Even though we took an infant CPR course when I was pregnant for the first time, like most parents, the thought of using any of those skills scares me to death. In a pinch, I can’t imagine I could reliably recall the critical details I learned that day almost five years ago.
So, while it’s tempting [...]
Archive for the ‘ABC Show 2006’ Category
This teddy isn’t for hugging
Thursday, September 14th, 2006
Smaller, Lighter, Micralite
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006In the emerging hybrid category, no stroller has been able to offer the versatility and handling typical of the hybrids while still keeping the weight down under 17 lbs. Now, the arrival of the Micralite will change that. The Micralite is a popular stroller brand in the UK, and now it is going to be [...]
Running on empty
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006I have a lot more to share, but once again my eyes are drooping. Not since college have I tried to subsist on such a small amount of sleep. Yes, even during those chaotic early days with my newborn daughters I managed to get more sleep than this. But here in Vegas, with no kids [...]
A new breed of stroller
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006Strollers have been the big story at the ABC Show, where we’ve seen an amazing array of new and interesting concepts, many of them populating a new category of strollers, which I’ll call the Hybrid (you heard it here first, folks). These hybrid strollers are a cross between an all-terrain stroller and a city stroller. [...]
A Techno for all seasons
Tuesday, September 12th, 2006Maclaren is introducing the new Techno XLR model stroller. This is the ultimate Techno - all the best features of the Maclaren flagship model, AND it takes many infant car seat models, too. It’s crazy late and I’m falling asleep as I type. Plus, the pictures I took of the XLR didn’t come out too [...]
Fleurville shows off a high chair
Tuesday, September 12th, 2006And in the next chapter of diaper bag companies thinking outside the box, check out the new Calla Chair from Fleurville. Designed by Yves Behar, the Calla Chair was formally launched at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in June, but it’s making a rare public appearance here in Vegas. The prototype looks very interesting. It’s [...]
Skip Hop introduces plastic essentials
Tuesday, September 12th, 2006Skip Hop is releasing a new line of baby-oriented housewares, including a bottle drying rack (Splash), a diaper caddy (Toolbox) and a multi-tiered, carousel-type shelf for baby food jars (Chow, pictured). These sculptural pieces are like everything else from Skip Hop - creative, modern and incredibly useful. They come in several different colors and will [...]
Orbit update
Monday, September 11th, 2006I had a chance to stop by the Orbit booth and check out the newest product developments from their team. As usual, I was impressed. They showed a fantastic stroller seat that fits onto the Orbit frame. It’s a roomy, fully-featured seat with a generous hood and a very plush, comfortable seat. The stroller has [...]
Yummy Danish!
Monday, September 11th, 2006Two popular and sought-after Dutch stroller brands will both be making their American debut in the coming months.
The Mutsy is a line of high-end strollers with several parent-friendly features. The 4Rider looks a bit like the bugaboo. It includes a stroller seat and a bassinet, and the handling is quite nice. There are two versions, [...]
Viva Las Vegas
Monday, September 11th, 2006Greetings from Sin City, where I’m going on 20 hours without sleep. The ABC Show this year is extremely impressive, with a dazzling array of new and interesting products. There’s a lot to see, and even more to digest, by way of trends and patterns. There are so many interesting looking strollers coming to the [...]
