Baby Stroller Update

Three Baby Strollers on the "No Buy" List

2010-04-17T06:38:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-24T09:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-19T08:27:00.000-07:00

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...

2010-03-19T08:07:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-12T13:27:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-10T10:58:00.000-08:00

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

2010-03-04T15:27:00.001-08:00

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.)

Call (859) 442-5800 or visit www.towncountrysports.com for more information or with questions.

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

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What Stroller to choose for Infants...

2010-02-25T07:23:00.000-08:00

Parents want the best accessories for their newborn, make them comfortable, healthy, and stimulate correct development.
First stroller is very important, because your infant will use it often and that’s why the stroller has to meet the newborn’s all needs.
Because infants can’t sit up without support, they can’t ride in a standard baby stroller that is, one that doesn’t fully recline.
For this age group, infants through 6 months old, you will find the following options:
1. Car seat carrier frames ( snapngo models)
- you can find single or double snapngo frames to accommodate one or two babies, great for twins. These lightweight frames have no seat of their own. Instead, you attach an infant car seat for strolling.
They are compact and convenient and inexpensive because your car seat does double duty. They let you smoothly get a sleeping baby in and out of the car. It is very convenient for parents and comfortable for newborn, makes transferring baby without disturbing his nap or sleep. Snapngo stroller is practical for today’s busy parents.
2. Travel system
- these models combine a baby stroller and an infant car seat. The baby rides in the car seat snapped into the stroller until she can sit up, and then you can use the stroller alone without the car seat.
Travel systems are very convenient for traveling needs and also for everyday use, they are practical and comfortable.
On today’s stroller market you can find different styles, classical or sport, all-terrain models. Some strollers are equipped with a seat that fully reclines, so you can use it as a carriage (without the infant car seat)
You can also create your own travel system by combining a car seat and stroller and buy them separately, but it can be cheaper to buy a travel system as a unit rather than as separate components.

3. Combo strollers
- these are a combination carriage and stroller. Before your baby can sit up, you can use the stroller’s bassinet, after that, use the stroller seat attachment to wheel your baby around.
You can start using the stroller from day one, and because is designed for infants through toddlers (up to 40 lbs.) you may not have to buy more then one stroller. Combo strollers tend to be pricey. They are more popular in Europe.
4. Carriages (Prams)
- these models, usually expensive, provide sleeping space for infants. Some have large spoked wheels and bassinets that can be removed to make way for a compatible stroller seat (sold separately). Prams are pricey and not very portable or user friendly. These models are hard to maneuver on public transportation, and you can’t put them in a trunk of your car.

Picking a perfect baby stroller is not an easy decision, especially for new parents. I hope that my article helps to make that decision for some parents. It is important to realize what's on the today's baby market and compare that to your needs and your budget.
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Products to avoid when shopping for your Baby

2010-02-16T15:51:00.000-08:00

New parents are quick to jump on any product they think will make life more comfortable for their baby—and easier for themselves.
I remember when I was shopping for my new baby, I knew its not going to be easy, because I wanted to get the best and the safest products on earth. It is hard especially for new, first time parents with no experience at all.
I did some research and want to share it with you.
Some items present safety risks I don't believe are worth taking. Here are four that I think you should skip:

Baby bath seat
Each year, an average of 10 babies drown while using baby bath seats. Nearly all of those deaths occurred when a parent or caregiver left the baby unattended momentarily. The problem is that these seats, intended to make it easier to hold the baby in the bathtub, can give parents a false sense of security. It’s better to use an infant bathtub for bathing and never, even for a second, leave the baby beyond arm’s reach.

Sleep positioners
These devices are intended to keep infants on their back in a secure sleeping position. But the youngest infants, for whom these are designed, are not able to roll over from their backs on their own, which makes this product unnecessary. The soft foam in the sleep positioners can pose a suffocation hazard and our medical experts don’t recommend them.

Crib bumper pads
Designed to prevent bumps and bruises, crib bumpers can create their own hazards. One study found 27 cases of infant death involving bumper pads or similarly padded bassinets. Most of the deaths occurred when the infant became wedged between the bumper and another object or when the infant’s face was against the bumper.

And since bumper pads cannot be safety secured to cribs with solid end panels and should not be used with toddlers who can stand, we think it’s best to avoid them altogether.

Sling carriers
Over the past five years, at least four babies died and there have been many reports of serious injury associated with the use of sling-type carriers. The incidents include skull fractures, head injuries, contusions and abrasions. Most occurred when the child fell out of the sling. As slings grow in popularity, so do the number of serious injuries. No safety standards exist for slings. We think you should skip the sling and opt for other types of infant carriers, which have safer track records. (Image note: The CPSC recalled 100,000 Infantino slings in 2007.)

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Britax Blink Strollers Recall

2010-02-10T17:05:00.000-08:00

About 14,000 Britax "Blink" umbrella strollers, made in China and imported by Britax Child Safety Inc. of Charlotte, N.C., because the stroller's hinge poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to a child when the stroller is being unfolded or opened. No injuries or incidents have been reported. The recall includes all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. Another 900 strollers in Canada are part of the recall. The recalled strollers were sold online and at child product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide in the U.S. and Canada from July 2009 through this month. Details: by phone at 888-427-4829; by Web at www.BlinkRecall.com or www.cpsc.gov.

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The Mommy Mitten...

2010-01-31T10:27:00.000-08:00

Keep your mitts toasty while pushing baby.

Stroller-weilding moms don't have the option, even on the coldest winter days, to stuff their frozen hands into their coat pockets. No, no, steer on we must. So for those bitter mornings when mere gloves are just not cutting it, take warm, cozy comfort in this clever little invention: the Mommy Mitten. It fits over the handle of bar strollers and offers the protection of three layers: weather-proof outside, insulating middle, and soft fleece interior. Snuggly.

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New Recall - Baby Strollers

2010-01-29T07:50:00.000-08:00

Many parents take for granted the products they buy for their children are safe. But once they're on the market, it often turns out they aren't safe.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling two brands of child strollers.

The problem is with the hinges. A young child can get their fingers caught in the hinge. The two strollers being recalled are:

The CYBEX stroller made by Regal Lager. The stroller's hinge mechanism could cut or amputate a child's finger if the child gets his or her finger caught in there.

The second stroller is made by Graco and goes by the names of Passage, Alano and Spree. 1.5 million are being recalled.
A child could lose a finger in the hinge.

The Graco strollers are made with two types of hinges. The recall affects only the hinge with positioning notches.

If you have these strollers please stop using them and contact the company to get a repair kit.

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New Recall in Baby Stroller Industry

2010-01-28T07:59:00.000-08:00

The Repair Cybex strollers affected include the Ruby, Onyx and Topaz Models, according to manufacturer Regal Lager, based in Kennesaw. About 1,100 strollers were sold in the U.S., and another 90 were sold in Canada.

The strollers' hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the stroller is being opened, according to information on the company's Web site.

The company has received one complaint of a child placing a finger in the hinge, resulting in a fracture.

The strollers, which cost between $140 and $260, were sold in department and juvenile product stores across the U.S. between August and November, according to Regal Lager. Those who own the strollers can contact the company for free hinge cover retrofit kit.

For more information, contact Regal Lager at 800-593-5522 or go to the company's Web site at www.regallager.com/recalls.
THOSE ARE RECALLED MODELS:

Regal Lager The Ruby, Onyx and Topaz models of the Cybex Strollers are being recalled due to a hinge that could injure a child's FINGERS.

Hope that info will be useful for families that own that kind of baby strollers.

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Baby Strollers for Parents to use waiting at the Paris Airport...

2010-01-26T07:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a small innovation that will be a big relief for overburdened parents traveling through sprawling Charles de Gaulle airport. Forty free strollers are now available at Terminal 2E, which is used by carriers such as Northwest, Delta, and Air France. (American Airlines flies into 2A.)

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Take your child for a ride (Courtesy ATOUT FRANCE)

The strollers (poussettes) are located at two loan stations just beyond security and can be wheeled around the duty-free areas and right up to your boarding gate.

The France tourism office, ATOUT, reports that more than 200 people are taking advantage of the strollers daily. Stay tuned for the addition of strollers to other terminals at CDG and to Orly airport.

If you are traveling to Paris with a baby or toddler in tow, check out this Aeroports de Paris page with more resources (where to find baby changing stations) and tips (powered milk and baby food are allowed onboard).

Free Workout with Jogging Strollers in Sarasota, Fla...

2010-01-25T16:07:00.000-08:00

Kristen Horler, founder and chief executive of Baby Boot Camp LLC, a mall-walking group for mothers and babies in strollers, runs power-walking sessions at malls in Sarasota, Fla., five days a week. This month, "there are definitely some newcomers there, or as I'd like to call them, rookies," Ms. Horler says.

The problem is that neophytes don't know the unspoken rules of mall-walking, which include moving single file. Often Ms. Horler will see people walking together and taking up the whole aisle.

"And here we are coming up in a line with our strollers," she says, adding that her group tries to be polite and calls out warnings, such as "passing on your left."

In this economy, strolling the halls at the mall can make a lot more financial sense than that pricey gym membership. Indeed, many people have recently cut back on their fitness budgets. For instance, sales of traditional home fitness equipment such as treadmills and elliptical machines declined 10% in 2008 from the previous year, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, an industry group.

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If You Own any of the Latest Recalled GRACO STROLLERS and live in South Florida - bring for FREE REPAIR

2010-01-22T10:36:00.000-08:00

Free repair service for any parents or consumers worried about any affected Graco baby stroller in light of the recent massive recall.

In response to the massive recall of 1.5 million strollers announced on Wednesday, two companies called Strolling in Style and The Stroller Doctor are offering free repair assistance to all affected product users.

Graco has determined that some of the canopies on select Passage, Alano, and Spree model strollers, manufactured by Graco prior to March 2008, could expose children to a risk of injury. Stroller owners can request the repair kit by calling Graco Customer Service at 1-(800) 345-4109 or via their website at www.gracobaby.com/safetyandrecall.

Once parents receive the recall kit in the mail, they can bring it along with their stroller to Strolling in Style in Boca Raton or The Stroller Doctor in Miami for free installation. Stroller owners may also ask questions or discuss concerns.

Repairs take just a few minutes to perform and all affected Graco owners are welcome to bring their stroller and recall kit in for free installation.

Who: The Stroller Doctor has built a reputation for providing skilled maintenance and repair services for strollers throughout North and South America. Located in South Florida, The Stroller Doctor staff understands the needs of active mothers, and are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and product support.

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NEW Graco Strollers Recall

2010-01-20T09:43:00.000-08:00

TODAY about 1.5 million Graco strollers sold at Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers are being recalled after some children's fingertips were amputated by hinges on the products.
The recall by Graco Children's Products Inc. includes certain model numbers of its Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems. The Exton, Pa., company received seven reports of children placing their fingers in a stroller's canopy hinge as the canopy was being opened or closed. Five children had their fingertips severed and two children received cuts on their fingertips.

The strollers were made in China by Graco and sold at AAFES, Burlington Coat Factory, Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Kmart, Fred Meyer, Meijer, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from October 2004 to December 2009.

In announcing the recall Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said the strollers pose an amputation and laceration hazard to children when opening or closing the canopy. The consumers are advised to stop using the strollers and contact Graco to receive a free repair kit.

The recall involves strollers made between October 2004 and February 2008. The model numbers and manufacture dates are on the lower inside portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels.

This is the second major recall in recent months of strollers that led to fingertip amputations and injuries. Last November, about a million Maclaren strollers were recalled after there were 12 reports of children's fingertips being amputated by a hinge mechanism.

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Toxic and Untested Flame Retardant Chemicals in Baby Strollers,...

2010-01-18T11:28:00.000-08:00

In 1972, California passed legislation requiring flammability standards for upholstered furniture and baby products like high chairs, strollers and nursing pillows. Manufacturers met these new standards by using inexpensive, toxic and untested flame retardant chemicals. These flame retardants contained hazardous halogenated chemicals similar to PCB's and Dioxins, two of the most toxic classes of chemicals, Untested in humans, these brominated and chlorinated flame retardants can cause cancer, birth defects, neurological and reproductive or endocrine disruption in every animal species studied. As a result, one state's law has become the de facto standard for the country and poses a serious threat to everyone in the nation. Californians, in fact, have earned the dubious honor of having the highest amount of toxic flame retardant chemicals in their bodies of any people on the planet.

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Shoplifting with Baby Strollers

2010-01-13T10:52:00.000-08:00

FRAMINGHAM —

Three accused shoplifters are scheduled to be arraigned today in Framingham District Court, including two who police said were pushing carriages with babies in them.

Gina Alberini, 25, of 96 Woodland Road, Ashland; Jamie Hafford, 42, of 11 Edgemont Ave., Plainville, and Steven Bunnell, 27, of 20 Linwood Ave., Bellingham, were all arrested at Walmart Wednesday at 5:51 p.m.

Police said Alberini and Bunnell were pushing carriages with young children in them as they stole clothing, a DVD player and DVDs.

All three are charged with larceny of property worth more than $250.

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Baby Strollers on Buses

2010-01-07T10:32:00.000-08:00

"As Fournier, her fiancé and their son attempted to get their grocery shopping and other errands accomplished in the pre-Christmas chill, they were told there was no room for Cody’s full stroller.

Without hesitation, they had boarded the bus near their Browning Trail home and prepared to make the shift to the Bayfield Street bus. They had no reason to expect the upcoming transfer would take longer than the typical five minutes.

The first bus that arrived was crowded and Fournier agreed without concern to take a pass on it.

After watching the next incoming bus go out of service without a replacement, she became aware that the outing was going to throw her baby’s schedule out of whack. This was more of a concern than normal, since he was in the process of taking antibiotics for illness.

“The next driver said there was no room even though there were only 10 people on the bus and the front seats had been folded up to make space for the stroller,” she recalls. After arguing without success, Fournier stepped back and watched another 20 people climb aboard."

Is it right? what's the policy about baby strollers on buses?
Would you like to leave your comments?
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2010-01-04T20:53:00.000-08:00

We are proud to feature Mia Moda Baby Strollers as a pert of our collection. This European manufacturer makes stylish, practical, and safe baby strollers and car seats. The gallery features classical, full size baby strollers – Atmosferra, sitnstand style of Compagno, jogging strollers -Energi, and lightweight, umbrella kind of Facile. All of them come in nice shades and colors, including the latest Willow and Kaleidoscope.
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Recalls on Strollers, Baby cribs, and more...

2009-12-28T11:29:00.000-08:00

The CPSC recently held a unanimous vote for new rules that will require hefty regulations for baby product manufactures. The regulations will require all manufacturers to keep track of product owners. Manufactures will be required to provide consumers with a postage-page registration form. Once the consumer fills out and returns the form, the manufacturer must keep their information on file.

The CPSC hopes this will help consumers find out about recalls faster. Recalls that may be life threatening to their infant or toddler.

Three major recalls were in issued in 2009 after serious injuries occurred in infants and toddlers. The CPSC issued a recall for nearly 500,000 infant car seats after a defective handle was found to put children at serious risk for injury during car accidents. Another recall involving cribs was issued after the defective product caused injuries and bruising to infants and toddlers. The third recall was issued after several children suffered finger amputations. In that recall over two millions strollers were affected.

Hopefully the new regulations imposed by the CPSC will help parents keep their children safe from dangerous and defective products.

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Maclaren didn't Recall thier Strollers in Japan

2009-12-20T15:40:00.000-08:00

On Nov. 11, Maclaren, a British maker of baby strollers, learned this the hard way. It had recalled some of its strollers in the United States but not in Japan. This prompted Mizuho Fukushima, minister in charge of consumer affairs, to make a public call to refrain from using these strollers altogether.

This call was delivered with the full punch of a press club that was briefed on the topic exclusively by the agency but without any input from the company.

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Baby, Stroller + Cell phone, I Pod...= Quality Time Spend with Your Child?

2009-12-17T02:52:00.000-08:00

I got some reflection about babies, parents and a quality of the time they spend together.
I see lots of parents pushing strollers with their babies and talking on cell-phones, texting or listening to music on I Pods... My reflection made me ask the question: are technical gadgets driving us from spending quality time with our kids?
Giving attention to children and spending time with them is very important to both, you and your kids. There are many benefits coming from the quality time that we spend with our children, regardless from their ages. Kids need our attention always, when they are infants, toddlers, at school age, and after that...
Sometimes we forget about this. We take our babies for walk in strollers but somebody calls us so we answer the cell-phone and talk for a a few minutes or while strolling we listen to music coming from our I Pod, or texting... instead of entertaining our kids, talking to them, and answering their questions. Children always have many questions to us but do we have time to answer them?
I think we parents should leave our gadgets at home when strolling with kids or not use them. Spending quality time with children will benefit in their development, mental and emotional. It will also benefit us in many ways.

I wonder what do you think about the topic? please leave your comments.
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Texthook - Convenient Stroller Gadget for busy Parents

2009-12-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

Texthook is a cool new gadget that allows multi-tasking people to text while pushing a stroller at the same time.
It's the perfect accessory for busy parents.
A gizmo called Texthook lets parents strap phones to the bars of their strollers so they can text and e-mail without missing a step.

The company that makes them said about 100 of the $30 devices have been bought since they went on sale last week.

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You have ONLY 30-35 seconds to fold a baby stroller to get on train

2009-12-10T09:47:00.000-08:00

Did you hear the story...
"A mother has serious questions for Regional Transit after a light rail train took off with her 1-year-old daughter on board. Brittney Robinson said she was having trouble getting her stroller folded up and onto the train at a Sacramento station, so she told the driver to wait. Robinson said another passenger helped her by holding the baby while she got the stroller folded and stowed. However, she said, the train left anyway...
The mother said she believes the driver left without her on purpose. She said she was crying and "hysterical" when a transit guard came to her assistance. "He shouldn't have been as rude as he was to me," Robinson said. Regional Transit spokeswoman Alane Masui said the train operator reported a child was separated from the mother after the train departed from the Power Inn Station. Masui said a transit guard went with the mother on the next train that was headed to the University/65th Street station. According to Robinson, the driver drove the train past that station -- where the woman holding the baby was waiting -- and the RT dispatcher made the driver go back so the mother and child could be reunited. The mother and child were separated for about 10 minutes, Masui said. "I felt like I had been away from my daughter forever," Robinson said. The train operator would not intentionally separate a mother and a child, Masui said, and wasn't aware of the situation until after the train pulled out. RT said there are signs at stations asking parents to fold up strollers before boarding. Loading time for trains is about 30 to 35 seconds, Masui said."

So parents fold your baby stroller quick because the train won't wait for you!

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Graco Quattro Strollers - best rated by Consumer Reports

2009-12-09T08:14:00.000-08:00

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.

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Baby Planners

2009-12-02T17:08:00.000-08:00

Between 60 and 70 baby planners have started offering services in the United States in the last few years. Baby planners offer researched recommendations on baby products, like strollers, baby bassinets, and cribs, and make referrals to and do interviews with possible nannies and midwives.
Many clients are busy professional women or pregnant women who live far away from their families. Baby planners charge rates from around $50 to $150 an hour or by packages, which can cost several hundred to several thousand dollars.

But there also can be opposite pressure from the longtime idea that parents should want to do everything for their children, said Parenting magazine senior editor Christina Vercelletto. "A lot of it has to do with the expectation that anything to do with a baby is something that a mother should want to do," she said.

Vercelletto said baby planners can alleviate stress and be useful to parents who can afford the services, but there are plenty of other good resources available, such as advice from friends and family, for parents who can't pay for any extra help.

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Shoplifting Using Baby Strollers

2009-11-26T16:24:00.000-08:00

Some people used baby strollers as a tool to shoplifting. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR THE STORY?

...Four people with Las Vegas addresses were arrested Sunday in connection with the case, where a group of people are accused of going into large retail stores and filling up baby strollers with clothes and other items without paying for them.

Investigators have recovered more than $3,000 worth of stolen merchandise from Boise area retailers in connection with the case, according to reports.

Boise police officials say five members of the group were caught using baby strollers to steal clothes and other items from two large retailers at Franklin Road and Milwaukee Street on Sunday.

Boise police say all six suspects have Nevada addresses and are trying to determine if this group was visiting different cities along major highways, as in other cases Boise police have dealt with.

The charge of burglary is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and the charge of grand theft is punishable by up to 14 years in prison...

Those baby strollers above are the tools that shoplifters used for the crime.

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Will Baby Strollers be allowed on Buses in Canada

2009-11-25T08:21:00.000-08:00

It was very important topic for all Canadians using buses for their commute and having baby strollers with them. Lots of mothers, their babies, and baby strollers were protesting in front of Ottawa City Hall on November 18 against the proposition to restrict some sizes and shapes of strollers allowed on public transportation in Canada.

Finally Authorities chose not to impose their regulations.

It is a great news for all parents!
Especially now when baby slings are not such a good option, after few infant's death reported and associated with them.
Baby carriers are good but not the best way to commute with the baby on public transportation. Still the best option is the right type of baby stroller, the best and the most convenient lightweight stroller or umbrella stroller. These models are made to be very light, easy to fold with one hand, and compact. Lightweight strollers are always favorite and they come in many designs, styles, and sizes. On the market you can find big selections of lightweight strollers often right on your budget, these models are cheap. Also many manufacturers and makers offer very wide galleries of that kind of products. From fancy Italian Peg Perego and Mia Moda, Graco, Kolcraft, to Evenflo and Britex Blink.

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Jogging Strollers on Marathon Run

2009-11-20T17:21:00.000-08:00

On November, 22, 2009 may new record be set for running with joggers in Marathon.

Tulsa's Williams Route 66 Marathon - this Sunday will take place race that involve two elite runners and their sons in jogging strollers.
Both fathers are marathon runners - Michael Wardian and Zac Freudenburg, they will run 26,2 miles while pushing their kids - 11-month old Grant and 10-month old Liam - in joggers.
They're not only trying to outrun each other, they're trying to break the current Guinness World Record for a marathon race while pushing a stroller — 2:42:21 — set by Wardian and his firstborn son, Pierce, in 2007.

The idea for this father-son adventure came from Wardian.

"Michael gave me the idea when we did the Mount Washington race a few years ago — he was expecting his second son, I was expecting my first," Freudenburg said. "He told me about running a marathon with his first son, and his son liked it, so that sort of planted the seed."

Wardian heard that Freudenburg was going to attempt to break his record and decided he and Grant were up for the challenge.

"We're pretty equally matched," Wardian said. "I think it's going to be a great race, especially if the kids cooperate."

Both men are accomplished distance runners — Wardian recently placed third at the World Championship 50k and Freudenburg won the St. Louis Marathon in April — and they're focused on breaking that Guinness World Record this Sunday. Minus any snack, diaper or crying baby breaks.

Great idea with many benefits for fathers and their children, jogging strollers are getting more and more popular, parents promote active and healthy lifestyle. They can be used even in marathons and for more recreational purposes.
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Graco Quattro Duo Tour Stroller- one of the best choices for Twins or Siblings

2009-11-19T17:01:00.000-08:00

One of the hardest things when having multiples is trying to find a safe and efficient way to get them from one place to another. We care about their safety, comfort, and also about our budget.

One of the best products is the Graco Duo Quattro by Graco. This stroller packs a lot of punch with beautiful designs, the ability to grow with children, and the capacity for two infant car seat carriers (that need to be Graco brand as well).

This stroller has a large basket under the seats, cup holders for parents and children, large shades that are detachable, ergonomic handles that make it easier to steer and even control with one hand, and it comes in a couple lovely fabric designs.

The grace this stroller provides in its smooth ride is incomparable and its only draw back is its pure mass. Though the stroller folds with a simple twist of one hand, it is still a large item to place into the trunk of a vehicle.

A family sacrifices a good amount of space in carting around this stroller. Double strollers in general are large items and few fold up really small. The ones that tend to fold up the smallest are not equip to carry infant car seats.

Graco Quattro Duo is the model with all necessary features that babies and parents need. Prices are very reasonable to compare with other double stroller brands, and Graco is the manufacturer that you can trust. Usually Graco strollers, single and double are very highly rated for safety and durability by Consumer Reports.

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Latest Maclaren Umbrella Strollers Recall

2009-11-10T08:09:00.000-08:00

November 9, 2009 Maclaren informed of a recall of a number of Maclaren Umbrella Strollers, that will be a voluntary recall of all Maclaren Umbrella strollers that were sold since 1999 till present day. Below you will see a list of all the models affected by this recall.

The models affected by the recall only apply to those sold in the U.S. There is a fault in the hinge mechanism; this has caused a number of children to have their finger tips amputated.

Maclaren who are working alongside the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are to issue a free hinge mechanism kit to solve the issue. Maclaren, the largest stroller company in the world has said that safety is there first priority, they have asked for owners of the affected strollers to contact then immediately.

Once owners contact Maclaren, they will then be sent these kits, which is just a cover to hide the mechanism. Contact Maclaren immediately.

List of affected Maclaren Umbrella Stroller Models Below:

Easy Traveller
Quest Mod
Quest Sport
Techno XLR
Techno XT
Triumph
Twin Techno
Twin Triumph
Volo

Please be advised about the latest recall of Maclaren umbrella strollers and take action if you own and still using one of the strollers.

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Toronto Residents Advised to Lock up Baby Strollers

2009-11-05T19:32:00.000-08:00

Lately I read article about baby stroller thefts in Toronto, Canada, I would like to share with you.

Bloor West Village have experienced a rash of baby stroller thefts over the past 10 months.Police say there have been six reported thefts since January. The strollers are being snatched off front porches. A man and a woman were arrested and charged in two of the cases earlier this year, which resulted in the strollers being sold online. However, their names have not been released because the investigation is ongoing.

"Don't take a chance," said Vella. "Don't leave anything valuable on verandas."Police suggest that strollers be secured or stored out of sight. When purchasing a stroller, officers recommend recording the make, model and serial number.Police believe thieves may be targeting baby strollers after a recent spike in thefts, especially in Toronto's west end. Since January, half a dozen strollers have been stolen in Toronto police 11 Division alone, which includes parts of Parkdale, High Park-Swansea and Runnymede-Bloor West Village.

Police are urging owners to secure or store strollers out of sight, as they are taken from house porches in most cases."We want to make people aware that this is in fact happening. Especially with colder snowy weather coming, you're less likely to properly store strollers," said Const. Wendy Drummond, adding that it is the more expensive makes being targeted.Of the six strollers stolen in 11 Division, a man and woman were charged earlier this year with attempting to sell two of the products online.Two other strollers were located by citizens and returned to their owners.

Police continue to investigate the thefts.

I think it is an interesting article, we can learn from it and protect our baby strollers from potential thief.
Remember, that baby strollers don't have lo-jacks! even those expensive ones.

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Miracle with a Baby in a Stroller

2009-10-31T14:49:00.000-07:00

A six-month-old baby had a miraculous escape after his stroller rolled off a railway station platform and into the path of an incoming train
The incident, which happened at Ashburton railway station in Melbourne, Australia, was captured by CCTV. The footage shows the baby's mother momentarily letting go of the stroller, which then rolls over the edge of the platform. Second later, a train pulls in to the station. The stroller and baby were dragged 30 meters (33 yards) further up the track before the train came to a halt. John Rees, a spokesman for train operator Connex, told Australia's Channel 7 television station: "It's a miracle this baby wasn't killed. The baby managed to escape with just a cut to the forehead. It's a complete miracle." The baby boy was quickly reunited with his distraught mother. He was taken to Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital but was later discharged.

It is a very dramatic story with a very happy ending!
Accidents happen to kids under parents supervision, is it a warning to other parents to pay closer attention to our children and their safety???

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Babies Safety in a Car Seat or Carrier, which is a part of a Travel System

2009-10-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday's news announced, that more injuries are coming from car seats outside of cars then inside of them, while driving with kids.
It brought a reflection to me, because when we talk about car seat safety, the first things that come to our heads - are car accidents.That's why when shopping for a car seat alone or car seat as a part of a travel system, we usually read before the purchase about safety features, appropriate way to install it in the car. We want our kids to be safe in the car while driving with them.
How many parents pay attention to kid's safety while car seat or carrier is out of our car??
After hearing yesterday's news I'm surprised, that more then half injuries happen to kids in car seats, while those car seats are out of cars. They are not related to car accidents!
So shouldn't we think about our children safety while putting them snapped into car seats on tables? counter taps? couches? That's what make our kids not safe, that's what put them in danger of possible injuries, when they fall.
So parents, be careful when looking for the best accessories for your babies, while shopping for car seats or travel systems, which include car seats. Make sure your children are safe in car seats while driving and also find appropriate spot to leave your baby snapped into the car seat, in the house, while shopping with them, because some ideas may put your child in danger of falling and get injured.

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What Kind of Baby Stroller to buy for Babies younger then 6 months

2009-10-16T07:46:00.000-07:00

Newborns can't sit up without support, their main activity is lying. They need appropriate stroller to ride in when taken for walks. They need a fully reclined kind of baby stroller, so they can be comfortable. Their physical needs need to be met.
It's not easy to pick appropriate stroller when we have to consider our infant's safety and comfort, and our needs.
Today's baby stroller market offers a few options for newborns:
- car seat carrier frames, snapngo models
- travel system
- combo stroller
- carriage or pram.
These are main choices for infants up to 6 months of age.
Some of them are more or less practical, convenient, or lasting for longer. Usually price range is a factor too. For example prams are very expensive, in fact they don't last for long, babies grow out of them very quickly.
Parents, that I know prefer travel systems or snapngo for their stroller needs. The travel system last for long time, it will grow with your baby. When baby is older you can use the stroller, which will last trough toddlers years.

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Travel System For Everyday Use

2009-10-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

Traveling with your kids and taking them places can be very challenging, so it is important to have appropriate accessories to make it easier on you and your children.
A travel system typically consists of a stroller, a seat, and the base, that stays in the car. The seat snaps into the stroller and the base, making transitions especially easy. The stroller with the seat attached can be heavy, but the convenience may be worth the extra pounds.
These models accommodate babies from birth to 20 lbs. Although an infant seat won’t work for as much of your child’s life as a convertible seat, it will take him or her more places. It will be more useful until the baby reaches 20 lbs. Infant seats can be used also as carriers. All the seats on today’s market tested and rated at least very good.
Infant Seats Features:
- can be bought with a stroller,
- separate base that can be left strapped in the car,
- leveling indicator to help install the seat at a safe angle that’s comfortable for the infant,
- adjustable three-point harness,
- attachment to use with a shopping cart,
- weigh 6-8 lbs.
Strollers Features:
- backrest that reclines to a near horizontal, flat position,
- fabric can be cleaned by damp-wiping,
- swivel wheels that don’t lock,
- shock-absorption at frame and wheels,
- padding for the child,
- canopy that locks when positioned,
- have rear-wheel brakes,
- use T-buckle restrains with strap at the crotch and waist.
You won’t go far wrong with any of these travel systems. All were judged at least as good as strollers. The top models are manufactured by Graco and Evenflo. They earned the highest scores in convenience, durability, and safety.
Convenience of functions was judged according to ease of opening and folding, inserting and removing the car seat, operating the brakes, steering, and using buckles.
Durability reveals how well each stroller handled loads of 100 pounds on the seat and 10 pounds on the foot rests, as well as repetitive opening and folding and an endurance track test on bumpy sidewalks or rough road surfaces.
The safety scores indicate areas where the standards are inadequate- protecting an infant sleeping in the stroller or the instability when force is applied to the handle.
The baby rides in the car seat snapped into the stroller until she can sit up, and then you use the stroller without the car seat.
Like an infant seat with carrier frame, a travel system allows you to move a sleeping baby in the seat undisturbed from car to stroller. This is very important for today's, busy parents, who need to take their babies places or travel with them.

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Mia Moda stroller- the Elite European Style

2009-10-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

If you think about getting a nice, European style baby stroller, you may consider Mia Moda. Mia Moda is an Italian manufacturer that makes very stylish baby strollers.
European market was always very picky, European people test carefully baby products and accessories before they start to use them. Mia Moda offers a nice baby stroller collection, including classical stroller, lightweight, sitnstand stroller, and jogging stroller line.
If you consider buying a baby stroller, which should be practical, stylish, and easy to use anywhere - Mia Moda is the answer.
While checking on Mia Moda baby stroller collection, don't forget to check on the latest fabric style. Please take a look at newest Kaleidoscope and Willow version for Atmosferra and Energi released in July 2009.

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Comments on Travel Systems

2009-09-25T08:13:00.000-07:00

My friend lately asked me what kind of baby stroller would be the best for her newborn.
She didn't want to get stroller as a gift, she wanted make that decision on her own, because it is so important accessory for a child. Every baby needs a baby stroller, one or more, and will use it for a few years. My friend's main question was, if she should buy a travel system or separate a baby stroller and an infant car seat?
A travel system typically consists of a stroller, a seat, and a base that stays in the car. The seat snaps into the stroller and the base, making transitions especially easy. The stroller with the seat attached can be heavy, but the convenience may be worth the extra pounds.
It is important, especially for the newborn, who sleeps or naps a lot, not to disturb while making changes from car to the stroller. Usually child wakes up when parent picks him up to make those transitions, unless is laying comfortably in his seat, may not even notice the change.
Another good thing about travel system is that the infant car seat may be used as a carrier. It is important for busy parents, who need to take their babies from place to place.
I would consider travel system for my needs, I think those models are great, very useful, and so convenient. I look over the latest tests performed on travel systems, ratings, and recommendations - they look very good. Their safety, durability, and convenience are rated very good and very comparable to separate pieces.
I wonder, what you think about that choice?
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CR tests prompt recall of Baby Jogger stroller

2009-09-11T18:02:00.000-07:00

CR tests prompt recall of Baby Jogger stroller

As anticipated, Baby Jogger has recalled 41,000 of its City Mini strollers after testing by Consumer Reports showed that the stroller's harness buckle released too easily.

We reported in July that during our recent tests of 19 strollers, we found that the Baby Jogger City Mini Single had a harness buckle that released when the harness straps were pulled by forces as weak as two pounds. That's considerably less than the pulling force of a typical-sized child. We reported then that the company was discussing a recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and also that, independent of our test findings, Baby Jogger had recently redesigned the buckle after getting about 100 consumer complaints that the buckles had broken.

The recall includes both Baby Jogger City Mini single and double strollers manufactured between Nov.1, 2007 and Feb. 28, 2009. They were sold at juvenile product stores, mass merchandisers, and department stores nationwide and on various Web sites including Amazon.com from November 2007 through July 2009 for between $220 and $400. (Check the recall notice for item numbers.)

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What kind of Double Stroller to choose? Side-by-side or tandem?

2009-09-05T18:53:00.000-07:00

When you choose a perfect double stroller for your twins or siblings, there are so many things to consider:
- price to fit into your budget,
- your children age,
- features and brands,
- even siblings personalities.
There are basically three kinds of double strollers:
1. Side-by-side double stroller
2. Tandem
3. Double jogging stroller.
Side-by-side models are nice but they require as much space as the single version. These strollers are wider and sometimes may not fit through some doorways, narrow elevator doors, and store isles, everything over 29 inches wide could cause headaches.
Those models are perfect for outdoor walks, especially if you want both kids to entertain each other, while their exploration. Side-by-sides go over curbs more easily, but is good to keep balance on that kind of stroller with both kids. Only one child and uneven weighting may cause veering.
Tandem double strollers are better for just one kid at a time and are easier to maneuver, particularly with one hand. Many tandems accept an infant car seat in one or both stroller seats. These models can accommodate children of two different weights, with the heaviest in the front and the smaller one in the back. There are options also to set up the double stroller to face child to child , toward the parent, or toward the front, depending on children current needs.
Double Jogging Stroller, kind of stroller for active parents, who like to run with their babies, introducing to fitness and joys of the outdoors early on. They are suitable for babies over six months old, babies need to be able to sit upright to be safe in that kind of stroller.

Get Ready to Lose Baby Fat with Jogging Stroller and other Practical Tips for New Moms

2009-08-29T17:13:00.000-07:00

Who wouldn't trade the post-baby body for the old pre-baby shape? - I think most of new moms
According to the American College of Obstetricians, 80% of women who give birth eacg year gain more then recommended 25-35 pounds while they're pregnant.
From psychological point of view, it is so important, that new moms feel good about themselves and their postpartum bodies. In the whole process of building a correct emotional bonding between mother and her baby, woman's self-esteem plays a significant role. It is so important for new moms to gain their strength, get back flexibility, endurance, and renewed, positive self-image.
In general, most moms should give themselves up to 4-6 weeks fallowing delivery to recover, and then they can resume exercise gradually. It is good to start exercise program at home and when baby is old enough to ride in a jogging stroller (recommended age-6 months old) you can start walking or jogging with your child. Babies need so much attention and you don't want to leave your little one with somebody else. Most babies are happy, when taken for a walk, it is a great way to entertain your kid, while spending time outdoors.
My friend joins a stroller group, she is happy about getting back to shape, and her baby is happy to spend time with mommy and have play dates with her peers. So many benefits, what can be more rewarding?
Jogging strollers come in all sizes and shapes, single or double jogging stroller, different front wheel sizes, Jogging stroller comes with fixed or lockable front wheel, and all with large, air-filled tires. I would suggest buying a helmet for your little one for extra protection.
One more benefit and very important, I would like to share with you - we know how much our kids copy what we do or say. We want TO SET A GOOD EXAMPLE AND MAKE THE BEST CHOICES FOR OUR FAMILIES. Our behavior really sends them the message that you like to be active. Not only does being active set up your kids for living a healthier lifestyle, but it also helps them adopt a good attitude about exercise for the rest of their lives.
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SitnStand Stroller - lots of Convenience for Parents with Siblings

2009-08-26T15:48:00.000-07:00

Sitnstand strollers are new and very convenient products. It never was so easy to take different age siblings for a long walk without tiring the toddler.
Sitnstand stroller is very convenient for a baby and a busy preschooler, when the second one needs breaks from walking now and then.
My friend bought that kind of stroller when her second child was born and her first was 2 years old. She said, that it was the best stroller purchase she ever did. She uses sitnstand for long walks, for shopping, and traveling with kids. Sun blocking canopy, one hand fold, swivel, lockable wheels with suspension - that's only a few features, that she loves.
Sitnstand strollers are great for their value. You can also use it to snap an infant car seat on it. It is suitable for every child's age, even for infants. Sitnstad strollers are not on the stroller market for a long time, but today's parents are very lucky to have on opportunity to buy them for their siblings. I wish more manufacturers would make them, people just learn about their benefits.
Sitnstand by Baby Trend works well as a double stroller or if you remove the second seat, it can be used as a standing spot for an older sibling, the other option is to snap a baby car seat. So these are a few possibilities to set up that kind of stroller.
Mia Moda makes also nice, european sitnstands, stylish and trendy.

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2009-08-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

There are so many baby strollers on the market, everything from lightweight to heavy-duty, very simple umbrella strollers, midsized strollers, travel systems, to carriages, prams, all-terrain, and jogging strollers. So many thing to consider, like your lifestyle, the budget, your child's age, manufacturers, and more. Choosing a baby stroller is not an easy thing to do for parents, especially because baby strollers are a basic and the most used items and you need those products for newborns trough your child reaches the toddler age. Sometimes you need more then just one baby stroller, depending on your lifestyle, and also baby's needs change during her first years of life.