4moms

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Thorley Industries, LLC
Company type Private
Industry Consumer electronics, Robotics, Computer software
Founded2005;20 years ago (2005)
FoundersHenry Thorne
Robert Daley
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Website 4moms.com

4moms is an American robotics company specializing in baby products. Founded in March 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it launched its first product Origami, a self-folding stroller. [1] They are better known as the creator of the mamaRoo baby rocker which sold over two million units. [2]

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History

In 2004, friends Henry Thorne, a roboticist, and Rob Daley, a businessman, met over lunch to discuss their individual plans for future business ventures. They both knew there were only two ways to make it as an entrepreneur: create a new market or change an existing one.

After researching industries, specifically elder care and juvenile products, Rob and Henry determined the $8.9 billion juvenile product industry presented the most appealing opportunity. [3]

Officially established in 2005 under the parent company Thorley Industries, 4moms’ namesake comes from its first focus group of mothers.

Products

In 2022, Over 2 Million 4moms MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant were recalled after an infant's death. [4] The products were later rereleased with an upgraded design. [5]

4moms products, such as strollers and baby swings, are available through various retailers, including specialty boutiques like Labebe Boutique.

References

  1. ↑ Perez, Sarah (August 9, 2012). "4moms Raises $20 Million For Its Gadgetized Baby Gear". TechCrunch . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  2. ↑ Aupperlee, Aaron (June 27, 2018). "4moms celebrates millionth mamaRoo with a baby seat built for adults". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Prams, Pushchairs & Strollers". Pram Picks. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  4. ↑ McLean, Rob (August 15, 2022). "4moms recalls millions of baby swings and rockers". CNN . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  5. ↑ Davis, Wynne (August 16, 2022). "More than 2 million baby swings and rockers are recalled after an infant's death". NPR . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Biggs, John (December 20, 2011). "Hands-On With The 4Moms Origami Stroller". TechCrunch . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ Kovac, Sarah (December 12, 2017). "4moms MamaRoo4 Review". PCMag . Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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