Inglesina's 2009 Zippy Stroller Gets a Color Update

Inglesina has unveiled their 2009 strollers and I really like the colors for the 2009 Zippy. I think they look fresh and stylish--much more eye-catching than the 2008 colors.

The 2009 colors are Biscotto (preppy tan and yellow), Papavero (crisp cream and red), Inkiostro (chic black), Cioccolato (boyish brown and blue), and Blu Notte (timeless Navy blue). You have to admit, the Italian names do add a certain something. Even without the Italian, I'm loving these colors. Biscotto (shown) is my favorite (you know I love yellow) but I also really like Papavero and Blu Notte. It's always good to have options, especially several that are gender neutral, which I like.

For those of you not familiar with the Zippy, it's a great stroller that can be used from infancy until your baby reaches 45 lbs. There's an optional bassinet and it works with either the Graco or Compass infant car seats. Plus, this stroller can be opened or closed with just one hand--and since you barely ever have both hands free that is an awesome feature.

The 2009 Inglesina strollers: Zippy, Trip, Swift and--oh, yes--the Classica Pram will be available at Strollers.com on Monday! Make sure you check out the new colors and let me know what you think!

UppaBaby's Vista Stroller: New Colors for 2009

Uppa Baby has unveiled their new Vista 2009 Stroller colors! These aren't exactly earth-shattering changes but...let's just say those of you who voted that silver would be the stroller color of 2009 will be pleased and those of you who voted for purple will be...less than pleased.

For 2008, the Vista Stroller came in red, black, green, orange, and purple. It still comes in the same black, red, and green (with a slicker look thanks to some 2009 updates in the design!). Now, however, instead of orange and purple you can choose from bright blue or silver.

I'm a big fan of the silver. It's not too metallic and I think it looks very modern. You could have a lot of fun dressing it up with a cute stroller blanket--maybe something from DwellStudio (They're new blanket in Dragonfly Petal would be perfect for a girl!). The blue is also cute. It's light and bright--a great color for all seasons.

Personally, I wish they'd punched up the purple instead of discontinuing it. I'm a fan of purple these days. The green doesn't thrill me but I suppose it's nice and gender neutral. (You can tell, I'm sure, that I wish they'd nixed the green and kept the purple!)

I should also tell you that while the most obvious changes to the Vista Stroller are aesthetic, they have given it a much larger canopy for better sun protection and they increased the maximum weight from 40 to 50 pounds. Earth-lovers out there (hopefully all of you) will also appreciate that they've made Vista's bassinet organic! It's fully lined with a blend of cotton and soybean fiber: a hygienic alternative to synthetic fabrics that's good for the earth and your baby's sensitive skin. You can learn more about how UppaBaby is thinking green, here.

So tell me: which color do you like the best?