We’re stepping up and pulling the trigger on a new stroller, as we move out of infant stage and the little bruiser outgrows the infant car seat. After a ton, too much really, of research, we’re first in line for the Quinny Buzz as it arrives in the U.S. this month.

More on that later, when it arrives. Mutsy, UppaBaby Vista and Bugaboo, of course, all did a decent job meeting our criteria, but it was the lighter weight, compact fold and great unfold that sold us on the Quinny. Our criteria, in order were:

1. Reversible seat (so no BOB)
2. Smooth ride
3. Easy fold/unfold
4. Weight
5. Size (folded)
6. Style

Anyway, back to the topic at hand.

What we didn’t like about the Quinny (we don’t have it in hand yet), was storage area beneath, and lack of cupholder and snack tray. These are bonuses as well, as it reduces clutter. We planned on aftermarket for these options.

As I begin the research, I’m really digging the CarryYou accessories. Washable, portable, easy to attach/detach velcro. The Piccolo snack tray looks like an affordable winner, that will attach to the safety bar on the Quinny, or any of the others I mentioned above. Photo from the CarryYou site.

 The initial overload of gifted Baby Gap, Children’s Place, Old Navy gear is getting outgrown and we finally get to buy some of our own stuff. Yeay. We’re now addicted to the Baby Soy line of infant and toddler clothing.

Baby Soy has some of the style we’ve liked from Tea Collection, but it’s way less precious. Made from a hybrid of durable (and sustainable) soy fiber and organic cotton, the Baby Soy line tells a great eco-friendly story. Even better, the styling is great. Clean lines, great colors, and no extraneous logos, lizards or baseballs all over the clothes. Some good unisex colors too.

Our favorites so far are the long-sleeve kimono and the sweet reversible hoodie (right). Prices are relatively decent as well.