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Check it out - The Micralite Toro has received rave reviews from Consumer Reports in the December 2008 issue. 

Of the hundreds of strollers tested, the Toro is rated the top luxury stroller!

Experts at the Consumer Reports National Testing and Research Center tested hundreds of strollers to determine which product performs best.  The tests were based not only on government and industry standards, but also on durability, safety, maneuverability and ease-of-use.  Of all the strollers reviewed, the Toro received the highest marks across all categories for luxury strollers! 

Click here to see the summary of the report from Consumer Reports.

For more info on the Micralite Toro, visit us at SoupedUpStrollers.com - Micralite Toro Stroller.

Also, the Toro now comes in red.

Do you sometimes feel like a stroller warehouse? I see this in many households (garages, actually) where the family is relatively active with their kids. Meaning, they like to travel with their young ones and infants, venture on family hikes on rougher terrain and go the beach not to mention the normal everyday trips to the mall or regular city walks. Oh, and lets not forget “travel systems” that fit infants’ carseats. Yikes! It’s no wonder they had to purchase so many different models.

Wouldn’t it be nice if they could find one stroller that “did it all” and was easy to fold & unfold AND that fit your infants’ carseat AND was lightweight and easy to maneuver AND could fold up compact enough to fit in your already-packed family vehicle?

Believe it or not, there is a stroller available NOW that can do all of this, and more. It’s the Micralite Toro Newborn Stroller:

The Micralite Toro Newborn System comes in a nice variety of colors from the bold “look-at-me” emerald green & orange to the more conservative, yet classy, black and sand. It has a nice European, posh look.

The Bassinet

The bassinet that comes with the Newborn System is well padded for your infant’s comfort and is a completely separate unit from the stroller. So, you can easily remove the bassinet from the stroller and use it for nighttime or napping. It includes two long straps so it’s easy to move and carry. If you have more than one young child, you can remove the bassinet and use the toddler seat for him or her. Since the Newborn system fits children from birth to 40 pounds, you will get the most out of your investment.

When the bassinet is attached to the stroller, it’s facing mom (or dad) and is positioned at a nice high level so that little to no bending is required which is a nice feature for new moms.

The Toddler Seat

The Micralite Toro toddler seat is hammock style. It is recommended for infants from about 5 months in age up to 40 pounds. Your infant should be able to hold his/her head up before using the toddler seat. The seat has 3 seat positions, one of which is the fully reclined position to make napping more comfortable.

As a Travel System

The adapter parts that come with the Toro newborn system fits both the bassinet as well as Maxi Cosi carseats (Cabrio and Mico). Additionally, you can purchase a separate carseat adapter that fits both the Graco SnugRide and SafeSeat carseats. The Grace adapter for the Toro can be purchased on our site for $44.95 ( www.SoupedUpStrollers.com - Graco adapter for the Toro).

Making it All-Terrain

Another optional accessory to the stroller is the Toro all terrain kit (ATK). If you’re looking to go off road, in the snow or on the beach, this is the accessory for you! The ATK is a set of 2 air-filled tires (and axel) that easily snaps onto the stroller and replaces the standard smaller front wheels. They are the same size as the rear wheels. The air-filled soft ties absorb bumps and makes the stroller more comfortable for the rider and easier to maneuver on rough terrain.

If you’re looking to make more room in your garage and consolidate your stroller needs, definitely take a look at the Toro Newborn System.

While it is considered one of the more pricey stroller models on the market today, it will eliminate the need to purchase and store more than one stroller.

For more information and pictures of the stroller and accessories mentioned above (and more), visit our Toro page on our main site: www.SoupedUpStrollers.com - Micralite Toro

Calling all Micralite Toro-owning outdoor enthusiasts!  The Micralite ATK is now available!

The Toro all-terrain kit allows you to easily convert your Toro stroller into a rugged machine for use in places that was once reserved for only the most hardy jogger-type strollers.  Now you don’t need a separate stroller for your off-road walking & hiking adventures.

Hey, even Halle Berry owns one!

The ATK comes with 12-inch air-filled tires, front axel support and travel case. Here are the specifics:

• Weight: 6 lbs (2.7 kg)
• Dimensions: 27″ x 12″ x 3″

 When fitted to the stroller, you will sacrifice the Toro’s one-handed fold and the ATK locks the front wheels straight so it impact maneuverability on the street. However,
the ATK is easily removable to fold the stroller: simply pop off the wheels, remove the support bar and replace the swivel wheels and your Toro is ready for the city streets
and urban travel once again.For more information on the Micralite Toro stroller or the Micralite ATK visit us at www.SoupedUpStrollers.com

The all-in-one Micralite Toro baby stroller is now available in the US. This international award-winning baby stroller is hailed for its precision in maneuvering tight spots in the city.It also handles public transport or busy shopping centers with ease.For more info on the Micralite Toro, visit us at SoupedUpStrollers.com - Micralite Toro Stroller

For three years, the Micralite Toro baby stroller has been all the rage in Europe and Asia. Now, thanks to Scandanavian Child International, North America’s only Micralite distributor, the Toro is now available in the US and is winning praises from customers.

For a while, the Bugaboo stroller has been the “it” stroller in the larger cities. You see them all over in NYC. Now that the Micralite Toro has made its way to the US, parents are starting to see why it is the next generation of “it” stroller.

Here are some of the best features of the Toro and reasons it’s quickly becoming the stroller of choice of parents:

• Lightweight - (18 pounds) a featured hailed by previous owners of both Bugaboo and Stokke strollers.
• Stands upright when folded - makes storage easy, especially when traveling. Makes it easy to store in restaurants, subways and restaurants.
• Easy to fold - another feature pointed out by Bugaboo and Stokke stroller owners. Also, the Toro can be folded from any position - lying down or upright so you don’t have to bend down.You don’t need to remove the seat or footmuff or even the zip-on raincover before folding!Previous Bugaboo owners love these features!
• When purchased as the newborn system (i.e., with the carry cot), the stroller can be used at multiple stages - from birth up to 4 yrs old (up to 40 lbs), making the stroller well worth the price since you don’t need multiple strollers.
• Graco car seat adapters available (sold separately) to bridge the gap between bassinet and stroller seat. Maxi Cosi car seat adapter comes standard with the Toro.
• A different look than traditional strollers. The Toro is a “look at me” stroller that is available in bright, bold colors such as orange and emerald green.
• Easy to maneuver. In fact, its maneuverability is unrivaled! It’s great for tight spots, stairs and subways! You can turn this stroller in grass with one hand. As one customer puts it, the Toro “practically turns itself!”.
• 12-inch air-filled rear tires make the ride smooth for its passenger in rough terrain.
• Front swivel wheels can be locked - when locked, it’s great for strolling along the beach - wheels won’t get twisted & bogged down in the sand!
• An All-Terrain Kit (ATK) is available (sold separately) - two 12″ air-filled tires that replace the front tires. This will make off-road, rough terrain travel easy (and FUN!).
• 3 recline positions - upright, mid-way, full recline
• Zip-on Raincover (comes with each Toro) is very easy to put on and take off.
• Adjustable handlebar - while the handlebar height can’t be adjusted, the U-shaped bar can beadjusted to point straight up and backwards for taller people and those with longer strides.

Pictures:

As the saying goes, a picture speaks a thousand words. Here are some images that highlight the Toro’s best features:

For more pictures and details, visit our site: SoupedUpStrollers.com - Micralite Toro Stroller

Stands Upright when Folded

The Toro can be folded with the seat, foot boot and rain cover attached.

It also be folded either standing upright or laying down.

Micralite Toro Newborn System

Comes in the same colors as the Toro stroller: Orange, Sand, Black and now Emerald Green.

The stroller weighs 18 pounds and the carry cot weights about 9 pounds.

Rear Air-Filled tires - with and without the ATK

Air pump included with each Toro stroller purchase.

The Micralite All-Terrain Kit is an optional accessory and replaces the front swivel tires with the same 12-inch air-filled tires as the rear.

3 Recline Positions:

From fully upright to fully reclined.

Color Selections:

Comes in Orange, Sand, Black and now Emerald Green

Seat Liners

Both solid colors and Animal Prints are available. All seat liners are sold separately. The Micralite Toro animal prints are now available - Micralite Toro seat liners

All-in-One System

It’s a stroller, that can be converted into a Newborn system, that can be adapted to fit a Graco and Maxi Cosi car seats and become a travel system.