Phil & Teds

Phil & Teds is a stroller company based in New Zealand that debuted in the early 1990's with an all-terrain stroller called the Explorer.

Phil & Teds referrs to its strollers as "inline buggies"—these strollers have the ability to add a second seat under the main seat (or inline). The company explained the concept on their web site:

We drew inspiration by the good ole kiddies trikes, where one kid always playfully stood in the back. We saw potential to bring this way of kids play to life, and make this a real handy solution for parents as they go about their adventures with kids in tow!

In the late 1990's, Phil & Teds expanded into the US and European baby gear markets with a variety of inline strollers in different sizes. The company also added an infant car seat, high chair, carrier and other baby gear.

In 2009, Phil & Teds purchased fellow New Zealand stroller company Mountain Buggy and still operates that as a stand-alone brand today.

Phil & Teds was named for famous kiwi birds at the Auckland Zoo (Philomena and Teddy); kiwis are flightless birds that are endemic to New Zealand.

All Phil & Teds strollers are made in China.

Flagship Model: Phil & Teds Voyager Buggy with Doubles Kit

Phil & Ted's Voyager Buggy with Doubles Kit

Phil & Ted's Voyager Buggy with Doubles Kit (33 lbs., see price on Amazon), is a four wheel stroller that converts from a single to a double with the included doubles kit. The seat is lay flat so you can use it with a newborn or they sell a separate bassinet accessory that plugs into the frame. Other features include:

• Wide, reversible seat with 5 recline positions (including lay flat).
• Seat can be moved to several different positions on the frame from low to the ground to higher up.
• Four wheel suspension with no-flat wheels.
• Foot brake.
• Adjustable handlebar.
• Reversible fabric seat insert.
• Canopy with pop out visor and peekaboo window.
• Large storage basket.
• Bumper bar and adjustable foot rest.
• Standing fold.
• Doubles kit: includes a second seat, wedgie cushion for newborn, canopy.
• Can accept an infant car with universal car seat adapter for an additional charge.

On the down side, the Voyager doesn't come with a parent cup holder, and while it's nice that the second seat can be attached to the front or back of the stroller, you have to remember to remove the kid in the back seat first or you'll have a tipping issue. Also if you sit a toddler in back, you won't be able to access the storage basket.

Other Phil & Ted's Strollers

If a single stroller is all you need, Phil & Ted's Sport is an option. This tri-wheel stroller has a lockable swivel front wheel, air-filled tires, lie-flat seat, can be expanded to a double with a doubles kit (extra charge unless you purchase the Sport with Doubles Kit), standing fold, adjustable handlebar, bumper bar, storage basket and additional storage pockets in the seat back. It does not have a reversible seat and the second seat can only be positioned in the back lower part of the stroller.

The Sport Verso is a modular stroller along the lines of the Voyager but with three wheels and a second seat attachment like the Sport.

Phil & Ted's last stroller option is the Go Stroller. This four wheel umbrella stroller is a bit of a departure from the Voyager and the Sport. At only 12 lbs., the Go has seat with multi-level recline (although not lay-flat), the option of using it with an infant car seat (extra cost for adapter), compact one-hand fold, no-flat tires, all-wheel suspension, removable bumper bar and canopy with peekaboo window.

Safety Recalls

As of this writing, Phil & Ted's has not had any safety recalls on their strollers.