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Rumble seats are so 2010! Skateboard attachments are the hot trend for 2011. On the heels of Orbit Baby's introduction of the Sidekick skateboard that can be hooked onto the sides of the G2 buggy, Mountain Buggy just released the first official photos of its Free Rider, a 2-in-1 board that goes from buggy board to scooter in seconds. Using an integrated handlebar, the ride-on attachment gives Read more
Speed up the walk to school with a scooter! Made for youngsters, these models boast three wheels and wider foot decks for more stability than the big kid versions. Since your tot will be whizzing by his classmates, there's no longer an excuse for being tardy. Simple: This Razr Jr. scooter ($40) is stable, stylish, and folds up for easy storage (and mom to carry) when the rider is too tired to Read more
Warm weather and breaks from school mean it's time to dust off the bike, scooter or any wheeled toy and take it for a spin. Celebabies are no different than our own babes when it comes to getting speed under their feet. Take our quiz and see if you can identify which tinseltown tots took to the streets. Question 1 of 10Which little rebel was ready for a ride on his new tricycle also sporting a Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and camilaruano is one of them. This is the latest post to her I'm So Stylish blog. I have been know to say that I wanted surfer/skater kids. Children who think out of the box, that push the limits, that are fearless. When Sophia was 18 months old she could scale a rock climbing wall that was suggested for 6-11-year-olds. At a year old, Gabriel would crawl Read more
Now you're scootin! During a recent visit to camp, I couldn't help but notice the lineup of scooters parked just inside the main entrance. There must have been 20, and aside from a few that were marked with kids' names, it was virtually impossible to tell them apart. There's no question that tots love scooters as a fun alternative to walking or biking, and they're a great way to encourage Read more
I'm considering buying a scooter, so at the moment I am a little obsessed with the retro two-wheeled vehicles. It'll be a while before I score a motorcycle permit and bring that baby home, so until then, I thought I'd tide myself over with some scooter-centric décor. Come check out these fun and fearless accessories. Read more
The third-grader on your list is sure to have hobbies of her own, but that doesn't mean she isn't open to learning something new. From group games to individual activities, these gift ideas are sure to please when it comes time to opening presents! Read more
Get your running shoes on and stash some energy-boosting snacks in your diaper bag because Black Friday is here and it's starting earlier than ever. Never mind the 5 a.m. wake-up call on Friday morning — this year the deals are starting on Thanksgiving Day, or even earlier! We've used our supersleuthing skills to uncover the best deals out there. So gather your gift lists, enlist a family Read more
How best to describe kindergartners? Tots with a lot of personality! No longer "lil ones," these 5-year-olds are at an age where they know what they want and they aren't afraid to tell you. Toys and activities that build on the skills they are learning at school will keep their hands busy and their minds moving. Read more
Jake Gyllenhaal took his niece Ramona Sarsgaard out for a special afternoon in NYC on Saturday. The 5-year-old put safety first wearing a helmet to wheel around town on her scooter, though the twosome ended up taking a taxi home after lunch. Uncle Jake may be playing babysitter while Ramona's parents, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, are overseas. Maggie and Peter attended the opening of Read more
