Three Baby Strollers on the "No Buy" List

The consumer watchdog group says the strollers pose a safety risk to children.

The directive comes after the strollers failed Consumer Reports testing.

The three strollers that Consumer Reports is saying don't buy are, the Valco Baby Tri-Mode, Tike Tech City x3 All-Terrain Stroller and the Tike Tech x3 Sport Jogging Stroller.

The problem is something many parents might not be aware of.

"The danger here is if the child's torso slips underneath the bar but the head gets hung up," explained Consumer Reports

The American Society for Testing and Materials requires that if there is enough space for the child's body to pass underneath the stroller tray or grab bar, then there must be enough space for a child's head to pass through as well.

Consumer Reports tested the strollers using a ball to represent a child's head.

"This ball should pass through underneath that bar under its own weight. It doesn't so it fails to comply with the industry standards," said Consumer Reports.

So far, the manufacturers of the strollers in question say they have received no reports of any injuries involving their strollers.

Consumer Reports says it will pass its findings on to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Baby Stroller Stealers Arrested in Toronto

Finally Toronto police have arrested a woman who is wanted for allegedly stealing a baby stroller that was posted on Craigslist.

Emma Luck, 22, was charged on Tuesday with 12 counts of theft under $5,000. Luck, along with 25-year-old Michael Pavlova, allegedly stole high-end strollers from their victims' front porches.

The owner of the $750 stroller, Lindsay Taylor, had it stolen on March 13, and found it for sale on the Craigslist website a day later. He staged a sting to get the stroller back.

Taylor and a friend met up with the seller in a parking lot and took pictures of him along with a woman with him.

He took the stroller back and said that he recognized it from the chalk marks made on it by his son.

Police say that Pavlova is wanted for theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by a crime.

Police issued an alert last October in one area of the city advising parents to keep strollers inside or locked up due to a rash of thefts.

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Baby Stroller Stealers Wanted in Toronto, Canada

Manhattan Beach Police tracked down baby stroller stealers lately and they ended up in the custody.
Hopefully stealers from Toronto will end up similar way...

When a Toronto man's pricey stroller was stolen last weekend he turned to Craigslist to find a new one, only to find that the thieves had listed his own Bugaboo the very next day.

Toronto, Canada - On Saturday the victim's baby stroller was stolen. On Sunday he found it for sale on Craigslist. On Monday police responded to the victim's call after he had made contact with the thieves and taken their pictures. Michael Pavlova, 25, is wanted for theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. A second suspect is also wanted. She is described as a white woman with short, brown hair with blonde streaks. Constable Isabelle Cotton said during a phone interview that these strollers are the "Cadillac of strollers." "We have had a lot of trouble with people stealing these strollers in Toronto. There is a big market for the parts and the strollers themselves. I own one personally and always keep it with me," Cotton added, "You can't just leave this high-end stroller when you go into a store."

So, parents, when you planning to visit Toronto, and baby stroller will be one of your accessories, keep an eye on it!
Especially very expensive baby strollers are the cases, and they don't have lo jacks to track them...

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Baby Stroller Stealers Cought...

If you live near Manhattan Beach - WATCH YOUR BABY STROLLER!
There were many cases of stealing baby strollers, especially those expensive ones. We read these stories from time to time. Now it happens again near Manhattan Beach.
A man and a woman are behind bars for allegedly stealing several baby strollers, bicycles, and motorized scooters, police said.
Anthony Michael Taraszka, 33, and Michelle Renee Thompson, 31, were taken into custody after police found 16 high-end strollers, 23 bicycles, and some motorized scooters in their residence after a probation search, according to Sgt. Brian Brown of the Manhattan Beach Police Department.

The majority of the thefts occurred in and around Manhattan Beach and its neighboring cities.

So, parents, our baby strollers are not safe, when left alone. It could happen everywhere. I read that in Canada, stealing baby strollers are very common cases. Be aware, when planning to visit Canada, and the baby stroller will be one of your accessories that you taking with you.

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Bamboo Baby Stroller from China

Would you like to compare baby strollers around the world?
Here is one of them - baby bamboo stroller from China.
What do you think about this model, would you stroll your baby in it?

Graco Stroller - Great Value in a Simple Model

Graco Quattro Tour Sport and Graco Duo Quattro are the best rated baby strollers by Consumer Reports. Their durability, safety, maneuverability, value, and many other features put these models over other more expensive and famous brands. Please read the article to figure out why graco baby strollers are one of the best for you and your baby...

Graco is a global baby brand and manufacturer of high chairs, baby monitors, swings and soothers, strollers, travel systems, car seats, portable playards, packnplay bassinets.

Higher price doesn’t always mean higher quality. Lots of tests made on strollers show that some economical models perform as well or even better then products costing hundreds of dollars more. You don’t have to spend a lot to get a good stroller. Graco is one of the manufacturers that make baby strollers on everyone's budget, you can find easily value without sacrificing features.

Graco Baby Strollers and Travel Systems:

Single models, Graco Metrolite, Literider, Quattro Tour, Quattro Sport, are great products. Snugrider is an option for snapngo, which you use with a baby carrier and an infant car seat. Graco travel systems are comparable with many higher priced brands. In the line of double strollers they feature tandem models- Graco Duo Quattro and Duoglider and side by side models- Graco Twin. All of them come in a nice gallery of colors and shades.

According to Consumer Reports Graco Quattro Tour Sport is the highest rated in a single stroller category. It gets an excellent score for easy of use, maneuverability, and durability, good for safety. This model has 5-point harness, one touch brakes, suitable for babies 6 months old and under, car seat compatible, trays for parents and children, extra storage, and stands folded.

Graco Quattro Tour Duo was rated the best in a double stroller, tandem category. It performed excellent for durability and easy to use, good for safety and maneuverability, 5-point harness, trays, one touch brakes, car seat compatible, extra storage, and stands folded. These are only a few features, there are more that make Graco strollers one of the best in many ways, including value and price. These models are great for their value; they can be a good fit to every budget. Don’t spend hundreds for features that you can get for much less. Graco is the brand that you can trust and consider while shopping for children’s accessories and will bring many benefits to you and your baby.

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Town & Country Sports & Health Club - “Stroller X” class

Town & Country Sports & Health Club (in Wilder, KY) is currently offering “Stroller X” every Friday from 10-11am. This is a group stroller exercise class designed for parents and their baby. The class provides cardiovascular, strength, flexibility and relaxation for a complete and satisfying, fun workout. The class is Free for Health Club Members and $5/time for Non-Members. (However, non-members receive their first class free.) Please bring a sturdy stroller with safety straps (no umbrella strollers), a good pair of athletic shoes, a bottle of water and beach towel to class. (Please note: New Moms should only participate in this class once they have had their 6-week check-up and have been cleared by their doctor. Class is for babies 6 weeks old and up – as long as babies stay seated in a stroller.)

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We offer tips for parents, resources, and buying guides regarding jogging strollers.

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