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Baby, It's Cold Outside: 8 Cozy Stroller Buntings

LilSugar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:03:45 PST

Spring may almost be right around the corner, but until then, keep lil ones snuggly warm in these cozy stroller buntings. We've highlighted the best features of each of our eight top picks to make shopping a breeze. Stay warm, and happy strolling!

9 Product Launches We're Looking Forward to in 2012

Rebecca M Gruber — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:42:49 PST

Sure we're sad to see 2011 wind down. It's been a blast, and we've loved the products and trends that captured our attention over the year. But they say the best is yet to come and certainly there are some great new products, collaborations, and introductions on the horizon. We've been lucky enough to gain previews of a few of them, and are sharing some of our things we are most looking forward to in 2012. Take a look!

The Readers Have Spoken: Your Favorite Products, Names, and More of 2011

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:47:19 PST

If there's one things moms like to do, it's share information. We have our favorite car seat, stroller, toys, and more, and we're not afraid to tell everyone about them. Over the past month, we asked you to vote on your favorite things from 2011 - everything from the top push chair and celebrity baby name to the celeb mom you most like to follow on Twitter - and you weren't afraid to speak your minds. We now present you with the winners - LilSugar readers' choices for the best of 2011! Check them out!

Best of 2011: What's Your Favorite New Stroller?

Kate Stahl — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:01:38 PST

It's most mamas' favorite accessory: a chic, sleek stroller, and 2011 saw a crop of supercool new pushcarts entering the scene. We fell hard for the Bugaboo Donkey, when it made its much-anticipated debut early this year. The stroller converts from a single seat to a double in only three clicks, but the $1,200 price tag makes it a major investment. Mamas & Papas debuted their Urbo Elite ($630), a narrow pushchair designed for city living with a lightweight frame (20 pounds), reversible seat, full wheel suspension, and a large sun canopy. British pram collection iCandy Peach attracted the attention of Selma Blair and Victoria Beckham, and the Peach Blossom Twin (starting at around $1,000) can be converted to accommodate a newborn and a toddler, twin newborns, or two toddlers. Phil&teds's Verve ($700) features a narrow body, a bottom seat with three recline positions, better handling to allow for single-handed pushing, and a hand brake for easy stopping. And fashionistas, including Rachel Zoe and Kate Hudson, flocked to the Bugaboo Missoni Cameleon. So which stroller topped your list?

10 New Baby Products That Will Make Their Way to Stores Soon!

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:04:53 PDT

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!

Exclusive First Look: Orbit Baby's Just-Announced Double Helix Stroller

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:00:36 PDT

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!

Accessorize Your Wheels! 5 Stroller Accessories to Make Mama's Life a Little Easier

LilSugar — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:02:25 PDT

Accessorize, baby! Choosing which stroller to buy for your new baby isn't easy - but what no one tells you is that it doesn't end there. Even the most high-end stroller needs a few accessories before it's "ready" to handle the uses - and abuses - of everyday life. Check out these five pram accessories to make mama's life a little easier while out for a stroll.

Mountain Buggy Duet Double Stroller Proves Good Things Come in Small Packages

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:31:19 PDT

Double stroller pushers are often faced with a dilemma: sacrifice comfort for the convenience of a compact stroller, or choose a wide side-by-side carriage that is often unwieldy and hard to manage in crowds. The newest crop of double strollers is out to solve that dilemma with side-by-side pushchairs that mimic the size and maneuverability of classic single strollers. The latest to enter the market is Mountain Buggy's Duet ($600). The company sent us one of the first strollers off the assembly line for testing purposes. See how it measures up.

Who is this product designed for? As the narrowest side-by-side double stroller on the market, the Duet is perfect for parents of twins, or tots close in age, who use their stroller around town, not just for walks through the neighborhood.

Is it practical? The Duet gives double stroller-pushing parents more flexibility than ever before. It easily fits through the standard 32-inch door frame and maneuvers as smoothly as lightweight stroller down both nicely paved paths and torn up city streets. Able to accommodate two car seats (one seated slightly higher than the other) and two bassinets, the pushchair can be used from birth on up. The fully-reclining seats provide lil ones with plenty of space to stretch out and rest while the seats' independent canopies feature "flick-out sun visors" that provide extra protection once tots lay down. An adjustable handlebar provides both taller and shorter-than-average parents comfortable pushing positions.

Keep reading to see what sets the Duet apart from other double strollers and where it could use some improvements.

Porsche Design P'4911 Stroller: Ga Ga or Gag?

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:05:38 PDT

Strollers have come a long way from the frilly, teddy bear-adorned versions that flooded the market years ago, but only a few are actually coveted by design lovers. Hoping to change all of that is David Dawod. Answering a call for designs from Porsche, David created the P'4911 Stroller (price TBD) - the most masculine stroller ever made. Using carbon fiber, aluminum, leather, and ball-bearing wheels, he's designed a sleek carriage that answers the luxury car maker's desire to "erase our view of parenting." The biggest selling point of the sure-to-be-pricey stroller will certainly be its collapsibility. As any parent that has struggled to fit a stroller into his or her car's trunk will appreciate, the P'4911 folds so small that it can fit into the trunk of even the smallest Porsche on the market!

How Do Celeb Moms and Dads Tote Their Tots?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:31:16 PDT

Expectant parents spend a lot of time thinking how they will cart their children once they are born. While a stroller travel system works in some circumstances, a baby carrier allows mom and dad to have their hands free to do other things. As tots grow, families' needs change so we thought we'd see how Hollywood parents take their tots of various ages out and about. Test your knowledge!

Question 1 of 12

Which dad placed his lil one in an iBert Safe-T-Seat for a bike ride around town?