droolicious : stroller accessories

A Cure for the Dropsies

elizabeth leach — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Luvloo's Toy Wranger is a must for keeping your sanity during the "dropsy" stage. Attach your baby's toys and bottle to your stroller, shopping cart and high chair and you won't have to continually pick them up. The Toy Wrangler's plastic rings make it easy to attach the toys and the elastic cuffs can fit around bottles and sippy cups.

Purchase Luvloo's Toy Wranger for $9.99 for a two pack and stay sane! (They say it gets easier, by the way!)

First Look: Tiny Love Musical Stroller Toy

Nicole Feliciano — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Time to hit the streets with a background beat.

Now that winter has gone, moms and dads are hitting the pavement with strollers and babies. If you intend on enjoying that cup of java you better take along some entertainment. Tiny Love has some new stroller toys that just hit the market. The Musical Nature Stroll has plenty to keep baby amused while you grab some fresh air.

What to do? There’s a baby-activated musical mirror with 3 groovy tunes (ok, maybe “Pop Goes the Weasel” isn’t for everyone), a propeller to spin, a parrot rattle to shake and more. We love that baby can’t toss this toy out of the stroller—it attaches firmly with two hooks. Buy at Albee Baby for $15.95

Star Baby: Violet Hitches a Ride

SunnyChanel — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner took the kids for a stroll while in Boston, MA. While 3 ½ month old baby Seraphina was carried by mom in a Baby Bjorn, big sister Violet (age 3) hitched a ride in a BOB Revolution Stroller in Navy. This popular jogging stroller can be used for babies and toddler and features swivel wheels so you can turn your Revolution “on a dime” when walking, jogging or running. For more info you can check out the Stroller here which retails for $389.99.

Orbit Updates Stroller Travel Bag for Easier Airport Handling

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

If you're rocking a high-end Orbit Stroller, odds are that you'd like something more than a box or garbage bag to stow it in when you get to the airport gate. Enter Orbit's Stroller Travel Bag, recently updated to feature a yellow "gate check" flap alongside its exterior "stroller" print to help with airport handling.

The bag, which also includes zippered pockets, an address-tag window and an internal separator flap, fits Orbit's Stroller, Stroller + Bassinet or Stroller + Toddler Stroller Seat combos, and thanks to the included wheel-removal tool, you can quickly break down your Orbit Stroller for an easier fit.

As with anything Orbit, quality doesn't come cheap: Get yours for $160 at Orbit Baby.

On-the-Go Parent Gets a New Meaning with Strollometer

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:31:00 GMT

As spring creeps closer, so does running season. What? You don’t have a few 5Ks and marathons scheduled in already? Whether you’re a long-time runner or someone looking to get back into shape after baby, a Strollometer is a handy tool for tracking workouts, aka when you take the kids outside for some fresh air. This wireless speedometer/odometer attaches to the handlebars of a stroller, and a magnet attaches to a rear wheel. This little digital readout can motivate walkers or runners to go a little faster for a little farther. It's such a nice feature that MacLaren included it on it’s big pimpin’ Grand Tour LX. But if you’re fond of your own stroller, the easily attached Strollometer price has dropped to $39.99 since Droolicious last wrote about it.

First Look: Uppababy Rumbleseat

Nicole Feliciano — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Uppababy has rolled out a stroller attachment that rides two in style.

They’ve been winning over parents by the hoards with smart styling and excellent features, now Uppababy intends to keep loyal fans around a bit longer. That’s right, you won’t have to ditch your favorite piece of baby gear when #2 comes along.

The Rumbleseat is Uppababy’s entrance to the world of inline strollers. Designed exclusively for the Vista Stroller ($669.99), the Rumbleseat converts a solo stroller into a double-decker version. Try one of three configurations to accommodate your growing brood (the older child will ride below while infant reclines or is stashed in a car seat). According to press materials, the Rumbleseat will snap onto the Vista frame. It will sit low, allowing a toddler to climb in with ease. Like the Vista, the Rumbleseat is outfitted with a SPF 50+ sun shield.

You’ll have to wait until May 2009 (perfect for those ubiquitous summer babies) to add this on. Expect to pay $129.

Green Baby: Chic Eco Stroller Tote

Cathy Hale — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Eco-friendly does not mean boring, especially when you're toting this functional bag by Dante Beatrix.

Constructed with nylon made entirely from recycled plastic water bottles and trimmed with naturally biodegradable canvas, each Eco Stroller Tote removes SIX 16oz. bottles from the environment. Thanks to special clips on the back of the bag, you can fasten it to the stroller handles with ease. Features include adjustable shoulder strap, zipped top closure, two side pockets, large back pocket, cell phone pocket and three interior pockets. Sporty changing pad is included. Choose flower power in orange or pink. Shop Arte Bebe!

Toddler Stroller Blanket

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:28:00 GMT

Sure there are a ton of stroller blankets for infants to keep warm and cuddly, but what about toddlers? Not so much. When I came across this big girl bunting I had to share.

Designed for the toddler set, this feet free stroller blanket, $99, is a brilliant idea since most toddlers I know are too wiggly to keep a blanket on. It has openings to accommodate harness systems and also has a handy “hop out” flap that lets little ones get in and out easily.

First Look: Stokke Xplory Colors and Prints

Nicole Feliciano — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 05:38:00 GMT

Winter may be gripping your neighborhood, but spring has sprung at Stokke.

For all those parents who adore the front-facing, high-off-the-ground Stokke Xplory, you’ve got two new reasons to brag about your stroller choice: Stokke is rolling out a new limited edition color for spring ’09 and some jazzy new prints. First, the new color. Sunny yellow is just the thing to perk up your mood after a sleepless night of sleep training. The Xplory (expect to pay around $1200 for a complete Stokke Xplory set-up) is currently available in turquoise, olive, orange, red, black and cream this hot new color should be on sale in February at Planet Kids.

The other big news: Stokke is adding a Forest Accessories Kit. We’re pleased to see print making its way into the Stokke world to shake things up. Pick from two textile patterns: Forest Cream and Forest Olive. The kicky patterns match back to the basic solid colors of the Stokke’s sun canopy, seat and bassinet. The accessories kit package includes: canopy (comes with ventilation net), parasol with an extra UV-protection coating inside, diaper wallet, changing mat, and bottle bag and will retail for $199.99.

A Blanket for your Baby Carrier

AmandaHill — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The B Blanket, seen above, makes blanketing your baby when they are in the baby carrier, stroller or baby seat so much easier. With ties on each side to attach to the straps of the carrier or the somewhere on the baby seat, the blanket is less prone to fall off when you are on the go. Click to behind the fold to read more.

You no longer have to struggle to walk and keep the blanket on the stroller or the blanket over the baby carrier. It is now easily attachable with the B Blanket. Click on over to Rain or Shine Kids to order yours today.

Skip Hop's Swipe Turns Every Diaper Change Into High Noon

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

I love how badass this photo makes Skip Hop's Swipe baby-wipes case look -- "ass" being the operative word for what you'll attack with the thing, of course.

A BPA-, PVC- and phthalate-free holster that lets you keep wipes at the ready, the Swipe features a strap that's designed to snap onto your bag, belt loop or stroller. The quick-draw button gives you one-handed access to wipes when you need 'em, while the translucent shell ensures you won't have to keep opening and closing it to see how many wipes you have left.

My favorite feature of the Swipe, however, may be the price tag: $8 from Skip Hop.

Simple and Elegant Stroller Toy

elizabeth leach — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:06:00 GMT

I love the simplicity of this stroller toy. Handmade in the Netherlands, these rattling felt people will amuse and delight your infant when you're on the go. Made by Esthex and measures 12" when not stretched. Available in pink, blue and green.

Find the People Pram Cord by Esthex at Just Gorgeous. (Pram Cord is 15 GBP which is approximately $23.)

You Silly Monkey (Blanket)

Cathy Hale — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

What's more fun than a barrel of monkeys? How about a super-soft fleece blanket featuring one huge monkey. Now that sounds fun to me!

I'm a sucker for monkey stuff (and so are my boys), so it comes as no surprise that I love this Embroidered Icon Fleece Blanket from babyGap Home. This silly monkey is embroidered on the front and the contrast thread trims the blanket. It's an extra large blanket - 40" x 40" - so it works well as a stroller blanket. If you aren't into the chatty chimp, you can choose an elephant, dove or turtle. Retails for $29.

Right now you can get free shipping on orders over $150 by using coupon code SHIP150 at checkout.

Personalized Baby Plates

AmandaHill — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Since my daughter was a bald baby, people always thought she was a boy. Even if she was wearing hot pink, they still asked if she was a boy. However, this name plate could have solved the problem. The adorable plate seen above can easily be personalized with your baby's name, birthdate and even the country in which they were born. The sign could be great for a crib, a stroller or even a bedroom wall. This sign could be a great addition to your stroller or nursery. You can find yours at the Polka Dot Patch.

Dream Baby Cable Lock Deters Prying Hands of All Sizes

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Featuring a built-in combination dial, Dream Baby's new Cable Lock is designed to deter your safecracking toddler from breaking into any space where you're storing something dangerous. But as seen here, the lock also makes a great deterrent against stroller theft. These are tough times we're living in, after all...

$9.95 from Shop4Kids.

Win a Quinny Buzz 4 & Maxi-Cosi Mico!

editors — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:31:00 GMT

There are a lot of ways to roll, but we especially love the Quinny family of strollers around here. So when they brought us the Buzz for the Babble Playground December Photo Contest: Winter Wonderland, we all wished we were not exempt from entering. Bad news for us, great news for you! So how do you win the brand new Quinny Buzz with fab accessories (footmuff! buzz box! bassinet! cup holder!) along with the superb Mico car seat from Maxi-Cosi?

Simply join the community at The Babble Playground and start posting pictures, chatting with your fellow parents and entering contests. The winner of the Winter Wonderland is going to be one happy strolling family, why not yours? Join today! - April Peveteaux

First Look: Orbit Stroller Pannier

Nicole Feliciano — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:30:00 GMT

Plunked down $1400 for the Orbit Stroller System, but can’t figure out where to stash all your gear? Here’s the answer.

Like everyone else, we admit to stroller envy. We're impressed with the 360-degree spin of the Orbit stroller and we loved the smooth ride. And if we had $900 (for the basic three pieces) lying around we might have picked one up—if only there were better storage. Trying to remove the cargo pod from underneath the stroller to get to our stuff drove us a bit batty. Especially when we needed a wipe RIGHT AWAY!

The design superstars at Orbit have come up with a clever, albeit pricey, solution: Orbit Baby's new Stroller Panniers ($120--a pair!).

Any day now these add-on storage bags will be popping up on the marketplace promising salvation to parents pushing this stroller and toting a diaper bag. That’s right Tori Spelling, you’ll be getting your hands back.

The look is reminiscent of a French bicycle bags. Orbit says they’ll hold a standard paper grocery bag (up to 8 lbs). And as we recently learned they sell as a pair. The foldable design also features a convenient “Rain Fly.” Simply pull out the cover and your gear stays dry. Available in both Black and Mocha. We save if you’ve got the cash, these babies certainly will enhance your ride.

Update:Top 10 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Baby Products

AmandaHill — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:22:00 GMT

If you are looking for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, you've come to the right place. There will be free shipping on all items on the websites in this list from ~~11/28 – 12/1~~, with no minimum purchase required. UPDATE: The free shopping offer on products from all three sites mentioned has been extended for purchases over $50 for the remainder of December! Tons of fantastic baby products. In fact, the car seat listed above is Cosco's Scenera Convertable Car seat. Available for $59.99 with the advantage of free shipping. The car seat features 4 harness locations, a 2 position recline, and a detachable cup holder that can come in handy for holding sippy cups on car trips.

The High Def Digital monitor set seen above provides a 100% clear connection while managing to look sleek and modern. It has a portable parent unti and reaches as far as 1000 ft. It is available at the Safety 1st Shop for $74.99 with the advantage of free shipping on Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

The Accu-R.A.T.E. Forehead/Underarm Thermometer would come in handy for kids who dislike having a thermometer in their mouths or ears. It also delivers an accurate reading in only 7 seconds from a quick, one touch assessment. The reading is based on heat transfer. With the free shipping advantage, it is available from the Safety 1st shop for $24.99.

This Eaddie Bauer travel system could be the perfect Black Friday/Cyber Monday purchase for you. Aside from being cute, it features a 1-hand fold n’stand, self-locking feature and generous storage basket AND also includes SureFit infant car seat with two adjustable bases. If you are in the market for a stroller and car seat, you could definitely strike a deal with this purchase. This set is $299.99 from the Eddie Bauer Shop. Don't forget the free shipping!

This comfy cush baby seat is another great Black Friday deal. It has protective foam as well as a 3-point harness system and chair straps. It also looks quite portable. It would be easy to throw in the car and take it along with you on trips. Friday-Monday you can get free shipping on it. It is $34.99 from the Safety 1st Shop.

This sleek bassinet is from Eddie Baeur's Newport Collection. Not only does it feature a rocking system, but also soothing vibrations and 10 different songs. On Black Friday-Cyber Monday, you can purchase the bassinet for $159.99 and enjoy the gift of free shipping.

The Alture Stroller, seen above, is a 1-hand stand and fold stroller. I can't even begin to express how important a 1-hand stand and fold stroller is a parent. It is particularly handy if you are on the go. Not to mention that this stroller comes in brillian colors. It also has a child tray, parent tray and even a net beneath, looks like a great stroller fro mall trips to me. It is availabe for $64.99 with free shipping 11/28-12/1.

The Jack Potty provides a great toy training device while also providing an interactive potty experience. After your child successfully potties, they can crank the jack pot lever. The training potty also comes with an adapter seat to easily transition your child from the Jack Potty to the real potty. It is $34.99 with free shipping from Black Friday until Cyber Monday at the Safety 1st Shop.

The Tot Lok, seen above, is part of a deluxe Tot Lok starter set from the Safety 1 shop. It is a locking system to keep curious tots from getting into cabinets and other mysterious places. It has a state of the art magnet locking system that your will be unable to hack. The system is concealed until you place the key, seen above, to the cabinet. You can have cabinet saftey without the tacky look of plastic straps burdening your cabinetry hardware. You can get it for $21.99 with free shipping 11/28-12/01.

The Newport Collection high chair from the Eddie Bauer shop is a particularly good deal for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Aside from looking great, it has a 4 position tray that is dishwasher safe. It also has a rear storage space that can come in handy. You can virtually pickup this crafted, classy high chair for $139.99 with free shipping on 11/28-12/01.

Don't forget, free shipping on all the sites linked above from November 28, 2008 until December 1, 2008. Don't miss out!

Stroll-a-Tune Turns Your Bugaboo Into a Roaming Toddler Disco

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:04:00 GMT

Dunno about you, but if I were to clip a set of miniature speakers onto our stroller within inches of my kid's head, I wouldn't be able to hear my music over his cries of disapproval. Then again, I listen to a lot of death metal. If you and yours can agree on favorite songs, however, or if jamming to Ralph's World would make your little one that more content to sit quietly for a walk, the Stroll-a-Tune ($24.95 from Amazon) lets you share and enjoy music without headphones: Just clip the speakers onto your handlebars, plug in the portable audio player of your choice via the included cable, store the player in the accompanying padded case, and go. A little unusual, sure, but there've certainly been stranger things attached to strollers lately.

Baby's Fine, Rain or Shine

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:35:00 GMT

I don't know about the rest of the country, but here in New York the weather has been completely unpredictable. Just when I think it looks great for a walk around the neighborhood, storm clouds blow in and the rain comes down. Five minutes later the sun is shining. This stylin' double duty parasol could have come in handy this week.

From Shady Baby, the Pink-Brown Polka Dot Parasol, $35, has a universal clamp that fits most strollers, portable cribs, swings and lawn chairs. In addition to providing shelter from the rain it also shields baby from the sun with a 50 SPF fabric. I don't know why I didn't research this last summer. My son practically lived in a play yard where I rigged up a cumbersome beach umbrella to shade him.

Big Deal: Eddie Bauer Down Baby Snuggly

Mir — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Living in a Winter Wonderland? Eddie Bauer's Down Baby Snuggly works wonderfully with any stroller, and its 500-fill premium goose down is sure to keep baby nice and toasty. Regularly $68, it's currently marked down to just $19.99.

Big Deal: Skip Hop Saddle Bag

Karen — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:32:00 GMT

Amazon's Friday Sale is on and today they're practically giving away these Skip Hop Saddle Bags for $12.99 (regularly $34.00).

These handy bags add storage to your stroller and fit nearly every model. Hurry! It's only for today!

Big Deal: Free Shipping and No Tax on Bugaboo Strollers!

Karen — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:12:00 GMT

If you've been holding out for a sale on the much coveted Bugaboo strollers, here's your chance.

Select Bugaboo strollers are a part of this fantastic sale at Amazon.

Babble Live at ABC: Lille Baby "EuroTote" - Five Uses in One

kbayless — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:46:00 GMT

The Lille Baby "EuroTote" offers five products in one: 1) moses bag, 2) bunting bag, 3) stroller bag, 4) play blanket, and 5) travel bed - although they may be stretching it a bit since a moses bag and travel bed really aren't that different. And the bunting bag can be used on the stroller (as #3 states) or on a car seat, so I don't know if those truly count as separate uses either. But whether it's a 5-in-1 or 3-in-1, I still like it's coziness and versatility. You can find retailers of the EuroTote by Scandinavian Child at www.lillebabyusa.com.

Babble Live from ABC: Happy Stroller = Happy Riders

kbayless — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:30:00 GMT

So you're going for a walk, pushing kid #2 in the stroller while kid #1 is off riding his or her bike a block ahead of you, blissfully ignoring your calls to stay close. Sound familiar? Keep your little rider close with this bike stroller attachment. Attaching to most strollers, Happy Stroller allows your toddler to ride alongside while you push the stroller. Brilliant idea or prescription for bruised toes? Try it for yourself and let me know - www.happystroller.com.