The BugabooBee

Bugaboo's most compact stroller!

Our Stroller Review

We give this stroller a full rating of 4 / 5 stars based on our 7 critierias of what makes a great stroller. Read on to see why this stroller will suit your lifestyle and see
what's included.

• Travel Convenience 
• Safety
• Mobility
• Durability
• What parents will love
• What your baby will love
• What we don't love so much

Travel convenience: I know the Bugaboo videos itself sells you the product quite well.  But when I first laid my eyes on the Bugaboo Bee (in yellow), I must say it was almost love at first site.  The sun canopy is one of the largest I have seen so far, and the way the stroller move is incredible.  Although the Bugaboo Cameleon does more and moves even better, the great thing about the Bee is that easily compacts in one without adding and removing parts.  It's a better stroller than the Cameleon when it comes to travelling and getting your toddler to get on and off the stroller.

The  Bugaboo Bee weighs only 17.5 lbs (lightest Bugaboo Stroller) and has a carry handle for portability. Not only will that save you trunk space, it's a piece of cake when your travelling - just imagine how easy it will be to check in such a light stroller! It also folds easily in one-piece with two hands by releasing the fold levers and lifting the stroller, and unfolding is only with a single kick! 

Bugaboo Bee Folded

Safety: With a 5-point harness, foot brake, and locking swivel wheels you can be sure that the  Bugaboo Bee will protect your baby during a stroll. The rear parking brake is especially safe when the stroller is parked on a sloped surface.

The Bugaboo Bee is  (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association), they certify strollers on their restraint system, brakes, leg openings, and locking mechanisms that prevent accidental folding, as well as for stability and the absence of sharp edges. The program is voluntary, and models from uncertified companies may be as safe as those from certified ones. You can visit their website www.jpma.org. All Bugaboo strollers are certified as well as Maclaren strollers, Baby Jogger Strollers and Contours Strollers.

  5-point harness

Mobility:  With four 6" foam-filled rubber tires and 4-wheel independent suspension your baby is in for a smooth ride in a city environment such as sidewalks or a shopping mall. If you need to have more control on rougher surfaces, the front wheels can be fixed forward. And one of the main reasons why the Bee runs so smoothly even in congested spaces is it's width is only 20".

6" foam filled rubber tires and adjustable swivel wheels.

Durability:  If your wondering how long a Bugaboo Bee stroller can last you, rest assure it holds a new born till the baby weighs 37.5 lbs. With an aluminum constructed base, the Bugaboo Bee is not only tough but also light to carry around.

The seat adapts to the length of the child so the stroller can adapt to your child's growth. And while all the fabrics of the Bee are machine washable, there are no worries with spills and messes so the fabrics can be kept at it's optimal condition.

Aluminum constructed base with chassis wheels and seat unit.

What parents will love:  The  Bugaboo Bee seat is reversible so your child can view the world or your admiration. It comes with a 4.2 gallon underside basket for storing all of you and your baby's needs, and has a one-piece height adjustable handlebar. And finally,  Bugaboo Bee car seat adaptors are now available (compatible with Graco Safe Seat [Step 1] & Graco Snugride.  Just snap the car seat adaptor on the stroller and you can attach your Graco car seat onto the stroller!

Reversible Seat

Adjustable Handlebar extends upto 6"s

With a 2-year manufacturer's warranty any parent can be relieved of any defects in the future. You can be sure that it is made of the highest quality to have a 2 year warranty, usually they are 1 year but the BOB Jogging Stroller's frame has a 5 year warranty!

What your baby will love:  As your baby grows the adjustable harness and the contour seat design will provide comfort throughout the years. Also with a well padded seat, foot rest and four different reclining positions your baby's soft body is well taken care of. The  Bugaboo Bee is also weather protective over your child with an included water repellent sun canopy (color of your choice) and a raincover.

There is also a foot holder for your baby to rest their feet, and it's easy for them to get on and off the stroller by themselves compared to the Bugaboo Cameleon.  Plus it's better padded all around for your baby to enjoy sitting for long periods of time.

Water Repellent Sun Canopy keeps your baby in the shade protected from UV rays.

  Bugaboo Bee Rain Cover

Footrest

What we don't love so much:  Generally the reviews of the  Bugaboo Bee is near perfect, however it does not always suit everyone's needs. There has been a few complaints that some babies easily outgrow the stroller. For the bigger babies this stroller might not be a long-lasting one for them.

Another complaint of this stroller may be that it does not give every feature some parents look for. The stroller is a compact stroller that weighs only 17 lbs and made for the convenience of a city lifestyle, it's not so good on rougher surfaces but that is not what it was made for. So if you are looking for something useful in a city through subways and cars, this is the stroller for you. If you are looking for something to do some heavy duty work like jogging you should be looking at jogging strollers.

And the reason why the Bugaboo Bee lost half a star, is because if you wanted to reverse the seat - you literally have to take the seat out and turn it around. Whereas the Bugaboo Cameleon and the Bugaboo Frog has a reversible handle to let your baby have two different choices with their view in the stroller. We also find that Bugaboo Cameleon has better suspension and maneuvers better overall.

Included

Chassis (Aluminum Frame) with wheels and seat unit

Water repellent sun canopy

Rain cover

5-point harness

Carry handle

Underseat basket (4.2 gallon capacity)

Foot rest

Foot brake

Foam-filled tires

4-wheel independent suspension

Locking swivel wheels

Height-adjustable handlebar

User Guide

DVD with product demo and "go" movie

2-year manufacturer's warranty

Specifications

Dimensions

Maxi-Cosi Mico

  

Graco Sungride 

  

   

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