Maclaren

Lil ones can "sail on to the sun" in their own version of a yellow submarine starting next month. Forty-five-year-old British stroller king Maclaren is moving beyond its experience collaborating with high-end designers and turning its attention to legendary musicians like the Beatles.

The special edition Yellow Submarine Maclaren Quest stroller ($280) features a bright yellow seat, denim hood, reversible psychedelic print liner, and an adorable bubble print rain cover. Images from the iconic film are embroidered on the hood, seat back, and liner and a spiffy matching foot muff is sold separately. The buggy, which will be sold by major retailers in September, is built onto the Quest frame, similar to the BabyGap, Jacadi, and Lulu Guinness versions before it. With a funky design like this, it's only a matter of time before tots will be asking mama to play the Sgt. Pepper's album backwards!

Advantage Maclaren! The World Cup may continue, but with the US team out of the picture, the fanfare may be dying down in some homes. Never fear, Grand Slam tennis is here.

With Wimbledon in full swing for the rest of the week, the British stroller company is introducing a tennis-themed pushchair liner designed for the ultimate grass-court fan. The inexpensive Sports Fan (Tennis) Liner ($25) features faux suede material embroidered with a tennis ball and court and fits all single-seat Maclaren strollers. For now, the reversible liner is only available in the UK, but it is scheduled to make its stateside debut in August, just in time for the US Open. And for those soccer fans whose teams are still playing, the buggy company is also offering a soccer version of the liner in the UK.

When it's time to put baby to bed, parents loving the mod look may choose a white lacquer and wood crib. The contemporary piece pairs well with bold or neutral bedding to create a nursery that can easily be updated as the tot grows. Check out a couple of our favorite options!

Simple: Argington's sleek, modular Sahara Crib ($490) features a platform rim around its base and converts into a toddler bed.
Swank: Following last year's acquisition of modern nursery design giant Netto Collection by stroller giant Maclaren, it is no surprise that the two are introducing their first collaboration. The Louis Crib ($1200) combines traditional nursery style with a modern twist. Which do you prefer?

While the Stork Craft recall might have been the biggest crib recall in US history, it was the Maclaren recall headline that caught the attention of LilSugar readers. The British company responsible for making the simple buggies voluntarily recalled their products and issued repair kits to keep young fingers safe from the faulty hinges. While many mamas own the pushchairs, it seems only a quarter of our Maclaren owners were actually going to put them to rest. The argument? It seems like most any stroller, doorway, or drawer could inflict the same harm. If anything, it serves as a good reminder to keep a watchful eye on those wee extremities!

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One of the top pram producing companies of the world is facing a tough task this morning. The always-popular Maclaren is recalling one million strollers that were sold between 1999 to the present. The problem at hand? Faulty hinges. The press release issued by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports wee fingers are at risk of getting severed during the unfolding or opening of the stroller.

Parents are being advised to stop using their strollers immediately until the models are known and the repair kits are issued. The buggy manufacturer will be providing the hinge covers on their website and through a hotline. The models have not been announced yet as the recall was to be released tomorrow. We will have an update on the make and model when the information becomes available.