Orbit Baby

Having a baby is supposed to be a wonderful experience, but for a world traveler like Vivian Chiang, the idea of it sounded like the end of global experiences. Before she was ever pregnant, Vivian and her husband, Joseph, his design partner, Bryan White, and his wife, Farrah, all realized that transportation could be made easier for families. As the four came together to create the Orbit system, they spoke to parents around the world to see what they would want in the ultimate travel stroller. Among the ideas they heard (and incorporated): car seats with side carrying handles so navigating narrow airplane aisles would be easier, one-handed folding so you can quickly gate-check a stroller, and a frame the folds down small so it can easily fit through the X-ray machine. Those features, along with using eco-friendly fabrics and placing the baby at table height, have made the Orbit stroller a favorite among globetrotting families.

Now a mom of three, Vivian continues to help the Orbit innovate (have you seen their new Double Helix carriage?), but she takes some time to care for herself. We asked the working mama what she'd like to receive this holiday season, and her list is filled with products we love too. Check it out!

Think the number of products is confusing now? Just wait a few months when many of the products that made their debut at the ABC Kids Expo last weekend hit store shelves. While we had an exclusive sneak peek at the most buzzed-about double-stroller launch at the show, there were plenty of other strollers, car seats, toys, and products introduced that hope to steal the hearts (and dollars) of moms and dads everywhere. Take a look at some of the products to come, and tell us which you are most excited to see in person!

Get in line! Double strollers are where it's at these days, and Orbit Baby is entering the fold with an update to the traditional tandem double stroller. The Double Helix won't be released until Spring 2012, but the company is giving us a sneak peek at it here!

Following a barrage of side-by-side options (think the Bugaboo Donkey and the Mountain Buggy Duet) and those with rumble seats, the new Orbit Baby Double Helix (the price is still being determined) combines the tandem stroller with the rumble seat to provide seating options for two kids, without one actually sitting on top of the other. Available as both a double stroller (the Double Helix) or an add-on for current Orbit owners (the Helix Plus), the frame takes advantage of Orbit's innovative 360° rotating seats, so tots can face any direction (even each other) at any time. The pushchair's six wheels (two more than most) will ensure silky smooth rides, regardless of which seat lil one's choose. Like the Bugaboo Donkey, the Double Helix also gives families the flexibility to use it as a single stroller or a double (with infant car seats, toddler car seats, or regular seats) by simply flicking a few latches.

Keep reading to see images of the Double Helix in action!

Strolling with your tot has never been easier, or more fashionable, than it is now. In addition to the new crop of pushchairs that have hit the market, manufacturers are introducing new models of some of the most popular prams to hit the pavement. We've rounded up some of the new models that have made their debuts lately. Take a look and tell us if you prefer the new or old model.