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Mia Moda Cielo
$150 • miamodainc.com
This minimalist, travel-ready stroller boasts
a one-handed, five-second fold: You can hold
hot coffee in one hand and with the other
transform the rig into a cube smaller than many
carry-on suitcases. The sunshade is adequate
and clicks down crisply; a removable mesh pouch
is conveniently located on the back, instead of
underneath; and the ride, while not as shockabsorbing
as that of models costing hundreds
more, is far from teeth-chattering. In fact, the
only place you truly feel the affordable price
is in the chintzy plastic handle.
WIRED Comes with a carrying bag perfect for
plane travel or just toting it around town in style.
TIRED The handle doesn’t adjust, so tall
parents have to hunch over.
Strollers
You roll in style—why shouldn’t your
Mini-Me? Today’s buggies are smart in
both senses. —DIMITY MCDOWELL
EDITORS’
PICK
Mutsy Urban Rider Next
$759 • mutsy.com
Featuring a hard-cased bassinet for infants,
an ultraplush seat for toddlers, and a leathercovered,
adjustable handle, this is the Escalade
of strollers. At more than 2 feet wide, it’s a big
rig that takes over the sidewalk, which may
annoy fellow pedestrians but protects its
precious cargo. Air-filled 12-inch tires offer a
cushy ride, while the articulated wheels—the
back set pivots, the front one doesn’t—mean
steering responds to the slightest twitch.
WIRED Cool accessories, like a rear-attaching
pedestal ($69) to transport an older kid; a
tricycle-like “fun” seat ($99) with a play steering
wheel; and a tray ($19) for snacks on the go.
TIRED Only for parents who own an equally
oversize car: Even folded, it’s not very portable.
Bugaboo Bee
$529 • bugaboo.com
The Bugaboo Frog may have conquered Celebrityville,
but civilians claimed it was heavy and hard to collapse.
The latest model, the Bee, is worth its buzz, adding
quick, compact fold-up to its features. The springsuspended,
foam-filled tires make cobblestones feel like
rolling on just-poured pavement. Little passengers get
a personalized fit: The seat can lie flat for newborns
or tired 2-year-olds, and its bottom pulls out to support
growing legs. You choose whether Jr. faces forward or
backward. Handle can be lengthened, and while the gear
basket isn’t super-accessible, the capacious sunshade
provides protection from both UVA rays and paparazzi.
WIRED Color-coded buttons are perfect for sleepdeprived
parents: White indicates adjustable parts;
red tells you something’s not yet snapped into place.
TIRED Springs or no, small wheels work best on
pavement: Outdoorsy parents will also need an offroad
vehicle, making Bee an even costlier purchase.
phil&teds sport
$399 • philandteds.com
This versatile three-wheeler lets you transport
two kids without becoming a sidewalk-hogging
monster. The main seat can lie flat for infants,
while the jump seat ($90) attaches to either the
front or rear. With the second seat attached, this
stroller clocks in at a biceps-busting 29 pounds.
And yet it’s simple to maneuver, though you’ll
need both hands on the adjustable handle for
sharp turns. Two quibbles: The sunshade frame
feels flimsy, and fold-up can be hazardous
(we suffered a bloody knuckle).
WIRED Efficient way to carry two without
taking out passersby. Peekaboo window has a
pocket to hold cell phone, keys, and pacifier.
TIRED Four harness buckles seems like overkill,
especially when wrestling a tantrumming toddler.