If ever there was a dream baby car seat, this Maxi-Cosi Hera convertible car seat has to come close. Read on to find out why!

It’s got all the bells and whistles you could ask for in a car seat – immense safety qualities including Air Protect Revolutionary Side Impact Technology, an amazing system that shields a child’s head by immediately reducing side impact forces through precise release of of air. The Maxi-Cosi Hera also has a six point safety harness and three adjustable base positions.

The seat cover is completely machine washable, unhinging any squashed sultanas and milk spills, leaving it to look like new again. Comfort is paramount with a heap of extras such as padded belt mates, shoulder harness protectors, an insulated drink pocket and a sun canopy, just to name a few – but all making for one extremely cosy ride!

Maxi-Cosi Hera is designed for newborns to twelve-month-olds in the rearward facing position and for children up to four years (depending on height) in the forward facing position.

The Maxi-Cosi Hera comes in three colours – ash, stone and olive – and is $449.95 at Minimee. If you’re super quick, you can take advantage of the sale price of $382!

That beautiful baby of yours will be here in no time at all and boy do we have the prize for you. What a helping hand our June prize pack will be for one family taking home this brilliant package!

Rock-A-Bye Baby Equipment Hire has come to the party with an amazing package which could free you up from buying a pram, a car capsule and baby’s first bed – this could be yours to keep. Showcasing three of the quality brands you can hire for a fraction of the cost of buying outright, Rock-a-Bye Baby is the go-to place for Sydney-based baby product hire. They can do up a package deal for you – the more you hire, the more cost effective it is.

These three major purchases can be a drain on the budget and they’re all essential – baby needs wheels, a bed and a safe car travel option. Of course there can be only one winner of this package and you must put your entries in, but even if you aren’t the lucky one to keep the prize forever, it’s great to know you can hire the best brands from Rock-A-Bye Baby Equipment hire if you reside in Sydney. Not only will hiring free you up from the big outlay, you simply hand the gear back when you’re done! No storage necessary and no having to sell it off either.

This prize will travel to its forever home anywhere in Australia, no matter where you live and includes one Baby Jogger City Micro pram in Ocean ($449) one Seed Organics The Pod Moses basket with stand ($349) and one new model Maxi-Cosi Hera Convertible Car Seat with Air Protect side impact technology (birth to four years – $449). The prize also includes shipping within Australia. Everything you see in the top image can be yours to keep thanks to Rock-A-Bye Baby Equipment Hire!

Submit your entries by midnight 30 June 2012. To be in the draw, follow the instructions found in the ‘Babyology Weekly’, which is sent via email to our mailing list each week. If you haven’t subscribed to the mailing list yet, just fill in the form below:

High end baby gear can set you back an arm and a leg, and just when you’re probably drastically reducing your household income. The bassinet which has been sitting under a dust sheet in my garage for a year is proof that it’s much easier to talk about listing things on eBay and making that money back than actually getting around to it!

Renting not only means less initial outlay, but someone else will come and remove the stuff once you don’t need it anymore, and you can swap to the next thing you have your eye on. Rock-A-Bye Baby Hire has the market cornered in luxury baby goods at an affordable price, and now they have gone one better with the introduction of their Flexi-Rent program for baby capsules. Flexi-Rent gives you the opportunity to hire the Maxi Cosi or the Peg Perego Viaggio capsule (which between them are compatible with a huge number of travel systems) on a month by month basis. The first month of hire is $60 and then only $30 for each subsequent month. No more worrying about whether your baby will grow too long for the capsule in the next three months!

Rock-A-Bye Baby Hire have also expanded their nursery range to include some key items from Stokke – the Tripp Trapp high chair, the Sleepi cot and the brand new Bounce ‘n’ Sleep rocker and day bed in one. Items can be hired for as little as three days right through to six months and beyond, and Tripp Trapp hire includes the Stokke Baby Set (so it can be used by babies from six months old) at no extra charge. Check out their range and prices at Rock-A-Bye Baby Hire.

We’ve had some huge posts in 2011 and we’ve rounded up the top ten to show show exactly what Babyologists were most inspired by! It seems pram reign supreme at Babyology, but which ones? You’ll just have to click through to find out!

1. News flash – Bugaboo Donkey – double pram of your dreams!

Despite first being published in September 2010, our massive Bugaboo Donkey announcement continued to be read and re-read by Babyologists, making it our number one post for 2011! The interest generated by this superb feat of engineering has eclipsed anything we’ve ever written about previously.

2. Bunk extravaganza – the best double bunk beds on the planet!

Another post from 2010 endured as one of our most-read articles – our amazing bunk bed extravaganza, showcasing the best around the globe in double sleeping arrangements. I can think of quite a few more I’d like to add to this piece now!

3.  The Magic Tree – making a comeback with Vulli!

It’s the old tug of the heart strings which make retro toys some of our most popular on Babyology, and when the amazing Vulli Magic Tree was re-released, thousands of you flocked to read all about it. It’s an oldie but a goodie and it seems to all agree!

4.  Babyology Exclusive – Mima Kobi and Xari to launch in Australia April 2011!

The news of a brand new space-age-style designer pram is enough to send any Babyologist into a tizz and our exclusive news in March, about the Mima Kobi double pram and Xari single pram had the cyber waves abuzz with excitement!

5.  Bugaboo meets Missoni – pricing for Australia!

We all love the Bugaboo Meets Missoni Bee and Cameleon prams and it seems you were all dying to know how much these ultimate-designer-collaboration prams would cost in Australia.

6.  Brand new Mylo and Urbo Prams from Mamas And Papas

The stunning Mamas & Papas Mylo and Urbo prams have remained a hit with Babyologists since we first announced them! This post is our number six most popular post for 2011 – surely lots of people researching their first pram to buy.

7.  Come meet the Bugaboo Donkey with us for the first time

Our fabulous Managing Editor Mandi had the trip of a lifetime in May to visit Bugaboo headquarters in Amsterdam, just so she could show you the Bugaboo Donkey in action for the very first time. This exclusive peek inside Bugaboo HQ thrilled you all and this post has remained a high-hit article for those thirsting for Bugaboo knowledge.

8.  Pre-order Maxi Cosi Mico + Complete Air now!

In a country where there is relatively little exciting news on the child car seat and baby capsule front, the Maxi Cosi Mico capsule and Complete Air car seat release was a huge deal. Parents had been waiting for years, for the arrival of this renowned European brand and did us proud by pre-ordering them in the thousands. The arrival of maxi Cosi in Australia has been a boon for both car safety and style for our children.

9.  Update – pricing for the Mima Xari and Kobi prams!

With the Mima Kobi and Xari prams announcement being our number four top post, it’s little wonder Australian parents were sweating the pricing of them!

10.  Designer Bunk Beds from DucDuc

Bunk beds continue to captivate your imaginations and this one by DucDuc is one of our most-read posts, despite being four-and-a-half years old! It looks like this elusive brand should make its way to Australia once and for all!

We hope you’ve enjoyed our top ten posts for 2011 – we can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2012! As we always have new parents being welcomed into the Babyology fold, please check out our amazing pram, cot and highchair Choosers, which take all the hard work out of choosing those big ticket items!

Want the latest and greatest baby gear but not so keen on parting with bucketloads of cash?

If so, start fitting out the nursery at Rock-a-Bye Baby Equipment Hire. We introduced you to Rock-a-Bye Baby earlier this year when we reviewed their very handy Sydney Airport baby equipment hire service, ideal for travelling families.

Rock-a-Bye has recently introduced a Platinum Range of baby equipment for hire. There are all sorts of desirables available from the stunning, modern Leander Cradle through to the practical and sought after Maxi Cosi Mico car seat.

Rock-a-Bye Baby is gradually expanding the Platinum Range, so check back every so often to see if the designer piece you have been coveting has been added to the range.

Prices vary depending on the item and length of time you are wanting to hire for however as an example, a Leander Cradle with accessories costs $199 for six months hire and the Maxi Cosi car seat, $165 for six months hire. Given that a Leander Cradle would cost more than $700 to buy, hiring is an extremely cost-effective choice. Head to Rock-a-Bye Baby to see the full range.

Lucie from Il Tutto represented Babyology at the Harrogate Nursery Fair in the UK recently and she returned with a whole stack of photos and information for us to share with you. I tell you, she’s done such a stellar job that we might have to headhunt her to work for us permanently. Designer of incredible bags and accessories for you; writer and photographer for us – perfect! First up, a Babyologist’s favourite topic of all – prams. Over to you Lucie!

I have just returned from showing Il Tutto for the first time at the Harrogate Nursery Fair. The Harrogate Nursery Fair is the UK’s largest trade show for the baby and nursery industry and is run by the BPA (Baby Products Association).

It was fantastic to be showing alongside such established brands as Bugaboo (who launched the Donkey – more on that later), Quinny, Maxi Cosi, Joolz and Boori. There were a massive five halls just full of all things baby so it was definitely the place to be for everyone involved in the nursery industry.

Whilst there I took the opportunity to find all the coolest new things at the show to share with everyone at Babyology…

Bugaboo

One of the most anticipated launches and the one I could not wait to see was that of the Bugaboo Donkey and it certainly did not disappoint. Wow – what an inspiring piece of design mastery!

Not only is this pram suitable for twins, it can be used with a newborn and toddler as well as converting to a solo seat with a fabulous side-by-side storage basket. They have amended the design from that of the Cameleon and the Donkey can now be folded with the seats attached which makes storage a breeze.

Bugaboo also launched their new colours which were more muted than previous seasons. I am coveting the new apple green – simply divine! It’s all about colour-blocking in fashion for next season and Bugaboo were right on trend, showing a Cameleon in a hot pink/orange combination. Not for the faint hearted but right up my alley!

Quinny

Quinny launched its new Senzz stroller (above). It now has an adjustable back seat recline, folds with a unique one hand S fold and can stand upright when folded. Also on show was the recently released Zapp Xtra (below).

Maxi Cosi

Maxi Cosi was showing its new Noa stroller at the show (above). This lightweight umbrella stroller is perfect for the inner city “urbanite”. Light weight and a breeze to fold, it has a pull up arm to help wheel when folded (below).

Joolz

Joolz made a great showing of its Joolz Day pram in a choice of black or silver frame.

Babystyle

We showed you the Babystyle Oyster in July 2010 and it sure made an impact at Harrogate! That superb black or chrome chassis caught the eye of many as did the colourful display of so many Oysters together. It folds up pretty compact and a toddler board is also available.

Stand by because there’s more to come as Lucie from Il Tutto represents Babyology at Harrogate!

Say hello to day thirty-four of our Prizeapalooza and one of the most long awaited car restraints to hit Australia, the Maxi Cosi Mico!

That’s right this awesome prize is a Maxi Cosi Mico car restraint in black reflection valued at $399 from the generous crew over at Rock-A-Bye Baby Equipment Hire. Should the lucky winner live in Sydney you will also be given the opportunity to have your prize professionally fitted for free!

The Maxi Cosi Mico is suitable for newborn babies up to babies weighing nine kilograms. The narrow profile of this seat means there’s still room in the back for extra passengers and it’s also light to carry, weighing in at under four kilograms. If that’s not enough, the Maxi Cosi Mico will fit many of your favourite prams (with the use of adaptors) be it a Bugaboo Cameleon, Quinny Buzz or Zapp or a Phil and Teds – just to name a few. Now your baby can go from car to pram and back again, all the while remaining settled in their comfy seat. What bliss!

This competition is now closed – click here to see who won. To see all Prizeapalooza posts, click here.

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With over 3,500,000 pageviews this year we wanted to share with you our most popular posts.  Enjoy!

Our $10,000 nursery giveaway competition was hugely popular in 2010. Look out for more fantastic competitions in 2011.

Maxi Cosi‘s Australian launch was big news as many of us have been waiting for these to launch over here for some time.

The fabulous Rainbow cake was popular this year. We have just launched a new section to showcase your parties on Babyology, so if you want to feature your special party, have a look here.

This gorgeous Italian space-saving furniture Clei amazed us all and is available locally.

Hooray for the Bugaboo Donkey! I am keeping a close eye on this stunning pram and will let you all know as soon as it is available in Australia.

These Olli Ella nursing chairs made quite an impact when released in September. We have exciting news about this brand for 2011 and will let you know  more very soon!

If you are in the market for a pram, check out our top list of prams from 2010.

Check out our hugely popular bunk bed round up from earlier in the year.

I you missed this one, our cubby house round up is worth a look.

We fell in love with this Baby Suommo furniture when it launched at Kind + Jugend earlier in the year, and you all loved it too.

Perhaps you’re having your very last child and don’t want to fork out all over again for an infant travel system. Maybe you don’t want to store a bulky item in your tiny inner city abode until the next baby comes along or perhaps you simply don’t want to buy one at all!

No matter what situation you’re in, you now have options. You want the best for your baby so why not hire a Maxi Cosi Mico! For a fraction of the cost of owning one, you can hire it for up to six months for only $140. We think it’s a bargain and you will get the full benefits of a European-designed infant capsule without the price tag.

Rock-a-bye Baby Hire have several different hire options for the Mico, from just seven days at $40. So save yourself the dollars and get a designer piece for next to nothing! An added bonus is that installation by a professional fitter is included – available from mid-December 2010.

The much-coveted European brand of car safety is finally available here in an infant carrier and child seat! Maxi Cosi has long topped the safety charts in Europe and we’re delighted it’s arriving here in Australia and is now ready to pre-order from Baby Village.

We told you about the future release of Maxi Cosi and although we’re a little dismayed that ISOFIX still hasn’t been approved in Australia, knowing that one of the safest brands in child car restraints is making its debut is still a reason to celebrate.

Parents now have the choice of the Maxi Cosi Mico Infant Carrier for babies from birth to 9kg, plus the Maxi Cosi Complete Air Child Restraint for children from 9kg up to when they outgrow the inbuilt harness. The Mico will come in three colours – Tango Red, Black Reflection and White Black – with the Complete Air available in Tango Red and Black Reflection.

I’m sure many parents share my relief that the straps on the Complete Air can be adjusted without removing the entire restraint from the vehicle – it’s just incredibly logical to include this as a design feature. The Quick Fit Harness System will make our lives a breeze! The Mico capsule weighs a teeny 3.95kg and includes a head hugger and removable canopy.

Pre-order both models now for November delivery from Baby Village. Each is priced at $399.95 plus delivery. A huge welcome to Maxi Cosi, from all of us at Babyology!

Australian parents have been sweating Maxi Cosi products for years. Indeed many babies have been born, have grown up and started school in the time we have all been watching and waiting for signs of a southern hemisphere release.

Babyology is thrilled to announce that Maxi Cosi looks set to be coming to Australia in October! Now before we all dash to our cars to check for the metal ISOFIX loops, we haven’t had word yet on exactly which products will be released to our market but we do know they have spent two years being adapted for Australian Standards.

If you’re new to the parenting world you may be wondering why this is such big news. The Maxi Cosi car seat is second to none – the Cabrio capsule can go from car to pram in one easy step. They are stunning aesthetically and rate very highly in the European safety tests.

With the use of adapters, the capsule can be fitted to the Bugaboo Cameleon, Quinny Buzz and Zapp, Maxi Cosi Mura 3 and 4, just to name a few. So not only do you get a fab-looking car capsule which ensures baby is rear-facing until about fourteen months, you just grab it and click it on to your pram. Transferring a sleeping baby no longer comes with the sheer terror of waking them that most parents have experienced!

The question still remains whether ISOFIX car seats will finally be permitted here so we’ll fill you in as soon as we know. The big deal about ISOFIX surrounds its infallible installation system. You literally click in the car seat and go, with a green or red indicator to let you know if it’s secured properly.

If ISOFIX does meet regulations here, we’ll be sure to give you the full rundown. We’re honoured to have such a fantastic, time-tested European brand coming here to service families as it has done in Europe! Fingers crossed the Mura pram range makes it here too.

This news has me jumping around the lounge room! In the meantime, watch this cute video for a case of the warm and fuzzies and a good rundown of the Maxi Cosi products we may soon be seeing here. You will be able to pre-order soon from Minimee.

Meet Quinny’s new lightweight release, the Senzz! This zippy transport option will seize the attention of urban dwellers who want a compact footprint, whether folded or unfolded.

There’ll be no more carpark wrestling with the Quinny Senzz as it has a convenient one-hand fold into a tight package with a handle for one-hand carrying. Those who live in apartments will be interested to know that it stores upright, making it perfect for small spaces and carrying up stairs.

For use from newborn, the Senzz comes complete with adapters for a Maxi Cosi, or you can add on a Senzz carrycot. A lightweight aluminium chassis means that this full-sized pram weighs just 8.4 kg which is far from back-breaking. The Senzz is available in five colours, always two-toned with grey.

Available from Max & Koby for $499.

iCandy has always been talked about here on Babyology and I’m excited to let you know the pear and apple will be launching in Australia and the USA before Christmas this year.

With a similar minimalist style bucket seat to the Bugaboo range, they have managed to come up with a most stylish tandem system, iCandy Pear, unlike anything else on the market.

Fully convertible from a single (the iCandy Apple) to a double using the adaptor frame, it offers countless combination options – put the seat with the carry cot, two seats together, two carry cots together and mix it up again by introducing the maxi-cosi car seat. A great idea if you’re just starting your family and planning on expanding – use as a single now and purchase adaptor and additional equipment as needed or a great starter if you have twins.

Check back for pricing and stockists as we’ll update you once we hear more.

I had the opportunity to meet with Daniel Melillo from iCandy while I was at the ABC Expo in Las Vegas. See the video below for a demo of the apple and the pear.

Looking for a pram can be a hard slog when you have no idea what to look for. I remember looking for my very first pram and needing a good sit down and a cup of tea when I realised just how much work had to be done before arriving at a decision. Those who think it’s a trivial choice have often learned the hard way just how important a pram is -after all, it’s the vehicle that allows new parents to take on a seemingly new world, either with confidence, or with a string of irritations like not being able to get through checkout aisles or walk over differing terrains. For me a fantastic walking pram meant I could exercise lightly whilst recovering from a c-section – vital for body and soul.

It’s partially true that there is no one perfect pram, and that most parents eventually find the need to have both a sturdy walking pram and a lightweight umbrella-style stroller for quick errands. There are prams that admirably do a little bit of everything, as long as you’re not expecting it to magically become a running pram if you embark on a fitness regime. The options for prams have changed radically in recent years, with offerings getting groovier and ticking more boxes in terms of functionality and choices. Many have add-on extras like carrycots, funseats and cocoons for newborns, and even the humble suncover has become high tech with zippered fronts and space-age materials.

We’ve rounded up the best prams of the moment at the $900 price mark so you can compare and contrast features with your own specific needs as a family. Consider the heights of the adults who will be pushing the pram and think about an adjustable handlebar so it suits everyone. Perhaps you want baby facing you for those precious first months so look for one with a reversible handle or consider a carrycot. If you exercise a lot then the option of locking the front wheel is a must, as are all-pneumatic tyres.

So here’s the cream of the crop, the very best in pramage for $900 or thereabouts. If you’re new to all this, I suggest you take note of these models, keep an eye out for them whilst out and about, and do as I always do, ask other parents about the pram they’ve chosen and how they’re finding it now that they’re in the full swing of getting baby out of the house. It can be the most difficult task in the first days of parenthood, but with the right machine it will be a welcome relief to comfortably walk from your home and out introducing your baby to the world.

First up is the esteemed Bugaboo Bee. With its perky looks, changeable hood covers in great colours, massive and easily accessible underbasket, and awesome add-ons such as the cocoon and footmuff, this is the top choice for those who like to shop. Weighing just 8kgs, I find myself pining for it on a regular basis. Unfortunately my gigantic 18 month old is too near the 17kg weight limit, which most children don’t reach until much later.

This little sweetie may look cute but it seriously delivers the goods in terms of being a full-sized pram suitable from birth to three years. It’s available for $899.95 from Bebe with the hood colours in red, blue, black, khaki, yellow and pink.

The lovely Quinny Buzz has always beckoned me, especially since they employed that delicious wetsuit-style fabric for the seat cover, which lends the pram
an organic, luxe feel. Its claim to fame lies in the gas-powered one handed fold and the fact that the frame opens automatically. It’s a pretty pram which is highly desirable to gadget geeks who love high-tech features. In Europe they add on the Maxi Cosi to make it a complete travel system for car and land. The four-wheeled version became available recently – it’s my pick out of the three and four wheeled options for purely aesthetic reasons. The stunning colours
include midnight, strawberry, black and apple. I also love the gold which was released in Europe but not in Australia.

Grab your Quinny Buzz from Kido Store for $899.95. Add the Dreami carrycot for an extra $329.95.

There’s not much I can say about the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite without coming across as a gushing loon. My love affair with prams started out with this
indestructible machine of joy, which to this day enables me to get from A to B with minimum fuss and maximum comfort. Having a 4 year old, I often
need to steer the pram one-handed and the Mountain Buggy handles this with ease, leaving my hand and wrist strain-free. The Elite model comes
with a host of extras such as a padded pram liner, cup holder and nappy bag with change mat, saving you big bucks on those essentials.

The optional sun and storm covers are awesome with their zip up fronts - you don’t have to keep removing the entire cover when it’s not needed, when you momentarily dash into the supermarket. A carrycot is also available. This robust beauty never disappoints – just about every Mountain Buggy owner I know is passionate about their buggy. The top Elite model retails for $859.95 from Bebe.

The Joolz Bloom popped charmingly into the pramosphere in late 2007 and we liked it as an exciting alternative to the major brands. It has the added bonuses of an elevated seat position so baby is closer to you, and being able to be folded with or without the seat attached.

It boasts an adjustable handle, wheel suspension, has many seat positions, reversible seat, adjustable footrest, and it also has a bassinette option. I also love the way the front bar opens out rather than having to remove it completely.

This pram will turn heads wherever you go and is available from Your Child’s Nursery for $899 plus shipping. The bassinette attachment is an additional $349.

The Phil and Ted’s Vibe is possibly the most stylish double pram on the market and really holds its own as a single pram. With space-age styling in my favourite colours of black and red, there’s no mistaking one of these beauties as it rolls down the street. I’ve always loved the inline design of the Phil and
Ted’s range – as much as sometimes I’d like to see more variety in the doubles market, I take my hat off to this company for adding more style
to a design of great substance. Purchase the Vibe for $899 plus shipping, from The Pram Warehouse. If you want the doubles seat, it’s an extra $109.

The Mutsy 4 Rider is a fantastic four-wheeled pram with some quirky extras that make it the ultimate in terms of versatility. Now that my youngest son is heading towards age two, the Funseat with steering wheel would be just perfect for him. Kids of his age love to feel like they’re in control and it’s about this time many parents find they have trouble with getting them into a pram without lots of resistance.

The 4 Rider with Funseat solves this dilemma perfectly so
that he thinks he’s the one steering and you can run your errands without fuss – simply pop your purchases into the massive basket that comes with the seat.

Mutsy have covered so much ground with this pram, with newborn bassinette, seat unit, Funseat and even a Rocker Frame forming the range. To top it all off, you can now transport two children with the addition of the Step-up Board.

Available from Babies Galore in black, red and green for $849 including bassinette. The fabulous Funseat is $119 and the Rocker Frame is $69.99.

If you are looking for a pram with personality plus, which handles most situations, then the Micralite Toro might just be the one for you. Looking like a friendly garden insect, the Toro’s long-reaching front arms splay to provide awesome stability.

You can purchase an all-terrain wheel kit for when you’re feeling intrepid and the Toro stands up on its end once folded which is invaluable for people living in compact spaces. It can also be wheeled around when folded – a great back-saving feature! The Toro is easily pushed with one hand and the basket can be accessed whether the seat is reclined or not.

Available locally for $799 from Baby Nest.

This is a product that just had to happen, and now that it has, it’s love at first sight for me. Meet
Taga’s bike/pram, a show-stopping vehicle that combines bicycling
with toting children around in a way that hasn’t been seen before. It’s a stroller with a removable bike on the back and it can be configured to be a single or double pram… or bike! Parents of two will be very excited about this one as the doubles market is so lacking.

Imagine getting fit while your baby sleeps, out and about in the fresh
air! Baby can see the world, and you can get some sanity-saving exercise. This would be perfect to take on my local bike track. If I could take both boys easily, I’d be out there every day. For the skeptics, yes there are two recline positions on the seat, so baby can nap in comfort. It also changes from bike to stroller mode in seconds, so you can truly take it anywhere, anytime.

The plans for expanding its versatility will astound and delight – have a leaf through the product section of the Taga website. Not content
to ‘just’ be a bike, stroller and double stroller, the Taga’s future
options include Maxi Cosi portability, full shopping cart mode,
and lastly, a wooden double seat mode for those with children who no longer require a stroller seat! I could go on and and on about the specs, like front wheel disc brakes and alloy frame, but you really need to read over them yourselves to get an idea of the quality of this product.

This is one top-end design purchase you can legitimately justify -
a machine that can be passed to teens for a quick getabout when
you need something from the local shops. You can save on fuel and time
and increase your fitness. It’s times like these I feel more
than a little envious of those living in Europe, where the Taga will soon be available in bike and baby stores in orange, red, green and cyan. I can just see the line ups when they do. If they price them right, Taga
will head up a transportation revolution!

(Via Minor Details)

Oh my. It appears one of the creme de la creme of designer strollers has gone miniature! The Maxi Cosi Combi doll’s travel system, enables children from age 3 to transport a little (toy) bub just like mum and dad.
This is just perfect for the age gap we have between our two children. Baby is effortlessly pushed around in his Quinny Zapp/Maxi Cosi combo, while young Master aged three pushes around a version sized just for him. I have no qualms about giving boys toy prams. Indeed one of his most used toys is a stroller given to him on his first birthday.

Besides, with my extreme pram obsession, he’s used to having the latest and greatest in pramage. Toy prams are simply an extension of this! And just between you and me…it keeps him occupied at the shops. He can help with the groceries and is not inclined to run off with me madly chasing him.

The Quinny range of prams are an engineering marvel in themselves. Proud creators of the smallest full-size pram when folded (Zapp), and gas spring technology so the Buzz model practically unfolds itself, there’s no doubt this Dutch brand has revolutionised baby and toddler transport. Add to that the stunning Maxi Cosi Cabrio capsule – which is not yet approved for use in cars here – and you have a system made in pram heaven!

For those anxiously awaiting the Maxi Cosi travel system’s release in Australia (no word on when as yet), and not wanting to fork out for one just to use on the pram, you can now live vicariously through your children with this toy system. Including not only the pram and Maxi Cosi, the set comes complete with the ‘Dreami’ bassinette attachment for when ‘baby’ is really little. Now dolly’s ride can be as eye-catching as baby’s!

True pram fanatics like me will be immediately seeking a reshipper from the UK. £55 from Littlewood’s Direct.