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25
Jul
phil&teds announces new Explorer buggy
Categories: Baby, Strollers

The phil&teds Sport – the granddaddy of the in-line stroller revolution – has been discontinued and will be replaced by the new phil&teds Explorer, which is expected to arrive in stores within the next few weeks. Six years ago, we were one of just a handful of retailers in the USA who carried the phil&teds… read more!

1 Comment Posted by Sheri on July 25th, 2010

25
Jul
Tripp Trapp in purple
Categories: Baby, Feeding

Stokke has just announced the new release of the Tripp Trapp chair in purple this fall. The new color will replace the yellow Tripp Trapp, which has been discontinued. Stock will be limited on the yellow, and the purple color will be ready after September 1. We are taking preorders for the purple Tripp Trapp… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on July 25th, 2010

13
May
The sound of Mom
Categories: Just for fun

My mom sent me a link to a fascinating story on CNN.com yesterday – a scientific research study has just proven that young girls are comforted by the sound of their mother’s voice. And yes, OK, that does sound like they’re stating the obvious, but the researchers compared the response of girls who had physical… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on May 13th, 2010

23
Jan
Brookline store renovations get underway
Categories: Local: Boston

Everyone loves a makeover. So call us crazy (because we are, we’re crazy), but here’s what we’re doing: tonight, we’re closing our Brookline store temporarily to do a little sprucing up. It will be a fast race to the finish, with a few late nights and lots of work from our amazing team. But we… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on January 23rd, 2010

13
Nov
And one more makes four
Categories: Local: Boston

We are pleased to announce that we’ve signed a lease to open our fourth location. The newest Magic Beans outpost will be in Cambridge, MA in Huron Village, an eclectic, charming neighborhood known for its family-friendliness and unique, locally-owned shops. We will be taking the space that was previously occupied by the venerable Henry Bear’s… read more!

1 Comment Posted by Sheri on November 13th, 2009

21
Aug
Mountain Buggy production moving to China
Categories: Baby, News and Information, Strollers

It’s hardly a surprise, but a big disappointment nonetheless. According to an article from a New Zealand media outlet, phil&teds has made the decision to move Mountain Buggy production from New Zealand to China. But I’ve never met a Chinese-made stroller that comes close to the solid, sturdy feel of the Mountain Buggy. When our… read more!

4 Comments Posted by Sheri on August 21st, 2009

9
Jul
Radian car seat proves its metal
Categories: Baby, Car Seats, News and Information

Last week, a parking garage in Atlanta partially collapsed, destroying nearly 40 of the 1600 cars parked in the garage. One of these cars belonged to Sarah Maglione, a mom from Atlanta. Her SUV was parked on the second level of the garage, with her Radian 65 car seat installed in the back passenger seat…. read more!

8 Comments Posted by Sheri on July 9th, 2009

16
Jun
Is that a tray for a Stokke Tripp Trapp??
Categories: Baby, Nursing & Feeding

Why yes, it is. For about as long as the Stokke Tripp Trapp chair has been in existence, American parents have been begging for a tray. Stokke has resisted, saying that the whole point of a Tripp Trapp is to bring children right up to the table, and adding tray would have the opposite effect…. read more!

1 Comment Posted by Sheri on June 16th, 2009

15
Jun
Maclaren has acquired Netto
Categories: Baby, News and Information

Daddytypes broke this story on Saturday, but we just had confirmation earlier this evening via an email from David Netto. Here’s an excerpt: In a deal which I had long hoped to do, Netto has been bought by Maclaren. We finalized the arrangements on Friday. I have the utmost respect for Maclaren and its remarkable… read more!

0 Comments Posted by Sheri on June 15th, 2009

25
Mar
phil&teds acquires Mountain Buggy
Categories: Baby, News and Information, Strollers

In a grand Kiwi stroller marriage, phil&teds has successfully acquired Mountain Buggy. The press release we received via fax this morning stresses that this is not a “takeover” but rather an opportunity to create a dynamic new synergybetween the two New Zealand-based brands. Mountain Buggy currently runs a manufacturing facility in New Zealand, a key… read more!

4 Comments Posted by Sheri on March 25th, 2009

 

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