Okay this is only part of Day 2 - Accessories part of Day 2 to follow later.For our first stop we were off to Bumbleride.  No new strollers for them this year but they have a few updates.  Biggest change is colors - we aren’t allowed to publish our photos yet but they have a gorgeous Fushia Pink color (think Bugaboo Bee pink canopy color) and a sophisticated Black.I was never a fan of their coral/pinkish color 2 years ago so I was super excited to see a fabulous pink color.  Additionally - their Black is stunning with a subtle design in the fabric.  They are keeping the ultra popular, can’t keep them in stock, Seagrass and Spice.  They are also keeping their old Ruby stand-by but updating the under canopy fabric design as they have the past 2 years.

They have also upgraded their wheels to a spiffy aluminum spoke that really pops!  The Queen B next year will only come in Black and Red.  No bit other news although  word on the street is that they are working on a cool diaper bag line for release in ??  We’ll keep you updated!

What’s New With Quinny?

First of all Quinny is introducing a 4 wheeled Buzz in addition to their 3 wheeled Buzz. Yes you read that correctly - Quinny will have 2 Buzzes on the market in 2009.  Really??  I guess early tests in Europe indicate both are popular so they are letting consumers pick their favorite.  They are keeping the popular Black and adding a Red (Strawberry), a Yellow with black accents on the canopy (Gold) and a celedon/Moss type Green (Apple).  All colors will be available in both wheel types.  I will miss my personal favorite the Juice color!

Accessories wise the Buzz will get a new Buzz Travel Bag for all of you who don’t want the airlines to kill your precious stroller.  They are also bringing the Buzz Box to the US as an accessory for extra storage and a Buzz Cupholder.

The Zapp will stay exactly the same with just color updates.  They are keeping the Orange (Mandarin) and Black, while adding a Red (Strawberry), Lime Green (Citro), Cobalt Blue (Cobalt).

The Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Seat will be coming 8 (count them!) 8 colors.  They were too high for me to take a good photo of so you will just have to wait and see the new colors/patterns.

Quinny will also be bringing the popular Loola stroller, sold by BebeConfort in Europe, to the US.  This is a reversible seat umbrella stroller.  I had this stroller 3 year ago with my second and it is a fabulous stroller that folds relatively compactly and in either direction but it is HEAVY!  We weighed it in at 28 lbs!  That’s a lot of weight for an “umbrella stroller.”  You would be better off getting the Bugaboo Bee or even the Quinny Buzz as a lightweight compared to the 28lbs Loola!  And for 28 lbs you are getting plastic wheels to boot! Unlike the
Bugaboo Bee though the seat is super easy to turn around.  There were 3 colors shown - a gorgeous chocolate/blue, red and black.  No confirmed price or release date just yet from Quinny.

What’s New with BOB?

Absolutely nothing!  That’s right! I went up and asked - what’s new?  Nothing!  Gotta love people that don’t mess with a good thing.  They are working to up availability to meet demand in 2009.  I guess if you are having trouble keeping inventory in stock - making improvements isn’t your first priority.  Even with a mid-year price increase, the BOB Revolution is very nicely priced.  For all of you that wanted a deeper recline though - perhaps next year!

What’s New with Mutsy?

 They finally listed to my biggest complaint about the 4Rider . . . storage! They have released a shopping basket accessory that attaches onto the back of the 4Rider line (lite, single spoke, urban rider) and give a fair amount of extra storage.  It can even be easily lifted off to make folding up your stroller with a full basket easy.  A big thumbs up to the newest Mutsy Product.

Otherwise for all you who asked, no additional accessories beyond adaptor and raincovers (ie. no fun seat, wheeled board, dinner tray) for the Slider yet.  The 4 Rider is just starting to take off in the US so Mutsy has been concentrating their efforts there for the meanwhile.  They are releasing the Slider in a beautiful new chocolate color though.  Also, as many of you know  ( we need to update our site) Mutsy, is now selling the 4Rider in pieces.  You can order the chassic, seat and bassinet all separately.  Great for parents of older babies who still want the 4Rider or anyone who has one and wants the Urban Rider Frame for heavier outdoor use.

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