Innovative Stroller Design?

Maybe.

Touted as "a refreshing take on the classic stroller", the Wiegen stroller designed by Worrel designer Dan Clements, is, well, different.

Research for this stroller was taken from first-time parents so perhaps that is why the design is so wonky (no offense, first time parents).

I haven't been able to find much information other than what is already on other blogs so what I have here is pieced together from Pan-Dan, SwissMiss and Worrell's website.

The Wiegen (German for "cradle") has a unique "stretcher system". It consists of 2 parts: the neoprene shroud and the baby sling with five-point harness.


Baby is cushioned in body-shape-adapting stretcher/cradle. This stretcher is suitable from approximately birth to 12 months.



The shrouds are vibrant neoprene in lime, red and charcoal and apparently interchangeable.



I have no idea how babies actually sit in the Wiegen but it would be interesting to find out!


A unique stroller for sure...I love the idea of being able to have interchangeable shrouds that can also be removed for cleaning.

But the whole innovative design? I don't really know how practical it is as it does not seem to convert to a traditional stroller. No cupholders (an American must!) and no basket of any sort.

I would feel that a toddler would forever be trying to get out rather than sitting "sunken" in this mini-tub. The little tyke on the right looks like he wants out!

Mini-tub, hmm...I got it! Now I know what this reminds me of! It looks like an old wash tub gone modern.

I think this one might just be a little too innovative for me.

If anyone gets the 411 on the Wiegen, please let me know!




The designer talks about his design in this video: Wiegen/Worrell Stories. Check out Wiegen's FlipBook (PDF).