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Bumbleride must have gotten the memo that parents want a spot to set their water bottle (or baby bottle for quick access!) and a place to put essentials like a smart phone or small wallet on their stroller. Yes, U.S. parents walk around with drinks! Gasp!  Sure, they have that cup holder that comes the Bumbleride strollers but sometimes you need more.

Enter the Bumbleride Parent Pack.

Void of all the bells, whistles and hoopla, this parent console has dual bottle holders and zipper pocket that gets the job done. And the best thing about it? It can stay attached when you fold the stroller! Plus, it fits all Bumbleride Strollers (you can use two on the Indie Twin!) and even other brands we’ve tried.

The Bumbleride Parent Pack retails for $24.99 and is available now. If you want to take a peek at it up close and personal, watch our brief VIDEO spotlight below:

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Looking for a new ride for your little one? You’re in luck. Just like we did in the winter and spring, it’s time to round up the best new stroller releases of the season. Your favorite brands haven’t necessarily reinvented the wheel this season — but they came pretty close.

From a lightweight double umbrella stroller to the most innovative jogging stroller ever made (seriously — if you don’t believe me, read on!), here are the hottest new strollers to know about.

2012 Bumbleride AQUA

We love Bumbleride strollers and gear. We’ve featured their stuff quite a bit because it is consistently fresh looking with updated features, colors and the kinds of accessories that actually get used. Plus their customer service is just–well, nice!

Bumbleride has updated their wheel system which means that the stroller really glides and will make maneuvering in crowds a little easier. I wish that it came with a bullhorn, but I get the limitations with that feature. 

That’s not the only change. The sun canopy is SPF 45, which I find so rad. There are also two fabric options including Movement, which is great for active moms and dads on the go. The fabric is water- resistant and adorably sporty. The exterior is made of recyclable material and the interior is a bamboo blend which keeps your baby cool, wicks away moisture, and is antimicrobial to boot. 

As far as accessories, I really like the Flite travel bag, which makes our job as parents just a little bit easier. Plus there is an optional parent pack with a place to put drinks. That’s water bottles, not mojitos. Although the stroller does make me feel like celebrating, just a little bit. -Eva

Purchase your fabulous Aqua Flite at Bumbleride.

EXTRA COOL: We are giving away a Bumbleride Indie stroller PLUS a parent pack and travel bag to a lucky Cool Mom Picks subscriber at the end of the month ($605 value!). Plus, 10 additional subscribers will win a parent pack. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter, and find all the details on how to enter in the September newsletter. Fun!

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With her son Milo strapped into Bumbleride’s Indie stroller, Alyssa Milano becomes a mommy on a mission. And it’s no wonder: The sleek and sturdy three-wheeler is all about its SPF 45 sun canopy, multiposition recliner and ergonomic padded seat for extra support. 

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With the marked increase in the birth rate of twins, more families are in search of gear suited for parenting a duo. Baby companies are paying attention and there are a growing number of products perfect for caring for twins.

1. The Bumbleride Indie Twin is a great choice for families with two young kids. Added bonus? The stroller will now carry two infant car seats. Affordable add-on accessories now allow the Indie Twin to securely fit two highly-rated Maxi Cosi Mico infant car seats, making this a stylish and versatile travel system suitable for use from birth and until your duo reaches the weight capacity of 90 pounds. The Indie Twin is a luxury stroller with lots of bells and whistles for mom and babies, making it worth the suggested retail $730. The optional Maxi Cosi adapters are $40 each.

http://theshoppingmama.com/2012/06/stylish-baby-gear-for-twins/

“The Bumbleride Twin saved our lives!

At first when our second baby was an infant, it was amazing to be able to attach the carrier to one side and have our 2 year old chilling on the other side. My wife and I took the Bumbleride everywhere. Now our youngest son is almost 1 and our oldest, 3 and half and it’s our daily utility vehicle of choice! Disneyland, the beach, parks, everywhere! It folds up easily and fits in my Prius as well as my wife’s SUV.

After almost two years the stroller is holding up perfectly, still rolls like a dream, looks perfect, and is as mechanically sound as it was the first day we got it. Truly an amazing piece of equipment.”

Chris Cote
Editor In Chief
TransWorld SURF
http://surf.transworld.net/

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A big thx to @Bumbleride for the awesome gear! I’m lovin’ the Queen B

— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) May 8, 2012

@RobLeifer get one with monster wheels. The small wheels are a pain in the arse. I recommend the @Bumbleride indie fog. Amazing stroller

— Thomas Ian Nicholas (@TINBand) May 13, 2012