Travelling means experiencing the pleasure of looking forward to a new experience, whether it’s watching a film at the cinema, going on a voyage or an important change in life like bringing a new baby home from the hospital.

And travelling is the enjoyment of returning home with plenty of new experiences to talk about, aware that no words can fully express what you have experienced.

We’ve always loved travelling.

Travel is what first took you to see what was outside the door of your home when you were a child, and then to see what’s outside the window of your car; as a teenager, it took you to discover distant lands and find your own place in the world; and now, as a parent, it allows you to take your own children along the same path, protecting and guiding them.

You know it’s not easy to travel with children. Going places with young children forces you to address a number of practical and organisational difficulties. It can become a true psychological barrier that you need to go beyond if you are to enjoy all the experiences of life.

To explore the world with your children in perfect serenity, you need the right equipment: safe, practical, comfortable solutions. Peg Perego has been with you ever since you were small and wanted to spend as much time as possible playing. And we continue our experience together with a complete line of travel systems designed to guarantee safety and comfort.

Good reasons: 9 new generation car seats.

Ready to travel with you as an indispensable aid to your trip! Here they are:

Car seats for all ages and categories, from birth to the age of twelve.

The first nest for baby to travel in:

• Navetta XL and Navetta Elite: supplied with a Car Kit with three point belts with shoulder pads (sold separately).

The first true car seat, facing the opposite direction to the direction of travel:

• Primo Viaggio SL: safe connection with a Belted Base and an Isofix Base 0+ 1 K (both sold separately).

Facing the road, now that the child is big enough to look out the window:

• Viaggio 0+1 Switchable: held in place with safety belts in either the direction of travel or the opposite direction.
• Viaggio1 Duo-Fix K: can be held in place with the safety belt or with the Isofix Base 0+ 1 K (sold separately).
• Viaggio1 Duo-Fix K TT: with built-in Isofix attachments and a Top Tether anchorage belt.

Long-lasting multi-group seats:

• Viaggio 1⋅2⋅3 Via: dual certification for use from one to twelve years, with built-in Isofix connectors and a Top Tether anchorage belt.
• Viaggio 2-3 Flex: maximum stability with a built-in Surefix base, it can be folded up and carried away like a suitcase.
• Viaggio 2-3 Surefix: two anchorage methods, with belts and with Surefix hooks.
• Viaggio 2-3 Shuttle: two anchorage methods, with belts and with Isofix hooks.

Thus equipped, you can travel safely with your children as a responsible parent and driver, not just a passenger.

#MoreThanAJourney, #ViaggiareèPegPerego,  because we’ve always loved travelling with children!

Here are some tips on travelling with infants to start your holidays on the right foot.

Even if husbands always think wives who make lists of what to pack "crazy", this is actually a good habit that will help you to understand what you really need and how to manage space. You don't need to take too much with you, think hard of what you really need or you may be leaving for your holidays in a car that looks more like a lorry. Furthermore, travelling with a child should focus your attention on how to organise the luggage. Don't resort to filling the passenger seats with bags: keeping objects on the dash, for example, could be very dangerous"

Think about those distractions that can help keep the child amused during the trip: music, games, books...Even an older brother or sister could help you out! Involve them to help you make the time your youngster spends in the car more enjoyable, explaining how to calm them down with words and gestures.

If your child is an infant, you could make a CD with relaxing music and songs you could sing to him or her. Also remember to bring his or her favourite stuffed toy or something to distract them.  Sometimes it doesn't take much, just a colourful toy that makes noise. For elder children, involve them by playing games with the cars you pass on the highway. You could count all those of the same colour: the first to find ten wins; or you could see who guesses the make and model of the cars that pass the fastest.

During the trip: the child in the car seat, not in mum's arms.

Your child may be one of the many who don't like to be buckled into the stroller or car seat. Cries from the back seat, even on short trips, are so loud that just the thought of a few hours in the car scares you. Don't worry! Crying does not always mean that the child is hurt. Sometimes it just means they're unhappy. Therefore, if you know nothing is wrong and that crying just means they don't like the car seat and safety belts, keep going and don't give in. They'll calm down sooner or later. If an extra stop can help during the trip, plan it along the road before leaving.

However, don't give in: never hold the child in your arms, this could be dangerous! Always keep the child buckled in the seat, better if an Isofix seat, the maximum car safety currently available on the market. If your child is very small, the baby will be safest if the seat is installed facing backward and at the centre of the back seat: this is the safest position.

Road trip: better short distances.

"I like to take road trips, moving often. Impossible with a child?" If your child is still a baby, let's say under one year old, this is not a big problem, even better if still breast-fed. However, stick to your child's schedule, plan trips so that they are not too long, taking meal times into account. Heat can cause discomfort. Take temperature changes into account, for example, when you get back into the car after it was parked in the sun. Prefer natural fibre clothing such as cotton, and always keep the necessities on hand to cool off and hydrate your child when needed.

In general, if you want to move and see several places, don't rush, take it easy to stay in tune with the baby. Be realistic about the places to see and efforts to reach them: the fewer the things you think about doing, the greater the chance you and your family have of enjoying a stress-free holiday.

Choose the right car seat for your child's age.

Are you looking for the right car seat? Discover the convenience and high level of Per Perego car product protection and safety. From Primo Viaggio SL, for infants to the new and hi-tech Viaggio 2-3 Flex and Viaggio 2-3 Shuttle, for older children. Car seats, bassinets, bases for easy installation: choose according to age range and your car features.

What can be better than travel tips from other parents? We have selected a few blogs for you to browse through when you start thinking about your next holidays.

AroundFamily offers reviews on the facilities and travel itineraries divided according to age groups.
"Here you can find hotels, restaurants, agriturismi [country guest houses], museums, parks, children's play areas, destinations for families that have been selected and reviewed solely according to the quality of the services and activities they offer. Just like word of mouth from parent to parent."

MomsOnTheRun is a “boutique” for family holidays, with suggestions and destinations.
"A travel consultant is there to help you find the most suitable solution for your family needs. There are lots of travel itineraries, stories about holidays, in addition to apps, short films and practical advice (that can be inspiring) and precious information to organize your dream holiday."

MammaGiramondo contains accounts of travels with children in tow. Practical advice and lovely pictures make this blog an important site for people who want to leave but are not yet sure of where they want to go. "Travelling is my sin," says the blog's author. Follow her advice to sin without regrets.

TheFamilyCompany is a virtual diary with different kinds of entries. There is advice for travelling by camper as well as coping with holidays as a single parent. There are dream itineraries as well as simple outings suitable for children. Written by several people, it is great to keep the wish to explore the world alive, even with children.

Did we say 5? Not enough. You should also browse through MammaCiPorti, BambiniConLaValigia, BimbiEViaggi and IViaggiDeiRospi.
To avoid being caught unprepared, check out QuantoManca.com for precious advice on how to keep younger children entertained while you are travelling. Wherever you are setting out to - and we are sure you will find a suitable destination - remember that, when it comes to travelling with children, one of the winning tricks is to start as equipped as you can. Check the table with the sizes and weights of our products - we guarantee light, compact quality and safety. You will have a great holiday