Well, it’s been a heck of a ride, but today is the official end of Stroller Month.  Don’t worry, though, because I am sure you will be reading about more strollers on Baby Blog Blog in the future. 

I have chosen Graco Double Strollers as the finale to Stroller Month because they are great looking, durable, and because I have a weird attraction to double strollers.  I can’t explain it; they just look so cool.

The Graco Double Stroller: like a party on wheels!

I had the best intentions when I came up with the plan for Stroller Month.  Granted, I had been enjoying my second glass of wine at the time, but it did truly seem like a blogging epiphany.  “One totally unique stroller a day, plus weekly stroller votes.  It’ll be like a football pool, except only with strollers!”  Except that’s not quite how it is panning out.  So instead of trying to write a quick witty sentence or two about a totally different stroller every day, I am going to focus my efforts on just a few stroller styles and manufacturers, then at the end of the month we’ll vote on the strollers, instead of the weekly voting.  Sorry football fans, I just couldn’t make it work.

But let’s not dwell on the negative.  Let’s kick this week off with today’s Stroller of the Day, the jogger stroller.  I’ve already discussed the beauty of the double jogging stroller, but I neglected to mention the sleek efficient ride of the single-child jogger stroller.   Like their double-sized brethren, jogger strollers allow the entire family to enjoy the great outdoors while the parents get some exercise.  Healthy habits start early!

Here are some great tips for selecting the best jogger stroller for your needs:

About.com: Tips for the Safe Use of Jogging Strollers

Active: Jogging Strollers: Tips for running with small kids

Running 4 Women: Looking At Jogging Strollers

To shake things up a little, I have decided to declare October “Stroller Month” here on Baby Blog Blog.  Each daily post in October will end with a “Stroller of the Day”, and readers can vote for their favorite stroller of the week every Friday.

I’m kicking off Stroller Month with what I consider a marvel among strollers as the first Stroller of the Day, the double jogging stroller.  The stroller pictured above is the Tike Tech Trax360, an all-terrain stroller built for two that also has precision handling and suspension.  What I like best about this double jogging stroller, though, is that the kids get to sit side by side, and can enjoy the view together, while mom or dad get a workout in.  The entire family can enjoy the great outdoors together while staying healthy.  Pretty cool!

I am in love with Graco Travel Systems. I had the chance to take one for a test spin this weekend, and it was fantastic. I had never heard the term “travel system” before, and I thought the combination of stroller and car seat might be a bit unwieldy, but it was so easy to use and control. The 5 point harness is great for safety but also allows for easy access. With just a snap, I had a fussy 9 month old out of her seat and onto my lap. The stroller was also durable enough to withstand her big brother’s investigations, even though I thought for sure he had broken the canopy. And, when it was time to put baby in the car, the car seat detached easily, and the stroller collapsed with the push of a single button. The mom informed me that she has used the same Graco travel system with each of her three kids. Not only did it stand up to all that use, but it still looked great, thanks to easy-to-remove machine washable seat covers. I am definitely becoming a Graco fan.