One thing you’ll start to notice when you have a toddler is that they start to out grow strollers… usually its by weight – the stroller just doesnt handle right or worst. When most people start shopping for strollers they dont ever thing of the size their child will most likely grow to be… my wife is 5’9” and I’m 6’2” having a small child wasnt in the cards — back then the Britax B-Ready wasnt on the market but if I was having a baby today – it would certainly be one of the top choices.
Lets give you the run down on some specs.
For use with children at least 6 months old, up to 55 lbs when using the single chair. You could use this stroller from Birth by using the B-Safe or the Chaperone infant car seats.
You might have noticed I said the single chair – thats because you have 14 combinations of how you can go with this stroller – add a second seat or maybe you need a second seat that is an infant car seat – no problem. Check out all the combinations here.
Reversible top seat with 4 recline positions – so you could have baby facing you or facing away.
Foam-filled rubber tires so you never have to worry about a flat tire.
One big reason why you’re seeing more and more Britax strollers – not only has Britax one of the best reps for safety but the price points on these strollers are amazing! Check out some of the prices on amazon but I bet you could find these strollers at a family owned store near you too.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. January 24th, 2013.
Leave a comment below with one feature you love about this stroller and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @britax @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/VHbZBE and you must also comment with the link to your tweet.
Example: I want to win the @britax #BReady #Stroller from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/VHbZBE #giveaway
You get 1 extra entry for following @dadarocks on twitter – www.twitter.com/DaDaRocks You must comment that you’re a follower.
You get 1 extra entry for becoming our FAN on facebook – www.facebook.com/DaDaRocks You must comment that you’re a fan.
You get 1 extra entry for becoming their FAN on facebook – www.facebook.com/Britax (and leave a note saying that www.dadarocks.com sent you) You must comment that you’re a fan.
You get 1 extra entry for liking this page on facebook (like button at the top of the post NOTE: you must be signed into facebook for it to work!)
You get 2 extra entries for suggesting DaDa Rocks on facebook to your friends (and have them leave a note saying you sent them)
You get 2 extra entry for writing about this giveaway on your blog (with a link back to https://dadarocks.com) you must also comment with the link to your post.
You get 1 extra entry for digging this page on digg.com (click on the little digg icon below) You must comment that you’re a fan.
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Britax USA supplied the B-Ready Stroller for this contest and it is limited to the USA.
PhotoPlus was founded in 1983 and has become the largest photography and imaging show in North America. Over 24,000 professional photographers and enthusiasts from around the world attend this annual photography event. Here you can explore over 250 exhibits, see thousands of new products, attend over 90 conference seminars, keynote presentations, special events & much more.
We encourage you to browse the site for information about this year’s show. Also, remember if you register for PhotoPlus Expo by October 24, you get a free 3-day expo pass.
Like many other conferences there are different levels there is a Free Expo pass and there is a gold expo pass that is only $50 for a limited time.
Visit Sesame Place during its month long celebration of Halloween—The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular. Sesame Place has been transformed into a not-too-spooky Halloween haven featuring two themed mazes, a character hayride, three Halloween shows and everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends dressed in their Halloween attire.
During The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, which runs from September 24th through October 30th, families are encouraged to come dressed in costume as they enjoy Sesame Place, which is decked out with Halloween decor. In addition to the park’s Spooktacular-focused attractions, Sesame Place’s dozen dry rides are also open for guests to enjoy. And if your family is looking for even more Halloween fun, the park will also host special events like The Count’s Halloween Party, Abby Cadabby’s Fairy Pumpkin Party and our annual Halloween Costume Contest.
Spooktacular Shows & Parade Times:
The Not-Too-Spooky Howl-o-ween Radio Show!: 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m.
The Neighborhood Street Party Spooktacular Parade: 4:00 p.m.
For more information on rides & attractions, special dines & events, and Halloween menu items, click here.
I’m giving away a 4 pack of single day tickets to the theme pack to be used in the next couple of weekends (the park is now only open on the weekends).
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. October 5th, 2012.
You must comment telling us your favorite Sesame Street Character, please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
@SesamePlace @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/OAoTQy and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win a family 4 pack of tickets to @SesamePlace for #halloween from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/OAoTQy
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook of Sesame Place – facebook.com/SesamePlace you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Sesame Place is providing these tickets for the raffle.
Back-to-school season is officially here. Do you remember the days when you were preparing to head back to elementary school after the lazy days of summer? How did you roll back to the classroom? What was your back-to-school style?
Radio Flyer, the famous maker of the little red wagon, wants to help your kids roll back to school in style.
Be the first kids on the block to experience the new Radio Flyer GrooveGlider (with built in MP3 speakers to rock and roll at the same time) and Shockwave (FLEXDECK technology for bigger jumps) scooters – designed for girls and boys ages 5+ with the latest bells and whistles they want most.
GrooveGlider Scooter– 5 years +
$59.99 on RadioFlyer.com
The GrooveGlider is a first of its kind… giving girls a scooter that speaks to their top 3 interests – music, socializing and riding through the neighborhood
With a built-in MP3 speaker case positioned conveniently between the handle bars, the GrooveGlider lets girls rock out to their music while they ride
The MP3 storage case projects great sound and is weather resistant, even durable enough to handle the inevitable scooter drop
The 3-position adjustable handlebars on the GrooveGlider allows for a grow-with-me feature, while a quiet, no-rattle ride
Shockwave Scooter – 5 years +
$59.99 on RadioFlyer.com
There are two things boys are concerned about when it comes to their scooters – speed and big jumps. Shockwave delivers both.
A unique FLEXDECK technology gives the thrill of bigger jumps and provides suspension for a smooth, fast ride.
Solid steel frame and bolted, 3-position handle bars allow no-rattle ride and quality that endures
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. September 19th, 2012.
You must comment with which scooter you’d like to win? please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Visits New Jersey in the IZOD Center Sept 27-30
This summer, audiences across North America will experience the magic of fire-breathing dragons that soar through arena skies in DREAMWORKS’ HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LIVE SPECTACULAR. DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA), Global Creatures and S2BN Entertainment announced HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON LIVE SPECTACULAR will embark on a worldwide tour following its critically acclaimed debut in Australia and New Zealand. The tour will be produced by RZO Dragon Productions to deliver 23 dragons, some with wingspans of up to 46 feet, Viking warriors and world-class circus artists and acrobats, to perform against a state-of-the-art, wall-to-floor immersive projection measuring more than 20,000 square feet.
Tickets are on sale now and start at $24.50 plus applicable facility fees and service charges. Tickets are may be purchased through the arena Box Office, by going to Ticketmaster.com or calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. A limited number of premium seats and special VIP ticket experiences and family packages are also available. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, for showtimes and much more. There are three amazing VIP packages as well. CLICK HERE for details on how to meet the dragons as well as other VIP opportunities!
SPECIAL OFFER….SAVE 25% on weekday performances (select premium seats), including Friday night, by entering the code MOM in the promo box which says “Promotions and Special Offers” Get great seats for a big discount!
IZOD CENTER 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 www.izodcenter.com
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
7:00 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
11:00 AM
7:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
7:30 PM
REGULAR TICKET PRICES:
# $69.50, $54.50, $39.50, $24.50
+ $79.50, $64.50, $49.50, $29.50
* $89.50, $74.50, $59.50, $39.50
A limited number of additional VIP experience packages are also available.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. September 18th, 2012.
You must comment with which character from HTTYD is your child’s favorite? please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
” win a 4 Pack of Tickets to see @DWdragonslive from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/RKpDCP ” and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win a 4 pack of tickets to see @DWdragonslive from @dadarocks – http://dad.tc/RKpDCP
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a Fan on facebook – facebook.com/dadarocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner! Limited to the USA.
Disclaimer: How to Train Your Dragon Live is providing the prize for the raffle – all thoughts of the product are my own.
When you’re a parent safety is the #1 factor… shortly behind that comes easy of use. Living in manhattan you take certain things in stride – like I’ll just hold my baby instead of carrying a carseat into and out of every taxi from FiDi to the Upper East Side. Truth is we dont lug those things around because of the pain in the neck that is it to always put them in to and out of cars… which is why when my son hit 4 years old (he had already met all the other height and weight requirements) I was happy about moving over to a Clek Olli booster seat.
This is super cool in looks – ease of use is second to none… as long as your car was made in 2003 or newer (select 2001 & 2002) – you have the latch system and its easy peazy to install.
In 2012 Clek announced an Olli that even this papa bear was drooling over the Olli Cooper which is a leather booster seat. You know in modern times colors/fabric choices are how we parents define ourselves and our kids personalities.
Here’s the kicker when is comes to lugging many other booster seats in and out of cars they can be 20 lbs without blinking an eye… you can carry the clek at just 5lbs — thats lighter then most bowling balls.
How do you know if you’re child is ready to move from the convertible car seat to a booster seat – and a back-less booster seat at that… you really need to think about sleep patterns – is your child always falling asleep in the car then switching them over to a backless booster might not be the right fit.
But really – Who Should Use the Olli?
Booster seat laws vary by state. Please check your local booster seat laws.
Height Weight Recommended Age
40-57 in. (101-145 cm)
40-120 lb (18-54 kg)
4 years and up
If you’re a leather guy – like I am – you really need to check out the Limited Edition Black Leather Cooper… but if I had to go in a different direction I’m loving that tadpole green color… but the Jet and Storm also work for me.
Our friends at Clek are sooo cool they’re offering an Olli up as a giveaway prize… pretty simple pick out which olli color you’d like to own (your choice other then the cooper thats off limits because of its limited edition numbers).
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. September 6th, 2012.
You must comment with which color Olli you’d like to own? please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
