Choosing the correct stroller can be a daunting task. Richard Woo of Cititkids, San Francisco wrote an excellent article for our Baby News “Shopping for Baby” resource guide. These points will help you determine what type of stroller will suit your needs best. If you haven’t done so already, and are in Citikids neighborhood, stop by and pick up the newest “Shopping for Baby” resource guide or find your local Baby News store and pick up the resource guide.
The Most Important Tings to Consider When Purchasing a Stroller
by Richard Woo of Citikids
1) Where do you plan on strolling? People who live in rural areas where the stroller will be used on dirt trails have different needs than a person who uses it on concrete sidewalks. Strollers come with wheel sizes from 3” diameter plastic to 16” aluminum alloy wheels with air filled tires.
2) Are most of your trips car trips or is the stroller being used primarily in your neighborhood? People who use their cars a lot should consider the size of the stroller when folded to maximize the space left for other things that share the trunk with the stroller. Picture a couple of bags of groceries and a few cases of diapers or toilet paper fitting with your stroller. Strollers that are used from the garage to the street can be larger and heavier than ones that need to be folded and lifted into the car. Bring your car with you on your stroller shopping trip.
3) Will the stroller user be tall, short, average, have long legs, or have a bad back? Every stroller is different. Try them to see if you have enough room to walk comfortably without kicking the back of the stroller. Some strollers have adjustable height handles for both shorter and taller adults. Standing tall when strolling is always more comfortable than hunching over. Make sure your stroller fits you.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 24, 2010 — Drawing on its history of thoughtful engineering, leading car seat and stroller manufacturer Britax introduced today the B-READY, a versatile and stylish modular stroller equipped to meet the growing family’s needs. The B-READY can be converted from a single child system to a two-child or twin system utilizing any combination of seats, bassinets and infant car seats in 14 possible configurations. This allows little ones to be secured comfortably in various appropriate positions on the stroller, also making it easy for parents to watch them as they rest or sleep. B-READY is the most comprehensive stroller on the market with single-child configurations and the option to expand it for infant twins or two children. As a result, this stroller helps ensure that parents will “be ready” as their families grow.
“For years parents and caregivers have relied on Britax for the thoughtful details that make life on the go easier and safer,” said Jon Chamberlain, president of Britax USA. “Our product designers know that parents want products with extended life spans that can grow with their family. The B-READY was designed with more options when traveling with one or two children. The result is a feature-rich and adaptive stroller design inspired by how parents hold and connect with their children.”
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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Britax “Blink” Umbrella Strollers
Units: About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada
Importer: Britax Child Safety, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: The stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Maclaren Strollers
Units: About one million
Distributor: Maclaren USA, Inc., of South Norwalk, Conn.
Hazard: The stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
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Instructions for installing Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier into Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller using adapter strap
Adapter strap S832000 included in Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier box
Step 1
Install adapter strap around left and right side tube of stroller. Slide webbing through opening in metal clip and pull tight.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers
Units: About 41,000
Distributor: Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va.
Hazard: The stroller’s restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Baby Jogger City Mini single and double strollers. “City Mini” is printed on the stroller. Item numbers and date codes included in this recall are listed in the chart below along with stroller colors. The item number is printed on a sticker on the rear wheel crossbar. The manufacturing date code is engraved on the frame behind the rear wheel axle crossbar or on the back of the frame on the upright bar between the right rear wheel and the seat.
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The lightweight, compact-fold stroller allows for easy and comfortable travel —
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 19, 2009 — Britax® — known for pioneering safety and ease-of-use features in car seats — announced today a new lightweight stroller perfect for travel around town or across the country. The 16-pound, compact-fold Blink™ Stroller is easy to maneuver and can accommodate children from six months old up to 55 pounds.
Not only is the Blink stylish and compact, but it was designed with simplicity and convenience in mind. Caregivers can throw Blink over a shoulder while keeping both hands free using its portable carry strap, perfect for the airport. The fold release mechanism allows a caregiver to fold the stroller without scuffing shoes, and the one-foot linked rear break locks the rear wheels with a single step. A caregiver can keep items like keys, a wallet or phone handy in the Blink’s large storage pouch.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bugaboo Bee Strollers
Units: About 22,500
Distributor: Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Manufacturer: Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands
Hazard: One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller’s brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.
Description: Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. “bugaboo® bee” is printed on the left side of the seat.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting on February 10, 2009, certain children’s toys and child care articles can no longer be sold, offered for sale, manufactured or imported for sale in the United States if they contain more than 0.1% of specified phthalates. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled last week that this prohibition applies regardless of when the covered products were made.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff has previously addressed a number of questions concerning applicability of phthalate limits. CPSC today is issuing more guidance in draft form (pdf) for public comment. The guidance is intended to help manufacturers, importers, retailers and consumers determine what products are covered by the phthalate limits.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Newport Rubbed Black 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture
Units: About 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture Pieces
Manufacturer: Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
Hazard: The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
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