Stroll #2 - Smart Strolls, Real Stories
A North Vancouver (CA) mom put our Rosa smart stroller through its paces—from steep daycare hills to muddy farm trails—and was blown away. With push-assist making uphill walks effortless and built-in music keeping her toddler entertained, it turned daily chaos into a smoother ride. For Samantha it’s a small luxury that makes a big impact. Here’s her full review.
Life on the Hill: Testing the Gluxkind Stroller in North Vancouver
Let’s be real—parenting in North Vancouver is beautiful, but steep… in more ways than one.
Between two energetic little kids, a business that keeps me on my toes, and the daily treks up and down these infamous hills, I’ve learned that anything that makes my day even 5% easier is a total win.
So when I got the chance to try the Gluxkind Rosa smart stroller, I was curious. I’d seen the buzz online and met the founders at an entrepreneurship event and I was intrigued, but I wanted to first know how it handled our sidewalks.
Let’s just say: it delivered.
Smart assist up the daycare hill = total game changer
We don’t just live on a hill—we live at the top of a mountain. My two kids go to daycare at the bottom, and every day I drive 10 blocks just to drop them off and pick them up. I’ve avoided walking it because pushing 100+ pounds uphill for 10 blocks is… no joke. You’d be surprised how intense it is.
So the first thing I did with the Gluxkind stroller? Walk to daycare pick-up.
I was shocked by how much the stroller assist changed the experience. Normally I’d be huffing, puffing, and dripping in sweat by the time I got to the top. This time, I pushed it with one hand. No leaning in, no struggling. The stroller’s intuitive push-assist made it feel like I was walking on flat ground—even when my calves knew otherwise.
Off-road adventure mode: engaged
As a family, we’re always on the go—and we don’t stick to sidewalks. One thing I’ve noticed with other strollers is how easily they get stuck or sluggish on gravel, grass, or dirt trails.
We tested the Glüxkind at a farm in North Van, and the motor assist helped the wheels glide through muddy pens and uneven trails like it was nothing. It handled every surface we threw at it—and my shoulders noticed.
Music mode = toddler-approved entertainment
One of the unexpected hits? The built-in music.
What could have been just another uphill walk turned into a vibe. My toddler asked for music, then hopped into the base of the stroller while my youngest sat up top (the double seat isn’t out yet, but we made it work for our short walk home). My oldest has repeatedly asked if we can turn the stroller music back on.
Both kids were fascinated by the tech. It kind of felt like the Tesla of strollers—sleek, intuitive, and smarter than you'd expect.
Why it worked for me
I’m not a gear junkie. I like things that are beautifully made, practical, and actually make my day easier. That’s what the Gluxkind stroller did.
I could text with one hand while it cruised beside me, and the automatic braking on downhill slopes gave me peace of mind. We tried it on paved sidewalks, farm trails, and forest paths—and it handled everything with ease.
Final thoughts
I’m the type of parent who doesn’t like to be held back. I like to move, explore, get outside as much as I can. I’m not into gimmicks—but I am into smart, well-designed tools that meet me where I’m at: a working mom, raising two kids, climbing both literal and metaphorical hills every day.
The Gluxkind stroller feels like a small luxury that makes a big difference in my life.
Would I recommend it? If you’ve got hills, busy hands, kids who love music: 100%.
Samantha is a mom of two, marketing power house and business owner of Better Basics. If you are looking for better, cleaner, organic care products for your family and your home her company Better Basics has you covered with amazing, thoughtfully engineered and stylish products.
