Stroller Saturday #5

Okay, okay, it's Sunday.  Yesterday was busy in the morning, and then I was unmotivated by the evening to do this.

Which was a bit of a shame as I'm wicked excited about this stroller...

The Stokke Xplory

I'm so excited about this one because Stokke recently added a new colour to the Xplory line-up: Yellow!  There are just so few yellow strollers out there.  I can understand why - manufacturers are only going to make the colours that are going to sell, and you just don't see demand for yellow strollers like you do for pink, blue or red ones.  However, I get excited over unique!

Basic Stats: Includes chassis, seat, (bassinet in the Complete version,) seat insert (for smaller children,) rain cover, mosquito net and shopping bag.  Seat / bassinet height is adjustable.  Adjustable footrest.  Adjustable handle height.  Reversible seat; two-position recline facing the world, three-position recline facing the pusher.  Solid rubber tires.  Compatible with Graco SnugRide, Peg Primo Vaiggio and Maxi-Cosi Mico with the purchase of an adapter.    Lots of matching accessories available.  Suitable from birth.  Available in seven colours (now!)  Weighs 23 lbs., and will carry up to 45 lbs.

Who Drives These: Fancy parents!  The Xplory is always sure to turn heads.  These are growing in popularity, but are still relatively rare in the wild.  They're also amongst the most expensive strollers out there - the Basic version runs $999.99, and the Complete version, which includes the bassinet / carry cot, will cost you $1,199.99.  People who drive Xplorys love them, though.  I've talked to a few people about them, and they love to talk about the stroller and all its features.

What I Think: I really like the Xplory.  Stokke is an interesting company - they have focused mostly on furniture but are really working to expand the reach of their stroller.  I love the colours this is available in, and, of course, I'm a huge fan of the unique look of the stroller.  The price is a bit shocking, but the Basic version is only $100 more than the Cameleon, which so many people do already have.

Overall Verdict: The height of the Xplory is its stand-out attribute, and I think it's a good one.  There are many pictures of the stroller being just rolled up to a table, rather than needing a separate high chair.  The only downsides that I can really come up with are a) the price (whoa,) and b) the shopping basket - I just can't imagine how that bag can hold that much stuff.  (Apparently, I plan on carrying a lot when I have a kid to stroll around.)  Overall, though, very cool, distinctive stroller!

Thanks to Stokke for taking a chance on Yellow!  Along with the Yellow Xplory, Stokke recently introduced a new accessory set for the Xplory - the Moods Accessory Kit.  These include a canopy, parasol, diaper wallet and bottle bag and add a bit of pizzazz to an Xplory.  Available in a couple of colour combinations, this cute new kit give you some options to make your Xplory stand out in a crowd...  As if the Xplory needs that!