Bugaboo Bee Recall

Hi everyone. I don't normally post this late, but I was just reading one of my favorite blogs Daddy Types and learned that Bugaboo is issuing a recall for the Bee.

Apparently one or both sides of the brakes can fail, which can cause the stroller to roll away on an incline. So far, no injuries have been reported. I don't think this warrants total panic, but it's important for Bee owners to be aware of this problem and to get their Bugaboo-issued repair kit as soon as possible in order to avoid any possible problems.

You can read more on the CPSC's site here.

According to the CPSC: "Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit. To order the bracket kit, go to www.bugaboo.com and fill in the special order form or contact Bugaboo customer service."

Please pass this on to any Bee owners you know!

Stroll Safely!

Love,
Mother Goose

West Side Stroller Story

During lunch I was surprised to see a small pack of BOB strollers in the mall. Normally I only see packs of Bugaboos. But maybe I shouldn't be so surprised. My sister tells me that Portsmouth, NH is teeming with BOBs and I've noticed a bunch of them in my neighborhood as well.

So now I'm envisioning a whole West Side Story Sharks vs Jets showdown in the mall where all the Bugaboo moms and the BOB moms perform a choreographed dance with their strollers.
I mean, for all we know, Bugaboo is already rehearsing their moves considering that they made this gem that never fails to brighten my day.

Now just imagine that as some sort of epic stroller dance off.

Pretty awesome, right? Yeah, I thought so.

[Edit: Ummm maybe it would be more like this flashback of GAP awesomeness. Thank you, Internet. I always considered myself a khaki. You?]

Stroller Savings: Plan Ahead and Save!

We're all holding tight to our wallets these days and counting our spare change. So here's a deal you can smile about:

From now until June 15th, if you buy a Bugaboo Bee Stroller from Strollers.com you get a Bee Cocoon free!

The Bugaboo Bee is a stroller I love to look at. I'm actually shocked I haven't devoted an entire blog post to it before! It's a very eye catching stroller (especially in its signature yellow) and comes complete with the high standard and quality craftsmanship you'd expect from Bugaboo.

For parents on the go, especially urban moms and dads, this is a must have stroller!

Let's go over the essentials, shall we? It can be used from birth up to abbout 37.5 lbs. There is special padding on the sides to keep young children nice and snug (commonly referred to as the "baby taco"), which some parents don't like because they feel it restricts children as they get older. Other parents, however, love how it hugs the child and keeps him or her secure.

A fab feature of this stroller is the reversible seat. The seat also reclines to 4 positions and adjusts to fit your child. The adjustable handlebars keep you comfortable, too.

The Bee has great manueverability and can be folded easily with one hand. It's a mere 20" wide when unfolded and 17 lbs! With a carry handle, no Bugaboo Stroller is more portable than the Bee! It also includes a rain cover and sun canopy.

Still not convinced? You can read another in dept review from Bronwyn here, from Celebrity Baby Blog. And here's a fun post from Daddy Types from back when the Bee was still an infant in the stroller world. FYI you can still see the dancing stroller video. I talked about it in December and it's so worth it.

At $529, the Bee is an investment but it's loaded with features that you and your child will love. Plus, if you buy now from Strollers.com you can get a Bee Baby Cocoon (which retails for $100) for free! The Cocoon is a fleece lined footmuff designed to keep young babies warm and snug. It also ensures that babies have added head support. This is the perfect accessory for infants and makes a great gift for parents-to-bee (see what I did right there??)

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!

Orbit Stroller Featured on "The Office"

The Orbit Stroller was featured in last week's episode of NBC's The Office! Jan brings her newborn into the office along with her super high tech, super expensive Orbit Stroller. Of course, Dwight is stunned by the price tag and decides to take it out for a test drive--with a watermelon, not the baby. You can see the clip here, as well as a deleted scene in which Dwight does everything to the stroller including running through his own makeshift obstacle course.

If you're not familiar with the Orbit, it's one of the most eye catching strollers on the market. Back in 2007, Patty at Celebrity Baby Blog summarized some of the Orbit's unconventional features (the seat rotates 360 degrees!) and speculated that it just might be the next Bugaboo.

Of course it's also very expensive--as Dwight aptly points out. But celebrity moms like Gwen Stefani, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Nicole Richie are snapping this stroller up. So is this stroller all hype or the future of strollers--the "next Bugaboo" so to speak?

Then again, speculating on what the "next Bugaboo" is going to be seems about as futile as trying to guess which book series will be the "next Harry Potter."

What do you think?

The Bugaboo Gecko: Going Fast!

I thought I'd give you a little more information on the Bugaboo Gecko now that we've discovered 8 of these phased-out strollers in our warehouse! The Bugaboo Gecko has a minimalist design and is built to be functional, compact and tough. It's priced over $200 less than the Bugaboo Cameleon, and yet these two strollers share a lot of features.

The Gecko comes with: a chassis with wheels, seat/bassinet frame, bassinet fabric, seat fabric, sun canopy, underseat bag, mosquito net, rain cover, maintenance kit (incl. bottle silicone spray, pump, container of petroleum jelly, cloth for silicone spray, cloth for petroleum jelly), and an instructional DVD!

The seat is reversible as are the handlebars, one of its most popular features. It also has a hand brake on the handlebar, a 5-point harness, safety wrist strap, swivel-wheel suspension, lockable swivel wheels, and is machine washable.

And lest you think the Gecko is just the "poor man's Cameleon" consider this: Celebrity Baby Blog reported that down-to-earth celeb mom Jennifer Garner owned a Gecko back in February. They also spotted super stylish mom Gwen Stefani pushing son Kingston around in a Gecko back in 2006.

So if you've dreamt of owning a Bugaboo--now's your chance! With only 8 fabulous Gecko's left, they won't last long!

Stroller Alert: Bugaboo Geckos Found in Warehouse!

Hi everyone. I just had to let you know that CSN Stores just discovered 8 Green Bugaboo Geckos in the warehouse! Sadly, the Gecko has been phased out but this is your chance to own one that's brand new and just waiting to wheel your baby around town.

Perhaps I should remind you that the Gecko is a more streamlined Bugaboo stroller and as such is only $679!!

Plus, now that they've been phased out there aren’t a whole lot of them rolling around. It's a fabulous deal on a great stroller and it simply won't last.

I'll be posting more about the Gecko on Monday so be sure to check back here for more information. You heard it here first straight from Mother Goose!

Happy Friday!

Coming Soon: The Insider Stroller Scoop!

Good morning, faithful readers. I've got something to brighten your morning: my coworkers just returned from the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas and they've been kind enough to share some stroller gossip with me, which I in turn am going to share with you!

Let's kick things off with some seriously juicy gossip. Back in August I told you about Peg Perego's awesome new Skate Stroller. Well, rumor has it that Peg Perego is designing a new version of the Skate that would be more light weight. This is one of my favorite new strollers, so I'll definitely keep you informed if I hear anything else about the forthcoming light weight Skate!

In other Peg Perego news, they're coming out with a new stroller called the Pliko Switch Completo. It has all the features of their popular Pliko P3 Stroller plus a new, comfortable seat; extra large, adjustable hood; rain canopy and footmuff. And that's not even the half of it. Learn more about the Pliko Switch Completo and get a good look at it on Peg Perego's Web site. This stroller will be rolling into the States in 2009. Be sure to check back here for updates on when it'll be available on Strollers.com!

For all you Bugaboo fans, there's some very cool style headed your way. Bugaboo has teamed up with Paul Frank for two very fun and modern collections designed for the Cameleon Stroller. This news is so new you can't even find it on Bugaboo's Web site yet! One collection features a color block pattern complete with Paul Frank characters while the other comes in army green and features Paul Frank's Skurvy pattern. I wish I could show you images, but for now my descriptions will have to suffice. I'll post more information as soon as I get it.

I'm also excited to let you know that Bumbleride might be working on their own umbrella stroller. I've always loved Bumbleride's cute patterns and unique color combinations, so I hope this rumor is true. I'm sure they'd design an umbrella stroller that's stylish and affordable but we'll just have to wait and see.

And my last tidbit of gossip is that BabyPlanet may expand their Endangered Species Collection to include a double stroller and bassinet. BabyPlanet partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society for the Endangered Species Collection and I'm really excited to hear that it might be expanding soon. BabyPlanet makes a yearly cash contribution to the Wildlife Conservation Society and donates $5 from each Endangered Species Stroller they sell! And you don't even have to sacrifice style for this great cause. Each stroller has a sleek, sporty look and features accents from an endangered species such as Snow Leopard and Lemur. Again, I'll post images and more information as soon as it comes my way.

So that's the very latest, and you heard it here first from your dedicated stroller patroller, Mother Goose! Check back soon for more stroller news, gossip, and of course, deals!

Footmuffs Keep Baby Warm No Matter What

Spring may be here, but that doesn't mean the weather is going to play along. Keep your little one warm on those windy walks with a snugly stroller footmuff. This ingenious stroller accessory attaches to the stroller for a soft, warm lining and sleeping bag cover for baby. Footmuffs are perfect for cool days when baby needs extra warmth and protection. If you live in New England like I do, you're going to need a footmuff now or just down the road (not to skip over summer, but let's be realistic here)!

I love the Bugaboo Frog Footmuff. The roomy design ensures baby will be comfortably snug--not cramped. It's lined with fleece so it's soft and warm and (in typical Bugaboo fashion) it's also understated and attractive. The fleece interior is a cozy shade of oatmeal while the outside comes in five classic colors: aubergine, blue, black, grey, and red.

Buy one for your baby or give one to a friend. There are plenty of footmuffs to choose from. Browse our full selection at Strollers.com!