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 Bugaboo vs Orbit Dec 03, 2007
By Harvey Chiang
We now have two strollers:
The Bugaboo Cameleon bought in 06 and the BabyOrbit 07. I wanted to buy the Orbit last year but it was not available at the time + there were no reviews in comparison to all that's been written about the Bugaboo so we coughed up the coinage and bought a Cameleon. We received the BabyOrbit 2 months ago and here is the difference for those who wonder about the two strollers.
Right out of the box the Orbit was dead easy because it was already pre assembled-no tools- no watching a DVD or reading assembly instructions.Things we were unsure of were well laid out in the photo handbook that neatly zips away in the baby seat. We had to assemble things with the Bug and the line diagrams were a bit harder to read.
Impressions:
Excitedly, I took Maya out today for a 20 min walk just to try out the Orbit and compare specs to our Bugaboo Cameleon that is larger in fold mode going in/out of our trunk. Shannon said naturally without a thought..."Daddys gonna take you for an orbit"... and it was a good experience!
Immediately, the Orbit's unexpected strength other than the simple twist and stroller fold out launch, was the rotating hub. During my first walk, I must have rotated Maya 15 times; she just loved the rotating perspectives I was able to show her during our walk whether is was getting her eyes out of the bright sun light or away from cold winter breeze, just squeeze and rotate...simple.
With the Bugaboo, while I can with two hands bend over and unclick the seat locks then lift up and rotate Maya to one other position, in reality we don't do this very often because..A] the Bugaboo stroller seat a bit bulky to dead lift/ B] so one should lock the wheels and be on sure footing with room to rotate before performing a vertical lift/rotate and relock. This is much dicier if you have back problems. I don't do the 180 degree flip unless its really needed[ really windy-rainy or she is crying & bored], as Shannon is only 5'-1", she would rather not do it period preferring me rotate Maya.
In the Orbit all this becomes mute as functionality, design and ease merge to provide more than just the ability to rotate Maya easily as her field of view becomes a 360 degree perspective at the snap of a lever.
These new views kept Maya alert, quiet and happy[ she extended her leg and toes outwards so she could hold onto them throughout our walk as a sign of real contentment].
The Orbit's rotating hub innovation is truly a big leap in parent / toddler stroller ease of interaction. For anyone who has ever tried to strong arm a 20lb baby seat[ie Graco Snugride] into a car will attest- the task becomes a chore because you need to align the car seat at a 90 degree to your body[basicaly put the seat in over the base locking latches then relift over the latches till everything aligns and then locks inplace. The sideways lifting and fiddling can be hard on the arms or back.
With the Orbit, the seat goes into the car head first, pull up on the handle straps to gently guide the seat over the rotating base hub till unit clicks in place. Once secure the base carries all the weight as you simply rotate the seat until it locks into the travel position. If your baby crys or fidgets[especially waking up from a nap while the car is parked], simply rotate the seat to get easier access to her. Rotate the seat again when you are ready to take her out. What we love is this..as the seat rotates in any direction we can take her in and out from the passenger side or driver side with ease.
Superior build and wow factor. Being a Dad, I like cool well built things and the Orbit comes thru! Every detail is so well designed, I even enjoy using the sliding pod bag because its so easy to load and unload.
On the Buggaboo, their carry tray is quite awkward when you load and unload from your car. It doesn't swing free and takes up extra trunk area unless you unvelcro it from the stroller. If you leave it on or need more trunk space you need to tip it up but this causes stuff to fall out of the carry tray. With the Orbit, the pod is a carry bag that closes up so nothng falls out + it tucks up neatly when you collapse the unit.
The difference in trunk area between these two stollers side by side in our 4 door sedan?
The Orbit takes up 1/3 the trunk area and will fold up with a one handed lever twist= easy. The Cameleon Buggaboo takes up nearly 2/3's our trunk floor area and you need two hands to complete the fold. Relaunching the Bug is a learning curve. I'm fairly usefull at gadgets but the ingeniuos frame design of the Bug that allows different uses is also confusing to unfold. I finally "got it" after 12-15 launches! The designers would do well color coding the fold/ up/down direction of the aluminum support arms so novices and family can figure out how to unlatch it quickly without having to think or learn the process as it is not intuitive at all.
The Bug is slightly shorter in length so it can turn a bit easier. The ride of the Bug is softer especially over bumps due in part to better front wheels. For drivers the Bug ride is more Lexus while the Orbit more tighter like a BMW.
The Bug comes with a Bassinette which we used a few times. The Orbit comes with an integrated infant car seat with rock solid all metal locking base station that installs easily into vehicles with or with out infant seat latches. This design clearly surpases our old Graco Snugride in every way except weight. The Orbit infant is about 4-5 lbs heavier due to the extra padding & lateral protection. The shape of the shell is like a protective caccoon around our Maya/ the Graco is more open and exposed.
The Bug provides a bassinette instead of an infant car seat system. Both strollers have adjustable handles/ the Orbits has a more natural hand grip but the parking brake system requires two lever flips to lock as opposed a more convienent single lever on the Bug. We found the Bugs sun/rain shade a bit difficult to setup but the Orbit's literally a snap to use or tuck away.
The Orbit's is designed to transport infants and small toddlers about/ it has a comfortable resting angle but the seat does not recline like the Bug seat. The Bug is not as effective carrying infants outside of the bassinette but the seat has more room if your infant grows beyond 22 lbs. The Seats of both strollers are comfortable for Maya. As she is 9 mo old and has not outgrown the Orbit infant seat, we haven't tried the Orbit toddler seat addition which does recline.
In summary, both strollers are well designed, well built and without a direct comparison anyone would be tickled pink to own either stroller. However, after currently using both, I think the BabyOrbit provides better value in terms of the quality of materials used, the fit and finish of the details and more user friendly features in a more compact design. These are just a Dad's thoughts, if you have other experiences I would love to hear them.
Baby On!
95 of 104 found the following review helpful:
 Some great advantages and then... Nov 15, 2007
By R. Chan
"Anthea's mom"
Like most others, I did a whole lot of research before purchasing this stroller. Our baby is 8 months old now, and here is our review thus far:
PROS:
1. One-hand folding of the stroller - super fast, and easy. This was one of the main reasons I bought the Orbit, since before becoming a mother, I used to dread waiting for a car space that was occupied by someone trying to put their baby in the car!
2. Safety - the infant car seat is by far one of the safest around, as most safety inspectors will attest to. I feel a lot better knowing that my precious cargo is secure. The only thing is that your baby may be craning to see get a better view of what is outside the egg-shell shape of the car seat.
3. Rotating base - this is great for use in larger restaurants and just to provide your bub a change of scenery once in a while. Not to mention that it's helpful to be able to use the same base between stroller and car (but I figure that's a given).
4. Conversation piece - you'll probably get quite a bit of commentary on how "space age" and "high tech" it looks. Doesn't hurt to be a little different :)
CONS:
1. Weight - I'm sure I strained something I shouldn't have when I was trying to lift my (then) 5-day old baby in the car seat. And now she's bigger and much heavier, it takes me a few heaves and hos to get her in and out of the car. Watch out if you have a bad back!
2. Tires - Horrible placement of the air valve. We were out at the Ferry Plaza when we got a flat, and the portable air pump was useless since we couldn't reach the valve, despite numerous contortionist attempts. My husband had to go home and use our electric tire pump to fix the issue.
3. Price - I have to wonder, $900 for the stroller, $180 for the stroller seat and then $??? for the toddler car seat. Methinks it is a bit much for what is an excellent infant car seat, and a stroller and toddler car seat.
4. Size of the infant car seat - I bought this because I read that it fit in a Mini. We have an Audi S4 with Recaro seats which we have accidentally torn up, because the car seat is just too big for this vehicle and anyone over 6 ft tall cannot recline with car seat in.
Hope this helps!
35 of 37 found the following review helpful:
This stroller makes you cool even when you become a parent. Aug 05, 2007
By D. Maciuca
If you don't want to read the rest of the review, here are three huge benefits of the Orbit Baby stroller/seat system that may not be very obvious just by looking at it: base installation, one-hand folding and the locking mechanism.
1. Base installation. It's the easiest, simplest, safest base installation I have seen. You can install it with the seat belt or with the LATCH system, but in either case you don't have to stand on the base or pull and tug on belts like a mad man. All you have to do is turn a knob a few times and that's it. Even the wimpiest guy (myself included) can do it right the first time. The person at the hospital checking the installation commented that he's never seen an Orbit installed improperly. The best thing though is that it fits in my BMW convertible so I don't have to turn it in an exchange it for a minivan.
2. One hand stroller folding. This really is a one hand folding mechanism. One flick of the wrist and the clever mechanism uses the weight of the stroller to fold it and lock it place. You have the other hand free to do whatever you want with it.
3. Locking mechanism. Last, but not least, is the round locking mechanism (I guess hence the name Orbit) between the seat and the stroller or base. When placing the seat on the base in the car, you can approach and enter the door with the seat facing you (sideways relative to the car). This way both hands are extended the same amount and you don't have to stretch in funny ways over the seat. Once in place, you can further adjust the baby in the seat while facing you. When done, just rotate it 90 degrees in place and you're done. On the stroller side, the circular locking mechanism allows you to have the baby facing forward, backwards or sideways (great for restaurants if you don't want the handles to impede the traffic of all the waiters around you).
Even neighbors who don't have kids realized that this is something special.
Other neat features:
Handling. The handles are placed just right that it makes the handling feel like it's on rails. It may not be a Porsche or BMW, but it comes close.
Ride. The tube tires make for a really nice, smooth ride.
Storage. There is a nifty storage bag underneath the stroller. It can be removed or it can stay in place even when the stroller is folded. It also comes with a neat pump for the tires.
Privacy shade. Shade has a thin cloth extension that can be pulled over the front of the seat. Therefore you don't need to mess around with blankets and other improvisations.
Bassinet. The optional bassinet is great since it locks on the same stroller base. It also collapses so it's easy to carry around.
Cons
Colors. It only comes in black and brown and the brown is positively dull. Also, the shade of green of the accents makes it even duller. Some red, yellow or orange would be cool.
Weight. The stroller is a bit on the heavy side.
Storage. The storage under the stroller, although very cool, it could use some compartmentalization.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
What to expect from this stroller Dec 07, 2010
By OneWomanArmy1
Before investing such a substantial amount of money in a travel system for our first baby, we took many things into consideration in making our final decision. I personally researched every travel system on the market, tested them out in the stores for ease of maneuverability and folding/unfolding. Of course I would have loved to find something more affordable that would suit our needs, but as in most things, you get what you pay for and the Orbit System is worth every penny. These are the unique features of the Orbit system that make it worth the price:
The Carseat
My wife and I are both 5' tall women, we drive small cars and needed something that wouldn't be too heavy or difficult to take in and out of the car by ourselves. When testing out every other carseat, we noticed that they all have hard plastic carrying handles, so you have to hold it with your hand in order to be comfortable, as holding it on your arm can really hurt. With the Orbit carseat, the carrying handle is soft and easily slides out of the way when you aren't using it. We can hold it on our forearms and lean it against our sides or stomachs to help carry the weight of the child in the carseat without being poked by the hard plastic of other models. When docking the carseat in our car or putting our baby in the seat, we can rotate the seat to face us - this makes life SO much easier, I cannot overstate how much more convenient this feature is than having to put your child into the car sideways, especially if you own a car and not an SUV or a minivan because if you put your base in the middle seat (which is the safest place for a baby) you basically have to hold the carseat out in front of you while you bend at the waist to get it into and out of your car - obviously, being able to hold the side handles of the Orbit seat in front of you to do this is much easier than holding the more traditional seats sideways, where it is easy to lose your grip on the seat. Also, the fabric on the carseat is eco-friendly, safe for the baby to breathe in (because it isn't coated with the neurotoxic flame retardant chemicals most carseats are covered in) and the environment and the upholstery can be completely removed and washed in the washing machine very easily (our daughter had a major blowout on the highway when she was about two months old, by the time we reached our destination it had leaked through her clothes and onto the seat. My wife nearly had a coronary thinking we were going to have to get a whole new carseat if it didn't come out, but it came out very easily and looks as good as new!) The paparazzi shield is great because it rolls right back up under the sunshade when you aren't using it and can easily be pulled out at a moment's notice when you do need it. Because it protects against UV rays it is great in the summer at a picnic or barbecue or at the beach because baby can nap in a safe, shady comfortable spot and be protected from the sun and bugs without putting chemical laden sunscreens and bug sprays on her. The most important thing about any carseat, of course, is safety - the strongarm mechanism made the Orbit carseat base very simple to install and the leveling indicators made us confident that we had done it correctly. The seat itself is the safest on the market and can be used in a car without the base, which makes it much easier when we leave our daughter with my mom for an occasional date night! We don't have to uninstall our base and install it in her car only to reinstall it in our own car after dinner - instead, my mom can just use her seatbelt to secure the carseat if she has to take the baby anywhere while we're out.
The Stroller
I found the stroller very simple to assemble, I couldn't believe how clear and easy it was to put together by myself, seven months pregnant! Another bonus is that the user manual fits perfectly in this little zipper pocket in the back of the carseat, so you always have it just in case you need to adjust something and want to double check how (the how to videos on the orbitbaby website are also very helpful if you are more of a visual learner).
Appearance
Our baby is only 3 months old and I cannot even count the number of compliments we have gotten on this stroller - honestly it sometimes gets a little irritating to hear the comments every time we go anywhere but my wife loves doing little demonstrations for people who ask about it - it is beautiful and amazingly functional.
Function
The ride is very smooth, our baby sleeps through even the bumpiest roads. It is lightweight and so easy to fold and unfold - so many of the other strollers I tested were difficult or impossible to open and close by yourself, you needed another set of hands or to lay them on the ground to accomplish this most basic task. Even the salespeople at the baby stores struggled demonstrating how to open and close many of the other strollers on the market. Trust me, when it is pouring rain you are super grateful that you can easily remove the carseat from the stroller, dock it on the base and fold up the stroller and stick it in the trunk with all of your groceries in mere seconds. It folds up very compactly with one flick of the wrist. Another reviewer said you can't do this with one hand but you can, you just have to grasp the bar near the locking lever, this way you can unlock it with your thumb and twist the bar in one fluid movement and it is done. My wife and I are both very petite and not the strongest people so this was very important to us and the Orbit was the easiest one to open and close (in fact, that is the feature that finally convinced my wife that this system was worth the price, after struggling with so many of the other strollers, she said WOW after trying this one for the first time and she was sold). We keep the handlebars on the lowest setting because we are so short, but a lot of other strollers have handlebars that are considerably higher even at their lowest setting, so this is much more comfortable for us. Obviously, most people are taller than we are so it can easily be adjusted to fit them. You can steer it with one hand, although I will admit it is easier to maneuver with two hands, as most strollers would be. I think the Stokke was the only one we tried that was easier to maneuver but that one doesn't come with a carseat and the stroller seat needs to be removed in order to fold the stroller, whereas the Orbit stroller seat can stay on the base and fold compactly as one piece. The best feature is definitely the rotation capability, you can turn your baby to face you when they are little and they want to see your face all the time or turn them to face whichever direction the action is when they want to see the world as they pass by. You can turn them away from the sun, toward the table when you're eating or needing to feed them, in any direction you want to, it is so great. Everyone is always amazed by this feature, it attracts lots of attention everywhere we go because everyone can see how it makes life so much easier!
Storage
Some people have complained about the lack of basket, as the cargo pod is really more like a diaper bag than a storage space, but we love it this way. Typical strollers have a basket beneath the seat, but it makes them look bulky and they often get dirty and dingy looking, ruining whatever you have in the basket anyway as dirt and mud inevitably get kicked up and all over whatever you're storing in there. The Orbit cargo pod is much roomier inside than it looks and it protects the contents so they don't get messed up, plus it rides higher off the ground than most baskets do. We keep a change of clothes, a blankie, a burp cloth, a couple of bibs, a sling, a nursing cover, an extra pacifier, several diapers, a travel wipes warmer, a changing pad, a small cooler bag with bottles, a few snacks, a bottle of water and some books and small toys in the cargo pod (and I usually end up throwing my purse in there also) and it all fits easily in the pod, neatly out of the way until we need it, when the bag easily slides out from under the seat and the carrying strap allows us to bring it into the bathroom stall or wherever we're going without any fuss. Most strollers have a basket but then people have to carry a separate diaper bag and hang it on the back of the stroller handles, which also become the landing space for shopping bags, parents' jackets, etc. weighing down the back of the stroller so much that when the child is removed from the stroller, the whole thing falls backwards because of the lopsided weight distribution! With the cargo pod it is all underneath and it is one less thing to carry and load and unload into the car - you can just slide out the bottles and leave everything else in there for your next outing so it stays attached to the stroller, or you can easily bring it into your house and restock it for next time! For those who really need more storage or for longer outings with older children when you have more stuff to lug around, the panniers attach easily to the sides and don't add much bulk to the width or detract from the modern simplistic design aesthetic. They hold a TON of stuff and keep the weight distribution even, so even those who want more storage space can be happy with this stroller.
Interchangability
The awesome thing about the Orbit system is that the seats, carseats and bassinet can fit on all of the bases (the carseat base, the rocker stand, the stroller) so it truly is a system, not just a stroller. Yes, it is expensive. But I think it is totally worth it. We are not wealthy, we had to save up for this travel system and it took a bit of convincing to get my wife to consider anything but the same old Graco system everybody has that never really changes (other than the colors) but we agree that it has been a great investment and we fully intend on using it for our next baby as well (another bonus is that all of the colors are gender neutral and modern, so they will truly work for future children). The quality is so high that it will last, unlike so many of the cheaper models. If you tallied up how much it would cost for a high quality stroller, carseat, toddler carseat and bassinet from separate brands that don't necessarily work together at all (except for maybe an infant seat attaching to a stroller), you'd be spending a lot of money anyway on items that don't work together. You could certainly spend less money, but I don't believe you can get anything of this quality from any other system.
Some Room for Improvement
While I do believe the Orbit System is the best on the market, there are a few things that I would love to see in future versions. I would appreciate a longer sunshade, or at least one that can expand further than the current sunshade does. Sometimes you don't need the full Paparazzi Shield but the regular sunshade doesn't pull quite far enough forward, only occasionally does it happen but when it does you have to move the whole sunshade forward so it hangs in the back and leaves a gap at the back of the seat. A little window would be great as well, as when the sunshade is up you can't see your baby when they are facing forward on the stroller. I'm not sure if the stroller seat has a window or not, it hasn't arrived yet and the pictures don't show it but I would appreciate one. The one thing that is occasionally inconvenient about this system is that you can't safely mount the carseat on anything else. Our daughter is too young to sit in a regular cart at the supermarket and regular carseats have these large notches to prop the carseat onto the seat of a shopping cart so the basket is empty for groceries. We either have to go food shopping together so one of us can push the stroller and the other the cart for groceries or we have to place the whole carseat into the basket part of the shopping cart, which takes up most of the room, limiting the amount of groceries one person can get at one time alone. You can put groceries in the panniers on the stroller, but if you are food shopping for a family or a party and need more stuff than can fit in there, this can be difficult. Of course this is only an issue for the first few months when the baby is unable to sit upright in a shopping cart seat and many peole just food shop alone and have someone else watch the baby at home, but for single parents or busy families it can be inconvenient to be unable to food shop with the baby. You also can't place this carseat on an upside down wooden highchair in a restaurant, you need to put it in one of those carseat slings or in the booth next to you if you can't fit the stroller beside the table. This can sometimes be cumbersome if you are with a party that is too large to fit in a booth with the carseat or in a restaurant that is too small to allow space for the stroller next to a table without obstructing the aisle. It has never been an issue for us so far, but it is something to consider if you dine out in crowded restaurants often.
It would be nice if the package deal for the travel system included the stroller seat instead of just the stroller base, the infant carseat and the carseat base. As it is sold now, you need to spend an extra $250 for the the stroller seat if you want to be able to put your baby in a seat that reclines. Trust me, it is great to be able to leave your kid in the carseat and put the whole thing right onto the stroller base, especially when they are sleeping or very young babies, but we took the Orbit to a farm festival this past fall and there wasn't a changing table in the little bathroom hut so we had to put our baby in a friend's stroller with a reclining seat so we could change her, as this is impossible in the carseat and the only other option would have been to lay her on the ground or walk the mile back to the car to change her there. I know the stroller is not meant to be a changing surface, but it sure does help in a pinch. Besides, the walls of the carseat are much taller, the seat is deeper in the carseat than the stroller seat (which is part of what makes the carseat so safe in the car, just not as roomy as a stroller seat), so the stroller seat is more comfortable for long periods of time. We are buying the stroller seat separately now, but it would be nice if Orbit offered some type of discounted price if customers wanted to buy all of the pieces at once. We would have bought the infant seat, the toddler seat, the bassinet and the stroller seat along with the stroller base and rocker base all at once if it would have saved us any money, but as it is now it costs the same to buy each additional piece separately over time, so we're hoping by the time we need the toddler seat it is on sale or maybe Orbit will offer a customer loyalty program so if you already own 2 pieces you can get a discount on a 3rd. We thought we were having twins, so I am particularly interested in the possibility of a twin or tandem travel system from Orbit since the quality is so high. This would also be nice since we'll probably have our next baby before our oldest is big enough to be completely out of a stroller full time, so we will have to buy some other tandem stroller that can accomodate a toddler and a baby at once if Orbit doesn't make one by then. They do make the sidekick stroller board, a little mini skateboard-type attachment that an older toddler can stand on and hold on while you are pushing the stroller with a younger child on it, but we all know that sometimes toddlers need to sit in a stroller and not be walking, standing on or jumping off a skateboard attached to the stroller! These, of course, are just fantasy suggestions and nothing that takes away from our current love of this system. We would recommend it to anyone and everyone, it is definitely worth the investment for your child's safety and your convenience, as anything that makes parenthood easier is priceless!
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
The Apple product of strollers - simple and modern. May 24, 2010
By R. Ocampo
"Artisan"
After much anticipation in being announced and shown around baby trade shows, the second generation Orbit Baby stroller product is released to the market. This time, a third colour is introduced - Ruby/Red.
The modern look that sets is apart from other strollers is maintained. There are definitely much improved features and still missing features that could have been incorporated at this time.
It has 360 degree rotation with four locking positions that can face front, rear or either sides. No need for a clunky parasol. Just face your child completely away from the Sun.
Loaded with a better suspension on all four sides which the company calls "QuadShock". Personally, it still has a firm suspension which I compare to a sports car versus a Bugaboo Cameleon which has a more supple and forgiving suspension comparable to a luxury vehicle.
Gone are the air-filled rear tires. Instead we have some low-profile foam-filled tires that does contribute to a firm ride. The stroller handles best on even surfaces.
The one-handed folding of the stroller is something that needs to be questioned and examined a bit more because there actually is a plastic lock on the same bar that rotates. This obviously prevents the stroller from accidentally collapsing on itself. With that said, you will not be able to conveniently apply the one handed folding of the stroller especially if you have in tow on the other hand the infant seat and your infant in it.
The cargo pod is somewhat a questionable feature which the manufacturer markets to be a portable carry bag rather than a wide-mouth basket like other baskets features. Personally, I don't care about the cargo pod. By bringing along your baby, you definitely have a dedicated baby bag or baby backpack to hold all your stuff. The cargo pod is too small to take the place of a baby bag. It's also kept on the closed position which only is convenient when carrying the stroller frame in closed position so the items don't fall off. How many times will you be carrying the stroller around rather than using it as a stroller? Frankly, I would have wished they supplied a bottom basket so I can reach and dump stuff in there as I stroll along with my baby without having to reach down to open the bag and then close back up and return the bag. It's very inconvenient. If Orbit has a major flaw, this would be it. No matter how much marketing of the cargo pod they do, parents know a basket would be better because everyone else is carrying a separate closed bag.
The stroller is very easy to assemble right out of the box. Simply pull out the frame and snap on the four wheels until it clicks into place. The infant car seat and toddler seat are almost fully assembled as well. You will only need to snap on the bars into place and the plastic piece holding the UV shade and you are good to go.
There is also another "flaw" with the Orbit Baby G2 which is the non inclusion of the Bassinet in the package. You will have to purchase this separately and it is very pricey especially for something that will be used for 6 months only. The Bugaboo Cameleon has cleverly designed their system around the aluminum frame which is used to function as the bassinet and the toddler seat. All you have to do is swap fabrics on the frame. Thereby when you are done with the bassinet function then you can fold the fabric flat and keep it away for your next addition some day. While the Orbit Baby G2 bassinet does fold "kinda" flat. It still isn't compact in any way as it comes with it's own frame. This is something Orbit Baby has to work on if they want to be as revolutionary as what the Bugaboo Cameleon had become.
PROS:
- 360 degree rotate and recline function
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified fabric ensuring safe use of materials for the baby and environment
- Easy fold and unfold of the stroller frame
- Improved rubber grip handle versus previous foam handles
- Convenient easy-to-press buttons on each handle bars to adjust the height
- No pump foam tires that won't go flat
- Lockable front tires for better handling on unpaved roads
- Simple and elegant two-tone colours for a classy appearance
- Aircraft-grade aluminum frame construction which is light and strong
- Easy assembly right out of the box.
CONS:
- Small cargo pod on the bottom of the stroller. They should have supplied an open-style basket similar to other strollers
- Rain cover and mosquito net is NOT included in the package. The Bugaboo Cameleon supplies theirs with the package
- The Orbit G2 Bassinet is NOT included and is a pricey option unlike the Bugaboo Cameleon that created a very smart way of using the very same frame to function as a bassinet as well as toddler seat.
- The separate handle bars are comfortable. However, there should be an option to make it into a one-piece style handle bar to allow parents to quickly grasp the stroller without having to check where each bar is positioned.
- Oddly enough only the black colour fabric of the infant car seat and toddler seat match. The mocha and ruby colour textiles of the infant car seat and toddler seat don't match. The infant car seat textile has a deeper hue than their toddler textile counterpart.
- Non customisable fabric option similar to other strollers.
There really isn't one stroller that will provide all the functions that a parent will want. You will have to chose the closest one that fits your lifestyle.
Overall, the Orbit Baby G2 is another well-crafted stroller with a hefty price tag to go along with it. It doesn't feel and look flimsy. It is simple and well-designed. It is like the Apple product of strollers as the iPod is to music players. And like any Apple-designed product, there are short-comings as well as competitor products with a lot more features and a cheaper price tag. But only a few will come close to the simplicity and design of the stroller.
In my own opinion, the Bugaboo is a more "revolutionary" stroller. But I still chose the Orbit Baby G2 stroller because of it's 360 degree rotation. I don't need to invest in a tacky parasol to clip on the stroller. It might even save my back when installing and removing the infant car seat. Apart from that feature, it has a design that appeals to my liking than a Bugaboo Cameleon that practically everyone in the area has at this point.
I do wish Orbit Baby listens to user comments in hopes that the G3 will become something more revolutionary than the manufacturers tout the G2 to be.
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