Dash Buggy Stroller by Phil and Teds at Magic Beans

Not only does New Zealand specialize in kiwi birds and scenic backdrops for the “Lord of the Rings” series, but it also puts out some fine strollers. We love Phil and Teds, a brilliantly irreverent and fresh company that’s dedicated to building some of the most versatile and hard-working strollers around. With all those grassy valleys and craggy vistas, New Zealand is the ultimate stroller testing zone for their products.

Phil and Teds doesn’t mess around. They build strollers that are comfortable, safe, and stylish. And because this stroller will be the cockpit for your child’s first adventures, all of their strollers can be quickly adapted to fit your needs. Basically, if you have two kids within a few years of one another, Phil and Teds strollers are ideal. Using the optional Doubles Kits, your stroller can accommodate a newborn and a toddler, or even two toddlers.

Just when we thought their much-loved Sport stroller was as good as it gets, Phil and Teds created the Dash. This smart design takes the feature-filled Sport and bestows upon it even more reclining positions, storage space, cushioning, canopy, and a nifty hand brake. And the transformation is magical. With a Phil and Teds Dash, you can zoom around town unhindered by a bulky double-stroller with “wide load” written all over it. This stroller maneuvers beautifully through crowds and cramped store aisles, and can fold up easily for transporting and storing.

Though some parents are initially skeptical about the top/bottom design, toddlers almost always love the rear seat for its novelty, privacy and proximity to their grownup. The Phil and Teds Dash also features a great new recline that will comfortably accommodate a small second rider. With the Dash stroller comes an updated, plastic footwell that’s super easy to clean versus ones with fabric. The Dash Doubles Kit has fabric covering the frame so little kids don’t need to lean against a bar. To round out the improvements, it also features a hand brake because previous models could be tough to brake while wearing flip flops. Need we say more? Go get yours.