I will provide you this teaser of the new Skip Hop Studio pattern and the new Skip Hop Studio color though.  They were both gorgeous and have qualified for one of our favorites!  Melissa liked the gunmetal grey but I adored the platinum circles.

To win one of these bags though: You have to fan us on facebook (click here).  We will be running one of our fabulous Facebook contests to win a beautiful diaper bag.  We will send out details next week and pick a winner at the end of October!  We assume they will be in stock by then.  Remember to fan us so you don’t miss your chance to upgrade your look with this awesome bag

So which is your favorite of the two new Skip Hop bags?

We asked the manufacturers and showed you the answers too.

Then we gave away some of our favorite products randomly to people who had written in to ask. . . that was fun!

Let’s do it again!  Let us know what you are curious to find out about, what strollers upgrades you want to see, what new baby products you are curious about, what brand upgrades you’re dying to find out again.  We’ll try to report on all the answers in the next week or two, plus you’ll automatically be entered to win some of our favorite products from this 2009 ABC show!

So join us in spirit in Vegas and let the good times (& hopefully good products) roll!

Just know that waiting even 2 more weeks will cost you $80.  Yes, Bugaboo is raising the price on their best-selling Cameleon stroller to $920 (Base + Fleece Tailored fabric) or $979 (Base + Canvas Tailored Fabric).   If you’ve been coveting the Denim Cameleon, the good news is that is only going up by $70 to $1029 (Denim Base + Denim Tailored Fabric).

Ok you say.  Well isn’t the Bugaboo Frog now a great deal at $629.  It is!  So much so that come July 1st, Bugaboo is raising the price on their Frog stroller back to the original $759.  The frog will also be phased out over the coming year as well as more and more people are opting for the Cameleon and it’s upgrades, or the light and nimble Bugaboo Bee.

The price on the Bee?  Still the same. . . what a relief!  Plus now it is still available with a FREE baby cocoon at select retailers (like Let’s Go Strolling!)

What’s New For Bugaboo?

Looking towards the fall, Bugaboo will be releasing a new diaper bag.  Sigh of relief.  The old one was pretty pathetic! We haven’t seen the new line but we it will come in canvas and leather and we’re told it is a big step above it’s predecessor.

Get ready for a Universal Wheeled Board.  Thank you!  Soon Bugaboo devotees with a Cameleon and Bee can get one board that fits all 3 Bugaboo models.  This will be a nice relief to Bee customers who have been worried about finding the right board to fit their lightweight workhorse.

Is the Bee getting a version 3.0?  Yes, but that will take a little longer.  Bugaboo expects to release the Bee 3.0 in the Spring of 2010.  We’re told it will have a taller canopy, easier seat reversing mechanism and a better Bee side “wing” solution.

What about the famous Bugaboo Double Stroller?  

Sources say Bugaboo is hard at work on the perfect double stroller solution but that 2010 will not be the golden year.  Let’s hope 2011 brings us a fabulous Bugaboo double stroller innovation!

Whether you’re ready to drop some diaper bag weight or you just want to make the one you have work smarter for you – check out the Ju Ju Be BeSet.  It is a combination of 3 matching bags that can either fit into one another – using the largest as a purse, or can be used together to organize any diaper bag so that it’s easy to locate just what you need at your finger tips at any time!  Plus it makes it easy to swap essentials from diaper bag to beach bag in seconds – that’s a summer time saver we can all enjoy! 

The largest size is the perfect size for a small purse for quick outings alone, or can be slipped into your larger bag to hold mommies essentials all together.  Plus it comes with a short and long strap so you can wear it like a purse or a wristlet – perfect for quick errands or even date night (should you be so lucky. . . )

The middle size is the perfect holder for your “odd and ends” whether it is diaper changing supplies or mommies lipstick, compact and small brush.  No more throwing everything out of your diaper bag to find that one chapstick you know is in there!

Lastly there is the smallest bag – I use mine for a coin purse that I keep in my car so I’m not crawling along the floor looking for quarters to park at the dry cleaners (the meter maids in my area are ferocious!).

We know your life is busy – why spend 5+ extra minutes everyday searching through your diaper bag?  Instead – use your new coin purse, grab a latte and breathe deeply knowing everything is in place just right where it should be.

P.S. Click here to see all the cute colors it comes in (11 in all!)

I decided to get one since I always try to carry business cards with me.  I find there are an incredible amount of pregnant women who comment on my stroller while on line for the ultra-popular ice cream store I take my kids to on nice days – they always ask where I bought it!  Anyways I thought it might look a tad nicer to fish out a neat card from a little business card holder instead of fishing for one at the bottom of my diaper bag that doesn’t have goldfish crumbs caked onto it.  Professional huh?

First I loved how the Ju Ju Be BusinessBe had a loop to slide onto my key ring so I could have it with me always instead of having it go to the bottom of my bag too.  Then I realized when I stopped for quick errands, I could just stick my credit card in with my business cards and leave my bigger wallet at home.  Well nowadays you get asked for id with credit cards so much so I added my drivers licence to the nice clear windowed slot on the top flap.  Before I knew it I had stuck a few “just in case” bills in there as well.

Well on my recent trip to Las Vegas (see my last post), I found this was the only wallet I needed. I just kept my id, 2 credit cards and some cash in there, attached it to my key ring and I was set for 2 days in the city that never sleeps.  (Luckily I did though).

If you are sick of lugging a big wallet around wherever you go, have business cards you want to keep orderly, or you just want a miniature alternative for nights on the town & quick errands, I can’t say enough about how clever and easy-to-use this newest Ju Ju Be is.  Like my Amex card, I won’t leave home without it now!

Just in time for the Thanksgiving holidays, I’ve put together my list of true diaper bag essentials.  Not only will I share my hard-earned packing wisdom, we’ll GIVEAWAY one Let’s Go Strolling created diaper bag essentials kit (featuring items from this 3-part series).  Just sign up for our mailing list by clicking here and leave a comment that you signed up and you’ll automatically be entered.  We’ll pick the winner the weekend after Thanksgiving day!

I’m not only a co-owner of Let’s Go Strolling, but also a Mom to three – baby, 3 year old and 6 year old.  This means I have many years of packing a diaper bag under my belt and while I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, for the most part I have whatever I need with me when I am out and about with my little ones.

Here’s my current list of diaper bag essentials:

1)  Diaper & Wipes Holder – I love the Diapees &Wipees holder and the JuJuBe BeQuick.  Both are fun, colorful and easy to find in my diaper bag.  I know some people like the Skip Hop Pronto 

2)  Burp Clothes  - Not only is this great for baby drool, it also wipes down wet park benches, dries tears, and serves as a changing pad in a pinch.

3)  Wipes – I know this is a duh, but haven’t you ever been caught with a wipes case with no wipes.  Not pretty!  So I thought it was worth a mention.  Also worth checking out is the new Skip Hop Swipes Case which makes getting to wipes a one-handed affair.  We’re in love!

4)  A spare outfit – I had BabySpareWare when my daughter was younger – which I loved.  Now I just use a Generation Baby Handy Sak to hold a clean outfit.  It’s great because when I do need to make a change on the go – it keeps the dirty outfit in a leak-proof bag separate from everything else.  It’s also great for holding baby food or snacks separate so they are easy to find and don’t migrate all around your diaper bag.

Keep reading our blog over the next few days to continue with part 2 and 3 and remember to sign up for our mailing list now and comment on this blog to enter our fabulous “packed and ready to go” diaper bag stuffing giveaway!

Let’s Go Strolling only has one local sale (Bay Area if you didn’t know) each year and we really wanted to make it a charity event this year to help those in need during a rough year in the economy!  I’ve put some of the details below but for more details, click here to see our flyer.

Let’s Go Strolling Fabulous Annual Charity Sale

Date: Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Time: Doors open from 10 am – 3 pm
Come early for the best selection!
Address: 344 Thomas L. Berkley Way (20th and Harrison St), Oakland, CA
In the Kaiser Center Mall next to 300 Lakeside Ave,

More directions are on the Contact Us Page of our website

Bring in your previous clean, still-working stroller (including Snap and Go’s) for donation to a non-profit benefiting children in Alameda County (including domestic violence center A Safe Place and Henry Robinson Multi Service Center) and you will get a $25 credit to use towards any purchase during the Fabulous Let’s Go Strolling Sale.

Fun free raffles every hour for fabulous prizes from top brands including:
Fleurville Diaper Bags, Skip Hop Diaper Bags, Dwell Studio, Bebe Au Lait/Hooter Hiders Nursing Covers

10-70% off  Top Brand Name Strollers, Diaper Bags, Baby Carriers, Gear and more including but not limited to:
Bugaboo Strollers, Quinny Strollers, Valco Strollers, Phil and Ted’s Strollers, Bumbleride Strollers, Skip Hop Diaper Bags, Storksak Diaper Bags, BOB Strollers, Cariboo Bassinets, Ergo Baby Carriers and more.
 

This is a great time to upgrade your Snap and Go to a full stroller, buy up your baby registry items at a great price, or do your holiday shopping early! Come by, we guarantee you’ll find something you love!

This is the idea. .  .You know those caked on bits of today’s lunch, of that bit of grandma’s lipstick she kissed the baby with – the minute you see them you instinctively lick your finger and rub your child’s face.  (Sometimes I rub so hard my 6 year old pull away with a “Mo-om! Stop it!” – but I digress) Anyways, this is a no-rinse cleaner that takes the place of your spit and replaces it with something much nicer.

When I first saw it I was a bit grossed-out – it really does LOOK like Mom’s Spit.  When you feel it though it is light and airy and not at all gooey like the real thing.  My 6 year old was fascinated with the name when I brought it home and wanted to try it – he LOVED it!  When my husband came home and asked what it was – my son said “It’s MomSpit!”  My husband remarked, “that sounds gross” and my son defended it. “No Dad! It’s really cool! Try it!”

MomSpit comes in 3 scents, Lemon and White Tea, Fig and Green Tea, and for those that hate scents – unscented.  I thought the Lemon sounded great and the Fig and Green Tea  – a bit yuck. I was completely wrong.  As Melissa summed up, “It smells like clean sheets.”  She’s almost right – it smells amazing but my sheets never smell this good!

2 other things to mention.  First off, no alcohol so it’s doesn’t have a harsh drying effect. Secondly, they have a cool tag line,
“Inspired By the Original” which we loved.

Whatever scent you use – you have to try it!  It will become a diaper bag staple of every modern mom in 2009 – just you wait and see!

Congratulations to Nicole B for winning one!

So we actually saw UPPABaby on the last day but they had one of the most exciting developments.  They have created a toddler seat which they are calling the Rumble seat for their 2009 UPPABaby Vista Line.

The excellent thing about this Rumble seat is that unlike other toddler seat strollers, it can be used with an infant carseat as well as with both kids facing you.  It even works with their accompanying PiggyBack board on the Vista to make it a 3 sibling solution!Unfortunately although they are working on a retrofit solution it will not work with earlier model years at this time.

This is a fabulous and thoughtful development from a company that really understands and is trying to meet the needs of American parents (although this is a solution many Europeans will want to import I am sure!).

That is not all the upgrades for their popular Vista line though.  They have deep-sixed the two tone seats and their stroller are all now one color.  They have removed the Alex (orange) and Makenna (Purple) from their line and replaced it with a gorgeous Silver tone. Their new colors are the popular Green, Black, Red, a new Blue tone and the Silver.

Additionally they have changed their bassinet to be entirely organic and this is standard on all strollers!  I think that is so thoughtful on their part to have the product that envolopes your new baby made from 50% soy fiber and 50% cotton organic products.

The new UPPABaby Vista will also have bit more padding in their seats, a fabulous extendable sunshade built into the canopy and UPPABaby branding on it (so you know who to thank) and will retail at $669.  They are expecting the strollers to ship in October.

The next UPPABaby delight is their new reclining umbrella stroller called the G-Luxe.  It has a fairly deep (3+ month) recline, a great price point ($159), the same easy fold that stands folded, and weighs only 11lbs!

This is a great alternative for those that want true lightweight convenience but don’t want to sacrifice recline.  It will be in somewhat similar colors to the current G-Lite line but the G-Luxe green will be more of an Apple Green and the blue is a Navy, the Red and Black are unchanged. The G-Lite will stay the same but come standard with a cupholder and increase in price slightly.

On to Mountain Buggy:

Besides having a great dealer incentive program (buy lots from us so we can go to New Zealand folks!), the folks from Mountain Buggy are releasing an innovative new urban delight.

Building on the popularity of the Breeze’s smaller, lighter frame, Mountain Buggy is releasing the Swift.  The Mountain Buggy Swift is a smaller, lighter, narrower version of the Urban Single with a similar swivel wheel.  The stroller is about 2-3 lbs lighter than the Urban Single, it has full newborn recline, a great basket, and 10″ wheels.  It will come in three get colors, Black/Lime Green, Black/Red, and Black/Charcoal. It is not, however, carseat compatible.

The nice folks at Mountain Buggy were nice enough to lend us an Swift to try out for a day with my daughter at the show.  It pushed beautifully and manuevered in true Mountain Buggy style.  We were sad to give it back!

The 10″ wheels are perfect for those that want a smooth urban ride but don’t need to larger wheels for off-road performance.  We predict this will be a huge hit for Mountain Buggy – especially in tighter urban areas (can you say NYC) where carseats are not as important.  The Swift is set to hit the US soil in December so watch out for it!

We don’t want to forget the Urban Line where Mountain Buggy is bringing out 2 new limited edition patterned strollers.  A charcoal more subtle pattern and a black with green leaves. Unlike earlier patterns which just had a pattern on the canopy, the whole stroller has a patterned material.  We loved the black with leaves especially!   I might be wrong but I remember they only came in the single version.  And Mountain Buggy just told us if there is enough demand they will release a matching carrycot.

Storksak goes fun for Spring

Okay I’m exhausted so before I go to bed – a quick Storksak update.  I don’t have photos yet but Storksak is coming out this Spring with patterned bags in the Emily and Elizabeth that are gorgeous.  There is a brown ‘Rococo’ pattern as well as Green and a Navy flowers/leaves pattern.  Additionally the Elizabeth will come in a mint Green color that I am in love with.

The Claire Sak will also be coming out in solid colors with patent trim as well as the current favorites.  Lastly there are two new bags slated for this Spring.

Storksak is debuting the Jess which is a canvas shoulder/messenger bag similar in shape to the popular Emily but with buckles instead of zippers on the outside pockets.  It is a very low maintenance and understated bag.  On the other side they have the Suzi Kasbah print which is a totally fun patterned shoulder bag.  The Suzi is more square with an easily wipeable fabric.

PS On Quinny Write-Up From Yesterday

A big thank you to Quinny/Dorel who read our review yesterday and offered a few clarifications/correctsion.

The Zapp’s other improvements are that the weight limit is not 50lbs and not 40lbs.  In addition the storage basket now stays on the stroller when the seat is removed to accommodate the Maxi Cosi Mico infant carseat. 

The accents on the Buzz are an eggplant color, not Black as I had thought.

Lastly the Loola will be sold under the Maxi Cosi and not Quinny Brand.

I also remembered that the Buzz will not come with two seats fabrics, a more padded (think current tempurpedic foam) seat for younger children and a stiffer, more durable and deeper seat designed for the size and wear and tear of toddlers.  The Buzz will increase to $629 for the Buzz 4 and $579 for the Buzz 3.

This is also the show where all the big brands, Valco, Mountain Buggy, Baby Jogger, Bugaboo, Orbit, Skip Hop, Fleurville, Storksak and more reveal their newest products and upcoming changes for the 2009 line-up.  A few of these products are shipped right after the show but many more are released right after the New Year.

We especially wanted to know if you have any questions you are dying to have answered by the companies themselves.   Whether it is the infamous “When will Bugaboo have a double stroller?” to the more detailed, “Can they make the canopy higher on the Valco Twin Latitude stroller?”  We promise we will try to ask and answer all your questions.  As much as they tell us  – we will let you know.

This year we’ve decided to give away some of our favorite show products to some lucky readers who give us questions to investigate at Vegas.  Whether you want to know of any color changes to the UPPABaby line-up, or you are just curious when Ju-Ju-Be will release more great patterns – just let us know and you will be automatically entered in our giveaway!

You have until Thursday to post your questions/comments and we promise to do our best to get you answers!

Stay tuned for details/first looks/ and all the newest trends from the show. . .

P.S. Here is Melissa and I at a previous ABC show. . .wish us luck getting through it all!