This review is going to be a bit on the lengthy side but I promise it will be well worth your time, especially if you’re in the market for a new stroller. And even better, I’ve quoted my husband here and there so you won’t have to take my word for it””you’ve got an engineer’s opinion as well!

I recently received the phil&teds sport buggy from Regal+Lager in the freshest–and I mean freshest–spring green. But before I go on and on about this fabulous stroller I just have to say I absolutely love the phil&teds “vibe.” Their literature is tongue-in-cheek and full of humor. I actually read their “Survival of the Hippest” booklet from cover to cover. Product descriptions have never been so enjoyable a read! I loved this statement on the first page: “In order to survive you have to know how to adapt. This is your survival guide to the magic & mysteries of a most excellent life with kids. Embrace the journey.” Or this comment on the page for phil&teds escape carrier: “The best place to discover the world is from atop a parent’s shoulders.” Love that!

Now back to the buggy. This seemingly simple sport buggy is actually an amazing 4-in-1 stroller. From newborn to toddler to baby & toddler to two toddlers, this stroller has versatility written all over it. With my husband’s help and with comments like “that is SO cool” (referring to the easy removable wheels) and “this a freakin’ awesome piece of engineering” (referring to the stroller in general), we got the stroller put together in a small amount of time. Oh, and I forgot his comment on the zipper pulls: “Look at those zipper pulls–even those are cool!” Of course I was impressed with features like the totally flat newborn bed, lightweight frame, and the adjustable ergonomic handle. My son could not stop climbing up in the thing begging for a ride around the house. He even wanted us to buckle him in, something I can’t say he’s ever wanted before!

But the coolness doesn’t stop there. This little baby comes with an optional double kit so you can take it from “ones” to “twos” with a simple upgrade. The double kit allows you to use this stroller with a baby & toddler or two toddlers, and it doesn’t take up the whole store aisle when navigating (I can’t say that about my old double stroller, that’s for sure). I almost forgot to mention one of my husband’s favorite features of the new stroller, the “little angels & little devils” board game that came as part of the stroller’s packaging. With a cut-out die and colored buggy pieces for counters, you’ve got a board game designed to prepare you for life with kids. Spaces on the board include “arrange to direct credit your entire salary to your local supermarket. look cheerful” and “smear peanut butter onto the sofa. add lipstick. attempt to remove with crayon. be cheerful.” Does any of that sound familiar? I thought so!

If you’re still reading this than congrats on making it through quite possibly the longest review yet, but before I finish I want to mention a couple other fantastic products I received from the Regal+Lager family. I was able to check out gr8x’s Baby Traveller Deluxe all-in-one diaper bag and phil&teds metoo clip-on chair. Though my husband didn’t get a chance to comment on their engineering, from what I’ve seen I’d say they’re pretty freakin’ awesome as well! ““Emily

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