Riding in style

A few months back I received the dreaded baby shower invite -- pastel bows, ducks, rattles -- no cutesy baby paraphernalia was spared.

As I trolled her online registry I found myself at a crossroad -- purchase a white ruffled Moses basket (which I believe looks like a handbag my grandmother would have carried), or buck the norm and go for chic child wares.

The latter won as I made my way to modern baby boutique Nursery Couture. But this minor upset prompted me to go in search of even more modern-friendly baby gear for our expectant readers...

The Cameleon from Bugaboo (a fave among celeb moms Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow) offers a convenient 3-in-1 design -- transforming into a car seat, reversible bassinet, and reversible seat.

And while I'm not a fan of jumping onto the celebrity-driven product train, I must admit this colorful carriage caught my eye (yet may elude my wallet).

Available in 32 color combinations (sorry, no pastels), this Cadillac of toddler transport comes equipped with mosquito net and rain cover.

--aj

Tags: modern baby , celebrity baby strollers, bugaboo, baby stroller