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Shopping For a New Stroller? Baby Cargo 300 Series Stroller GIVEAWAY!!!

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Ladies, I’m personally in the market for a new stroller, so I thought some of you might be, too! I’m bringing you the chance to  win a lightweight, full feature stroller? I’ve teamed up with several bloggers to bring you this great giveaway from Baby Cargo, an up and coming baby gear brand.
The Baby Cargo 300 offers many features of a full size stroller in a compact package. A stylish ride that is comfortable for baby is just the icing on the cake. The wipe-clean fabric is easy to care for, it is suitable for babies from birth, and it will fit kids up to 50 pounds. With great maneuverability for all your travels, whether you’re shopping, taking a stroll in the park, or jetting through the airport – the Baby Cargo 300 has all bases covered. Thoughtful details like the zippered back pocket and self-locking fold make travel a breeze! You can read the full review of the Baby Cargo 300 Stroller over at Eco-Babyz and see more photos.
Our Favorite Features: 
  • Comes with cup holder and rain cover
  • Luxurious, soft, easy-clean fabric
  • Adjustable footrest
  • Reclining seat, suitable from birth
  • Self-locks when folding
  • Weighs only 14.9 pounds
  • Holds kids up to 50 pounds
Purchase: You can buy the Baby Cargo 300 Stroller for $179.99. The Baby Cargo 200 is available for $149.99 and the 100 Series for $109.99.
Win One! Baby Cargo is blessing one of you with the Baby Cargo 300 Series stroller in your choice of Simply Taupe, Eclipse, or Blacktop.
Special thanks to Eco-Babyz, Dear Crissy, and Our Kids Mom for hosting this giveaway. Giveaway ends September 15th at 12:01 am, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Thank you!
Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this publication. Eco-Babyz, Dear Crissy, Our Kids Mom, and Baby Cargo 300 Stroller Giveaway Event bloggers are not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

Let’s Talk Lightweight Strollers

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Moms and dads out there, I want to talk with you about your stroller(s) of choice.

We have 2 strollers in our home. We have a chicco travel system stroller. It certainly has its purpose, but there’s no doubt that it is BIG and BULKY. If we are ever in a place where we need to fold it up and tote it, we are sort of screwed. It is technically toteable (is that a word?) but it’s a beast. Let’s just say I only took it on the bus once and then swore I would never do that again.

Since Darah and I are on the bus at least once a week going on an adventure, this makes the travel system stroller not very practical for everyday use. So I’d say 75-80% of the time we use a stroller, we are using a super lightweight umbrella stroller that we got from Tim’s brother when his kids outgrew it. Does it get the job done? Absolutely. It is on its last leg (er, wheel)? Absolutely. You see, that’s what you get when you have something that isn’t really built to last…it DOESN’T last. This stroller won’t still be breathing by the time baby 2 hits the scene, I’m afraid.

So I want to hear what you use for a stroller. Do you have multiple strollers, or one that meets most every need you have?

If you are like me and looking for a better option, I did just hear about a brand that is the #1 seller in Great Britain, but is brand new to the U.S. It is called Mamas & Papas, and they are currently being sold through Babies R Us. They seem to offer several different products, but I’m the most intrigued by their lightweight strollercollection. Aren’t they beautiful? I’ve looked over their specs, and from what I’m seeing, they seem to strike the perfect balance between some of the luxuries you will find on a bigger stroller like one that is part of a travel system, but are lightweight enough to meet those daily needs of people like me who want to be able to grab the stroller and go.

But they certainly aren’t cheap, starting at $130 and going up from there (let me just be clear, both strollers that I have were hand-me-down gifts, so perhaps I have no real concept of what a stroller does/should cost). You tell me, does this seem like a fair price, especially if the result will be that you’ll just have 1 stroller, rather than 2 or even 3? I’m thinking maybe so, but I’ve never actually shopped for a stroller…

I just “liked” Mamas & Papas on Facebook to see if I can get more of the inside scoop on just how great these strollers really are. Feel free to do the same if you are curious, like me. You could also follow their tweets, if you like.

And seriously, I’d really love to hear what stroller(s) you use and if you like them!


Disclosure: I am entered for a chance to win one of five Mama & Papas strollers in exchange for this post. All thoughts in this post are strictly my own!