Bugaboo May Have Some Competition...

Well my stroller envy poll has come to a close and it looks like Bugaboo isn't the only stroller brand making everyone weak in the knees. Not suprisingly Bugaboo's Cameleon still came in first with 27% of the votes. The futuristic Orbit tied with Bugaboo for first place! So maybe the Orbit really is the next Bugaboo as Patty predicted.


I'm surprised the Quinny didn't get more that 17% of the votes. I work in downtown Boston and the sidewalks are usually swarming with Bugaboos but I counted at least three Quinny Buzzes just during my lunch break! These strollers are getting more popular by the day!

I can't help but agree with anyone who voted for the Silver Cross pram. I've only ever seen it in baby boutique windows--never actually in use by a real parent and a real baby. Maybe you're not actually allowed to put real babies in them except for celebrity photoshoots. I've been known to shamelessly stand on the sidewalk with my face pressed against the glass, drooling.

Stokke's Xplory came in last with only 6% of the votes! I admit, I'm surprised, though I suppose someone always has to come in last. Still, the Xplory is almost as space-agey as the Orbit and I love that it's height keeps baby close. What made you snub the Xplory? Inquiring moms (and dads for that matter) want to know!

Silver Cross: British Invation!

I realize that I just blogged about Silver Cross in my previous post, but yesterday I had the chance to test out some of their lightweight strollers and I couldn't resist telling you all about it!

I got up close and personal with both the Micro and the Pop. Both are really nice, elegant lightweight strollers. Similar in size, the Pop is slightly lighter by a few pounds. The Pop also has a one-handed adjustment system to lower your baby into a sleeping position. Thanks to this, the Pop is suitable for babies as young as 4 months (babies should wait 6 months before taking a ride in the Micro), since the seat can be reclined all the way down.

Both have a very compact fold. I found them to be similar to the Maclaren Techno in this respect, although I will say that I preferred Silver Cross to Maclaren when it came to unfolding the stroller. I just felt that the way the Silver Cross strollers unfolded was a little smoother and less startling than Maclaren.

I played around with the Micro and Pop and both have comfortable handles and felt light and easy to push. And though I'm not good with hand-eye coordination, I managed to fold them up fairly easily on the first try. Both feature water-resistant and UV protected fabric, which makes them ideal for family trips that might require lots of walking or standing in long lines in the glaring sun (Disney World, anyone?). In fact, the Micro even comes with its own stroller bag, which is very handy at the airport.

The Micro and Pop may not be as drool-worthy as their siblings the Kensington and Balmoral Prams, but they've got everything parents could want from a lightweight stroller, packaged up in two simple, classy designs. To take a closer look at all of Silver Cross' strollers, visit Strollers.com.

British Refinement for American Moms

Allow me to introduce you to one of the most beautiful strollers on the market: the Balmoral Pram, part of Silver Cross' luxurious Heritage Collection. Silver Cross is a classic brand treasured by the Brits for nearly a century and their exclusive collection of prams and strollers recently became available in the United States.

It hasn't taken long for Silver Cross to make a big impression on us Americans! You might have noticed the Balmoral Pram in People Magazine's article featuring new mom Jennifer Lopez and her twins, Max and Emme. These lucky babies received matching Balmoral Prams from Eva Longoria Parker and Tony Parker. Nicole Kidman is also said to have ordered a Silver Cross Balmoral Pram recently for her new baby. And that's only the tip of the Silver Cross celebrity iceberg!

These prams are nothing less than the very best on the market, with features such as a reclining hood, lever operated break system, and a safe steel construction. They also include an apron, luxurious mattress, diaper bag, and chrome shopping tray. Keep in mind, however, that a Silver Cross pram is only suitable for newborns and babies up to 30 lbs.

This pram is truly an heirloom-worthy work of art. It's upholstered with fine English leather and features a solid wood handle as well as chrome spoked wheels. The ultimate in luxury, all the fine lining is done by hand and you even receive a certificate of authenticity with your pram, which is personally signed by the fine craftsman who made it!

Browse all of Silver Cross' beautiful prams and strollers at Strollers.com.