VancouverMom.ca had a chance to chat with Lusso Baby about some of their top stroller picks. Located at 1037 Marine Drive in North Vancouver, Lusso Baby is a specialty store dedicated to handpicking fine family products and providing customized service in a welcoming environment. I stopped in to pick up a few strollers for this article and found the staff to be exceptionally knowledgeable – and passionate! – about all the merchandise in Lusso Baby, including the strollers.

When Lusso Baby owners Arash Fasihi and Shima Javadi recently had their baby, they purchased the Stokke Xplory Complete stroller. Arash demonstrated the stroller for me and couldn’t say enough about how much he and his wife loved it. I’m a sucker for unique modern design. I love anything unusual and eye-catching and I especially love beauty when it’s coupled with excellent functionality. Stokke seems to have the modern touch – from their iconic Stokke Trip Trapp high chair to their Stokke Sleepi crib – and the Stokke Xplory Complete stroller is no exception.

We had a chance to chat with Lusso Baby about their favourite umbrella baby stroller. They recommended the I’Coo Pluto stroller – part of the Rockstar Baby family. VancouverMom.ca arranged a test drive so we could check out the I’Coo Pluto stroller for ourselves. What we found? Although the I’Coo Pluto stroller might not be as well known as its Maclaren competitor, this stroller does provide some extra value and interesting features.

We had a chance to chat with Lusso Baby about their top pick for double strollers. Lots depends on what you need a double stroller for: you may have twins, in which case a side-by-side stroller is probably the best choice. You might want to accommodate a second child in the future, so a stroller that allows you to add on a second seat is a terrific option. However, an interesting option is the Joovy Caboose family of sit-and-stand strollers. If you’re looking for a double stroller that accommodate a baby and older active child, the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Stand-On stroller is a clever option.

We had a chance to chat with Lusso Baby about their favourite all-round baby stroller. They recommended the Quinny Buzz 3 stroller – hands down. We test drove this stroller and checked out some of the great features of this stroller. If you’re someone who loves a clean sleek design, might do some light activity and don’t need to accommodate a second child, then this is an excellent buy.

Lusso Baby has a phenomenal selection of strollers – both online and in their North Vancouver store. We asked them to name their favourite jogging stroller. Their pick? The BOB Revolution jogging stroller. VancouverMom.ca had a chance to have a look for ourselves and check out the features of this stroller.

Looking for a stroller? Download VancouverMom.ca’s Guide to Buying a Stroller to help you avoid costly mistakes and make the most out of your next stroller purchase.

Last week, we had the chance to chat with Dawn Chubai, host of Breakfast Television, about some of the amazing talent we have right here in Vancouver. I brought along a sampling of some of the designers featured on our 30 Essential Jewellery Designer list.

I particularly loved what Dawn said about VancouverMom.ca: “It’s not just about moms and their relationships with their kids or how to parent. You have everything that women in general want to be able to access.” So true Dawn!

For those of you wondering who I featured on the clip, here are the links to their VancouverMom.ca profiles:

• Kelsey Vanderhorst of KV Bijou
• Joanne Hart and Andrea Mueller of Luxe Design Jewelry
• Jessica Reiss of ecocessories
• Leah Alexandra of Leah Alexandra Designs
• Alex Henderson of Henderson Dry Goods

What incredible local talent!

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