Gizmodo: stroller

Give Your Kid An Inflated Ego With The Ultimate Boy-Racer Stroller

Kat Hannaford — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:00:27 EST

You just know that the kid who gets pushed around in this stroller will grow up to become a boy-racer. At $2,000, it's almost karma for the parents who decided buying a Roddler was a good idea.

There's two rear wheels and one front wheel, all encased in red-painted chrome, matching brakes, wheel bullets and chrome grips. The seat is made from suede and carbon vinyl leatherette so your precious darling is swathed comfortably. It's $2,000, but I'm sure that whoever buys this thing couldn't possibly balk at coughing up an extra $500 for the kit which transforms it into a trike once the youngster grows up a bit. [Roddler via Uncrate via Geekologie]

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post

Wilson Rothman — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:00:00 EDT

Baby Gets Hit By Train, Strolls Away...There's a Hole In My Heart That Can Only Be Filled By—Stem Cells?...Beware Bobbies Bearing BlackBerries...Science Figures Out Why We Break Out Bubbly

Sure it's been the lead story on CNN and a big story on Gawker, but there just wasn't enough DIY mechanics or cellphone-related mayhem for us to pounce on this little gem. As a dad, I don't like seeing shit like this, but knowing there's a happy ending made it a bit easier to view. Oops, did I give too much away? [Gawker]

Hairband balladeers from the roaring '80s will be disappointed to learn that holes in the heart previously only able to be filled by some girl who is already dating some other guy can now be filled by a patch made of stem cells. As for the rest of us, we naturally assumed that if stem cells could give Christopher "Butthole" Reeve real Superman strength and build replica's of Shakey's Pizza, well, of course they can patch heart holes. [PopSci]

By March of next year, many British police officers will be handed a smartphone in order to maintain communication while increasing time in the field. It may work, assuming they block like a million distractions. Frankly, the only reason I wanted to even mention this in Remainders was to remind the world of that stroke of British police genius, Hot Fuzz, through Photoshop. It was that or an image of the gmilfy Prime Suspect herself, Helen Mirren. Did I choose wrong? [BBC via Engadget]

Science produces explanations great and small, and finally got around to one we've been waiting for since Heinrich "Coca" Cola invented the fizzy beverage: Why do we love the carbonation? Everyone used to think it was the exploding carbonation bubbles, but sure enough, it's the carbon dioxide itself—you listening, Al Gore???—that sends a message to open up the sour taste buds, delivering a genuine flavor change. Sure, it's not gadget news, but now, when you head out to the bars, you can order beer in the name of science. [Daily Mail UK]

Blade-Covered Baby Equipment: Perfect Shower Gifts For the Antichrist

Sean Fallon — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EDT

So you have been invited to the baby shower for the Antichrist—but what gift do you bring? Fortunately, the parents registered at Chambers Fine Art where you can find the work of one Shi Jinsong.

That is where you can find several deadly examples of stainless steel, blade-covered baby equipment. In all seriousness though, I hope I don't need to tell any of the potential parents of the year that might be lurking out there that these items are for display only. [Chambers Fine Art via Coolbuzz via Foolish Gadgets]

Don't Just Save A Baby, Save Six with the BabyScatt Evacuation Device

Andi Wang — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:00:00 EDT

The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.Intended for nurseries, hospitals and Angelina Jolie, the BabyScatt Evacuation Device is a cart that can safely hold six infants or four toddlers in case of an emergency.

Metal bars surrounding all sides of the cart work to protect the babies as one adult maneuvers them down stairs, over rough terrain and out of harm's way. Or if you're Kate Gosselin, you can use this cart to strap your kids in and maneuver them into the spotlight—unfortunately there's no way for her to strap in her, uh, reluctant husband, too. [BabyScatt via CraziestGadgets]

The Lolaloo Rocks Your Baby To Sleep So You Don't Have To

Sean Fallon — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:30:00 EDT

Who knew that having a baby meant so much work and sacrifice? Fortunately, there is a way to get around this problem without doing any work at all—it's called the Lolaloo.

The device attaches to your baby's stroller with velcro straps and gently rocks the carriage using a weight that slides back and forth inside the tube. The intensity of the rocking can be adjusted and the battery has enough juice to keep things quiet for up to four hours. The only problem is that the device is sold in Germany for the equivalent of $174. So, it would seem that most parents will be forced to bond with their kids until the Lolaloo is widely available. [Lolaloo via Kidsmodern via OhGizmo via Coolest Gadgets]

Badass Oakley Roddler Stroller Gives Your Kid an Early Chip on His Shoulder

Adam Frucci — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

If you're looking to start your kid off with both a tough-guy attitude as well as an air of entitlement, you can't go wrong with the ludicrous Oakley Roddler stroller. While it's a concept that's apparently "inspired" by Oakley, it looks more inspired by a combo of overpriced strollers and military aircraft.

[Serious Wheels via NotCot.org]

Metrolla Strolla: Baby Stroller Gets Some Height Added

Kit Eaton — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 07:31:25 EDT

The stroller has undergone a radical redesign with this concept by designers Dan Levin and Evan Garrett, which places the baby passenger at almost normal eye-height. The design has sprung legs for ride comfort, and the seat unplugs so you can mount it easily on your bike too. Seems like a great idea, and frees the kid from having to look at endless sets of legs or ceilings rolling by, like in many normal strollers. But I can't help but worry that it looks very top-heavy, and a topple from that height would be terrifying. Might just need bigger, badder wheels. It's a concept, so don't expect to rush off and buy one. [Coroflot via Born Rich]

Star Wars Stroller Gives Lucky Kid Galactic Treatment

Charlie White — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:46:53 EDT

The manhunt has begun. The mission? Find the guy who built this stroller that just might be the coolest way to get around—for someone who can barely walk, that is. Spotted at Star Wars Celebration IV in Los Angeles, the littlest Imperial-to-be was carted around in his own ATAT. Thingamababy, with the help of DaddyTypes, are doing their best to find out how the one-of-a-kind stroller was built, and already have quite a few of the pieces put together.

The ATAT is believed to be built over a stroller chassis that has since been discontinued: the Baby Trend Trendsport Lite. The most impressive part of it all, the shell, is said to be foamcore or perhaps cardboard that's been painted over and detailed with a pen, and held together with wires at the corners.

Especially cool is the snowspeeder mobile hanging over the baby's head. Fans have been scrutinizing the images for clues, from the father's Boba Fett wristband, to the tattoos on his calf. If these things were mass produced when I was young enough for them, I bet there'd be a lot more Imperial sympathizers walking around. – Kevin Hall

Deconstructing a Star Wars AT-AT Imperial Walker Baby Stroller [Thingamababy via BoingBoing]

trioBike Does a Three-Way

Charlie White — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:14:40 EST

Here's a versatile conveyance called the trioBike that can function as either a bicycle alone, a stroller, or a combination of the two. You can drop your kids off at day care, leave the stroller there and ride your bicycle away.

We were completely sold on this idea until we discovered that the complete system with bike and stroller together costs 2587, or a jaw-gaping $3318.57. Ouch. – Charlie White

Product Page [trioBike A/S]