
It's a well-known fact that i LOVE my
stroller. Everywhere I go, people still stare, point & whisper when I go by. Having had my
stroller for years, I (wrongly) assume that everyone has heard of
Phil & Teds strollers. When i get stopped by people, asking me about it, I've been known to give a pretty persuasive sales pitch (too bad I'm not on commission). Unfortunately though, as with anything & everything in life, nothing is perfect, not even my
stroller. & I do have just a few gripes, but with the purchase of a few after-market accessories... I can say that all my problems have been solved!
Problem one: sunshade. I'm the first to admit that it's far from stellar, not to mention that the "back seat driver" gets practically no sun protection. Thank heavens I've discovered
Protect-a-Bub. They're making it easier for your baby & kids to "weather it all, winter, spring, summer & fall". They sell everything from
swim wear to
carrier covers. But I'm loving their
stroller sunshade attachments. They are made from a material that is
UPF 50 +, which protects against 98% of the sun's
UVA &
UVB rays. It attaches super easily, can remain on when the stroller is folded, & it provides way more sun protection than your average sun shade. &, if you've got one of
Phil & Ted's inline strollers, like i do, they even make a
sunshade for the back seat.
Problem two: lack of a cup holder. Okay, so it's actually not
that big of deal. But I love convenience. So, you have a couple of options in this department. You could always just stick with
Phil & Teds & get their
Hangbag Drink Holder, but personally I don't really love it. It just kinda hangs there & flops around a lot, so it wouldn't be my first pick. Or, you could go with any of the zillion
universal cup holders that are out there. However my favorite solution is the
BOB Handlebar Console. It
velcros on to the handlebar, doesn't need to be removed when the stroller is folded, & has room for two drinks, plus there is zippered compartment for my keys, etc.
Problem three: lack of snack tray. Again, it's another convenience issue... but sometimes, that snack tray can be a real life-saver! Luckily the
Carry You Siena Snack Tray is awesome. It's a "deep, padded, water resistant bag that attaches to the front bumper bar". Definitely a must have!
Problem four: lack of storage space. To be honest, the lack of storage really that big of a deal for me. The underneath basket works fine for me, even with a kid in the back seat, but I have heard other complain about this issue, so I thought I'd address it. Sold as a pair, & attaching to the sides of your
Phil & Teds stroller, the
Phil & Teds Pannier Bags add that little bit of extra storage that you might be craving.
now, my stroller seriously is perfect!
xoxo, K