UrbanBaby Buzz
Half-price theater tickets, prix-fixe menus, hotel upgrades…you’d rather the stock market stabilize, but you might as well take advantage of the deals.
The ubiquitous Bugaboo Frog, the original model that launched a million designer strollers, has dropped its price to $629 (that’s $130 less than the 2008 tag). It’s still a nice chunk of change, but the adjusted cost comes with all the same features.
Now if only that antique crib would go on sale.
Available at bugaboostrollers.com.
A first-time mom or pop is bound to over pack, even if it’s just to go to the park. Who knows when you could need an extra sweater, a passport, a thermometer, an SAT prep book…
Good thing Orbit Baby Panniers hold up to 8 lbs. of gear (each side fits a standard paper grocery bag), making sure there’s always room for another snack or diaper. Modeled after French bicycle bags, these storage compartments clamp onto the sides of the Orbit stroller (though it may fit other models as well) and feature a carry handle for easy transport. Plus, a rain fly stored in the front pocket protects your well-placed goodies during a rain storm.
Be the first on the block to have the hold-everything bag: The Panniers (available in black or mocha) roll out this month, and are available for pre-order.
Panniers, $120 per pair, available for pre-order at orbitbaby.com.
Whether you’re headed to the beach, the mountains or the in-laws, the dilemma is how to transport all that baby gear. If only you had a stroller in each state.
Micralite’s Toro stroller is — you guessed it — lightweight enough for travel. In fact, it boasts one-handed maneuverability, a sliding seat that goes into a full recline, and an ability to stand when folded (a must for subway-goers). And the new All Terrain Kit lets you convert it in into an SUV-like machine with 12-inch pneumatic tires and a travel case.
One down, 49 to go.
Available at sparkability.net. For more information, visit scichild.com.
