phil&teds Explorer

1. BabyGizmo.com

Veteran stroller reviewer Hollie Schultz finds a lot to love about the new phil&teds Explorer in this video review. She thoroughly demonstrates how to operate the stroller (including how to attach the optional second seat to either the front or back) and she films her 3-year-old toddler climbing into the second seat by himself without tipping the stroller -- one of the new model's improvements.

Review: phil&teds Explorer Video Review, Hollie Schultz

2. Babble.com

Readers pick the phil&teds Explorer as one of their favorite double strollers. Editors say it's very maneuverable and handles broken sidewalks and rocky surfaces extremely well, and they like that it accepts a wide variety of infant car seats. In fact, they say they would have picked it as the best urban stroller except for its relatively heavy weight, although some users may find the Explorer's single-stroller width and convertible design worth the weight.

Review: Reader's Pick: phil&teds Explorer, Editors of Babble.com

3. BabyCenter.com

Mom of four Molly Balint tests the phil&teds Explorer with her daughters. She worried that her 3-year-old wouldn't like sitting in the add-on back seat with little view, but she actually pulled up the canopy and enjoyed her cocoon. Balint loves the washable seat, adjustable handle, easy-to-adjust straps and fluid handling. The Explorer is a bit heavy, but Balint doesn't mind, as it's a solid piece of equipment.

Review: Giveaway! phil&teds Explorer Stroller, Molly Balint, Aug. 26, 2010

4. WildChildGear.com

This retail site includes a blog with baby gear reviews. This plain-spoken review appreciates the improvements on the new phil&teds Explorer, including the bigger canopy (the one on the preceding phil&teds Sport model "was pretty much useless") and the drawstring recline (no buckles, like on the Sport). In fact, now that the Explorer is here, the reviewer sees no point in the pricier Dash model.

Review: The phil&teds Explorer Hits the Floor!, Editors of WildChildGear.com, Aug. 26, 2010

5. Which? magazine

Which? magazine briefly evaluates the phil&teds Explorer -- successor to the phil&teds Sport, which was included in the magazine's most recent stroller test. Editors explain the major differences between the two models, as well as some benefits and drawbacks.

Review: phil&teds Unveils Two New 'Inline' Pushchairs, Editors of Which? magazine, Sept. 25, 2010

6. Amazon.com

The new phil&teds Explorer had only one review posted when we checked at Amazon.com, but we expect more to accumulate at this popular retail site. The reviewer gives the Explorer 5 stars -- and, like BabyCenter.com's reviewer, she finds that her toddler unexpectedly likes riding in the back seat, despite its limited view. Amazon.com does have plenty of reviews for the preceding phil&teds Sport model, which the Explorer improves upon.

Review: phil&teds Explorer Stroller with Doubles Kit in Black, Contributors to Amazon.com

7. Baby Bargains

This edition of "Baby Bargains" was published before the new phil&teds Explorer hit the market, but the book does include an analysis of the Sport Buggy Double that the Explorer replaces, as well as the phil&teds brand in general.

Review: Strollers, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009