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[Meggsy]

Hi all,

So my mom went out and bought me a Bugaboo stroller. It is a discontinued model that she got on sale and since I live in NYC it will probably come in useful since I won't be able to carry the baby when he gets bigger and I walk a lot. It's beautiful and seems great - much nicer than the stroller we had picked out, so I am very grateful for it. But it stinks! Like fire retardant stinky (which I didn't think they used here in the US). The chemical odour is so strong and foul and I am glad I got it a few weeks before the due date so I could air it out. Originally I was going to park the stroller/pram by the bed for naps and as a bassinet, but now I am not even sure it is safe to put a baby in. Anyway, just wondering the best way to get "new stroller smell" out. I have opened the window (despite it being freezing outside) and laid out the smell parts of it to air out. Any other suggestions?

[babytoes]

Can you take it apart and wash all the fabric parts? Thats what I would do. Just strip it and wash it 12 times... 

[LightForest]

That stroller will come in super handy! Your mom rocks

If you have a fire escape or any other form of access to the outdoors, then definitely get the stroller out in that fresh air.

I don't know whether the bugaboo fabric is removable/washable (the instruction book or website would say)? If yes, a couple of runs through the washing machine or some gentle scrubs in the sink/tub would help...

[beautifulnm]

Originally Posted by babytoes 

Can you take it apart and wash all the fabric parts? Thats what I would do. Just strip it and wash it 12 times... 

12 times? made me chuckle. not 9 times.. not 10. . twelve. ;)

[scruffy too]

If it doesn't come apart, can you shower with it?  Or wash it in the shower (I just figure it's easier to kill two birds with one stone...)

[Meggsy]

Thanks - I think we might need to just take it outside and air it out - I have a feeling it is the mat/mattress that may have been treated with fire retardant. I am a bit worried as I breathed it in while putting it together and had a headache that lasted two days!

Yeah, my mom is awesome. I still feel a little weird with an uber-luxury stroller, but I plan to make good use of it!