Stroller Reviews--Video or Photos? Both?

Hey y'all! Would love some feedback on this. I'm about to do a new stroller review, and I can't decide whether to do video, or pictures, or both. What is your general preference? 

If you need help finding the best stroller for you, click on "Consultations" up top. And to see all of the 2013 stroller models, go to StrollerQueen.Net

Bugaboo sale!

On Zulily, going fast! http://www.zulily.com/invite/jmcl574



If you need help finding the best stroller for you, click on "Consultations" up top. And to see all of the 2013 stroller models, go to StrollerQueen.Net

How to clean your stroller, and it's easy!

SQ Tip:  Cleaning your stroller, as promised! 

 First of all, don't be intimidated. In a previous tip, I mentioned the importance of preventative maintenance. What that means is, don't let it get to the point where you want to throw your hands up and scream. Because then that can feel overwhelming. Nevertheless, you have to start from where you are. And if where you are is a big mess, so be it. 

 

Combi Catalyst Stroller Giveaway!

Now that you've read the review--or if you haven't, it's at: 

Combi Catalyst Stroller Review

  you can enter to win one of your very own, all for free! Click here for all of the details. Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

   

Free Stroller Giveaway Coming!

Hi Strollerland,
I delayed this a bit, out of respect for the Boston tragedy. But now I am thinking it's time to do something nice to cheer everyone up. So stay tuned. StrollerQueen

Cybex Twinyx Double Stroller Review

Every year, as the weather warms up,  I start getting asked the same question over and over... "StrollerQueen, what is a good double stroller for travel?" Here's a new one to try..brought to us by our good friends at Regal Lager and Cybex..the Twinyx! It's basically a double version of the popular Onyx umbrella stroller. My friend Emily and I had a lot of fun playing with it at the park, with our children, of course! She really liked the push, the seat size,the handle height, and that it took up so little room in her car. I liked the silky smooth fabrics that are easy to wash, the sharp look, the easy harness adjustments, and the canopies that slide up or down, for taller or smaller children. Go Regal Lager! Go CYBEX!



Cybex Twinyx Double Stroller

Weight: 29 lbs

Folded: 16.5"W x 38.5"L x 15"H 

Open: 29.5"W x 41" H x 24.5"L

11" Seat Width

9"-13.5" Seat Depth
9" Drop to footrest

18.5"  Seat back

25" Seat to canopy

15" Seat to ground
 5.5" Wheels 

To see all 2013 models, go to StrollerQueen.Net  and for personal help, click on the "Consultations"on StrollerQueen.com

Peg Perego Book Plus Stroller Review

Birthday Book Plus

  Have you ever noticed what happens when you marry two great ideas into one, like peanut butter and chocolate, a forward and reversible seat stroller, St. Patricks' Day and Easter? The result can be stupendous, as you are about to see. 

 

This story is about the latter two, not the former, although I do really like Reese's cups. Combining St. Patrick's Day and Easter together this year was happenstance; they just came too close together. Combining a forward and reversible seat stroller into one was Peg Perego's brainchild--which resulted in this lovely Book Plus. And like the merger of all strong unions, the offspring is a force to be reckoned with. 

Stroller Lights

Here's a SQ tip for strolling at dusk...get a stroller that has reflective piping. That was DD's fussy time, and a walk in the cool air would calm her down. We called it "The Witching Hour." But there were a few times in crosswalks we almost bought the farm. I shudder to remember. They didn't have many strollers with the reflective strips then. But some people used reflective tape, or even hooked up tiny, twinkly, battery operated lights.

StrollerQueen Tip: Keeping your stroller clean

Hi Strollerland! Due to popular demand, I have been posting a series of StrollerQueen Tips on FaceBook. In case you missed the there, I am also posting them here. But if you do like them, could you pop over there and hit the Like button? Thank you!

Today's SQ tip is on clean strollers....well I guess it's two separate posts--one on keeping a stroller clean, and another on cleaning it if you don't, lol! Now it's not that hard to clean a stroller, and if you are using it every day, you are going to have to. But you can lessen the time between washings if you take a few preventative measures.

StrollerQueen on Today Show

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This isn't new, but Hurricane Sandy knocked out a lot of my Media, and I'm happy that I was able to get some of it back, whoo hoo! And yes, the sun was really bright, and shining right in my eyes.

Mountain Buggy, Phil and Ted's, Maclarens, Quinnys, For Sale on Gilt!

Lots of Strollers for sale on Gilt! I spied a Mountain Buggy, Phil and Ted's, several Maclarens, and Quinny Buzz' and Moodds with a free Mico infant car seat! Yezzz....If you need an invite: http://www.gilt.com/invite/strollerqueen


 

Aston Martin Stroller

Recently a reporter asked me what I thought about the new, three-thousand dollar Astin-Martin stroller. Which is only generating such a buzz BECAUSE it's 3-grand. Here was my response, and it is certainly like nothing you will read anywhere else.
 

BOB MOTION review

BOB is our Valentine

"Everyone is asking for the BOB Motion...

C'mon baby, try the BOB Motion..

I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now,

C'mon baby, buy the BOB Motion,

Combi Catalyst Stroller Review

Happy Combi New Year!

Combis are a tradition at our house. (Remember the ultralight Savvy Z? Well, I still have one. Um, two actually. Leopard and Jungle. And remember the flat recline, snack tray Utra Savvy Yep, have one of those in black licorice. Of course, there is a reason. But I will tell you that later.)

 

Going to the beach on New Year's is another tradition. Building sand castles, splashing in the waves, writing our names in the sand.

Quinny Zapp Xtra Folding Seat Review

Christmas Zapp

 Hark, the Herald Angel sings,

 

 Zapp Xtra folding seat, Quinny brings

  The fold is compact; wildly small

 And in one piece, best of all.

 

FREE infant car seat with BOB Motion Stroller!

Update: Review posted! http://strollerqueenreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/bob-motion-review.html
Wow wow, such a deal! For three days only at REI, get the new BOB Motion stroller, and get a free car seat! Check it out:  http://www.rei.com/product/840625/bob-motion-stroller

Bugaboo Recall! (again)

	NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov		Health Canada    www.hc-sc.gc.ca

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2013 Release #13-092

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 460-2922 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

The Famed Fertility Twins Teutonia Swing Review

This is the story of the stroller that produced twins, twins, twins, twins, adopted twins from China, and possible twins that produced one very Lucky singleton.

 
Once upon a time, there was a Magic Fertility Twins stroller. I say Magic, because every single person who owned it turned up pg with TWINS! Now, we're not sure why. One person postulated that it was because there were elephants on the hood, which are a sign of fertility in some cultures. 

Inglesina Swift Review

Fall Swift

It seemed like Autumn took forever to get here. Those 90 degree days may have something to do with it. Many of the trees are still green. I told StrollerPrince 2.0 they are confused. But at least, some are changing.

I think this new yellow Inglesina Swift blends in nicely with the leaves, don't you? And check out how tall that canopy is. So much headroom for S.P. 2.0.

Baby Jogger City Micro Review

Micro Zoo

Now that the holiday season is in full swing, a lot of us will be traveling home to see our families. 
("Where did he go?)

Some of us may take advantage of winter school breaks to go somewhere far off, and exotic. 
 (Look, there he is"!)

  

City Grips Review

City Grips

 

Did you happen to notice those cute little covers on the City Micro handlebar? Here's a close-up look.

They're called "City Grips", and were invented by a "Mom-Preneur." They come in both single and double handlebar style, in a variety of prints.

The Winner of the Britax Stroller is...

Happy Post Election Day! 

Now that Barack and Mitt have had their day, it is time to announce the winner of the Britax stroller of their choice! Cue drum roll...


The winner is: 

The 2013 BIG Stroller Roll-Out is LIVE! Whoo hoo!

It's StrollerQueen's 10th Annual Stroller-Rama! Hundreds of photos, videos, slideshows, galleries, interviews, text, commentary from SQ, and all the stroller news that's fit to print! And no, you will not find this information anywhere else. And yes, for our 10th trip and 10th report, we were in Kentucky. ;) 

If you would like the definitive guidebook of 2013 strollers, just click this here lil' ol' button, y'all, and the world of strollers will be yours! So let's get this party started! Put your feet up, relax, enjoy the beverage of your choice, and sweet strollin' dreams.

Previous Comments on the Roll-Outs:

 

 "It was seriously awesome. Flawless. Seamless. Gorgeous.
LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!!!!!
I liked seeing your 5crown awards too. I would have picked the exact same
things, based on what I saw. Really some stunning lines out this year!" Jenn
"I tell every one about it ! This year you have outdone yourself; it is awesome!" Kara

"I think it is phenomenal....makes me wish they were all coming out NOW though :) I need to go back and read through it again (and again)." Maggie

"It is great! You did an awesome job as always:) I look forward to getting it every year!!! Laura

"Loved it!
I have to go back and re-read and watch everything to make my final "selections" for my big list. ;) But it was great! Anyone who is about to buy a stroller for a baby due next year, should def get it! Soooooo many nice new models out!" Trista

"Fantastic job once again, you never cease to amaze!" Karen

"loved it loved it loved it!! thanks so much" Nicole

"Just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for all that you do for us loyal citizens of Strollerland.
I have been poring over the new Roll-Out daily and you have truly outdone yourself. The photos, videos, interviews and your commentary are superb and make for exciting reading! I read it every night after I put my 4 little ones to bed." Ruba

 If you aren't familiar with the Roll-Outs, here was last year's:

http://www.findthebeststroller.com/

When you click on the name of a stroller company, you will learn everything you didn't know you needed to know about that line for the upcoming year Strollerland is just a click away! (And the Roll-Out makes a great gift, too! :)

Spook-tacular Stroller Giveaway!

So big it's frightening! No tricks, just treats! Need a car seat? A stroller? Both? Then check out this bewitching Britax Boulevard giveaway! AND, because this is Strollerland, we've worked a little magic of our own. Loyal Citizens, you can also win a FREE BRITAX stroller! AND, best of all, YOU choose it! The color, the model, it's yours! Keep reading to find out the enchanting details:

A little Valco recall

A lot of people become unnecessarily alarmed whenever the CPSC recalls a baby product. In most cases, the issues are minor, and many times they could be prevented by a little caution. Not always though. Some are truly serious, and hazardous. But they are all lumped together, which causes consumers a lot of confusion. 

So rather than just posting an alarming press release, we went directly to the source for an explanation. This recall involves the add-on toddler seat for the Tri-Mode and Zee, single and double. No injuries have been reported.

 National Sales Manager Shalom New explained it to SQ: "It is the spring loaded button that pops into the stroller housing to secure the seat to the stroller. It was limited to a few batches. They were tested and compliant to 65lbs of weight but in use started to pop out. We are replacing those buttons with new stronger buttons that can withstand even more weight."

And here is the "official" Valco response: