Poster Child Magazine, Fall 2017

Lifestyle
Photography by Smiley Kids Photo
Big city families on the go know how important it is that
their stroller stands up to all the unique challenges of
their urban lifestyle. Lightweight, simple to use, compact
and stylish: the checklist goes on. When looking for the
perfect all-around stroller there is just so much choice;
where do parents start?
We asked this very question when planning a recent trip
to New York. We already owned a chunky full-size stroller
and a stylish umbrella model but we needed the perfect
compact option to make exploring the big city a breeze.
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Enter the award-winning phil&teds Smart
stroller. For under $300USD city parents
will love that the Smart stroller truly lives
up to its name while offering so much
more than comparable models like the
Baby Jogger City Mini or Britax B Agile.
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Trekking the streets of NYC with an 11-month old baby
it was important that we had a stroller that could accommodate
napping on the go. Created with a true flat
laying bed, the Smart stroller is ideal for newborns and
napping toddlers. In the hot summer sun, it was also key
that our stroller had an extra large canopy. We were surprised
by the Smart stroller’s extendable sun hood that
provides extremely large coverage and protection from
harmful UV rays; simply unzip and extend to block out
the sun or create lots of privacy for sleeping.
Extra features like the stroller’s handbrake and adjustable
handle add to the overall ease of use, while the extended
flip-out leg rest and supersized seat create extra
comfort for kids to kick back and relax.
It’s one thing for a stroller to tick off all the items on your
must-have list, but how well does it really stand up under
pressure? We took to the streets of New York to put the
phil&teds Smart stroller to the test.
DUMBO is one of our favourite neighbourhoods to visit
while in New York. It is home to some pretty great coffee
spots and features a gorgeous view of Manhattan that
never gets old, however, arriving by public transit isn’t
always easy with a stroller. Travelling on the subway with
the phil&teds Smart stroller was surprisingly stress-free!
With a simple one-foot slide, this stroller easily collapses
and the child restraint bar becomes an easy to manage
carrying handle, leaving a free arm to hold a baby or
reach for your child’s hand. The small footprint of the
Smart stroller was also much appreciated by fellow commuters.
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After a busy weekend exploring
Manhattan our hands were empty and
our Smart stroller’s basket was full!
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It may not look like much, but we found this basket to be
easy to access and offered enough storage space for a
diaper bag, toys, and shopping bags.
If you are in the market for a super stylish compact
stroller, we highly recommend you check out the
phil&teds Smart Stroller available at Target!
Learn more online: www.philandteds.com