Comments on: I just graduated from Phil & Teds University! http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/ Baby Stroller, Diaper Bags and more baby accessories. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:28:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Lauren Herrmann http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4751 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:33:34 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4751 Hi, I love my Phil and Ted's which we have used almost daily for a year. It is now completely dirty and gross and we are trying to figure out the best way to clean it that is also baby-safe. Any guidance would be appreciated.  Lauren <strong>Hi Lauren- I would suggest contacting the distributor, Regal Lager, to see what they would suggest.  You can reach them at (800) 593-5522.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> Hi,
I love my Phil and Ted’s which we have used almost daily for a year. It is now completely dirty and gross and we are trying to figure out the best way to clean it that is also baby-safe. Any guidance would be appreciated.  Lauren

Hi Lauren- I would suggest contacting the distributor, Regal Lager, to see what they would suggest.  You can reach them at (800) 593-5522.  Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: Kristina http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4533 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:42:44 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4533 Hi, Did they go over how to fit the Vibe with double set into the travel bag? I can just squeeze the stroller and double seat, but there is no way I can "POP" the back wheels into the bag, I have to keep them attached outside the travel bag. Not so good when checking it as luggage. I think there is a good chance of loosing them in flight. They need to send out a diagram... I noticed that some photos of the vibe travel bag show a Pocket on the outside...maybe for wheels. Mine doesn't have this. Hi,

Did they go over how to fit the Vibe with double set into the travel bag? I can just squeeze the stroller and double seat, but there is no way I can “POP” the back wheels into the bag, I have to keep them attached outside the travel bag. Not so good when checking it as luggage. I think there is a good chance of loosing them in flight. They need to send out a diagram… I noticed that some photos of the vibe travel bag show a Pocket on the outside…maybe for wheels. Mine doesn’t have this.

]]> by: Jenn http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4297 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:52:42 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4297 I was just in my local phil and ted's dealer and they say they have NO idea when the dash will ship and have stopped trusting the distributor ... any insight? <strong>Hi Jenn-  We are very close with great people at Regal Lager, the Phil & Teds distributor, and I can tell you that our </strong><a title="Phil & Teds Dash Buggy" href="http://www.strollermama.com/philandteds-dashstroller.html" target="_blank"><strong>Dashes </strong></a><strong>have shipped out to us and we will have them in stock early next week.  I just put it up on our website and we are running a short introductory promotion called <a title="Phil & Teds Dash Buggy" href="http://www.strollermama.com/philandteds-dashstroller.html" target="_blank">Double Your Buggy For Free</a>.  If you purchase a single Dash Buggy, you get the doubles kit ($99.95 value) for free.  There won't be many at this price....Hope that helps- Erika</strong> I was just in my local phil and ted’s dealer and they say they have NO idea when the dash will ship and have stopped trusting the distributor … any insight?

Hi Jenn-  We are very close with great people at Regal Lager, the Phil & Teds distributor, and I can tell you that our Dashes have shipped out to us and we will have them in stock early next week.  I just put it up on our website and we are running a short introductory promotion called Double Your Buggy For Free.  If you purchase a single Dash Buggy, you get the doubles kit ($99.95 value) for free.  There won’t be many at this price….Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: Tziri http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4174 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:38:52 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-4174 I have the vibe and my biggest problem is getting it to lock when it's folded with the toddler seat. How do I do that? Will you be posting any videos? Also, my frame is in such bad shape, scratch-wise, after only 3 months! Is there any way to fix that at all?  Finally, can I really not throw the seat pads into my washing machine? The come out perfectly clean when I wash them by hand, but it's tough work!!  Thanks! <strong>Hi Tziri-  Mastering the Vibe fold with the doubles kit attached can be difficult but once you know how to do it, you won't struggle anymore.  </strong> <strong>Here is the secret and the process to the proper Vibe with doubles kit attached fold: </strong> <strong>1) Make sure the front wheel is in the swivel position, 2) Make sure the harness is undone, 3) Make sure the handle is in the most upright position, 4) Make sure the doubles kit is pivitable, 5) Pivit the doubles kit all the way forward (main seat needs to be pushed up all the way from underneath), 6) Lift the paddles on the sides, 7) Push down (towards back) on the red latch on the left to release, 8) Pull down on the handle, 9) Push the underside basket up into the seat so it makes an upside down "V", 10) Lift up the seat of the doubles kit so it is lined up with the back of the main seat, 11) Pull the front wheel back to the handle and make sure you turn the wheel with the "J" bar facing out (counter-clockwise), the handle adjusts just behind the Vibe logo, 12) Close/lock the paddles</strong> <strong>Regarding the scratches on your frame, the distributor suggested using a Magic Eraser on the aluminum.  I haven't tried it myself but they thought it would clean it up.  If the directions say not to machine wash the liners, I wouldn't do it.  I would stick to the safe (but more tedious) side of hand washing personally.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> I have the vibe and my biggest problem is getting it to lock when it’s folded with the toddler seat. How do I do that? Will you be posting any videos? Also, my frame is in such bad shape, scratch-wise, after only 3 months! Is there any way to fix that at all?  Finally, can I really not throw the seat pads into my washing machine? The come out perfectly clean when I wash them by hand, but it’s tough work!!  Thanks!

Hi Tziri-  Mastering the Vibe fold with the doubles kit attached can be difficult but once you know how to do it, you won’t struggle anymore. 

Here is the secret and the process to the proper Vibe with doubles kit attached fold:

1) Make sure the front wheel is in the swivel position,
2) Make sure the harness is undone,
3) Make sure the handle is in the most upright position,
4) Make sure the doubles kit is pivitable,
5) Pivit the doubles kit all the way forward (main seat needs to be pushed up all the way from underneath),
6) Lift the paddles on the sides,
7) Push down (towards back) on the red latch on the left to release,
8) Pull down on the handle,
9) Push the underside basket up into the seat so it makes an upside down “V”,
10) Lift up the seat of the doubles kit so it is lined up with the back of the main seat,
11) Pull the front wheel back to the handle and make sure you turn the wheel with the “J” bar facing out (counter-clockwise), the handle adjusts just behind the Vibe logo,
12) Close/lock the paddles

Regarding the scratches on your frame, the distributor suggested using a Magic Eraser on the aluminum.  I haven’t tried it myself but they thought it would clean it up.  If the directions say not to machine wash the liners, I wouldn’t do it.  I would stick to the safe (but more tedious) side of hand washing personally.  Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: sherry http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-3986 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:53:00 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2008/06/26/i-just-graduated-from-phil-teds-university/#comment-3986 hi there, when will the dash be available to the public? does it fit other infant car seats besides the phil and ted's brand seat? thanks for your help. <strong>Hi Sherry- We hope that the Dash will be shipping late July.  It should be up on our website for preordering this week (or feel free to give us a call at 866-293-5642 and we can take your order over the phone).  Since it uses the same frame as the Sport Buggy, it can take an adapter bar for the Graco, Peg or Maxi Cosi infant seats.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> hi there,
when will the dash be available to the public? does it fit other infant car seats besides the phil and ted’s brand seat?
thanks for your help.

Hi Sherry- We hope that the Dash will be shipping late July.  It should be up on our website for preordering this week (or feel free to give us a call at 866-293-5642 and we can take your order over the phone).  Since it uses the same frame as the Sport Buggy, it can take an adapter bar for the Graco, Peg or Maxi Cosi infant seats.  Hope that helps- Erika

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