Newly designed for 2010, the Explorer stroller from Phil & Teds is the stroller to have. Native to New Zealand, the company has been producing best-selling strollers for over a decade. The original E3 Explorer became an instant success and was the 2006 winner of the "UK Mother & Baby Silver Award", the most prestigious parent's choice award in the UK. One of the most important features of the Phil & Teds stroller is the ability of consumers to purchase a Doubles Kit and convert the stroller to a compact double tandem rather than purchasing a separate doubles stroller. This unique feature becomes relevant since estimates claim 75% of new parents will have a second child within four years of the birth of their first child.
The new five-in-one Sport Buggy lays flat in position one, which is the recommended position for a newborn. This padded seat with a five-point harness system allows for the baby to sleep comfortably, and mothers can easily change diapers without removing their child from the stroller. In the second stage, the seat moves from an upright to a reclining position for a toddler. For the growing family, a Doubles Kit can be added to the front or back of the Sport with a simple click, creating a double buggy to accommodate the toddler while using the flat position for a newborn in stage three. In the final stage, two toddlers can both ride in upright or reclining positions with a maximum weight capacity of fifty-five pounds. The Doubles Kit may also be used in combination with Phil & Teds Lazy Ted as an infant bouncer or toddler seat.
The New Explorer Stroller 2010 offers numerous updated features in answer to specific concerns and requests from purchasers of the sport. Seats are tailored and a crotch restraint with adjustable Velcro offers a more secure ride for infants on the main seat and on the Doubles Kit. The seat on the Doubles Kit now reclines for sleeping infants. The frame of the Sport locks in place after closing and folding the stroller. Wheels are quickly released with one easy touch and the wheel axles are made of solid steel. The redesigned and sleeker canopy offers a peek-a-boo window with a transparent vinyl pouch to store personal items. The parcel tray also offers pockets for extra storage and the handle is now adjustable for height with ergonomic shaping. The Phil & Teds Sport has a removable Grab Bar and is now offered in more colors.
The new Explorer by Phil and Teds Single still retains features relevant to the popularity of the original E3 Explorer. The front wheel can adjust from fixed to smooth ride swivel for advanced control of the buggy. The dual rear brake is easy to release; the compact alloy frame weighs only 24 pounds and can be folded with ease. The tires are inflatable, easy to maneuver around tight corners, and the stroller fabric is both washable and waterproof. Even though it has not been designated as a full-time jogging stroller, Phil & Teds Explorer Buggy can comfortably withstand almost any type of terrain at a brisk pace, especially with the lockable front wheel. Britax, Graco, and Evenflo car seat capsules are compatible with the new Sport Buggy with the use of Phil & Teds Travel System. The company offers a one-year manufacturer's warranty on the buggy for free of charge repair or complete replacement.
