New for Fall and 2010 Luxury stroller company Mutsy will be introducing some great new products, including a bunch of fresh colors for most of their strollers and accessories.

Here are the highlights:

Already available is the multifunctional Transporter. This stylish stroller offers parents optimal flexibility at an impressive price point ($398). It can also be used as a pram with its optional carry cot($149), or as a travel system with a Graco, Peg-Perego or Maxi-Cosi car seat (with optional car seat adaptor $30).

Like Mutsy’s other ‘plug and play’ strollers, the Transporter features a compact fold, making it ideal for travel.

The new Easygrow “Next” features a sleek brushed aluminum finish and unique dinner tray tilting feature. The chair’s comfortable molded plastic seat has a luxurious suede-like texturized feel.

The base has also been reduced to give the highchair a smaller footprint.

The dirt busters baby bib is an adorable, friendly monster design that ‘performs magic by practically keeping itself clean’. Liquids and food easily slide down the bib’s surface and into its pocket to keep baby clean to avoid a mealtime mess. The bib also comes with an adjustable 2-position Velcro closure to perfectly and comfortably fit around baby’s neck.

At ABC this year, Orbit pre-viewed G2 stroller that will likely be available in the U.S. early 2010.

This gorgeous red version(will also be offered in mocha and black) of this stroller features a redesigned 3D rotating stroller seat, newly designed tires, a child’s snack tray and white frame.

Below is a video demo with Orbit CEO Joesph Hei for Australian baby site babyology.

VIA BABYOLOGY

Canadians looking to purchase an Orbit will be happy to know that Orbit will soon be available here as well!

New For 2010 Teutonia will introduce a new travel system called the Ts-4000. This new stroller is an all-in-one solution for parents who want the convenience of purchasing everything all at once.

Included in the package is the stroller frame, a Tario35 infant seat and a stroller seat($699).

I had the chance to play with the stroller and push it around the show room. I like how easily everything snaps into place and how nicely it pushes. The ts-4000 has a great compact fold and comes in 2 colors black and red.

Below are some pics that were in the press pack and one I took that isn’t very good. (sorry, I was holding the baby and he was very unhappy)

New for this coming year, Quinny and Maxi Cosi both have new strollers.

The Mila is a lightweight umbrella stroller that features a compact fold. It is compatible with the Maxi-Cosi Mico, making it an ideal choice for traveling parents. The colors shown here may not be the exact colors that will available at retail. I love that the frame matches the seat and canopy. The Mila is a really fresh looking stroller.

The Quinny Senzz will be offered in 5 colors. It features a spacious seat for baby and compact fold. The Senzz is also compatible with the Maxi-Cosi Mico. If you look carefully, you can see one attached to it in the second picture.

New for 2010 kokopax will introduce 2 new versions of their popular carrier.

The kokopax city carrier offers parents an affordable and simple way to carry their baby in style. The carrier positions baby at eye-level, making it a great way to see and interact with the world. It’s made with a lightweight aluminum frame and high quality custom designed fabric. The 5-point harness, adjustable frame and kickstand for easy loading and unloading are all features that make the kokopax city carrier a comfortable, safe ride for baby and parent. $99.99

Available in 2 patterns (shown below)

The eco-classic is the newest premium carrier in the kokopax line.

It incorporates the latest technology in green textile printing and consumer safety. The 100% cotton canvas fabric is printed using a combination of Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 and GOTS certified dyes. This carrier features the most advanced technology in shoulder strap construction and a stowable, padded waist belt for added comfort. A 5-point harness assures safety and security for both baby and parent and the adjustable frame provides the perfect fit for mom or dad. Using the convenient kickstand, the carrier is simple to load and unload. Distinctive features include a magnetic closure on the storage pocket, lightweight anodized frame and eco-friendly fabrics custom designed in the USA. Weighs approximately 3.0 lbs.$179.99

Available in 2 patterns (shown below)

Coming this Spring, Kushies will take environmentally friendly fashion to new heights with their fun and playful It’s My Planet 2 organic layette.

Made from 100 percent Certified Organic Cotton Interlock, It’s My Planet 2 layette features oversized graphics of the planet’s most beloved animals including tigers, elephants, zebras and rhinos. Each piece in the collection displays a fantastic multi-lingual print. A palette of soft colors is offered including pink, natural and blue. Layette items in the collection include bodysuits, long johns, sleepers, unionsuits, footed pants, gowns, hat, reversible bibs and blankets.

Available in sizes preemie to 18 months. Items in the collection have a recommended retail range of $7-$22.

New for Fall Valco Baby has introduced a pair of strollers called the Ion and Ion for 2. Both feature an eye pleasing egg design and the ability to carry a bassinet for baby.

I love the ample storage, easy fold and lightweight frame.

Here are the highlights:

The Ion features an extended canopy that will provide full protection against the elements. In fact, for 2010 Valco has extended all of the canopies on their whole stroller collection.

Additional features:

• Infant car seat compatible
• Storage compartment attached to the back of the seat
• Accommodates Valco’s infant bassinet
• Tether Safety Strap
• Ergonomic Adjustable Handle
• Lightweight Aluminum Frame (18lbs)
• Suitable from Newborn+ (with bassinet) to 44lbs
• Available in 2 colors Raven and Almond (both are shown)

The Ion for 2 offers many for the features on the single version

Features:

• Lightweight aluminum frame (27lbs)
• Accepts one infant car seat
• Each seat has it’s one zippered storage
• Only 29″ wide
• 88lbs total child weight
• Available in 2 colors (Almond and Raven)

New for Spring, Peg Perego has a ton of new stuff coming out.

The company has virtually redesigned their whole collection after they changed their signature ‘freedom of movement’ harness to a more conventional 5-point harness on all of their products.

Other big changes include a newly re-modeled Skate, a new lightweight travel system called the Vela and a new highchair called the Prima Poppa Newborn.

Here are the highlights:

The Skate:

New for 2010, the Skate will no longer be a one-piece unit that converts into 2 pieces. For the same price, Peg Perego has designed 2 separate pieces; a bassinet for infants and a toddler seat babies 6 months and up.

The frame is an extension of the Skate Elite we mentioned last year. It has been lightened to 21lbs from 26lbs

Like the previous model, both unit are height adjustable and reversible. To help parents and take out the guess work, Peg has added pictures to the connector to show where it should be set for each piece.

Other changes:

• New 5-point harness
• Easier Fold
• Hood is transferable between the Bassinet and seat
• Handle bar is no longer telescopic

The Vela:

This new lightweight stroller weighs in at a mere 9.5lbs. It’s unique design features a pair of wheels at the front, much like an all terrain stroller. A big feature for this stroller is it’s ability to accept a car seat.

I love that it has a snack tray. You don’t see that very often on a stroller in this weight class.

The Si:

In order to make the Si easier to accommodate a car seat Peg Perego has added a bumper bar that can be adjust to support the back of the Infant car seat. New fabrics and an improved harness round out the changes for this lightweight travelsystem.

GT3:

Peg’s only all-terrain stroller is getting an interesting new feature: a second seat. The shopping basket looks to have been expanded to accommodate a ‘rear sling seat’. No weight limit has been revealed for this seat, but comparable features on other strollers have a +/- 3o lb weight limit, which may be the case here.

The Prima Pappa Newborn:

This entry level highchair will be great for parents who are low on space. The fully reclining seat lifts off to allow the frame to fold almost flat. Comes in 5 fabric patterns; 2 bandanna patterns and 3 circle print patterns.

The Aria 60/40:

While the Aria will stay a 60/40 to accommodate an infant seat on one side, It will get new fabrics, bigger tires and a narrowed wheel system, new 5-point harness system and easier to use wheel locking system.

Pilko P3:

One option for the Pilko will be a version made in new soft cotton fabric that has been designed to be water and stain resistant. Offered in Navy and Burgundy.

Stroller giant Maclaren has introduced quite a few new items for this upcoming strolling season.

Here are some of the highlights:

Cath Kitson Special Edition – Super cute and full of personality!

New colors

A New Play yard!

Some adorable new additions to the Junior Collection including a matcher to last years popular Juicy Couture stroller.

Also new this year Maclaren will also be introducing a new Lulu Guiness stroller and an astrological stroller that comes with a pillow with your baby’s sign on it.

My camera crapped out half way through the tour – sorry!

Baby Gear company Baby Planet is best known for their vibrant endangered species strollers. A couple years ago they partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to develope a line of premium strollers that focus attention on the plight of Endangered Species around the globe.

Each stroller in this line focuses on a specific animal. Each of these animals is currently listed as an endangered species or as having endangered habitats.

New for 2010 Baby Planet has introduced 5 new strollers aimed at continuing this mission.

Also new for 2010, Baby Planet is collaborating with timi and leslie to debut a stroller line that compliments their diaper bag collection.

Modern baby company Boon, has introduced some really great new products for Fall.

Rebecca Finell, the head designer, has been hard at work creating more innovative gadgets to keep us more organized and occupied.

Building on their already extensive line, Boon has added to their 4 core markets Feeding, Bath, Storage and Decor.

Here are the highlights:

Wrap will make a standard glass bowl kid friendly. It stretches over most standard plates or bowls to protect them in case they mistakenly fall during dinner time.

Dish is an unique edgeless bowl that features a slip resistant base that will grip to any tabletop

Bubbles are suction cups that will attached to any wall during bath time. The final product will be more transparent like a real bubble and available in 3 colors, 2 sizes.

Creature Cups – This interchangeable bath toy cup set is great for the bathtub or waterpark.

Snag is a 9 hook wall mountable unit that is perfect for backpack, jackets and hats

Curl is a first of it’s kind. This supercool baby shoe rack mounts flat on the wall to display all of your baby’s cool kicks!

Swig sippy cups come in two sizes with interchangeable lids. Both the spout and straw feature a back-flow valve so that the cup doesn’t leak if tipped over.

My favorite Boon product for this season is Grass! This countertop bottle drying rack will brighten your kitchen while keeping your bottles upright for drying. It consists of 2 pieces that are both dishwashable.

Ranging in price from $6.99 to $29.99

New this Fall, BabyBjörn® is introducing an Organic Line that will feature three of BabyBjörn’s most popular products made from organically grown cotton:

• The BabyBjörn® Baby Carrier Original Organic in Walnut
• the BabyBjörn® Baby Carrier Active Organic
• BabyBjörn® Babysitter Balance Organic in Walnut/Khaki

Also new for the Swedish company is BabyBjörn® Baby Carrier Original Classic in Black/Pinstripe fabric, along with a matching Babysitter Balance.

BabyBjörn®’s popular Travel Crib Light also gets a new look with new Silver fabric along with a Black Mesh Babysitter Balance Air.

A small generator powers the stroller and recharges itself with every 300 feet of use. The Origami has safety features that include built in intelligence that can detect when a child is in its seat, disabling the automated folding mechanism. With tremendous storage features, the Origami touts an easily removable backpack, cup holders for kids and adults and washable fabrics in a variety of colors.

The Origami is expected to be available during the first few months of 2009.

MSRP is $ 649.95, which includes detachable matching diaper/storage bag. Bassinet and car seat adapter will be sold separately.

Graco has exceeded the previous stats of 30lbs/30inches by releasing their Snugride 32.

The company has done their research and says that this seat will accommodate 97% of one year-olds to keep your child rear facing for one full year.

It is also cushioned with GracoPedic™ luxury foam for extra padding and added comfort and features a removable infant body support that helps keep infants comfortably positioned.

The Snugride’s soft harness covers will keep you baby comfortably buckled, while the 180° rotating canopy helps shade your child from any direction.

One of the biggest complaints that most new parents have is that their baby outgrew their infant seat long before they wanted them to.

While I realize that most parents won’t carry the baby in this seat like they did when they were younger, it is still nice to know that you don’t need to buy another piece of gear for at least a year.

This year the company is launching 3 new products:

This seat falls into the ‘Highest Five-Point Harness Seat Category’, allowing children to remain in a five-point harness for up to 80 pounds or in booster mode up to approximately 100 pounds.

It was created for children aged 2 and up because of it’s straight up and down design. Children under the age of 2 are not developed enough to sit in this position safely.

The Frontier’s True Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and minimizes side-to-side head movement.

Bonus – Britax has added 2 Retractable Cup Holders for convenient drink and snack storage.

2. Boulevard CS (available now in Canada and U.S.)

True Side Impact Protection, which distributes crash forces, shields your child from from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and minimizes side-to-side head movement.

The CS stands for the Click & Safe™, a snug harness indicator that gives an audible affirmation to moms and dads that the harness is snug around the baby by clicking when the harness straps are appropriately tightened.

It has a quick-adjust headrest and harness that re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to re-thread the straps.

Suitable for infants weighing 5lbs – 35lbs rear facing and toddlers 20lbs to 65lbs forward facing.

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3. Advocate CS (available 2009)This seat features two plastic cushions on the side of the seat that called ‘Side Impact Cushion Technology’.

These patented exterior energy-management cushions compress upon impact to protect both the child and adjacent passengers in the event of a side impact crash. This compression provides an increased level of side impact protection.

DISCLAIMER – weights listed in this post are for U.S. markets only. When released in Canada the seat’s capacity may be changed by Canadian Government.

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For the Fashionable Mommy, Britax is now offering a couple of Couture designs. It is not known whether these fashions will be available in Canada, but the U.S. should see them soon!

 

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