Maclaren Rolls Out Their Strollers for 2008

The end of the year is approaching, which - if you're at all like me - may make you a little sad and nostalgic. Leave it to Maclaren to cheer everyone up with their preppy and practical new strollers for 2008!

I've been a fan of Maclaren for a while now and I like what they've done for 2008. The most obvious changes are in the colors and patterns of the strollers, but they've also added some new features such as a carrying strap for the Quest 2008 Stroller and sleek new wheels across the board. The basic frames remain the same but that's fine with me. Why change a good thing? You can learn more about the new 2008 strollers over at Spilling the Beans.

Maclaren fans may be wondering what new designer strollers Maclaren will unveil for 2008. For starters, there is a new, French-inspired black and white striped Kate Spade 2008 Biarritz Ryder Stroller (though I don't like it quite as much as her navy and green Kate Spade Quest 2007 Pippin Park Stroller).

The big news is that Lacoste has designed the Lacoste 2008 Ryder Stroller for Maclaren complete with the iconic green alligators and even a matching white polo and hat for your child. If you live in the Hamptons, or just wish you did, this is the stroller for you! It's very preppy and very cute.

But I'm not going to spend my whole blog talking about an expensive designer stroller (even if it IS super super cute). I'd rather talk about the more reasonably priced 2008 Volo Stroller.

Winter means vacation season and plenty of parents will be looking for a reliable, affordable umbrella stroller to take with them. The 2008 Volo Stroller, with its sporty new look, is a great option. At only 8.6 pounds, it's the world's most lightweight aluminum frame stroller, which is perfect when you're rushing through an airport or amusement park. The one-hand umbrella fold and carrying strap are lifesavers when you're on the go. Plus, this compact stroller doesn't skimp on safety features, including a 5 point harness to keep your child secure.

If you're not sure what stroller is right for you, check out our handy Stroller Buying Guide! And browse all of Maclaren's Strollers at CSN Baby!