Test Drive the Origami, World’s First Auto-Folding Stroller
Today’s babies and toddlers are damn lucky. They get to ride in state-of-the-art strollers with high-quality metal and plastic construction, shock suspension, comfortable padding, and a bunch of features that are better than some cars we have driven. For those who don’t own such a luxury stroller, you’d think we are exaggerating, but strollers today are far more complex and expensive than those of the past, with features one would associate more with an automobile. The proliferation of these suped-up baby vehicles makes us question their necessity, but the technology in the Origami stroller ($849) from 4moms may be worth the cost for those who desire the convenience of an auto-folding stroller (and then some).
The Origami is the world’s first power-folding stroller, according to the company. Pressing a button automatically opens and closes the stroller. The generators in the rear wheels charges the battery while the stroller is in motion. Other features include daytime running lights and pathway lights that turn on by themselves when in low light; sensors that detect if a child is in the seat, so that it doesn’t automatically fold up and hurting the child; an LCD dashboard that has a thermometer, speedometer, odometer, tripometer, and lifetime tripometer (perfect for pushing your kid around while getting a workout in); an optional cell phone charger; four cup holders; plenty of storage; luggage-style pull wheels; one-push brake; four-wheel suspension; reclining seat; sunroof; and the ability to buckle into car seats and bassinets directly.
We don’t know about you, but many of those features make it sound like we’re testing a car.
Today’s babies and toddlers are damn lucky. They get to ride in state-of-the-art strollers with high-quality metal and plastic construction, shock suspension, comfortable padding, and a bunch of features that are better than some cars we have driven. For those who don’t own such a luxury stroller, you’d think we are exaggerating, but strollers today are far more complex and expensive than those of the past, with features one would associate more with an automobile. The proliferation of these suped-up baby vehicles makes us question their necessity, but the technology in the Origami stroller ($849) from 4moms may be worth the cost for those who desire the convenience of an auto-folding stroller (and then some).