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  • The little stroller that could
    September 18, 2006

    The little stroller that could

    A big trend at both recent baby shows was this stroller design – it was everywhere. There were two variations, one with two handlebars and one with a single handlebar. Interestingly, the single handlebar version seems to be more maneuverable...

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  • Object of desire
    September 17, 2006

    Object of desire

    This new stroller, the Joolz, caught a lot of people’s attention. It’s an interesting cross between the bugaboo and the Stokke Xplory. The visual design elements are similar to the bugaboo, but it has a higher seat and an adjustable...

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  • A Mountain Buggy by any other name…
    September 17, 2006

    A Mountain Buggy by any other name…

    One Tree Hill is the European distributor for Mountain Buggy, and their booth was hopping. And no wonder. They had a fantastic display of the 2007 designer color lineup that would stop anyone dead in their tracks. Their booth was...

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  • In a Scottish sort of mood
    September 17, 2006

    In a Scottish sort of mood

    Maclaren has rebranded with a tip of the (fur) hat to their Scottish roots. The new Maclaren logo is a plaid-inspired “M”, though we haven’t seen any plaid fabrics in the US lineup for 2007. And just to make sure...

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  • Is that a term of endearment?
    September 17, 2006

    Is that a term of endearment?

    We just ordered the Mutsy strollers in Las Vegas, so we were curious to see what they were unveiling here. They showed off a new, brighter color palette for the Spider, as well as a completely new chassis concept which...

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  • Sheri and Isaac go to Red Castle
    September 17, 2006

    Sheri and Isaac go to Red Castle

    Although we have not yet decided to carry the Red Castle strollers that will be available in the US, we were curious to check out their booth. Inside, we found some gorgeous stroller and car seat covers that will be...

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  • Emmawho?
    September 17, 2006

    Emmawho?

    At the Emmaljunga booth, we discovered that even this venerable pram manufacturer has jumped onto the hybrid bandwagon, with a chassis that features the asymmetrical wheel configuration. It has quite a nice feel, actually. I’ve never seen a new Emmaljunga,...

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  • August 18, 2006

    The First Orbit

    Today, we were all very excited when UPS delivered our very first Orbit Infant System (just one for now). We eagerly opened the box and unpacked our new floor model, completed the simple assembly, and put it through its paces....

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  • July 28, 2006

    Jane Powertwins are here!

    The long-awaited Jane Powertwins have finally arrived in our warehouse. We’ve already presold many of them, but if you are interested in checking it out, stop by the store. I had a chance to play with one, and I liked...

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