: Foldable frames emerged in the early 1980s as parents began to prioritize space-saving and portability.
The baby stroller’s history began as a luxury for the elite. The first recorded carriage was designed in 1733 by , featuring a ornate, clam-shaped basket pulled by a pony or goat. In 1848, Charles Burton patented the first "perambulator" (pram) designed to be pushed by an adult, shifting the design toward manual operation. 2. Design Evolution and Innovations baby stroller
: The 1960s saw the introduction of lightweight materials, notably with Owen McLaren’s 1965 invention of the "umbrella stroller," which used aeronautical-grade aluminum for a compact, collapsible design. : Foldable frames emerged in the early 1980s