The challenges of transporting baby are many in this complicated world
of planes, trains and automobiles. Some days
it’s all I can do to think my way through the carloads of baby
paraphernalia we’ll need just to get through just the weekend. Until
now there’s
been an opportunity in the market for an all-in one system, one that
caters for infant transportation on foot, in car, and that will
also see a child through the toddler years.
The
Orbit System is set to revolutionise the way we get around
with its three-in-one approach. Years of research canvassing parents about frustrations with current baby products,
producing prototypes and extensive testing, led to this stunning modular system which has already been embraced
by celebrity parents like Maggie Gyllenhaal and Naomi Watts.
The Orbit features a truly compact one-handed fold – an absolute
blessing for parents juggling many objects or children!
Rather than just the reversible handle of other high end prams, Orbit
employs SmartHub rotation, which means that the
seat can be rotated 360 degrees allowing the child to face foward, rear
or sideways – great for cafes. The system can be upgraded later to
include a stroller seat (the car seat is approved for overseas use).
Orbit have their eyes firmly set on delivering a system that is not only the ultimate in clever design, but is
beautiful and eco-conscious. The company’s headquarters and manufacturing operations are run with the preservation of
the environment in mind, and they’re even releasing a special
green edition of the Orbit in order to highlight the
company’s eco-friendly direction.
Great consideration and effort has gone into eliminating chemical processes that harm the planet.
You’ll need to bypass the car seat function for now (not for
Australian use as a car seat but makes a gorgeous pram attachment),
however, as a pram for infant and toddler, this is a
buy that will have your social circle talking! People will be falling
over themselves to get a closer look at one of these beauties.
Available in your choice of stylish black or earthy mocha.
The Orbit System comes at a cost of US$900 and is not available in Australia yet – perhaps a reshipper could be the go….or a close relative or friend.
12 Comments
Hi,
Just wondering if this system is available in australia as yet as i noticed this article was written quiete a while ago??
any help would be appreciated. thanks! :) oh and ive emailed orbit to check with them just waiting ona reply..
Hi There,
I’m really interested in the Orbit Pram… is it available in
Australia yet?
Thanks,
Kelly
hi,
just wondering if this is available in Australia yet as it seems a while since the last post.
thanks!
i have one of these beauties! they are by far the best stroller ever, i get so many comments when i’m out, and quite often have to stop to give a demo. they arn’t available yet here in Australia… but good news is that orbit say they could hit here in 2010! i bought mine from overseas, shipping cost me alot but worth every $$$.paula in melbourne :)
Hi Paula,
May I know where did you buy Orbit from? You mentioned you bought it overseas, I wanted to buy it from overseas as well (Indonesia), but I’ve been having difficulty in contacting the retailer over there, maybe the shop already closed.
I live in Australia as well. How much was the shipping if you don’t mind telling me?
Thank you.
I am wondering about the same thing.How much did it cost for the from overseas shipping and where did you buy it from.ANd to the Babyology team,when do you think it is available in Australia as it is already May. :(
no, it’s not at this time available in australia
only to the following countries
http://www.orbitbaby.com/buy/international.php
You might find that it does not been Australian standards especially for the car anchorage points
You’re right Kay – the Orbit car capsule has not been passed by Australian Standards. Sure is groovy to look at though! We can only dream it will be passed here some day :)
hi paula,
how much does it cost shipped to australia?
which website did you get it from?
thank you
I have an orbit; we shipped it in from the US. I love it & it was worth every penny. There isn’t anything comparable on the Australian market. We used a freight forwarding company to bring it in. However got stung with customs charge. Our boy’s to big for the bassanet now, so we have the pushchair part coming in. This time my husband is bring it back with him from HK (Mothercare Asia sell the orbit). We travel a bit and the orbit is excellent to take with you, with a convent travel bag.
Hi Diana,
Here is Orbit’s list of online retailers:
http://www.orbitbaby.com/en/buy/buy.php?w=1
Hope that helps!
Cheers
S