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Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller Review

4/26/2022

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US Japan Fam Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller Review
I was once a queen of the stroller review scene. We've owned and reviewed a dozen or so strollers over the years of my twins plus one being little. From tiny travel sized strollers to a triple stroller and everything in between. It's been a few years so I was really excited for this collaboration with Mompush, who sent me their Ultimate 2 Stroller to review and share with you all!! Check out my full unboxing, demo, and review video (embedded right below) and keep reading for more details and my affiliate link (this bad boy comes with SO MUCH GREAT STUFF and sells for under $500 - I can't even believe it!!)
What comes with the Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller??
  • stroller frame with "flip flop friendly" brake and huge under basket
  • toddler seat with great canopy
  • infant bassinet 
  • car seat adapters (compatible with most Maxi Cosi infant carseats and Nana Pipa)
  • drink holder
  • rain cover
  • foot cover bunting for toddler seat
  • zippered bassinet cover
  • beautiful leatherette stroller bar (matches the telescoping handlebar)

US Japan Fam Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller Review - infant ready stroller bassinet
The Bassinet
It lays quite flat for easy storage and is quick to pop up and lock into bassinet mode. There is a thick foam insert so it'll be comfy for newborns, though I highly advise buying an infant head support pillow like this one (just don't use it in a car seat!). It comes with a nice thick cover you can zipper on to keep baby warmer, that is easy to zip open or remove completely in warmer months.

The canopy is a good size with a quiet (no velcro) peekaboo mesh window, and there's a canopy extension panel you can zip on to make it go past the vertical point, which is great for nap time!! The leatherette belly bar can be used as a handle on the bassinet, giving it a beautiful look and making it easy to transport the bassinet, just don't pick it up with baby inside.

Maximum weight for the bassinet is 9kg (about 20 pounds) and you'll want to make sure you stop using it before baby can sit up or pull up as there is no seat belt or strap in it.

The bassinet is designed to lay at a slight angle so that baby's head will never be downward, which is great! It jiggles ever so slightly when walking, completely safe and normal movement that may actually help lull your little one to sleep!! 

US Japan Fam Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller Review - toddler seat features
The Toddler Seat

Stick with the bassinet or car seat until baby is at least 6 months old and can sit up unaided, then you're ready for the toddler seat! With a maximum weight capacity of 50 pounds, this toddler seat has a nice 5 point harness and reclines from nice and vertical to fully flat position with an easy one-handed recline lever! It has an adjustable foot rest making for a super comfy ride!

It's really quick and easy to reverse the seat from forward facing to parent facing, which I've always found a great feature in strollers. I like to have baby facing me for walks, but if we're going out and needing them to take a nap, I face them forward and don't fight sleep as hard.

The canopy is amazing, going past vertical, with a special zippered section that is fully mesh and great for strolling in warmer months. It also has a silent (no velcro) peekaboo mesh window.
US Japan Fam Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller Review - toddler seat features 2

Why I love it:
  • First of all, it's beautiful!! I love the modern look with leatherette handlebar and belly bar.
  • Secondly, with the bassinet, car seat adapter, and toddler seat, there are so many options and should take you from birth til age 4 or so! Then add on a toddler board and keep using it for the next baby! 
  • It's a smooth push with great tires (no air to pump, no worries about getting a flat tire!), pivots on a dime, hoists up onto curbs, and has a telescoping handlebar so it's a comfy push for short and tall parents. Oh, and the under basket is HUGE!!
  • It comes with so many thoughtful accessories! The rain cover is a perfect fit (with air vents), the cup holder is a bit small but is a clever design so it'll stretch open to accommodate bigger cups). The toddler foot cover is SO helpful to keep them warm in cooler months and also help keep in dropped snacks and toys.
  • The underbasket is huge - it can hold a large diaper bag, groceries, and odds and ends such as a fun custom keychain from BPS.com!
  • The price point!!!! ALL OF THIS for well under $500!? It's an amazing bang for your buck!
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The Mompush Ultimate 2 Stroller comes in 3 great colors!!
Click my affiliate link to buy one on Amazon today or check it out on mompush.com!
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7 Signs You Might Be a Stroller Addict

4/25/2022

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**originally posted 12/6/2016 when we had 7 strollers for our 3 kids ages 3 and under (updated 5 years and 7 additional strollers later LOL!!! Some affiliate links included below)
7 Signs You Might Be a Stroller Addict - by US Japan Fam
Hi, my name is Heather and I'm addicted to strollers. We have 3 children ages 4-6 (including twins), are living in a tiny 950 square foot apartment in Brooklyn, and yet we have managed to own a total of FOURTEEN strollers (maxed out at 5 at one time). Yes, you read that correctly. Here are the strollers we've had, some for as little as a week, others for 2+ years!! Be sure to click the ** links for my full blog reviews, my demo videos are embedded at the end of this post:

1 triple:
  • ** Joovy Big Caboose (blog review)
​4 Doubles:
  • ** StrollAir MyDuo (video demo/review)
  • Joovy Scooter X2 (Amazon affiliate link)
  • Maclaren Twin Techno (Amazon affiliate link)
  • ** Joovy Twingroove UltraLight (blog review & video demo)
​3 Single to Double Convertibles:
  • Britax B-Ready (Amazon affiliate link)
  • ** StrollAir Solo to Tango (blog review & video demo)
  • ** Evenflo Pivot Xpand (blog review & video demo)
5 singles:
  • Britax B-Agile (Amazon affiliate link)
  • ** GB Pockit (blog review & video demo)
  • UppaBaby G-Luxe (Amazon affiliate link)
  • ** Mockingbird (blog review & video demo)
  • **Mompush Ultimate2 Stroller & Bassinet (blog review & video demo)
1 wagon:
  • ** Wonderfold W1 Stroller Wagon (blog review & video demo)

​I just might have a problem... Here are some signs you might have a problem, too!


1. You have more than one stroller.
​Heck, you probably have more than a few strollers. Possibly a good half dozen or so! And the funny thing? You can justify your desperate need for each and every one of them!!! 

2. You're always lusting after the latest and greatest.
The one, or 4, you already have are still in perfectly good condition. But you're bored. You want a new baby, a new stroller baby, that is! Your heart actually skips a beat when your favorite stroller brand comes out with a new model or special edition.

3. You pimp out your (baby's) ride.
Custom seat liners, matching canopies, luxory diaper bag, stroller muffs, air-filled tires, you name it. Your little one rides in style!!

4. You have strollers in every nook and cranny.
Every car has one in the trunk, and your garage and closets are at capacity with strollers. Maybe you even begged your significant other to build some shelving space for them. Heck, you may have developed a product for smartly storing strollers indoors like the 2 moms behind MetroTot stroller hanger & CityStork stroller wheel covers!


5. You know how to score a deal.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, local and online stroller resale groups (StrollerQueen StrollerSwap!!!), trade in events, blog giveaways, you name it. You know how to sell your old strollers to help finance a new one, and you know the best ways to save big!

6. You get stroller envy.
Walking through the park or the grocery store, you're constantly on the lookout. Who is pushing what stroller, what accessories are they sporting (here are my faves!!), is there one you haven't seen before? No shame - go and ask the mom about it!!! Maybe ask to take it for a quick test drive!

7. You're the go-to girl for your friends and family.
When someone is having a baby or needing a new stroller, you are the one they look to for advice. Because you know, well, pretty much EVERYTHING about strollers!!! You may even publish guides such as "7 Best Double Strollers for Families", "The Best New Strollers for Every Budget", or "Stroller Shopping Tips"!

Did I miss any signs of stroller addiction? Are you an addict??? Share your story in a comment below! Tell us the stroller you love most and why. Maybe it'll be the next stroller added to my collection!

​And just for fun, I'll embed my stroller review & demo videos below!!
Disclaimer: This post is in partnership with Nakturnal.
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OverJOYed with Generation Joy Kids Clothing!

4/21/2022

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usjapanfam reviews generation joy childrens clothing
When Generation Joy reached out for a collaboration, I was so excited because they have SUPER cute kids clothes, AND we had spring break in Mexico coming up, which gave us the perfect chance to debut their outfits with an adorable fashion show in Cancun!! Woohoooo!! Watch that below and keep reading for more on the clothes, as well as my 15% off discount code!!!

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Generation Joy but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links below - I receive a small commission from purchases made after clicking.
Are they too cute or what? The clothes I mean (the kids, too)!! 
usjapanfam reviews generation joy childrens clothing - at pool
Generation Joy's kids' clothes have "grow with me" features such as cuffable leggings that will fit for longer (pun intended) - just uncuff when kiddo hits a growth spurt, extended cuff joggers, and adaptable waistbands with comfy elastic or adjustable drawstrings.

I let my kids shop for their own outfits, here's what they picked out:
usjapanfam reviews generation joy childrens clothing - Mias Outfit
Shop Mia's Style:
  • ​Girls Everyday Joy Short Sleeve "Poolside Joy" - this was a bit long on her (she's 6 years old but on the petite side, so "S 6/7" was a bit big) but no worries, she LOVED throwing it into a pony tail! And this should fit her for a couple of years!
  • Girls Ultimate Reversible Legging "Jet Black Ladybug Spot" - we love these!!! Super cute fit and reversible so you get 2 looks in 1 piece!! Size up and you can cuff them for the first year and uncuff the next year for extended use - woot woot!!
usjapanfam reviews generation joy childrens clothing - Emis Outfit
Shop Emi's Style:
  • ​Boys Everyday Joy Short Sleeve "Explore" - yes, you read that right, BOYS! But Emi wants you all to know, we shouldn't associate gender with colors or clothes. Wear what you like, what brings you JOY!! Emi, for instance, likes longer cut short sleeves, which are more easily found in the "boys" section, so that's where she shops, but who cares? She looks great and feels great!!
  • Girls Just for Fun Lightweight Short "Peachy Dream" - these are so fun! Great cut, not too short or too long, with adorable detail on the bottom!!
usjapanfam reviews generation joy childrens clothing - Kenzos Outfit
Shop Kenzo's Style:
  • Boys Everyday Joy Short Sleeve "Space Doodles" - I love how it says "wow" when I look at it, and when he looks down while wearing it, it says "mom" LOL!
  • Boys Just for Fun Cargo Shorts in Khaki - with cargo pocket on each side and 2 back pockets, elastic waist with draw strings for the PERFECT fit - so comfy and functional and cute!!
usjapanfam reviews generation joy childrens clothing - great features
Their clothes are designed to be super comfy, durable, and practical, with tag-less labels, and some great pieces with reinforced knees and reversible styles so you get 2 looks out of 1 garment.

The t-shirts we got are made of really nice feeling fabric, a soft blend of cotton, modal, and spandex. Hello 2022 best clothing for picky kids! Honestly, I wish they had adult sizes!!!

​What's more?? How about a 30 day return policy and free shipping on orders over $50!! 

Shop Generation Joy now (affiliate link) and use code Fam15 to get 15% off your order!!
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