Strollers

Just because you've become a mother doesn't mean you have to become serious and give up your style. That's the motivation behind Jeremy Scott's unlikely collaboration with Cybex, the infant and baby gear company, that was announced earlier this week. The designer best known for placing Bart Simpson-patterned clothes on his runway models and pink teddy bears on Adidas sneakers has created a fun, playful collection filled with animated snack foods ready to duke it out.

Hours before introducing his new Food Fight design, two editors and I were invited to sit down with Jeremy at London's Shoreditch Studios to discuss his inspiration, the moms he designs for, and what he thinks of the criticism of his friend Kanye West's pregnant girlfriend.

PopSugar: You just designed a Smart car and now a stroller. Do you have a thing for wheels?
Jeremy Scott: I would think the connection is that I love the idea of branching out into all kinds of design. For instance, I am the first designer ever to design a car now. Everything else has been an interior fabric . . . to have my designs go into a larger kind of spectrum in that sense. That's one of the reasons I agreed to do the collaboration with Adidas — to open that further. But then to do cars and strollers and next things, it's very fulfilling. I love the idea of my work touching people's lives in different ways. So much of high fashion can be so insular. As much as I love it, it, just by nature, is so insular. I like how these things can be parts of people's lives in different ways.

PS: You actually changed the exterior of the Smart car. Is there anything you'd change if you could create your dream stroller?
JS: If it was all neon and lighting up! There is a lot of safety baby issues, so I had to think about what would make the most impactful punch while not causing any trouble. That's why I decided to go with print more than anything. I just thought, well, it could just speak volumes, and keep babies safe, which is the most important after all.

Keep reading to see what Jeremy says about who he designs for and his thoughts on Kim Kardashian's pregnancy.

As a devout user of the Bugaboo Cameleon, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to spend a month "test-driving" the new Cameleon3 over the past four weeks. Since my son was born nine months ago, I've spent significantly more time behind the handle of our Cameleon than I have behind the wheel of my car. Having the 2012 edition parked literally side by side with the Cameleon3 for the past 30 days gave me the unique perspective of being able to compare and contrast every detail and feature. Here are the ins and outs of what I learned during my time with the new set of wheels:

What's Improved and Great

• Increased underseat storage: While I don't have the exact dimensions available, the underseat bag on the Cameleon3 offers additional storage space and can be pulled shut with a drawstring so that whatever you're toting around stays protected. This is a great feature for city moms, who are likely to take their strollers out on errands and stash purchases in the stroller bag.
• Flat-fold bassinet: City moms will especially appreciate this thoughtful space-saving measure.
• Padded adjustable harness: This was a major upgrade! The new harness was a lot more secure (a bonus for this mom especially, who has to bump her stroller down eight steps to get out of the house), and the padding seemed a lot comfier for baby.

What's Improved and Unnoticeable

• A stronger chassis: This may be true, but the previous Cameleon certainly wasn't lacking for strength and stability.

Keep reading for more details on the new stroller.

Your stroller is probably one of the biggest investments that you made in the baby gear department, and for good reason. Your little one's first set of wheels is a daily workhorse, cruising through everything from rain and snow to dirt and mud to get you and your baby where you need to go. Protect your precious ride by giving it a thorough cleaning every few months. It will prolong the stroller's life and ensure that your baby is riding in sanitary style. Here's how:

1. Assemble Your Arsenal: You'll want buckets of both regular and soapy, warm water, a few old dish towels or rags, a soft brush, a vacuum, WD-40, and a bottle of stain remover like BuggyLove or OxiClean Baby.
2. Break It Down: Take apart whatever pieces of the stroller that you can disassemble. If you can remove the bassinet or seat, do so. Also remove any accessories (cup holders, organizers, etc.).
3. Vacuum Away: Use your vacuum's nozzle attachment to suck up dirt and crumbs on all fabric surfaces.
4. Wipe It All Down: Use a soft towel and lukewarm water to clean your stroller's chassis, then dry it off with a dry towel.
5. (Not-So) Squeaky Clean: Spray some WD-40 on the brakes to prevent squeaking, and keep your stroller riding smoothly.
6. Brush Up: Use a soft brush to clean dirt and sand from your stroller's tires and any other mechanisms that may be dirty.
7. Suds Up: To clean a foam handlebar, gently rub it down with soapy water, then wipe away any residue with a dry towel.
8. Stains Be Gone: Following the directions on your bottle of stain remover, spray away any trouble spots.
9. Or, You Can Cheat: You'd take your dirty car to the car wash, and now you can take your dirty stroller to one of the many stroller cleaning services that have popped up across the country in recent years. Check out CleanBeeBaby or Stroller Spa to find a location in your area.

Of all the challenges of new motherhood, taking a walk with your baby shouldn't be one of them. But when your lil one decides that their stroller is the enemy, walks can quickly turn into a nightmarish experience. If your baby is staging a strike against his stroller, here are five ways to negotiate a happy ending and a smooth ride for all.

1. Spend time in the stroller at home: Train your baby to view his stroller as a positive place by putting him in it while in the comfort of your own home. Talk to the baby, show him toys, wheel him back and forth, and before he starts to get fussy, take him out. Eventually, he'll (hopefully!) build a positive association.
2. Make sure that the stroller is comfortable: Check the stroller's straps to make sure that they're not too tight, or loose, for your baby. They should fit snugly without pinching or pulling. If you have a tiny baby who seems lost in her seat, invest in an infant insert to provide support and cushioning.
3. Give him the view he wants: Some babies prefer facing Mom or Dad, while others like to face outward. To find out if this applies to your little one, simply flip the seat — an option that your stroller will hopefully allow. This was all it took for my 3-month-old to go from a fussy baby to a happy cruiser.

Keep reading for more methods for putting an end to your baby's stroller strike!