Car Seat and Stroller Shopping

Last Tuesday we went out with my husband’s sister, her daughter, and fiancé.  My sister-in-law a.k.a. our baby's ninang was more than kind enough to gift her inaanak a stroller, so Benedict and I were thrilled! We all headed to Megamall’s SM Department store which greeted us with a large variety of strollers and travel systems, from economical to high-end brands (DO NOT forget to bring your Baby Company Mom Card for SM baby purchases btw!).


My husband and I had been checking out baby stuff in different malls, but had often found ourselves overwhelmed by the numerous choices on hand. So with my sister-in-law's coaching (and magnanimity) we went home with a well-chosen car seat and stroller combo! 

Brand: Goodbaby

Price: Php 11,999.00
Color: Brown (It also comes in blue)
Features: Sturdy, 8-wheeled stroller with a car seat that also serves as an infant carrier or rocker. 
Details: One-hand fold, front suspensions, rear-wheel breaks, generous canopy, 5-point safety belt, well-padded seat covers 
Accessories: Under-the-seat storage space, a baby tray, 2 covers, a mosquito net, and a diaper bag


Here are a few quick, not-so-pretty photos I shot before my husband's instincts for pack-away-type tidiness took over (excuse the plastic, we'll take them out sometime nearer my due date):

 

car seat

 

stroller

 

diaper bag

Remember, when shopping for a stroller, have a ready criteria. Here's ours:

• Durable
• Easy to maneuver, store, and clean 
• Safe, comfortable, and practical features
• Grow-with-me capabilities (can accomodate newborns to toddlers)
• A neutral color...in case God blesses us with more children in the future
• Within budget 
• Can fit in the car trunk

For more help on buying a stroller, read this article.  Good luck!

Baby Bazaar Broadcast!

Hey guys! Check this out!

Working Mom Magazine's redoing The All About Baby Bazaar since last year was such a hit! (Of course last year I was in the scout out for wedding bazaars. I didn't know there was such a thing as a baby bazaar, so my excitement meter's pretty high about this one.)

Expect quality baby products, talks, workshops, games and raffle prizes, discounts from over 60 bazaar merchants, and an appearance of Nickelodeon characters! (Bring your kids along!)  See their event page or fb page for more details.

Remember: To get in free, bring your copy of the August 2011 Working Mom Issue. Here's a closer photo of the front cover: (Interesting articles, btw.)

Sooooo....step into your shopping shoes on Saturday, August 13, 2011 and head over to Rockwell Tent, Makati , 10:00 am-9:00 pm. See ya!