take a car seat or a bassinet, and there are no adapters for it. If you need a click-on car seat, look at a modular system such as the Peg Perego Vivace or Veloce.
• Newborns: The Volo is approved from birth, but the seat reclines nearly flat rather than fully flat. For long walks in the first few months, a pram with a bassinet or a fully flat seat is the more comfortable choice. Many parents use the Volo as a second, travel stroller from around 6 months.
• Terrain: The wheels are small (12.8 cm front, 14 cm rear), so the Volo is at its best on smooth surfaces: airports, shopping centres, pavements and paved paths. It's not designed for gravel, grass, sand or rough trails.

Good to know

• Flying with the Volo: Its folded size is close to a typical cabin bag, but every airline sets its own hand-luggage limits, and the 25 cm depth is more than some airlines allow. Always check your airline's rules before you fly. If it can't come on board, you can usually check it in at the gate in its travel bag.
• Optional extras: A rain cover, foot muff, mosquito net and cup holder are sold separately.

How to care for it

• Wipe the fabrics with a damp cloth and mild soap, and follow the care label on the fabric parts.
• Wipe the frame and wheels with a damp cloth, then dry them to prevent rust.
• Clear sand and grit from the wheels and fold joints regularly, especially after the beach or airport travel.
• Store folded in a dry place, out of direct sun. Make sure the stroller is fully dry before putting it in its travel bag.

Safe use

• Always use the 5-point harness, and never leave your child unattended in the stroller.
• Always apply the brake when you stop.
• Don't hang bags on the handlebar, as this can make the stroller tip. Use the basket (up to 5 kg) instead.
• Make sure the stroller is fully unfolded and locked before placing your child in it.
• If your baby falls asleep in the stroller, recline the seat and check on them regularly. For longer sleeps, move them to a flat, safe sleep surface.

Pandylane Pro Tip: Practise the fold at home a few times before your trip, until you can do it with your baby on your hip. That's the moment you'll need it, at the airport security belt or the boarding gate.