Stroll And Go Blog

Bugaboo, arguably one of the true innovators in the stroller industry, will be launching the Bee in the latter part of August. The launch of the Bee will be accompanied by much hype and fanfare. When the Cameleon and Gecko were launched there was an incredible level excitement and anticipation. This is a credit to Bugaboo's masterful use of the media. These strollers were clearly variations on the Frog design, and not a new creation. The Bee is a completely new design and therefore considerably more significant than the addition of the Cameleon and Gecko to the Bugaboo line. Bugaboo has a lot riding on this new stroller, hence the media blitz surrounding the launch of this stroller will be unparalleled. The Bee will be seen in Times Square on the Router Board for the entire month of September! The Bee will show up in countless magazines and publications everywhere! No other stroller to date will have such a prominent launch. This is definitely a red carpet event for Bugaboo.

The question that must be on everyones mind at this point is does the stroller really offer anything significant? Is this simply much ado about nothing? The Bee definitely has less to offer than it's predecessors. The Bee weighs less than it's Bugaboo siblings, weighing in at 17 Lbs (similar to the weight of many umbrella strollers) making the bee far easier to carry around. The Bee is less of a financial burden with a price of $529.00. The Bee is less of a hassle as well. I say this because it offers a one piece fold (a first for the Bugaboo line). The Bee also has foam tires accompanied by a 4 wheel independent spring suspension system providing the smooth ride expected of a stroller of this caliber, without the possibility of a flat tire. Once again less hassle. The Bee is only 20 inches wide making it the sports car of the Bugaboo line. Zipping through the tightest of urban situations is one of the Bee's forte's!

One may suspect the Bee to be a stripped down bare bones stroller due to the lower price. That simply is not true. The Bee offers many things it's counterparts simply do not have. A perfect example of this is the telescopic push handle that allows the vertically challenged as well as the tallest of the tall to comfortably glide along. You may mention that the Cameleon has this feature as well, which it does; however, the Bee has a new less cumbersome locking system that makes locking in your preferred height a snap! The Bee also has an adjustable seat base that none of the Bugaboo's offer. When your child is little the seat base adjusts in so their knees can bend and fit properly. When the child grows you can pull out the base so it continues to fit you child comfortably. The seat can also face forward or face Mom and Dad. The seat also has 4 positions, including a flat position suitable for a newborn. The canopy is large and color options abound! I have learned that Bugaboo is not offering the option of buying other color canopies, so one needs to chose a color they are willing to live with long term. While the Yellow may seem appealing especially for the “Bee” it may not be ideal over time as dirt is certain to show rather prominently with wear.

The Bee comes equipped with a Rain Cover, Under Seat Basket, DVD and a 2 year Warranty. The available accessories are the Baby Nest, which offers enhanced support for infants, Footmuffs, Parasols, Diaper Bags, Breezy Sun Canopy, Sunshade, Car seat Adaptors for Peg Perego, Graco and Maxi Cosi car seats, Cup Holder, and a Transport Bag.

Bugaboo has a lot riding on this little stroller and Bugaboo has put a lot of innovation and convenience into the Bee. Bugaboo has been, and obviously continues to be, the standard by which all strollers are measured. 
 

In the upscale stroller market the Uppa Baby Vista  has become a force to be reckoned with. Yes the Uppa Baby Vista  is a relative new-comer to the premium stroller market but this stroller is making it's mark. More and more of these strollers are rolling down the streets of Beverly Hills and other posh neighborhoods everywhere. What makes this stroller so significant? What does it have that others do not? It can all be summed up in one word, ANTICIPATION! The makers of this stroller anticipated the needs of the discriminating consumer. Take the bassinet for instance. The Uppa Baby's bassinet has a comfy mattress with a twist. This mattress has a luxuriant micro-fiber side that keeps baby warm and cozy in the winter. The other side has a cool breathable fabric keeping summers heat at bay. The liner to this mattress can be removed and washed. This bassinet also comes with a very sheer mosquito net. It's not just to keep the mosquitoes away. It also keeps those well intended friends and acquaintances from pinching baby's cheeks and passing on germs without Mom's ever saying a word.

The stroller also can go from bassinet  to stroller seat in a snap! The seat can face forward or face Mom and Dad in the twinkling of an eye! The seat itself has an adjustable footrest to once again anticipate the need for maximum comfort.

The name Uppa Baby seems to emphasize yet another plus. Just roll the Uppa Baby Vista up to another  stroller and you will note it keeps baby UP higher, closer to Mom and Dad and further from the ground. No deep bending is required!

Those who consider themselves the consummate shopper will delight in the cavernous storage afforded  them by the Uppa Baby Vista which can only be described as best in class!

The  Uppa Baby Vista is constructed of aircraft grade aluminum making it light and solid as a rock! A feature that sets it apart from others in it's class are its wheels. The wheels are not pneumatic, hence the owner will Never be inconvenienced by a flat tire. The Vista moves effortlessly, rides smoothly, and can turn on a dime!

The telescoping  handle of the Vista allows the short and the tall alike equal opportunities to pilot the Vista. When your strolling is complete the magic continues. The Vista can fold in one piece that stands for you. Once again no deep bending to pick it up. While it does fold in one piece, I find it more convenient to fold with the seat off. This gives you a light seat and a frame that stands for you, ready to be stored. I find the stroller to be smaller and easier to store when folded in 2 pieces.