Spider or Zapp??

I just got a great stroller question via Twitter: what stroller to choose--the Mutsy Spider or the Quinny Zapp?

My first thought was, "I want both of them!"

And then I thought about how both share a modern, minimal design and a super compact fold, which makes them great for parents on the go either in and out of the car or the airport. Both feature swiveling front wheels for easy cornering, too. Of course there are some qualities that set them apart. Let's look them over, shall we?

The Quinny Zapp:
The Zapp has one big advantage over the Spider: it can be used from birth. It doesn't have a full recline so you can only use it from birth with a car seat and the only car seat that's compatible with the Zapp is Maxi-Cosi's Infant Car Seat. In fact, the Zapp doesn't recline at all, which surprised me. It accomodates children from birth (with the car seat) up to 50 lbs. And it only weighs about 15 lbs, which is incredibly light and makes life on the go a lot more fun! It retails for $220 on Strollers.com.

The Mutsy Spider:
I love the Spider's 3 wheeled design. Thanks to it's adjustable footrest and wide seat, toddlers have room to grow while staying comfortable. At 19.8 lbs it's also very light--though not quite as lightweight as the Zapp. Another nice feature is that the wide back wheels keep it from tipping over. Adjustable handlebars ensure both parents can push comfortably. The Spider accomodates children from 3 months up to 55 lbs. So you can't use it from birth but it does hold more weight than the Zapp. It's also much less money at just $150 on Strollers.com.

As always, finding the perfect stroller comes down to your needs (I suggest picking 3 things you refuse to compromise on) and your budget. Keep sending me your stroller questions.

Happy Shopping and Happy Strolling!

Along Came the Spider...

Today I want to talk about Mutsy's Spider Stroller. It's been on my mind lately. Why? Well, because it has almost all of the characteristics that many of you have been asking me for in your stroller questions (keep them coming, by the way!).

I say "almost all" because it lacks one feature that many of you need: it doesn't accomodate infants. The seat does recline but not all the way down and it is not car seat compatible.

But for all the rest of you who don't need a stroller that can be used from birth, you should definitely take a look at this one! Consider this: it only weighs 19.8 lbs and has an extremely compact fold, which is easy to do. This makes it a great stroller for suburban parents who need a stroller that can fold, fit in the trunk, unfold and be ready to roll around town.

Wide set back wheels make this stroller sturdy and tip-proof, albeit slightly wider than some of its peers. The front wheel swivels to make cornering a breeze. And the handlebar is adjustable for short people like me and their much taller spouses. The wide seat and adjustable footrest also ensure that growing toddlers can sit comfortably.

Plus, for those of you who like your stroller to stand out, this one is sure to get lots of attention. It's got a really unique, futuristic look.

The Spider Stroller is officially the only (yes, I mean only--even Charlotte didn't win me over) spider that I like!