Pimp My Stroller

I still can't believe that the first year of my son's life, we didn't have a jogger. I dreamily gazed at neighbors' joggers, and pushed my... ummm... hefty stroller while all my friends push along their joggers with ease. Yes, I stuck out like a sore thumb on our walks.

The second spring/summer we borrowed a jogger from a very pregnant friend. This thing was our best friend. Seriously. There was never a doubt what stroller to bring on a walk to the pool, on a trip to the beach, anywhere. And when we gave it back, my husband announced that there was no way we could make it through another summer without our own.

So, when our Jeep® Overland Limited Jogging Stroller arrived, there was no secret keeping. My husband and I were walking in style! Before I had hardly a chance to check it out, my husband strapped the baby in and was out the door. And on a several mile walk. About a week later, I finally got to take it out. And, you know what? Even a non-jogger feels compelled to jog with this stroller! The push is so easy and it takes bumps with little effort.

My toddler actually selects this stroller whenever we go outside. (Because, as you may recall, we have a few to select from.) He tells me the seat is comfortable and he loves listening to the music.

You read that right, music. You know the show "Pimp My Ride"? Well, this is "Pimp My Stroller." The stroller comes with a Music On the Move® Parent Tray that connects to your own CD or MP3 Player. It includes speakers, amplifier & jack (but get lots of batteries). There are also 2 cup holders for parents, as well as one for the kids. The basket is really large (perfect for holding all things needed at the pool) and there are several pockets for extra items. It comes with an odometer, but, let's be honest here, I've never used one before, I'm not about to now!

A few other perks:
-have a flat in your 16-inch air tires? No problem! Cleverly hidden in your basket is an air pump!
-avid exerciser? There's a removable weather cover that blocks both wind and rain.

Oh, and this extra special bonus for families like mine (I'm short and my husband's taller), the handlebar adjusts so no one has to be uncomfortable pushing.

Obviously, we love the stroller. Its been a fantastic addition to our summer. We've tested it at the beach, on rough nature-trail terrain as well as the street and sidewalks. And you'll love the price. Its currently on sale for $149.99 at Baby Age. ($20 off).