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  • December 28, 2005

    Make room for Maclaren

    No, it isn’t a newfangled shopping cart. This is Maclaren’s brand new entry into the thriving market for car seat-carrying stroller frames. These popular wheeled frames are designed to secure an infant car seat, so you can enjoy the benefits...

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  • December 21, 2005

    Kangaroo Korner is back!

    Last month, we reported that Kangaroo Korner, makers of our best-selling adjustable fleece pouches, was putting their wholesale division on hold. Now, I’m delighted to update that status. We have them back in stock, in a wide variety of sizes...

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  • December 19, 2005

    Pronto!

    Back in October, when we first received JJ Cole’s Essentials Changing Pad & Tote, I talked about an emerging trend in diaper bag downsizing (flashback here). Now, Skip-Hop has released their own mini-tote, the Pronto. In general, I love everything...

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  • December 16, 2005

    Zippy arrives amidst baseless concerns

    We received our first shipment of 2006 Inglesina Zippy strollers today. Aside from color, there aren’t many changes to the 2006 version, but these strollers are the first to capitalize on the new partnership between Inglesina and Compass, a relatively...

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  • December 13, 2005

    Prada. Gucci. Fleurville?

    Fleurville has made a name for itself by designing chic, durable bags that were conceived, designed and assembled to be as functional as possible. From the venerable Mothership to the hip Sling Tote to the ingenious Escape Pod, Fleurville has...

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  • December 13, 2005

    2006 Stroller Alert! (speaking of Maclaren)

    Today we received our first 2006 strollers – 4 new Maclaren Techno XT colors, Citrus Lime, Tangerine, Sky Blue and Storm Grey. They are all available on our website. Yes, that means the 2005 stock will go on sale, probably...

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  • December 11, 2005

    Pretty in Pink

    The Maclaren Volo has been a bit hard to come by these days. This best-selling entry-level Maclaren is a popular model, thanks to its featherweight size, its sharp styling and its outstanding handling. Last December, Maclaren had plenty of Volos...

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  • December 7, 2005

    Radian Car Seat Debuts

    We’ve just received our first shipment of the new Radian car seat, a convertible seat designed for children from 5-65 lbs. and up to 49″. There are many good reasons to be wary of a brand new car seat design,...

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  • December 1, 2005

    Spoondoggle

    When my first was starting to eat solids, I bought myself this Baby Bjorn Plate and Spoon set. The plate is nice, but the spoons are extraordinary. They are perfectly sized for small hands, and the spoon is deep enough...

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