Though you won’t find this Spider climbing up any water spouts, you will find it fitting nicely in the trunk of your car (unless you plan to drive the 2008 smart fortwo). The Mutsy Spider is quite possibly the coolest stroller on the market, and I’m not just talking about its sleek lines and modern look. There’s much more to this Spider than meets the eye.

I had seen a little of what the Spider could do from Mutsy’s website, but it wasn’t until my husband and I were folding and unfolding the stroller in my family room that I became truly impressed. This Spider boasts “the most compact fold available,” and I believe it. (See how it folds here.)No other stroller transforms the way this one does while still feeling strong enough and sturdy enough to last. Though it took a few reads of the instruction manual to get the hang of it, once we’d done it once it was a snap!

The Spider quickly became my husband’s favorite, and he’s helped review his share of strollers! His favorite feature? You can apply the brake to both wheels by pressing on either of the wheel locks. Why did this feature get a “That’s rockin’!” from him? This stroller doesn’t have the typical bar between the wheel locks but rather control wires hidden in the tubular frame. Just another sleek, well-thought-out feature of the Mutsy Spider.

The Spider is ultra lightweight for its class and has a totally cool, totally unique 3-wheel design. The seat, which has side protection, reclines easily and has an adjustable footrest. The Spider is also equipped with an adjustable handle, and I’m not talking your choice of two or three positions. The Spider has a telescoping handle so you have almost unlimited options for comfortable steering–a feature that elicited a “now that’s cool” from dear hubby. And compact doesn’t mean no canopy. I attached the protective hood in a matter of seconds and found it had a generous amount of coverage. As much as I love the Mutsy Spider I was a bit disappointed in the basket. The 3-wheel design is awesome, don’t get me wrong, but it doesn’t leave much room for storage. (Guess I’ll have to cut back on the shopping…yeah, like that will happen!)

Is the Mutsy Spider “revolutionary in design technology?” Yes. Does it have “the most compact fold available?” I’d say it does. Is it my new favorite stroller? Definitely! If you’re looking for your own sleek and stylish Spider you can purchase one at BareBabies. –Emily

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