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The parent trap
As the market for infant products grows ever more absurd, author Pamela Paul takes on $800 strollers, Gymboree and the bamboozle that is Baby Einstein.
By Katharine Mieszkowski [2008-03-29]

  • Okay, but seriously.

    Bashing the pricey strollers is basically a trend in itself. There was an article in the Boston Globe doing the same thing a few years ago, featuring some choice quotes from suburban parents who felt like they had to somehow buy, buy, buy to keep up with the hip city parents.

    The thing is, if you're just using the thing to move your kid between your house and your SUV and the mall, you certainly don't need a fancy stroller. That doesn't mean the solidly-built well-featured models aren't useful for those of us who do live in the city and walk as our primary means of transportation -- even when there's 18" of snow on the sidewalks.

    I'm sure lots of people buy hiking boots and then sit at their desk all day -- but that doesn't mean one should bash the availability of $200 boots "when $20 models will do just as well for everyone".

    -- Matthew Miller
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    Friday, March 28, 2008 07:24 PM
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