I Was Bested by a Maclaren...

I know, you're like "What, Georgia? That's friggin' awesome!  I need a picture!  Please tell me you dug in you purse on the interstate and got your camera out and found the camera button in that short period of time because those are totally safe things to do!"

Haha! I'm not nearly cool enough to have a story like that.  This little gem would be the Maclaren Triumph stroller.  The Maclaren has a five point harness, retractable umbrella cover, and a high performance aluminum frame.  The Maclaren site claims this wonder of technology, designed by the original designer of the iron maiden, is able to be opened and closed using the users feet and one hand. They are straight up lying. 

My 7-month old niece had been staying at my tiny apartment for a few days because of water issues at her house.  I live on this third floor walk up. We were going to go for a little walk so I grabbed the baby in one arm and the folded stroller in the other.  Then three people watched as I struggled to open the thing once I got downstairs.  While holding a baby. I'm sure it was hilarious.  

I went upstairs and looked up a video on the Maclaren website to show me how to open the stroller.  It just showed me how to close it. With my feet. It was about as useful as D.A.R.E.

So then I found this video. Of a 12 or 43 year old Japanese chick explaining this thing. 

And I got it. Even in another language I got it.  She really should get paid for explaining strollers. (Note: It require the use of your hands. Lying Brits.)

So I went downstair, baby in tow, stroller on my back, and a new sense of confidence only underage Japanese girls can give you.  And I attempted to open the stroller again. While holding a baby. Still struggling. Luckily this time someone stopped by and helped me.  Which is when I discovered this about the Maclaren Triumph, designed to be operated with feet only.  There are situations when this stroller requires two hands to open.  F'ing Brits.