About strollers . . .

Based on the fact that we plan to go with the Peg Prego infant car seat, we looked at only those strollers where we could securely attach the seat by clicking it in -- as opposed to strapping it in. So here are our options:

First, the obvious -- Peg Prego (Pilko Switch, Skate)

Skate Stroller in Bubbles:

These high-end strollers are nice, but the infant seat clicks onto the stroller on top of the toddler seat, so it's very bulky! One nice thing about the Switch model, however, is that you can position the infant car seat facing you or facing out. They cost $499 or $599 (for the one pictured), so they're not cheap.

Baby Bargains rating: B

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The high-end option -- Bugaboo (Frog, Cameleon)

Camelelon in Pink:

This Dutch-designed stroller made famous by "Sex in the City" and all those Hollywood couples who have had babies in recent years is considered the top of the line. They better be, with a price tag of $799 before you add most accessories. The stroller does come with an infant bassinet and telescoping handles, which is nice. Plus, it's an attractive and stylish ride. And it comes in various chic colors. You can purchase an adapter so that you can attach the Peg Prego car seat to it. You'd need to pay extra for a sun shade as well.

Baby Bargains rating: A - if someone else is paying for it

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Another option -- UPPAbaby (Vista, G-Luxe)

Green Vista:

These strollers are also very stylish. The Vista model is considered Bugaboo-ish. It also comes with an infant bassinet and telescoping handles, but it costs a little less ($670) and allows you to position the infant car seat facing you or forward, which is a nice feature. Unlike the Bugaboo, you can fold the stroller with the seat attached. And unlike the Bugaboo, it comes with a sun shade. Another great feature: You can purchase a $130 rumble seat for a second child, which extends the use of your stroller. This stroller also would work with a Peg Prego car seat via an adaptor bar.

Baby Bargains rating: A 

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Athletic/Urban option -- Baby Jogger (City Classic, City Mini, City Elite)

City Mini in Green (We also like Black):City Elite in Green (also comes in Black and Red):

This three-wheeled stroller is great for urban parents and long walks. The City Elite ($449) and City Classic ($399) have air-filled tires and suspension; the City Mini ($229) has plastic tires, which makes it 5 pounds lighter. They all feature a popular quick-fold technology -- I checked this out in the store and it's great! Plus, these strollers fully recline and come with a sun canopy. You can purchase one adapter bar that works with most car seats, including Graco and Peg Prego. (I ran into a new mom at Buy Buy Baby with the City Mini and she said she loves it!)

Baby Bargains rating: A 

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Another Athletic/Urban option -- BOB (Revolution)

BOB Revolution in Chocolate/Pink (also comes in Black/Tan):

This is also a three-wheeled stroller that is great for uneven surfaces (all sidewalks and roads in the area). In fact, BOB stands for "Beast of Burden" trailer, so Mick Jagger would approve. It came highly recommended to us by some good friends who live down the street from our new house in Bethesda. The Revolution ($389) has polymer wheels and comes in several colors, but Black/Tan and Navy/Tan are out of stock at Buy Buy Baby. Also, my Baby Bargains book says that you can get an adaptor to use the BOB with a Graco or Peg Prego car seat, but the person at the store told me otherwise, so I need to verify that. Either way, the adaptor bar that we would need is also out of stock. 

Baby Bargains rating: A 

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So which stroller is the one for us? Honestly, we're still a little undecided. I really like the UPPAbaby Vista. But we will probably go with either the Baby Jogger City Elite, Baby Jogger City Mini or the BOB Revolution... Stay tuned to find out our decision! 

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UPDATE: We were just up in Bethesda this weekend and saw two families with the Phil & Ted stroller, which has an optional second seat for a second child. It's also a three-wheeler and very sporty. Plus, our book rates this brand A- so it's solid. Hmmm...