May 8th, 2012
The Mountain Buggy Joey is a unique addition designed to extend the time you’ll get out of your Mountain Buggy Duet stroller! Once your older child outgrows the double stroller, the Joey kit sits in place of that seat, converting your double stroller into a single stroller with massive cargo area!
Because the Duet stroller is only 25 inches wide; about the width of a full-size standard single stroller; it’s still convenient to use as a single on your daily needs.
The Joey will be available in June 2012 and is sold separately from the Duet stroller.
May 8th, 2012
 The new Baby Jogger City Versa may be a game-changer in the mid-priced, full-featured, mid-weight stroller category!
The City Versa stroller offers the most requested features that parents want; including deep recline, reversing seat, quick and easy fold, compact fold, and easy push. It is Baby Jogger’s first stroller that is a dedicated single-seat with a reversing option.
Features for the 2012 Baby Jogger City Versa stroller include:
- Reversible seat – change seat direction in mere seconds
- Quick Fold Technology – fold with seat in either direction!
- Optional bassinet
- Optional infant car seat adapter
- Smaller fold than similar strollers
- Adjustable handlebar
- Adjustable legrest
- Auto-lock when folding
The City Versa debuts in July 2012 with four available colors: green, red, black, and silver.
For parents in the $450 budget range, the Baby Jogger City Versa may be the best stroller for 2012!
April 20th, 2012
 The new Phil & Teds Dot stroller offers a compact single-to-double convertible stroller with a great, easy push. The 2012 Dot stroller is slightly smaller than the popular Phil & Teds Explorer stroller. The Phil and Teds Dot should be among the lightest in-line double strollers available.
Features for the Phil & Teds Dot stroller include:
- Optional reclining doubles kit for rear rider
- 10″ air-filled tires and suspension for easy pushing and a smoother ride
- Adjustable handlebar
The Dot debuts in summer 2012 with a charcoal exterior fabric and colorful interior padding.
April 17th, 2012
About.com Reader’s Choice Awards has named the Bumbleride Indie Twin the best stroller for twin babies.
About.com describes the reasons for the award, “The Indie Twin is the best stroller for twins due to its independent and custom seating, one hand push and steering, easy fold, large canopies, lots of storage, infant readiness, dual car seat compatibility, and all-terrain. Not to mention awesome looking.”
February 28th, 2012
Mountain Buggy Duet |
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Baby Jogger City Mini GT double |
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Bumbleride Indie Twin |
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| Quick summary |
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The Mountain Buggy Duet double stroller offers great handling and the most popular features — all in the narrowest side-by-side package!
The Mountain Buggy Duet has the legendary incredible handling and push born to all Mountain Buggy strollers, even when loaded! |
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The Baby Jogger City Mini GT double is the perfect balance of comfort, mid-size, features, value, and smooth handling that so many parents are looking for!
The City Mini GT comes with the easiest, fastest fold of any all-terrain, with excellent steering and pushing! |
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The most stylish full-size double stroller around, the comfortable Bumbleride Indie Twin handles like a dream and offers convenient features.
On its larger 12″ tires, the Indie Twin pushes more easily on grass and uneven pavement. Its fabric and color choices are sure to please fashion-conscious moms! |
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| Suggested Retail Price |
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| $599.99 |
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$589.99 |
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$689.99 |
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| Specifications |
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Stroller weight: 34 lbs.
Max. children weight: 80 lbs
Seat width: 11″
Child’s headroom: 24″
Stroller width: 25″
Folded size: 43″ x 25″ x 15.5″
Wheel/tire: 10″ rubber tire
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Stroller weight: 32 lbs.
Max. children weight: 100 lbs
Seat width: 12″
Child’s headroom: 26″
Stroller width: 30.5″
Folded size: 31″ x 30.5″ x 12.5″
Wheel/tire: 8.5″ rubber tire
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Stroller weight: 34 lbs.
Max. children weight: 90 lbs
Seat width: 11.5″
Child’s headroom: 25″
Stroller width: 29.5″
Folded size: 32″ x 29.5″ x 15″
Wheel/tire: 12″ rubber tire
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Adjusting handle: yes
One-hand quick-fold: no
Use with infant seat: yes, one or two (Graco only)
Deep recline for newborn: yes
Adjusting legrest: no
Carrycot optional: yes, one or two
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Adjusting handle: yes
One-hand quick-fold: yes
Use with infant seat: yes, one at a time
Deep recline for newborn: yes
Adjusting legrest: no
Carrycot optional: yes, one or two
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Adjusting handle: yes
One-hand quick-fold: no
Use with infant seat: yes, only one of many manufacturers, or one/two Maxi Cosi Mico
Deep recline for newborn: yes
Adjusting legrest: yes
Carrycot optional: yes, one or two
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| Advantages and disadvantages |
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ADVANTAGES
- Slim width for doorways
- Excellent push
- Takes two Graco infant seats
DISADVANTAGES
- Seats a bit smaller than other models
- Folded size a bit bigger than other models
- Only one color available
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ADVANTAGES
- Easy, fast fold
- Compact folded size compared to other models
- Very generous seat size for older siblings
- Great push
DISADVANTAGES
- Only takes one infant seat
- Only two colors available
- 30.5″ width among wider doubles
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ADVANTAGES
- Beautiful styling and color choices
- Large 12″ tires for very easy pushing
- Springy rear suspension to smooth bumps
- Perfect mid-size balance for comfort and compactness
DISADVANTAGES
- We can’t find any!
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| Manufacturer’s warranty |
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1-year warranty
Read reviews on Mountain Buggy Duet
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1-year warranty on all parts with lifetime on stroller frame
Read reviews on Baby Jogger City Mini double
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1-year warranty
Read reviews on Bumbleride Indie Twin
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February 24th, 2012
Baby Jogger City Mini |
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Baby Jogger City Mini GT |
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Baby Jogger City Elite |
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| Quick summary |
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| Combining the sturdiness of a standard stroller with the ease of using an umbrella stroller, the Baby Jogger City Mini stroller is quick and easy for errands, travel, and everyday use. |
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The Baby Jogger City Mini GT is the perfect balance of comfort, mid-size, features, value, and smooth handling that so many parents are looking for! |
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The full-sized City Elite stroller is a plush, smooth rolling, easy pushing all-terrain stroller. It also has the easiest fold over other full-size strollers. |
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| Suggested Retail Price |
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| $249.99 |
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$349.99 |
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$399.99 |
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| Specifications |
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Stroller weight: 16.8 lbs.
Max. child weight: 50 lbs
Child’s headroom: 23″
Stroller width: 24″
Folded size: 30.5″ x 24″ x 9″
Wheel/tire: 8.5″ plastic EVA
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Stroller weight: 20.9 lbs.
Max. child weight: 65 lbs
Child’s headroom: 26″
Stroller width: 24.5″
Folded size: 31.5″ x 24.5″ x 9.75″
Wheel/tire: 8.5″ rubber tire
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Stroller weight: 26 lbs.
Max. child weight: 75 lbs
Child’s headroom: 26″
Stroller width: 26.5″
Folded size: 33.5″ x 26.5″ x 16″
Wheel/tire: 12″ rubber tire
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Adjusting handle: no
One-hand quick-fold: yes
Use with infant seat: yes, optional
Deep recline for newborn: yes
Parking brake: foot pedal
Huge canopy with two velcro peek-a-boo flaps
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Adjusting handle: yes
One-hand quick-fold: yes
Use with infant seat: yes, optional
Deep recline for newborn: yes
Parking brake: hand lever
Huge canopy with two velcro peek-a-boo flaps
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Adjusting handle: yes
One-hand quick-fold: yes
Use with infant seat: yes, optional
Deep recline for newborn: yes
Parking brake: hand lever
Huge canopy with magnetic peek-a-boo flap and ventilation flaps
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| Maneuvering |
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| The City Mini stroller has great steering and handling on smooth surfaces like in stores and malls. It has better than average handling on paved surfaces. |
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The City Mini GT stroller has excellent steering and handling on smooth and paved surfaces. It can take on occasional gravel or grass without too much struggle. |
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The City Elite stroller has large 12-inch rubber tires to glide across any smooth or paved surface, and also to make it easy to push across grass, gravel, and uneven sidewalks or big cracks. |
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| The City Mini has a nicely padded seat. |
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The City Mini GT has more padding than the City Mini. The seat is a bit deeper and legrest a bit longer. |
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Of the three, the City Elite stroller has the most generous padding and seat size. |
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| Manufacturer’s warranty |
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| 1-year warranty on all parts with lifetime on stroller frame. |
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1-year warranty on all parts with lifetime on stroller frame. |
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1-year warranty on all parts with lifetime on stroller frame. |
January 25th, 2012
It’s all in good fun about one awesome, advanced baby stroller!
10. Maybe it will qualify for an energy efficiency tax credit sometime soon.
9. You may tell your grandchildren, “Believe it or not, I pushed your parent in a 4Moms Origami stroller that could only fold/unfold itself! They didn’t start hovering until much later.”
8. Take it to Epcot at Disneyworld and make half the exhibits look obsolete.
7. Get eight strollers, put them in a row, blast some tunes, and push all the open/close buttons like crazy until the song ends. Then post your soon-to-be famous video on YouTube for the world’s first unaccompanied stroller line dancing.
6. Tone your thumb muscles a tiny bit at a time when you push that easy little button to fold your stroller.
5. You get to tell your husband, “Well, we got that 4Moms Origami stroller you thought was so neat. I should be able to buy [insert frilly, pretty, fragrant, styling object here].”
4. Lost your phone charger? Hook the phone up to Origami and walk around the neighborhood.
3. Make the other boys and girls in playgroup drool over your kid’s cool ride.
2. When all else fails to soothe, the opening and closing stroller will entertain your baby.
And the number 1 reason? To hubby, “Let’s have another baby. I think you’ll love the stroller I already picked!”
Learn more about the 4Moms Origami stroller and see an Origami stroller video.
January 10th, 2012
For 2012, Baby Jogger is improving the already wildly popular Baby Jogger City Mini stroller.
Enhancements for 2012:
- Curved rear cross bar on the frame allows easier access into the storage basket
- An auto-lock mechanism on the fold makes it easier to stow in your car.
- Better seat bottom support
- 1″ deeper seat, and 1/2″ longer legrest room extends usage for older, bigger kids
The 2012 Baby Jogger City Mini stroller is scheduled to be released in March 2012 in six colors on the single City Mini and three colors on the double City Mini.
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