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Hot wheels our pick of the latest
smart strollers with user-friendly
features from reversible handles
to mega storage room.
by Jenna McCarthy
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flexible freedom
The ride: Bumbleride Flyer
The look: Sporty and cool
The hook: A reversible handle
easily flips position so you can
choose whether baby watches
you or what's ahead
Bonus features: Adjustable
handle height and footrest, as
well as a universal adapter to
accommodate most infant
car seats
Cargo capacity: From
newborns to 40 pounds
Best for: Families on the go
who like options and demand
flexibility
Cost: From $269
Info: bumbleride.com
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style-setter
The ride: Maclaren 2006
Kate Spade Stroller
The look: Sweet and chic
The hook: Designer Kate
Spade is behind this buggy's
smart design and unique
style. Designed on the
popular Maclaren Quest
frame and decked out with
Spade's signature quilted
fabric, the stroller features
a playful animal motif and
whimsical "happy trails"
message emblazoned on the
back of the hood
Bonus features: Lightweight
and compact with an easy
one-hand fold and a
convenient carry handle;
hood, rain cover, and
shopping basket included
(coordinating rocker, carrier,
diaper bag, and blankets
sold separately)
Cargo capacity: From age
3 months
Best for: Trendsetters in
training and their equally
fashionable folks
Cost: $300
Info: katespade.com
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forward-thinking
The ride: Phil & Teds e3 Buggy
The look: Sleek and European
The hook: The e3 is flexible
and functional, accommodating
a newborn (the bed lies
completely flat), a toddler,
or - using the conversion kit
sold separately - both at the
same time
Bonus features: A single,
swiveling front "all terrain"
wheel and compact frame
(especially when compared
to traditional double strollers)
make the e3 extremely
maneuverable
Cargo capacity: From newborn
to a max load of 75 pounds
Best for: Families with more
than one bundle (or plans to
expand)
Cost: $380 base; $90 for the
doubles kit
Info: regallager.com
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compact value
The ride: Graco Mosaic
The look: Modern and
ergonomic
The hook: Get all of the
features of a full-size stroller
on a durable, compact frame
(at a surprisingly low price)
Bonus features: Comfortable
curved handles for mom and
dad, a removable arm bar
for baby, and a massive,
easy-access storage basket
for your family's millions of
must-haves; compatible with
Graco's new SafeSeat™ infant
car seat (sold separately)
Cargo capacity: From
newborns to 40 pounds
Best for: Value-conscious
families with lots of gear and
limited trunk space
Cost: $100
Info: gracobaby.com
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What to look for:
- Safety straps at baby's
shoulders and crotch
- Brakes that won't budge
- A broad base to
discourage tipping over
- No mechanisms that may
trap or hurt tiny fingers
- A seat that reclines to 45
degrees or more, so baby can
nap without slumping forward
- Big wheels and a shockabsorbing
suspension for a
smooth ride
- A shade canopy and/or
sun and rain shields
- A seat back high enough
for when baby gets older
- A handle that adjusts for
height of both parents
- Easy foldability/portability
- A storage shelf or basket
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