Bugaboo Bee

Bugaboo bee+ new canopy – Hi. I've been given the bugaboo bee + (I think) can I get a new canopy and the carrycot for this model?

Bought a second hand OG bee and it doesn’t skip a ‘bee-t’ – I was lucky to score an original bugaboo bee off Facebook for $100 before a trip to Townsville. We took it away with us and it hadn’t skipped a beat even at 11 years old. It shows the quality of the brand is second to none. It went over most surfaces and my toddler still slept in it. The under basket is huge for the size of the pram and the seat… Read more ·  1

is able to face your or out. The hood is massive and the fully recline means you can add a cocoon for a newborn.

Such a great pram for the size, I’ll always have one!

Quick lightweight and easy – Ive had the bee for years love everything about it its easy to open close light weight all attachments such as wheeled board cup holder are super simple to put together as for the washing of seat that also is very easy to dismantle and reassemble machine washable love it best purchase ever

City pram – I have used other bugaboos and they where great apart from having it in two sections in a boot! So I went for this one as it is easy as to put down and set up and it stays all in one. But it is not good unless it is on a very smooth easy floor! Not the most durable of rough with as kids do.

Fantastic pram – We bought this pram in London after speaking to lots of parents on the street. One of the main reasons we chose the Bugaboo Bee was because we wanted a pram that was small, light and easy to manoeuvre, particularly on buses. It didn't disappoint. It was also fantastic for my baby who had reflux because the back had multiple adjustable levels. We… Read more

bought the new born insert (the cocoon) to make it extra snuggly and safe, and we bought a foot muff for winter too. The pram wasn't so friendly however when we travelled back to Australia because it didn't collapse well (often breaking into two parts) and it wasn't quick and easy to put back together. Because the seat was small and my daughter tall, I ended up changing the pram to a large jogger when my daughter turned 3. The other disappointing aspect was that the hood didn't go all the way over so I needed to clip a muslin cloth to block out the light when my daughter was sleeping. Overall though the pram was well made and mostly fit what we needed at that time.

Frame totally bent and sideways! – I requested this specific pram and a gift, its cute compact and light. Initally handled great and easy just to whip in and out the car.. however.. Car went in for a service this week so had to use it for extra walking. And after 3 days the entire frame not just the metal but looks like the plastic too has bent sideways and the seat has sunk. I… Read more

cant push it anymore! And as it was bought as a gift bugaboo wont help me out in anyway!

But a bit more on what isnt great about it.. it doesnt stand when folded shut. So when out, you have to leave ot open which takes up too much space. Also doesnt close up when seat is in reverse position and extremely hard to open when folded when seat was lying flat. Seat isnt very high and little ones head hits the shade and when skate board is attached you cant walk behind the pram properly!

Wouldnt recommend it! Hope this helps :-)

Great pram but needs some refinement in next version – Despite list of bad points, I do like this pram because it is lightweight and easy for me to put in the car. There are so many prams out there the choice can be overwhelming if you don't know what you are looking for, like me. I feel I got the best pram for majority of my requirements. A few niggling issues but I am sure as my boy grows, it will… Read more

pay for itself because I won't have to buy a separate stroller.

Good points:

Lightweight - easy to take in and out of car, up the stairs if you are on your own

Manoeuvrability (mostly on flat surfaces - ideal for shopping centres)

Adaptability - faces forward, backwards, click on Maxi Cosi car seat with adaptors, sun cover

Bad bits:

Wheels can be a bit jarring and not a smooth ride for baby, any slight variation in surface causes wheel wobbles and unbalanced pram.

Small wheels create unstable and difficult steering even on footpaths with slight bumps and dips. Could do with bigger wheels (but this might add to weight so can understand not using as standard).

Wheel locks useful but not great. When wheeling pram back and forth in one spot pram tends to drift to one side so constantly having to move back to avoid running into walls and furniture. Needs wheel alignment.

Suspension not that useful really. Also springs create annoying noise when rocking pram back and forth on smooth or carpeted surfaces.

Brake - in awkward position, difficult to get to and use when unfolding pram and if you have a bag that hangs lower

Pram toys - nowhere for pram toys like other prams.

Seat folding - not always easy or practical to change the seat i.e. taking off to face other way or put car seat on

Pram bag - can't take anything too big or heavy or tips over.

Accessories - expensive and not always well thought through. The mug holder sticks out to the side too far. Rain cover while good, not really practical and can't take it with you all the time - it takes up nearly the whole basket. Sun cover, could have been more thought put into the flap / window, flashes of sun if left open or peeking in.

Other mothers in our mothers group mentioned general use and travelling with the B/Chameleon was difficult because of the weight and the travel bag just added to the weight. They either bought the Bee / cheaper stroller as child got bigger.

Overall a good product but could do with some refinement in next version to provide better value for money. Lightweight, Manoeuvrability, Adaptability, Slimline and Looks Good Wheels, Brake in awkward position, Chair difficult to flip over / change / take off

Front wheels are horrible!!!!! – This stroller is hard to turn if the wheels are not in the proper straight position and if taken on the escalator it is incredibly dangerous. This pram is not worth the money and I am extremely disappointed. Light weight and compact Too expensive and front wheels do not turn smoothly.

Great lightweight stroller – I lover our bugaboo bee. We have a 2009 model so the mechanism for turning the seat and the angle of the seat in full upright position have been improved on since the model I have but it is still such a great pram. I use it on public transport regularly and have a board in the back for my older son. I love how I can dress the pram ith different… Read more

hoods and liners easily as well. The rain cover is a little over engineered and could be a little simmer but it serves it's function.

It is a great high end pram but is very pricey. If you come across a second hand one that has been cared for it is a great investment if you need a lightweight and fairly compact pram. Mine has been used for two kids and is still going strong. Great quality. Easy to fold and unfold. Nice big basket. Can reverse face. Adjustable handle which goes nice and high. Fun options with changing the hood and liners. Expensive. Older model is hard to change seat direction. Seat recline on older model is too reclined on the most upright setting.

Good – I have both the Cameleon and the Bee and these days I use the Bee the most because of the ease of getting it in and out of the car and also because it takes up less space. I attach a non Bugaboo skateboard to the back for my 3yr old and can still push with 1 hand in the shopping centre. Not perfect but a very good pram. Very easy fold (note that… Read more

it doesn't fold as well when you have seat facing you), compact and super easy to push one handed, large hood keeps sun off well. Basket is a good size for such a compact pram. Great, easy to use extendable handle. Light. Reversible which is nice when baby is young - apparently it is highly recommended to have baby facing you in the first 0-12 mths. Folding and changing seat around difficult at first - stiff and not that easy - had to keep looking in the book! Wings and hood tend to get in the way a bit. Not very large seat but my slim 3 yr old can still sit in it comfortably.Because seat is not shaped like Cameleon, baby tends to slide forward which I hate but this happens in all prams that don't have a bucket style seat.

Excellent – I bought this pram when my daughter was 9 months old, and haven't used my old pram once since (similar to Cameleon). It is great for travelling, and the travel bag accessory is worthwhile if you travel by plane frequently. It is fantastic for shopping, and for those that like to be able to get to every corner of a cluttered store, or be able to… Read more

take baby with you into change rooms! I'd highly recommend this stroller for anyone. It's ingenious design is worthwhile. Light and easy to use. Can steer with one hand. Folds flat in one piece. Very large sun canopy - interchangeable colours too. Decent sized basket underneath. Seat faces towards or away. Easily extendable handle. A little pricey, accessories expensive.

Excellent – This is great for city living, outings to cafes and walks in the park. As it is very lightweight you need to be careful when loading up any shopping hooks you have attached to the handles, and also I noticed the other day it doesn't have much wind resistance. I definitely recommend purchasing the full silver sunshade, as we have gotten the… Read more

most use out of this, more so than the shade it comes with.

Also be careful when rocking the baby in this or carrying up stairs etc - make sure the baby is securely strapped in because if you use the cocoon, it slips down. Light and compactFunky design and accessories Baby can face towards you or away ExpensiveCan be hard to fold seat up sometimes Cocoon can slip down Wheels could be a bit bigger

Excellent – While one of the more expensive on the market, it is definitely worth the extra few hundred dollars. However, be aware that the extras are also quite pricey. We bought the foot-muff which seems essential in sub 15 degree temperatures. For travel, the price of its well-padded wheeling travel bag is that of another pram! We loved the reversible seat… Read more

(good for anxious parents).

After a little practice and initialy stiffness, folding up is very easy.

As mentioned above, it doesn't really have an attachable seat for another child. Its streamline design means little fingers cannot get caught in moving parts. For its sturdiness it is suprisingly light, folds up compactly and fits snuggly into a small car-boot. A well-fitting raincover is included. It is one of the pricier prams, and is difficult with more than one child (there is a skateboard-like attachment for an older child but does not look comfortable).

Great stroller, light weight and comfortable to push – I have a Bugaboo Bee and Cameleon and love both. I keep the Bee in the car as it folds up so nicely and the Cameleon for walking locally. I wouldn't use the Bee for a new born but definitely for a toddler. Great brand, great pram. I recommend them both. Look, easy to push, light, good storage underneath

Excellent – I love this pram, and have no regrets about purchasing it. My only disappointment is that its not great for walking off a smooth path, and gutters are tricky, but this isn't really an issue. We did lots of research, and this was the only pram that ticked all the boxes for us - light, easy to steer, able to face bub in forward or back, adjustable… Read more

handle.

We have another cheap pram, and its so much harder to put up, tricky to adjust, and doesn't feel all that safe. It also feels like steering a tank compared with the Bee - it just makes me love our Bee even more. - Light, easy to steer, and compact. - Once you know how to fold the pram, its quick and simple to set up and put away. - Its funky, and the sunshade is huge, giving great protection.- I love the fact that bub can face forwards, or back towards you, we didn't turn the seat until around 7 months, because I loved being able to talk to my little boy as we walked around.- The handle height is adjustable - many prams we tried had handles that were way to high for my 5 foot frame, it was lovely to be able to adjust it to a comfortable height.- I love the newborn cocoon insert - soft and so comfortable. Expensive Not great once you're off a smooth pathwayNo bar in front, so you do really need to use the straps, but my little boy is just used to this.The sunshade doesn't allow great ventilation, which we probably only noticed because we're in North Queensland

Excellent – Love the Bee - we go overseas often and can fit a Maxi Cosi car seat directly on the frame. Its so easy to use and push and has no problem in cafes & shops or going off road. I wouldn't bother looking any further then this pram. Highly functional pram,lightweight and maneuverable. Perfect for city living. Fits perfectly in a small car. Very practical. I would really recommend purchasing the sun canopy.

Excellent – I had to buy this from USA as it is not available in Australia yet, [url censored] are awesome and have the best sales and after sales service!! I bought all the extras with this, you need the sunshade (looks like a bee when the sunshade is on and stops prying eyes and hands getting to your baby in the early days)and also the breezy canopy for… Read more

hot weather, oh and don't forget the cup holder, it is a MUST! I didn't get the parasol as I am not sure how practical it is compared to the sunshade. The styling of this pram is awesome as it packs away so easily, and compact. (even easier when the seat is facing the world - we just turned it around this week) The sunshade is the largest on the market. When looking for a pram, my list was Baby needs to be able to face me or away Sunshade needs to be able to cover baby completely - we live in QLD Needs to be light - around 7kgs (not 14kgs like most 3 wheelers) I wanted to extend the handle for hubby to push compact and comfortable Cheaper than the Bugaboo Chameleon/Frog/Gecko (will retail in Australia( when it gets here...)for $900 -not incl. extras - check out moosejaw.com) Need to be able to lie my baby down quickly and easily (not with ropes and ties like the phil n Teds) Able to carry stuff in the carry bag and get to it easily (easier to access when baby is facing you) I was able to tick all the boxes and then some. Sorry this is so long, but I love the Bugaboo Bee!! Check it out! Fantastic Stroller!! I have nothing but rave reviews for this pram! It is 7.7kgs, compact, can reverse the seat so bubs is facing you or facing away, the handle extends for hubby or you to feel comfy pushing, fits an infant right up to a child. Oh and it has a cup holder!!(I get stopped in the shops and told that the cup holder is awesome! and that is mostly from the husbands!! Comes in 5 great colours - Red, Blue, Yellow, deep Green and Black... no six- Breezy is silver I had to buy this from the USA as it is not available yet in Australia. Had some trouble with the chassis, the frame was very tight when we received it, but then loosened up, although then it just gave way and was too loose to the point that the locking device for the extendable handle was broken on one side- when you unpack the Bee, don't pull up on the handle like in the video on youtube... but Bugaboo sent me a new chassis and now we are back on the road - so to the ladies in the baby store who thought that I wouldn't have a warranty in Australia, you were wrong. Seems like Bugaboo will honour their product warranty no matter where you live in the world. It is very difficult to get Bugaboo Chameleons into Australia and that is why I went searching on the internet to buy O.S. There was a 12 week wait and I was already in my 35th week. Instead of getting the Chameleon, the Bee caught my eye. (chameleon also avail. on [url censored] if you are having trouble getting a bugaboo from a baby store in time for your little arrival like I was) sent by UPS it took 5 days and I could track its progress from Michigan USA to my doorstep!

Good – I owned my Bugaboo Bee for about 6 months before deciding to part with it. I loved how it maneuvered in the shops, it surprisingly handled cobblestone roads and foothpaths well, but was not brilliant when going up/down gutters. The seat was comfortable enough but a liner was definitely beneficial. The basket is surprisingly large and holds more… Read more

than you realise! I would buy a Bugaboo Bee again. How light it is, how easy it is to fold/unfold, the colour options and choice to change colours whenever you like, the flat recline (not bucket seat), the adjustable handle The seat is small, the wings get in the way, child cant see around the corner of the canopy

Good – This is one cool looking pram and the quality's excellent, so with this you get both style and substance. Nifty, compact and so easy to maneouvre. Ours was a winter bub, so we got the cocoon to go with it and that has been our best purchase. Bub loved feeling so secure in it and it allowed us to be out an about in all weather. There was an issue… Read more

with the brakes, but we went onto the Bugaboo website and ordered (free) attachment parts to fix the problem.

Good – abit pricey and accessories are too! but overall its worth it. Bub loves facing me while shopping and basket is surprisingly a good size i have a corolla hatch and the bee fits perfectly. Love how i can fit anywhere and not block the way like other prams. So smooth and light i can push with one hand. at first it was hard to fold away, but gets easier the more you do it. The dvd is not that helpful.

Good – I bought this pram when my baby was already 8 months old. I still have and love our Mountain Buggy Swift which I find much better for walking around the streets. The Bee was an indulgence - I wanted to be able to talk with my son now that he is babbling, especially when I'm shopping because he gets so bored and restless. He likes both prams… Read more

equally but looks more comfortable in the Swift. The Bee now lives in the car boot - a MUCH better fit for us than the buggy. I don't find the flaps or small size an issue. I like seeing my baby looking snug and secure. WIthout the sun hood the Bee is much more spacious and when my son is an older toddler I will simply take the hood off - kids like to jump in and out of prams at this stage so he'll have to wear a hat and sunscreen anyway. The large hood has meant I haven't felt the need to buy a separate sun shade - I really like this feature and am surprised the new Plus model has not kept it.

If I had to choose between my 2 prams I would choose the Bee but ONLY because I am reveling in the extra boot space - the Swift is a better ride overall and I'm lucky my baby doesn't really care which way he faces. Really light, small, baby can face me, a breeze to push with one hand, folds quick and easy, takes up only one side of my car boot space (i drive a very small station wagon), good sized basket, great sun hood, comes with rain cover - perfect pram for shopping, a really smooth ride on flat surfaces. A great pram/stroller combination. A bit of a hassle to change from forward to rear facing. Expensive, but I purchased a floor stock model that had been reduced by $250. Not so easy to handle up and down gutters.

Excellent – When we first got this stroller, we needed to study the guide a fair bit to get used to all the features (reversing the seat, folding the pusher with the seat facing front and back etc). But once we got the hang of it, its been pretty straightforward. It fairly light weight and easy to manouvere. fits in the back of my golf (5-door hatchback).… Read more

Small, lightweight, reversible seat. can use from newborn onwards (with the cocoon attachment) need to study the how to use guide!

OK – It was a good purchase for us and our needs (ability to get in and out of taxis when alone, fit through narrow streets/shops), although I probably wouldn't buy again as we're now needing to buy a new pram so soon. Light-weight, narrow so great for shopping ailes. Easy to put in the back of a taxi. Love the way you can put a car seat on top. Looks… Read more

great. The video on the website showing how easy it is to use is quite misleading... Takes a lot longer to make the changes (e.g. position, collapse etc.) and it's not a one hand job. They do loosen up over time but are really stiff in the beginning. Also, not great with stairs and gutters as the price for being so light-weight it they are not that sturdy. Our son is 1 year and has nearly out-grown it, so expensive for such a short use.

Good – Overall I love the bee, it's a small pram, i can get through the smallest shopping isles, i look at some of the larger prams and wonder how you would get through some places. I love how we can go out and eat and push the pram to the side without issues about the pram being too big . I know it's an expensive pram but i've made good use out of it… Read more

and my baby loves it. It's a nice and small pram, I was looking for something that was light weight and a pram that didn't take much boot space. I love how it only takes half of our boot. The only issue i have with it is when i fold the bee the handle sometimes folds in with it, which one day i think it could snap off? At the end of the day it's just a handle which helps u hold the pram to put into the car, but i might give bugaboo a call and tell them as i think it shouldn't do that since it's such an expensive pram, i'd hate it if it snaps off..

Good – This is by far our favourite pram/stroller, although it would not have taken much to beat the Phil and Teds - it was a disaster. After studying the product review website, amazon, test driving at the pram shop and thrlough previous experience this stroller has everything you need in a long term pram investment. It has enough recine for a newborn… Read more

to fall asleep comfortably and whilst some have mentioned its overall height for when baby grows taller, my five year old can fit into! Not giving it a 5, just because of the slight difficulty in collapsing, but havent has an issue with this recently. I viewed a lot of strollers before settling on this one, this is our fourth child and will be my fourth pram. I am extremely happy with the Bee, it is sooooo easy to manoeuvre, doesnt take up to much boot space, our baby likes facing me and it is not to heavy when putting in the boot. Collapsing was difficult in the beginning, but has improved over time. Problem was overcome by re-reading manual and I think time and use helping to loosen mechanisms

Excellent – Of all the baby items I purchased in preparation for our bub buying the bee was one of the best choices I made. I have a bad back so I wasn't keen on the idea of lifting a heavy pram in and out of the car. I admit I had some difficulty getting it up and down to start with but once you know how to do it properly it's actually really easy (it helps… Read more

to read the instructions first). The only time I had problems with it was when I wanted to buy a big box of nappies and had no where to put it!

I bought the cocoon to go with it and our baby loved it as a new born, it was still fairly cold when she was born and the cocoon's nice and snug. But it's too hot to use it now, plus she's starting to get too big for it at 14 weeks. I wouldn't recommend getting the cocoon if you're bub is due in summer, she started fitting in the pram without the cocoon at about 10 - 12 weeks. Light - easy to get in and out of the car. Smooth and easy to maneuver. It is compact and is really good for cafes and restaurants. It fits through check outs. It looks good. Not much storage, can't put bulky items on the hood - but that would defeat the purpose of being light and compact. Being so smooth it's not good for getting a baby to sleep!Our baby is in the 90th percentile for her length so I'm not sure how long she'll fit into it.

Excellent – I researched prams for 6 months. My criteria were that a pram must be light and I must be able to face my baby. I initally didn't want a bugaboo because I thought they were too embarrisingly flashy but then I discovered that they were highly functional and that you do indeed get what you pay for. I have had my bee for four months now and cannot… Read more

rave highly enough about it. I go walking everyday to lose the baby weight and having such a light functional pram makes walking such an incentive. Yes it's expensive, but I justify it because it's cheaper than a gym membership and it's a sure-fire way to lose the kilos. My pram came with the red canopy and I would not choose this colour again as it casts a red glow over baby's face. It is also a bit stuffy. So we bought the sun canopy which is silver and lets a lot of airflow through the sides. We haven't taken this off since we purchased the pram. The drink holder is a must if you plan on doing a lot of walking. This pram is cheaper and lighter than the Chameleon and can be folded in one peice. Very light. Easy to manouvre in the smallest spaces. Most importantly can face baby when you are walking. Looks sporty/trendy The coloured canopys can be a little stuffy/claustrophobic.

Excellent – Not as "all-terrain" as the Cameleon, but the Bee is certainly a pleasure for around town. Cerrtainly should be considered as an all-in-one package rather than purchasing a pram then an umbrella-type stroller when baby is older. Light, very manouverable, easy to use. Fits in supermarket aisles. Good to take to functions such as weddings due to its… Read more

small footprint. Very reasuring five point harness for baby. Ability to have baby facing you or the world. My stroller is from overseas, and as such has a white brake pedal that gets dirty easily.

Excellent – Overall it is a fantastic pram that I would highly reccomend. Can be used from birth if you purchase the foot muff. Easy to use around town and very easy to push! Fantastic city pram to use in the shopping centre and out and about. Light weight and compact - very easy to manouver with great suspension. It is a comfortable ride for both the pushing… Read more

parent and baby in the pram. The rain coat/shield is absolutly fantastic - I got stuck in a downpour while baby was asleep and absolutley no water got in - WOW. Very hard to "figure out" initially. Once you get the hang of how it works then it is much easier. It is pretty small - so not for bigger babies or children as the width is quite narrow. The canopy is not that successful in keeping the sun out due to the angle it is placed at.

Excellent – Bugaboo Bee is fantastic. We have a Chameleon as well but what with me being pregnant with my second one and we thought it will be easier for me to handle the bee when going out with the little man and a big belly. It was! We had to buy it from the US in March this year but it was well worth it. Easy to fold and fit in the car. We have a… Read more

hatch back so that leaves more room for other things as supposed to Chameleon which is 2 pieces. Very easy to unload and load too. Fantastic manoevourability. Much lighter than other prams. Great looking stroller. Always get stopped when out and about and people asking to push. They were all surprised at how light and easy to push and how good looking it is. Light, Easier to fold as its practically a one step process as compared to the Cameleon. Easy to manoevoure. Big enough for my 1.5 years old son who looks more like he is 2, and comfortable.

Excellent – my daughter is 8 and when she was born i had (and still have) an emmaljunga coronado, have loved this pram and didnt think anything could compare, I now have an 8mth old son and the emmaljunga has been great for him but now with him sitting up, the weight of it and the room it takes up in the car and the size of it i went researching other prams.… Read more

I came across the bee, being sad it wasnt available in oz i started researching it more and how i could get it shipped, but low and behold i came across one on ebay, and it was in perth!! THIS PRAM IS AWESOME!!! I never thought anything could compare to emmaljunga but WOW the bee is just so beautiful, the basket underneath is huge, the seat is very comfy, the hood is absolutley fabulous... is almost fully encases bub and is extremely protective of bub. also the one system fold is so very easy to use, and it has a carry handle!! bugaboo have thought of everything for the parent on the go with this pram. You have to see one in the flesh to admire its stylish finnish, the video and pics on the website dont do it justice. mine is karki colour and it looks so swish. im in love!!! Its a pity its not available in oz yet, but at least i know i can go to the shops and feel a little exclusive for a while until they are sold here!!! sorry about the rant but it is just SO NICE! absolutley everything!!its compact when folded, looks so nice, so so so so easy to push, lightweight very very stylish absolutley nothing

Good – Fantastic little pram, perfect for shopping, fits tons in the basket!Easy to fold and gorgeous to steer. The seat really needs to be wider, and softer. Other than that if you dont mind buying from overseas and paying the price for it, its a great buy! - Huge basket- Nice big hood-Lovely to steer-Easy to fold-Child can face parent or the… Read more

world-Height adjustable handle -Seat difficult to turn around-Seat is hard, needs a liner-Seat is very narrow on the 07 model, my 8 month old nearly looks squashed-Expensive for what it is- Expensive accessories