Mothercare Orb
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Mothercare Orb Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 100 cm x 60 cm x 75 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 73 cm x 60 cm x 46 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-18 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- Yes
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- Yes
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 100-106 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- Yes
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- n/a
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- Two car seats at the same time compatibility
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- Yes
- Seat liner/insert included
- Yes
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the Mothercare Orb
- price
- quality
I am not happy with it at all. I was recommended this stroller, but nothing works smoothly on it. All the features seem like a good idea, but all the moving parts somehow get stuck regularly. The seat and the basket both are on the smaller side, so... IDK, I wouldn't choose it again.
- Price
- Deisgn
- Rotating base
- Brake
- Bulky fold
- Basket size and accessibility
I bought it for the idea of easy reversing the seat and the carrycot - and it's truly a nice feature. Though, not so practical if you are used to hang your nappy bag on the handle.
The steering is not the easiest, I guess it's because of the wider base of the pram. The easy flip-flop-friendly brake is a big plus from my side. I also like that the rain cover is included.
The frame is easy enough to fold, though it is very bulky in my boot. Not the best option for parents with smaller cars.
The basket to me is on the smaller side, and it is not easy to put anything but small items inside. So I would maybe change that if I could.
I like the design and the price. I can recommend it because of those. It is best for the start, though - later, something less chunky and more lightweight will be better to use.
- 2in1 pram and pushchair
- Rain cover fits well
- Cool swivel carrycot/seat feature
- The steering is not the smoothest
- Wheels lock by themselves sometimes
- The brake got broken
I can see how this pram is a value for money - I mean, it is reasonably light and looks great. The fold is too bulky for my taste, and the basket - well, not good at all. I also tried out other prams to find out that the steering in this one is not the best, and we had to have the brake repaired after a few months.
Other than that, the pram looks more expensive than it was, and many features are practical.
- looks great 😍
- OK, folding-wise
- versatile
- suspension
- basket
I like the pram a lot. It is good for the city. We drive a Seat Leon and it fits in it. I maybe expected more from the shock-absorbers. You don't feel any suspension at all. So I won't recommend it for terrain. One more thing to complain about... I cannot fit much into the basket -_-
- Nice price for a 2in1 pram
- Bassinet is nice
- Small seat!
- Driving and getting up a curb with the seat facing forward
- Bulky and on the heavy side
For a newborn, a great budget option. Later, with a toddler, not so great. The seat is simply too small. Also, the driving is so much harder when you use it as a pushchair that is fron-facing. Getting up a curb is a nightmare.
- price
- look
- wobbly - not stable enough
- seat unit is so small
I don't know if that is the price to pay for the rotating upper portion of the chassis, but ours feels so wobbly and not sturdy at all. Also, I cannot believe this will last up to 3 years. The seat unit is somewhat small.
- Rotating handle
- Cosy toes included
- Two-piece fold
- Basket
I couldn't resist the cool rotating feature and the fact that it's all in one, pram easily convertible into a seat. The cosy toes are included, which is great for the price. I don't love the two-piece fold, meaning you have to take it apart and it also takes up a lot of space then in the car trunk. The storage space is also not the strongest point of the Orb.
- look
- price
- steering
- quality
- room for the child
We had numerous problems with it that had to be repaired. Also, my little princess grew out of it around one year of age.
The stroller looks nice, but the price is, unfortunately, reflected in its quality.
- Easy reversibility
- Looks much more expensive than it was
- Value for money
- The car seat installation and removing not the smoothest
We love it. Such a nice value for money. Used it 20 months with our first, and cannot wait to use it with our second (on the way 🤩).
The bassinet is so very cosy. The seat not so much - the little one cannot sleep on the size in the anatomic seat, and the space is also limited there.
Your questions about the Mothercare Orb
How do I fold the pram?
Hi, Quay,
I am attaching a link to the Mothecare Orb manual on the page 27 whee the how-to-fold part starts.
Also, here, in the video at about 00:50, the lady folds the stroller:
Cheers!
Hi, would the Maxi-Cosi Citi car seat fit the Orb with the adapters?
Hey, Vickie,
Yes, with adaptors, a Maxi-Cosi car seat can be attached to this pram. However, it has to be adapters specifically for this pram, not any ones.
Hi,
I have the Mothercare Orb, I’ve looked on eBay at the adapters for car seats, does the Joie Gemm fit the adapters as they are Maxi Cosy style..?
Heya, Vickie,
Yes, the Joie Gemm should fit the Maxi-Cosi adapters for the Mothercare Orb.