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Match the Celeb Mamas and Papas With Their Strollers, Part II

LilSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:44 -0700

Celeb mamas and papas keep rolling along as they push their tots around town. Though many parents have multiple strollers to suit their needs, Tinseltown moms and dads seem to switch strollers as often as they change their babies' diapers. See if you know which buggies your favorite celebs are pushing.

Question 1 of 9

Which mama and her beau took their lil one out for a beach-side stroll in a Baby Jogger City Mini Single Stroller?

Match the Celeb Mamas and Papas With Their Strollers

LilSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:21 -0700

How do the rich and famous roll? Just like the rest of us parents pushing prams and strollers around town while their wee ones relax! Though their rides might be on the pricier side and have a few more bells and whistles. See if you know which baby buggies your favorite celebs push around town.

Question 1 of 9

Which new mama took her daughter for a stroll in a red Quinny Buzz?

Strollin': Orbit Baby

babysugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:00:54 -0700

If you pay attention to what the celebmamas are pushing these days, then you'll know that the Orbit Baby travel system ($900) is the ride of choice with Hollywood's most elite. Marcia Cross, Halle Berry, Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Richie, and Jessica Alba are just a few who chose the posh buggy for their wee ones.

To learn more about the swank stroller, read more.

The all-in-one system comes with the infant car seat, base, and stroller frame. The car seat is ergonomically designed to rotate on the car seat base and the stroller for easy maneuvering. Additionally, the flexible handle won't dig into mom's arm the way other car seats do. The circular base allows you to position the seat in any direction - forward, backward, or sideways facing - making it a cinch for parents to unlock and unload the carrier in one swift move. When it's time to hit the road, the one-hand pull of the stroller base easily collapses the 19-pound contraption in one fell swoop.

As babes graduate from the infant seat, which lasts until the child weighs 22 pounds or measures 29 inches long, parents can purchase the Orbit Toddler Stroller Seat ($179) specifically designed to fit into the circular Orbit stroller base. Unlike the infant seat, a separate car seat must be used. Loyal Orbit fans may choose the Orbit Toddler Car Seat ($300) while some may decide on other brand options. The stroller seat is suited for children six months old and up to 40 pounds. The toddler car seat is made for children rear-facing 15-35 lbs; forward-facing from 20-50 lbs and up to 49 inches.

Providing only two color options, parents must decide between black/slate or mocha/khaki, both of which are sleek, simple, and easily disguise a mess. The smooth ride on pneumatic tires makes it a dream for the driver, while providing the passenger with the ability to snooze on the go. The agile pushers are also in luck as two pliable cup holders, a lofty basket for safe keeping, and adjustable handles make running errands more of an adventure than a chore.

I love the look, the versatility, and the ease of the Orbit Baby system, but the price tag is sure to make some wary - especially when you have to keep adding to it as the child grows. Tell me what you think about the Orbit Baby Stroller!

We will be finishing off our mini season of original stroller reviews with a special giveaway in October. Stay tuned for more details.

Nicole Richie Takes the Orbit for a Stroll

babysugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:00:18 -0700

In less than a year Nicole Richie has made the unlikely shift from young Hollywood style icon to trendsetting mommy and we love her for it. We've been watching her push her Orbit stroller through Los Angeles recently and though it's not as glamorous as the Silver Cross pram she showed off in Harper's Bazaar, her Orbit deserves functional, yet chic recognition. I adore the Orbit Baby collection because it comes in pieces - a car seat, stroller and base. You can update your baby's ride as he or she grows instead of having to purchase a new stroller. The infant set costs about $900.

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A Few of Lil's Favorite Things: April

babysugar — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:32 -0700

We're all about April showers this month. Beyond, filling you in on baby shower ideas and gifts, we'll also prepare you for the rainy days ahead. Check out the slides to see how lilsugar has got you covered.

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Win an Orbit Baby Green Edition Bassinet and Pram!

LilSugar — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Get your wee one off to an eco-chic start with a green ride! Our friends at Orbit Baby donated a Green Edition Bassinet Cradle and Pram for one lucky lilsugar reader to win. The Eco-friendly inventions allow your babe to rest and cruise in an environmental state of mind. Made of organic materials, the bassinet ($650), which works as a cradle and pram (when the stroller base ($250) attachment has been purchased) is PVC free and recyclable.

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Lil Links: Camila and Levi Take Our Breath Away at the Beach

babysugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:30:04 -0700

It was surf and sand for the McConaughey clan – Celebrity Baby Scoop
Papa Jerry O'Connell is going to law school – Celebrity Baby Blog
Orbit fights back on negative consumer report – Parent Dish
Can childless friends give good parenting advice? – Cafe Mom
Posh bean bag chairs – Cookie
Do you feel birthday party pressure? – Momversation
Is this Chinese abortion ad crossing the line? – The Mommy Files
Livie and Luca discount! – Cool Mom Picks
Yoga improves eating habits – Health
She put her cancer treatment on hold to have a baby -– Parenting

Incredibly Cool, But Lacking Baby Products

babysugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:00:29 -0700

Chic moms at the playground want to be the trendsetters of baby paraphernalia. You can spot them - the Orbit pushing, latte sipping, couture wearing mamas. They try all of the latest, but not always greatest, baby products and then report back to their entourage on the "must haves" and "steer clears." Check out my slideshow of some of the cool products that I wouldn't recommend and why.

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Combi Zeus Turn Car Seat

babysugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:22 -0700

If looks were everything, the Combi Zeus Turn Car Seat may be giving the Orbit Baby and Nestt a run for their money. Comparable to many infant/toddler car seats, the Combi Zeus is $300, but affords many perks that the others don't.

For starters, it is suitable for infants as small as five pounds through toddlers weighing 40 pounds. Additionally, like the Orbit Baby and Nestt, parents can swivel the seat on the base, making it easy to load and unload your child for rear- or forward-facing positioning. For kids taking a long ride, parents and tots can take pleasure in the ability to recline the forward-facing seat into a more laid-back position - sounds like a bonus for lengthy plane rides or hourless road trips.

To read what some people's complaints are and watch a video of the fancy car seat, read more.

While the Combi Zeus sounds like a dream, I have heard a few complaints. One mother said that after latching the seat into her car, the swivel-lock system failed and the seat repeatedly turned sideways as she drove - putting her tot's life in danger as children should be rear of forward facing. Others complained that the swivel mechanism is not easy to use making it more of a hassle than a convenience. Still, some brag it is the best seat on the market and offers ease beyond belief.

Check out the video and tell me what you think of the Combi Zeus!

Strollin': Travel System Strollers Worth Taking for a Spin

babysugar — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:00:59 -0700

One of the toughest baby gear decisions a mother-to-be has to make is which stroller to buy. With all the options available, it's near impossible to test drive every ride. So, I am reviewing a vast assortment of buggies for all of you mommies in a stroller quandary. This past week I explored a small army of travel systems, which you can see below. Tune in all this month for reviews of singles, doubles and jogger systems!

Peg Perego Skate Review	Quinny Buzz Review	Stokke Xplory Review
Orbit Baby Review	Bugaboo Cameleon Review	Review Overview