4moms Origami Stroller in Silver

by 4moms

• Power-Folding It's the world's first power-folding stroller: at the touch of a button, it folds itself. To open or close the stroller, just push that button and relax while the rest takes care of itself.
• Four Cup Holders With two cup holders in the handlebar and two more in the seat, there's plenty of room for water bottles, lattes, or sippy cups
• Two-Step Fold So you won't do it by accident, folding the Origami takes two (easy) steps: turn the activation ring, then push the button. There's also a hidden lock switch to thwart those curious toddlers.
• Reflective Piping The Origami's reflective piping adds to the stroller's nighttime visibility, and glows like a halo in photos taken at the right angle. Safe and cool!
• Seat Recline Just adjust the strap to take the Origami's seat upright at 72° to comfortably reclined at 40°. For newborn seating options, please see Accessories

Product Description

Strollers are all the same and haven t changed for decades That s why moms developed the Origami power folding stroller

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Beware not for newborns: Edited May 24, 2012 March 1, 2012

By A. John VINE™ VOICE

Received my 4moms Origami Stroller and was really excited to get it but once opened realized that my newborn who's a month old won't be able to use it for quite another few months. The Origami was made specifically for babies 6 months and older. If you want it to use exclusively from birth there is a Graco SnugRide Series Car Seat Adapter that will cost you another $60 from the 4moms website. Additionally there have been talks of a bassinet attachment that will be available soon but as of this time there isn't one available.

Warning: When I say it's not for newborns I really mean it. I placed my 9lb 1 month old in it to see if it would recognize my baby in the seat and it did not which means that it would have folded with her in it.

The Origami comes packed neatly in the box and is easy to put together. The only tool you need is an allen key needed to put the handlebar together. The seat is easy to install and once installed the stroller is put together and done.

The Origami looks really cool and is very easy to operate. I've tried it holding my newborn and the one-handed operation is very easy to use. Simply twist, push the button and it opens and/or closes. There is a sensor in the seat that lets you know whether or not there is a baby in the seat and thus prevents the stroller from folding so you don't have to worry about it folding with your baby in it. The LCD screen lets you know how far you've travelled with the trip meter, there is the battery level, and also external temperature sensor which lets you know how the weather is. There is also no need to worry about the battery dying because it charges while you're on the go another plus, it can also charge your iPhone. Also for those who love to drink on the run you won't have to worry about where to put it because this comes with lots of cupholder space (4). It also comes with reflective seating and really cool headlights in the front of the stroller so you can see at nights and you can be seen.

The biggest con with this stroller is that it is VERY heavy. I can't imagine holding a 6 month old and lifting this. Even with both hands it's still heavy. It's also a little pricey. Selling at $850 and getting the color kit (I got pink) costs another $100 making it a total of $950.

I can't review it entirely in terms of how well it travels on all terrain since I haven't taken it out of the house because my baby is too small for it but as soon as I have I'll be able to update my review.

I've uploaded pics, though not great quality you'll be able to see the stroller besides the generic photo listed.

EDIT:

My baby is now 4 months old and weighs almost 15lbs and we finally took her out in the stroller for her 4 month well baby check up and it now does recognize her as being in the stroller. Because she now has good head control she was able to sit in it with no problem. We just adjusted the straps on the stroller and she was good to go. Since we were only doing about a 30-40 minute visit I decided to "show off" her stroller. If I was going for a longer period where I knew she would fall asleep then I would have used my original stroller since this doesn't recline into a comfortable sleeping position.

It sure was a head turner and I had to demonstrate the folding and opening at least twice in the doctors office.

We were able to use the stroller in the parking lot and I deliberately rolled it along the gravel just to see how the ride would be. I'm pleased to say that it's a smooth ride on both pavement and gravel. My one pet peeve once again is the weight of the stroller. Imagine having an almost 15lb baby in a stroller that weighs almost 30lbs and you'll be lifting close to 45lbs if you have to lift it. Even storing and unstoring it from my caravan on a multitrip can become tiring. Just a heads-up.

Hopefully if there is an Origami 2 they might be able to figure something out and make it just a little bit more lighter so it would be easier to use especially for petite women.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The Apple of Strollers May 6, 2012

By Alice

I researched and studied many, many strollers before deciding on the 4moms origami. My initial "stroller infatuation" was with the Stokke Xplory, but living in an urban area I found its pros (height/direction of seat adjustable) were outweighed its cons (having to take off the seat to fold, complex fold, bulky and other issues), so I began looking into other strollers. The Origami is - obviously - a revolutionary stroller with its power folding mechanism. But, one nifty feature wasnt able to persuade me, so I checked it out in store and made a list of the pros and cons, as follows:

Pros
- Power folding Powerhouse: yep, that's the biggest draw. It folds in a jiffy, no work needed whatsoever. I also really like the fact that it has it's own push-powered generator. You can get additional accessories to charge your cell phone while walking (if you stop pushing, though, it stops charging). The electronic open/close mechanism is seamless, and very user-friendly.
- Full size, adaptable stroller: this is not a small, travel stroller: if you're looking for that, look elsewhere. It is a full size stroller, not exceptionally large but definitely not small. The seat is not reversible, however, when using the additional car seat adaptor, you can have baby facing you.
- Multi-functioning: works as your everyday stroller, travel system and almost-jogging stroller. The origami is not a jogging stroller, but tells you your speed as you walk, and it handles well when I jog with it on the sidewalk.
- Compact Fold: Hooray! One of my biggest complaints and issues with many strollers on the market is that you have to remove the seat when folding. This is true of most designer strollers, making them take up a lot of room in your trunk, hallway or garage. The origami is compact, although not tiny, and it has these wonderful hidden rolling wheels so you can move it around. Best of all, if you need to travel with it, it folds in one piece so you don't need to buy an expensive bag to put it in or risk airlines losing a part of your stroller.
- Good quality, Good engineering: it's obvious a lot of thought went into the design of the origami, and it does push well. You can push it one-handed and it glides around corners. One of my biggest disappointments with the stokke was the horrible engineering in the folding "concept".
- It's cool: like other reviewers have mentioned, its got the wow factor! People stop to ask about the running lights and the overall ergonomic shape of the stroller constantly. They nearly die when I tell them it folds automatically, too! It tells you your speed(mph), the temperature and logs how far you've travelled.

Cons:
- It's heavy: no getting around this one, it's definitely heavy. It's not the heaviest stroller on the market but it's not lightweight like the city mini or even the Stokke (which weighs 20lbs). It's close to 30lbs, which is heavy. But the only time you probably need to pick it up is in and out of your car, and even I can manage that no problem. Now if you're carrying it up 2 or more flights of stairs daily, you will notice it.
- 6 months+: without the car seat adaptor, the stroller is not recommended for babies under 6 months, because it does not recline flat. In my opinion, it reclines enough, but it's definitely not flat. As another reviewer mentioned, it also has a minimum weight recommendation and will not recognize babies under that, meaning that the seat could fold with the baby in it. The reviewer mentioned it did not recognize her 12lb baby, but my husband and I put a 15lb weight in the chair, and it recognized it as having a child in the seat. So, most 3 month olds are about 15lbs, so the seat is definitely usable, if you have a baby with good head control.
- Cost: I guess some people see this stroller as expensive. Its usually around eight hundred dollars; save yourself the sales tax and get. It from amazon or an online retailer. I don't think it's that expensive when compared to other strollers in its class - like the bugaboos, stokke (which is almost double the cost in some stores), or the Uppa!baby. When you compare it to the less expensive strollers like the Hundred dollar graco's and safety first, it's going to seem expensive.

As I said previously: I looked at a lot of strollers before deciding on this one. The other runners up were the City Mini(which I ended up buying for my mother to use with our baby), the Mamas and Papas Urbo, and the Zen stroller. We went with the Origami because it was just so much more convenient than all the others; whilst they had benefits (reversible seats, etc), the origami outshone it all with its 2-year warranty, unique fold and the other features. It's the best stroller on the market for people living in urban areas or cities in my opinion.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared to explain to everyone April 28, 2012

By Crystal E

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I first saw the Origami on youtube last year. It was a teaser video, and there was not much information available about it at that time. Seeing this stroller however, prompted me to buy a Mamaroo for my baby that was on the way. I enjoyed that product so much, that when this stroller finally came out, with no questions asked, I set my Chicco keyfit travel system in the garage, and switched to the Mamaroo. Wow. I love it. The only 2 downfalls that I have with the stroller, is that it's a little wider, and, no matter where I go, people ask questions. This stroller turns more heads than you can imagine. Parents and non parents stop to tell you how awesome it is, and they don't know the half of it.
Smooth open and closing operation, easy to push, and don't let the weight fool you. I'm 5'1" 121 lbs, and I have no problem getting it in and out of my Honda Odyssey at all.

Pros:
Awesome
Takes up a smaller space in my van that the Chicco did
Super soft/swaying suspension keeps baby comfortable at all times.
Haven't even had to charge it once, including right out of the box.
No problems so far, with 10 miles on it.

Cons:
Draws a little too much attention
rear tires are a little wider than most strollers, making it harder to fit in some tight spaces
no snack tray, 2 front cup holders are too small
have to purchase phone charging cable and bag, only charges when you push.

I would really recommend this stroller to anyone looking for a stroller in this price range. While it is just a stroller, the price isn't that far out of what you would spend on another high end stroller, plus this one gives the features instead of a "status".