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AirborneMini Tuning: The Ultimate In Pimp-My-Bugaboo Stroller Style

Chris Ford — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Is your Bugaboo stroller just too average? Or did you buy it before you realized there were much newer and more expensive strollers out there? Or, maybe you (gasp!) received it as a gift? Well, if you are the victim of such first-world problems, then AirborneMini from Iacono Design has your solution. They make insanely cool aftermarket parts for Bugaboo strollers all machined out of aluminum - not the least of which are those sweet rims in the picture.

The idea is, much like a person might modify a motorcycle or car, you buy and install accessories or add-ons for your Bugaboo to make it cooler. AirborneMini Tuning currently has, in addition to the rims, five parts to choose from - a Billet Cup Holder, a Drop Axel, Custom Brackets, Wheel Bullets and a Billet Coaster Board. According to the web site you can purchase the parts individually or in packages. Unfortunately there is no price information, but there is a contact form to fill out if you're so inclined.

A drop axel kit with machined aluminum rims? I have to say that would look seriously badass.

Check it out at AirborneMini.com

Note: For those of you who were wondering (I was when I first checked it out), a "billet" is what you call the piece of metal before you "machine" it out into a useable working part. Usually it's used when referring to motorcycle parts, but hey, why not strollers?

The Babble Review: Soft Buggy Cup from Think King

Chris Ford — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:02:00 GMT

Honestly, what's more American than a cup holder? Some strollers come with cup holders, and others (like my un-American Bubagoo Frog) don't. The Soft Buggy Cup from Think King is a portable cup holder that you can use for much more than beverages in many more places than your stroller. But it works pretty well holding your drink while you're at the mall with the kids too. My full review is after the jump.

The Soft Buggy cup is made of a silver mesh that keeps it's form while still being soft enough to collapse into your bag or pocket. It attaches to whatever you are trying to put it on with a series of velcro straps. In fact I was successful in attaching it to a bunch of things without a problem. On my Bugaboo it worked very well as a cup holder for my daughter, but trying to attach it to the top of the handle while keeping it upright was more of a challenge. It worked better when I attached it a little farther down the handle, but it is the sort of thing that will work best with a capped drink in a bottle (like the picture on the web site).

The cool thing about it though is the other places you can attach it to. Wheelchairs, scooters, bicycles and bunk beds are just some of the suggestions Think King has (I particularly like the bunk-bed idea) but it's limited only by your imagination. If you can wrap a piece of velcro around something, then chances are you can stick a Buggy Cup to it too.

If you're looking to find a place for the kid in the top bunk to keep his water at night, or if you just want a place to keep that caramel macchiato handy, The Soft Buggy Cup is definitely worth checking out.

Soft Buggy Cup, $14.99 from Think-King.com

The Babble Review: Radio Flyer Voyager Canopy Wagon

Chris Ford — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:47:00 GMT

I saw this post here on droolicious yesterday about the Steering Tricycle, and it reminded me of the wagon that we have that is also made by Radio Flyer. And like the tricycle, it also has a canopy for those hot days in the summer. (Remember those days of summer?) My review is after the jump.

The Radio Flyer Voyager Canopy Wagon is an updated take on the classic red wagon, designed for towing children. It's not made of metal, it's made of plastic so it won't rust on you, but it also lacks that old-school charm. The handle is nice and long but it doesn't directly steer the wagon (like a traditional wagon). It does have swiveled wheels on the front that get the job done without a problem. The biggest difference from a classic wagon is that it has bucket seats that kids can sit down in, complete with seat belts (handy for fidgety one-year-olds) and four cup holders. The seats (in blue in the picture) fold down to make a flat surface for regular stuff, but honestly it's the kids that we tow the most in it.

So it's not your classic wagon, but in terms of kid-towing functionality I'll take it over the original any day. It has big, ultra-quiet rubber wheels, a shady canopy, bucket seats and four cup holders. Don't forget about the cup holders.

Available at many retail stores, as well as for $114.61 from Amazon.com

Liquid Holster Means No More Spills On Your Legs

chrisjordan — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Sometimes it something so simple that makes our lives easier. How much do you hate the cup holder you currently have on your stroller? I don't even have one anymore because it was so frustrating to spill my drink every time we went up over a curb or turned quickly. Or even worse have my water bottle fall out and roll away.

The Liquid Holster is designed to be self-leveling and attach to most square or round tubing, including most baby strollers, golf carts, boats, bikes and wheelchairs. And it is adjustable to fit most drink containers.

Available for $19.95 at Barebabies.