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OVERVIEW
While they are one of the highest-priced stroller categories, most Luxury Strollers make up for it by being three strollers in one: a carriage, a toddler stroller, and an all-terrain stroller. They come with detachable carrycots that can be carried into the house and used as a Moses basket. And many now come with baby rockers and infant car seat carriers.
The core of the system is the chassis -- the metal frame of the stroller -- and it includes the luscious handlebar and wonderful, giant, air-filled, shock absorbing wheels. The seats are separate pieces you attach depending on your need: a carrycot for an infant, a regular stroller seat for a toddler, even "fun seats" for big kids with little steering wheels.
They are very sleek and modern, and sadly lacking parent convenience features. Most have started adding cup holders, but that's about all.
They offer tons of accessories though; many included for free: sun canopies, rain covers, mosquito nets, footmuffs, wheeled boards so toddler can hitch a ride, travel bags, and infant car seat adapters.
Unbelievably, all that stroller goodness weighs very little. Most luxury stroller systems weigh less than 20 pounds.
Luxury stroller systems have been notoriously difficult to fold, but they are getting better. Look for an easy one to save time and save face.
Part of the secret to their superior handling is in the wheels, which are generally air-filled. However, some are puncture proof, and some are not. There's nothing worse than sporting a flat on your luxury stroller. Annoying, embarrassing, and in our opinion, avoidable.
Let's be honest, part of the appeal of luxury strollers is snob appeal, and that declines dramatically if there are 100 other moms pushing your same stroller at the mall. To avoid this, you might consider looking into the hottest, newest releases. There are new designers, most coming from Europe, debuting their American lines every day. See if you can't score one of the first. You'll definitely score points with the paparazzi.
FEATURES TO CONSIDER:
- Fabric
- Attachments
- Fold
- Tires
- Handle
- Cache
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