Lacoste Love

I happened to be doing some research on MORE strollers and found this little lovely! I am in absolute love with the Lacoste pattern, and to see it on a classic stroller is priceless. Only 1,000 Lacoste strollers were produced - get yours for $400 (plus free shipping) at www.barebabies.com!

Stokke Sighting

I saw this Stokke(R) Explory(R) at Crabtree Valley Mall. It was way cool!! I checked their site and it didn't seem that there are any local retailers that carry it. The pram part seemed high, but it actually looks like it lends itself well to good posture. Where can you buy it? At http://www.allmodernbaby.com for $1,199. A girl can dream, right?

Do you miss Tiny Ride?

Earlier this year, I noticed that TinyRide.com had posted a notice that the operation of there site had been suspended. I loved this site for their free shipping and they wide variety of stroller brands and reviews. Apparently Right Start acquired babystyle and Tiny Ride and shut down both! It's old news, but I keep revisiting my feelings of loss every once in a while. Sniff.

The Jog Stroller Saga

I know my adventure with researching jog strollers is going to be short and sweet. I've already been recommended 2 solid brands, which I am looking into. I am going to keep looking online for products and reviews, so stay tuned! I already have a Maclaren Mac 3, which we love. It has it's issues, but for the most part they are resolved by truly being our outdoor walk / run stroller. It stays popped open and ready to roll at all times. It is heavy and hard to fold down, but we never have to deal with that, which is fabulous. I am looking for a double jogger now, since we have 2 monkeys now.



My first stop to look at a double jogger was at REI. REI happened to be having a mega anniversary sale with 20% off of the Bob Revolution strollers. I have to say that I was more than impressed with it's fold-down capability, leash, seats, handlebar and weight. I have to throw in that they had a Mesa Orange color, that is right up my alley. (And yes, it will match my Michael Kors wallet). I would have been tempted to snatch it up right on the spot - but I wanted to do my research, ask friends and not impulse buy. The hardest thing is finding shops that carry jog strollers that I can touch, wheel around and even throw my kids in for a test ride.

I am going to keep looking around, but don't be surprised if you see me with this stroller jogging (and by jogging, I mean leisurely walking around North Hills) sometime soon.

Bye Bye Snap N' Go

The great thing about having a baby, besides the baby, is the gear. I fell in love with my Snap N' Go from the first moment I used it 2 years ago. I fell in love all over again when we had our second baby this year. I also fell in love with my Peg Perego Soleo (orange) Primo Viaggio that we snapped into it.

















Number 2 just turned 4 months old and is a little butterball, so we are onto the next car seat already. I will miss you Snap N' Go and Primo Viaggio, but it's time for you to make another mom happy! If you are looking to purchase a Snap N' Go or this Peg Perego Car Seat - please feel free to email me at thestrollersnob@gmail.com. I always take great care of my gear!! Now, onto the jog strollers!

Stroller Number 6 and 7

I realized that I have a 6th stroller. It's a cheapy Babies R Us umbrella stroller that came "free with purchase." This snob hasn't used it, but I keep it just in case. (I think it retails around $14, and in my opinion, you get what you pay for!)

It's official. I have an obsession with strollers. I wasn't 100% satisfied with the double stroller that I have. Again, it's the tandem Kolcraft Contours stroller. I wasn't exactly sure what I was looking for in a double stroller and now I do:
1. A budget friendly option
2. One solid handle
3. Snack tray
4. Good basket
5. Good fold-up capability
6. Good steering

Option 1: Chicco Trevi Twin Stroller ($170)
1. Budget friendly: Yes, extremely!
2. Handle: I didn't like that is had the "hook" handles. Not easy to steer with one hand!
3. Snack Tray: My Peg Perego Pliko P3 has a rockin' snack tray. This had no tray and didn't even look like you could put an accessory from another company on anywhere.
4. Basket: I need a roomy basket and this didn't have one!
5. Fold-up capability: I didn't test this particular model, but that's a must.
6. Steering: This had great steering, but the snack tray and handle were the deal breakers.



Option 2: Combi Twin Sport ($220 - $230)
1. Budget friendly: Yes
2. Handle: Great!
3. Snack Tray: Yes!
4. Basket: This basket will do the job.
5. Fold-up capability: Excellent!
6. Steering: The steering was ok - really the Chicco above had better steering.

Option 3: Peg Perego Aria Twin ($340)
1. Budget friendly: Not really (for a snob that has 6 strollers already!)
2. Handlebar: Great.
3. Snack Tray: Yes, and they "flip" open.
4. Basket: Awesome.
5. Fold-up capability: Excellent!
6. Steering: The steering is great!

There are many, many options when it comes to double strollers, especially if you are on an unlimited budget. Personally, I love Peg Perego and ended up getting the Aria Twin. I didn't pay $340 for it - I actually found a model that was a couple years old and it was much less. Don't get me wrong, I am a snob about my strollers but I won't hesitate to get the brand I love for a little less!

About Me

I am a busy mom of 2 boys, Finn and Tate. They are little guys - ages 2 years and 4 months, respectively. I am constantly on the go and feel that I have high standards for my baby gear to keep up with my lifestyle. In this blog, I will talk about strollers and baby gear that I love. I will also report on cool things I see, either in person or online.

The reason why I started this blog is to open up a discussion with other moms about their gear. I am forever reading reviews on items and can't always find the information that I need. I invite you to comment on my posts and leave feedback on your baby gear.


I will leave you with this "stroller snob" moment. I was looking through stroller sites and other blogs and saw this SWEET Marc Jacobs Bugaboo stroller. Only 15 were made world-wide and Gwen Stefani snatched one up. I live for gorgeous design and fabulousness! Although reviews are mixed on the Bugaboo, everyone can agree that this is a pretty cool stroller. Personally, my husband would shoot me for paying $1,500 for a stroller that would only fit one of our kids!!

I'm Really Not a Snob...

I realized I had a problem when I noticed that my car seat / stroller matched my Michael Kors wallet. Really, I am not a snob - I just love children's things, especially strollers and gear. I do believe in quality gear and doing as much research as possible. I find myself researching strollers constantly and staring down models wherever I go. I always want to ask other moms how they like their stroller and what the pros / cons are of that particular stroller. I have 5 strollers myself and am tempted to buy 2 more! I will run down my list of strollers, because they each serve a purpose. The other 2 that I would like to buy are both double strollers, since now we have a new addition to the family! Stay tuned for my adventures in stroller shopping!

1. Stroller number 1: Baby Trend Snap N' Go
Price: $59.99 (Babies R Us)
What I love: I love just about everything. The cup holders, basket, compartment, ease of use and especially the fact that it works with several car seats.
What I don't love: The belt that secures the stroller to the car seat. It's a little awkward at times and sometimes touches the baby. Also, this item isn't great if you have 2 little ones that are different ages.
Recommend it? Absolutely!! I tell everyone about this stroller - it's a must have for the first 4 - 5 months, or however long you use the infant car seat. Also comes in a double version for moms of twins.

2. Stroller number 2: Peg Perego Pliko P3
Price: approximately $329.00 (purchased in 2007)
What I love: Awesome choices of color (mine is Soleo, AKA orange), sturdy, great canopy, nice snack tray, washable fabric. The Prima Viaggio car seat snaps in and both canopies meet to cover the baby entirely.
What I don't love: Hard to open / close, a touch on the heavy side, cannot steer with one hand, basket is hard to get anything in and lack of cupholders. (They give you some clip-on ones, but they aren't great). Also, doesn't recline flat.
Recommend it? Even though I receive thousands of compliments on how cool this stroller is, I would personally recommend shopping around for other strollers. You might be able to get all the "loves" from a stroller in this price range. My tall friends say that this particular stroller has handles that are too short.

3. Stroller number 3: Maclaren Quest Mod
Price: approximately $275 (purchased in 2008)
What I love: Love the fabric, easy open / close, reclines in to different positions, lightweight
What I don't love: can "tip" if child isn't in the stroller and your bag is hanging over the handles, small canopy, no snack tray, child's legs dangle and basket is impossible to put anything in!
Recommend it? Not really. It was expensive for a glorified umbrella stroller.

4. Stroller number 4: Maclaren Mac3 Jog Stroller
Price: approximately $299 (received as a gift)
What I love: Great fabric, nice rubber tires, smooth ride, roomy for child, nice footrest for child, reclines, nice canopy, great handles, has pockets on the backside of canopy, roomy basket and has hand brake. Also, it's a different jogging stroller, I have never seen one in any stores!
What I don't love: not easy to fold up, heavy and cumbersome (not good to travel with) and no rotating front wheel. Also, had to get this "tuned up" - alignment seemed off.
Recommend it? Not really. I would go for a Bob or something that folds down more easily and had a front wheel that swivels.


5. Stroller number 5: Kolcraft Contours Tandem Double Stroller
Price: $219 (Babies R Us)
What I love: It's a tandem stroller, so it isn't wide like a side-by-side stroller. Basket is AWESOME and just huge. Love the 2 cupholders and compartment. Nice handle for steering. Seats can face each other or in the same direction and recline. Also, comes with infant car seat frame. I read the reviews before getting this stroller and they were very positive!
What I don't love: It's still large - I can't see what my 2 year old is doing in the front. (i.e. stealing a Tootsie Roll stick from Hallmark). The frame is a little heavy and awkward. The seats snap in / out and takes a little while to assemble / disassemble.
Recommend it? Maybe. As I mentioned, I like the width. The assembly is a little time consuming and that is the biggest negative about this stroller.

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