Bugaboo Lynx

It’s very good, but not for the busy moms – I bought a lynx for my second Bub. With my first I had a steelcraft. Thought I’d just go with a better one for my second as I had heard so many good things about Bugaboo. Bugaboo Lynx is excellent in every aspect, such as maneuverability, comfort for the Bub, storage and more importantly it’s aesthetic. It’s such a beauty. Could have been… Read more ·  1

cheaper, bcs it’s costly for a pram. Given the demand I get why it is so expensive. Apart from the cost one thing that is really bugging me is the difficulty to fold and unfold the Lynx. It takes a fair bit of time to remove the pram from the boot or put it back in. Obviously because it is a full size pram it comes in two parts. The bottom is the hardest to handle when you have a baby to deal with while you struggle with the pram. Again it’s the lightest in the range so I can only imagine what the others are like. If you already know this and ready to tackle it, then please go ahead. However, if you have multiple kids that needs attention, or someone who is pushing hard for time then maybe give it second thought. Much love xxx

Great product, even better customer service! – The bugaboo Lynx has the perks of the larger undercarriage storage and the better wheels just like the Fox but in a more compact size. I prefer the compact size as I am not so tall and found the fox to be very big. The bugaboo lynx was the way to go for me. I did have an issue with the front right wheel getting stuck. However I contacted bugaboo,… Read more ·  1

they responded very quickly and not only replaced both front wheels but also replaced the entire chassis just to be sure that the problem would be solved - which is was! It is a great pram, smooth ride, great storage and with the phone holder and cup holder it makes the perfect pram to get your errands done with bub.

When I purchased this pram it came with the seat liner, cup holder and organiser as a package.

Great customer service – I purchased a Bugaboo Lynx and had significant problems with the 2 front wheels. I contact Bugaboo and they were nothing short of amazing. There communication was prompt to ensure customer satisfaction. They provided Me with a new pram and the rep Set it up for me to pick up from a local store. The pram is amazing. Show details ·  1

So so disappointed – I was so disappointed when I pick up this product. I was misinformed that you can “simply use the bassinet or detach it and use the seat” however you only receive one frame to attach to the pram so in essence you need to reassemble the whole frame as a seat if you want to change from the bassinet to the seat. Unlike the Uppababy Cruz which has two… Read more

frames a bassinet frame and a seat frame plus has an added option of attachments to make it a double pram and large storage underneath. I was also shocked that for the price it is not already assembled. To make matters worse the front wheel is constantly getting stuck particularly if going over a small bump. It’s not as easy to manoeuvre as described in the show room.

Some areas are really good while others leans on dissapointing side – Summary, ( ambassador review ) The manoeuvering seems easy enough even with one hand. The sun shade is humongous. Very very good. The wheels get stuck once a while. You need fingers with 6 packs to run some function smoothly. And eeeww wheel touch. @@@@@My love love love ----The suspension wheels Are awesome, more often than not the other… Read more

prams I used thus far, will get stuck coming down a curb facing forward. So I usually have to turn around to go backwards down a curb. With this front suspension wheel, I manage to go forward down a curb smoothly enough very often even those curbs I got stuck with other prams easily.

----The sunshade

I don't think there are any pram that covers so thoroughly are there ? It really does give your kid the protection they need. Even in recline position, the are safely covered from the sun. Though I would worry a bit about air circulation in there. I just pop in a portable fan near the feet. Ofcourse you have to do this safely. Make sure the fan don't get too hot, but otherwise its fine.

----The thigh support area.

You know the part between inner knee and foot rest. That area is covered with fabric. It is a very thoughtful design which I can't emphasize enough how much I love it. It means that their small thighs are supported during reclined position and I know for sure they are not going to get tingles or numbness from their sleep. Many prams lack that and I previously have to position the legs a lot in a ninja way hoping not to wake the kid up.

----The bag

The fabric is nice sturdy and not elastic. I put a lot of grocer shopping in it and it didn't sink and drag on the floor like a previous pram I have tried (rental pram). But judging from the quality, pretty sure that won't happen. I can access the side corner of the bag from whichever the seat is facing. Easily throw things in from the other side. Its big and can contain a lot. The only downside is you have to take everything out prior to folding.

----The look

When I first got it, after it is completely set up, my husband just look at it and go "wow, this looks like a really luxury pram." It may be due to the brush aluminium or the width of the seat. He was in awe.

----The handle bar leathery feel,

This is one of the thing many prams have as an add on purchase. They, on the other hand, came with. You will need this in winter months when the metal is so cold but you can't put your hands in your pocket, at least you don't have to touch something icy cold.

----Seat width My 2 year old sit on it very comfortably and enough space for his hands to be at the side spaciously enough. Having said that, he is an extreme preemie and falls on the smaller side. It still looks wider than other prams I have used.

----The extension for handle

Wow, this is really tall. Really. I am 158 and it reach my chest. My husband who is quite a bit taller really appreciate the height of handle bar.

----Front wheels lock

Just a little thoughtful something. That the locks are hidden at the back of the wheels, not the front. So you won't brush into things and set it on lock by accident, at least not so much.

@@@@My not love.

----Reclined seat( very personal due to height? Or finger strength ?)

Is a very welcomed function needed for all prams. While this seat is thoughtful with the thigh support. The mechanism to recline it on the other hand kind of floop. That said, my husband have no issue reclining and putting it back up. I on the other hand could never do it properly. My fingers are not very long. Definitely not piano fingers. Because I have to push both buttons ( which is already quite stucky with baby weighted on it. You have to push the seat just a little backwards so you can push both button in easier. ) So with both side buttons pushed, my fingers can hardly reach the area you need to lift or push to recline the seat. My fingertips can bent on them buy hardly the strength to support kid's weight. I need to train my fingeds for all of them to have six packs each in order to be able to recline the seat without using my head it push the seat back. It was just awkward. It would be easier if it is a one button thing, so the other hand can recline the seat. Also, a few times I push my head hard enough the seat was too reclined. The head was a bit lower than the bum ( is that even suppose to happen ?) and I have to lift it back.

----Folding

You almost always touch the wheels when you fold it completely. Don't really like touching these, just isn't that hygienic. Considering fecal matter been found on most under side of shoe, I hardly think wheels are that different. So it feels like a design floop to me too.

----Wheels direction.

I go backwards, and the front wheel turn around. Almost every time when this happens I can't push forward anymore. It does not turn back properly. I often have to go to the front and kick the wheels sideways a little so I can move. Too often for me to ignore this.

----The buttons or rather, mechanism

Those you have to press, push, lift etc. Its hard to get both side running smoothly at the same time. And you need both side to work. The brake, there is a stuck point, often I have to go backwards a bit to release something like a spring inside, in order for me to move again after I release the brake. So all these buttons aren't smooth and could be a pain when you use the pram every single day. There is a learning curve, you will eventually know how hard or how far you got to release, move, push whatsoever for the buttons to work properly. It is a pretty steep learning curve however.

----Scandinavian furniture set up.

Reading the instruction manual for set up reminds me of Ikea furniture set up. Unfortunately though, I am very familiar with Ikea furniture, but not the pram. It is not a very easy take out flick 2 wheels or 4 wheels and go. You have to put many pieces together.

----Seat height.

My sons height is less than 90cm. About 87 or 86. His head is touching the top of the seat where the cover is. Because of that, it takes some skill to put him on a pram when he is already sleeping on me. I don't think he can use this pram much longer even though he is far from the prams weight limit. He is only about 11 kg now, far from the 23kg limit.

I really wanted to like this pram but – This is my first bugaboo pram, sent to me to review. My own well-used prams are the Uppababy Vista, Babyzen Yoyo and Mountain Buggy Nano, so I am familiar with the pros and cons of a full size pram, very compact travel stroller and everyday stroller. At first glance it's easy to be confused between the Bugaboo Lynx and Fox - they look similar,… Read more ·  1

are similarly priced, and even the Lynx's manual seems to be a little confused! The early version of the instructions I received had quite a number of errors (with references to non-existent parts, web pages for the Fox in stead of the Lynx, and slightly different designs), however hopefully these will be addressed by the time it's generally available.

The Lynx comes in a single box, which (for a full size pram) is great for getting it home in a small car. The downside of this is that it also means there are many bits to assemble! I can however attest that the wife figured everything out and everything fit together perfectly fine.

The pram has a good, mid-to-full sized configuration, narrow enough to wheel through tight spaces and narrow shopping aisles, but includes a fair size basket that can fit a couple of bags of groceries. While it has loads more space than the smaller Yoyo and Nano, it's still significantly less than the Vista. Its wheelbase is also considerably shorter than the Vista, which means I'm more comfortable taking it on the train during peak hour.

It comes configurable from newborn to toddler - the bassinet is included, and the seat can be parent facing or switched around to forward facing. At 9.4kg this pram is lightweight, and is easy to open up and pack down - though it can be a bit awkward unfolding the pram as it requires two hands to press the release buttons on either side of the handle bar.

The seat fabric feels good quality, and there are nice leather-like covers on the handlebar and bellybar. The handle itself has plenty of length for extension, so it's good for shorter people as well as taller people - the extended length is better for taller folks like me than the Uppababy Vista (which is an all-over bigger pram), as you have more room to take longer strides, where I still find myself kicking the lower basket on the larger Vista.

The child shoulder strap anchor points are quick and easy to adjust to fit different children - just pull up or tug down on straps to move the anchors, unlike other prams where you need to remove the straps and feed them through different anchor points.

The pram can be folded with and without the seat attached. When folded, the frame is able to stand upright, which is great for keeping it off the ground while packing the car, or for storing the pram in the hallway without taking up too much room.

However, there are a few things that bug me about this pram.

Due to the lightweight construction, the Lynx's frame tends to feel a bit flimsy and it easily flexes. It is a bit of a challenge to manoeuvre the pram with one hand on flat, smooth surfaces (like in a shopping centre). On rough terrain, it is definitely a two handed job. I felt like it was fighting my every attempt to steer over dirt tracks and gravel.

The seat looks comfortable, and can be reclined so that the child is laying back to sleep without risk of their head lolling forward. I note, though, that my 82cm tall, 20 month old child's head is only an inch away from touching the top of the seat so I don't think he will be comfortable in it for too much longer.

The hood has a good extension length to provide plenty of shade, and has a third extension panel concealed in a zip section. When fully extended, the shade provides amazing sun protection, but I feel the airflow could be restricted as there isn't a mesh peekaboo window nor mesh panels on the side of the hood to allow for some airflow.

I note that the hood is not as easy to open and close like other prams. Both sides need to be pulled forward individually, so you'll either need to use two hands to open the hood in one go, or use one hand to first pull one side forward and then pull the other side forward. This could be a pain if you're trying to open up the hood while pushing the pram or holding onto a coffee. My child loves opening and closing the hood on my other prams, but thankfully is not able to move the Lynx's hood.

Overall, this pram delivers on its promises: lightweight, full sized, bassinet included, suitable from newborn to toddler. However, its handling lets it down.

Stylish and functional but has a few issues with folding – Prior to receiving this pushchair/pram to review I had been using a baby jogger city select. My youngest is now 1 so we didn't get to try out the pram function of the bugaboo but it looks good. This is by no means a bad pram and I was delighted to receive it but I still prefer my old one. The biggest issue for me with this pram is the… Read more ·  1

folding/unfolding. Despite having had nearly a month's practice getting it into and out of the car it still causes me to utter the occasional 'naughty daddy word'!

Good points. - the seat belt clasp is way better than most i have tried as all 4 straps can be independently be inserted. This is really important when trying to insert a struggling child! (My previous pushchair required that the shoulder straps hook into the waist strap before insertion.) - It has a really nice finish and is very stylish. - it has a short wheel base which makes it easy to navigate through smaller stores or cafes. - It is very light weight. - the handle extends to a good height I am 5'11 and it is comfortable. (So many prams only seem to cater for people under 5'9 including my previous one!)

Room for improvement: - The release trigger for the folding buttons is very difficult for people with big or chubby fingers (I have both). - It is difficult to fold completely in half without touching the wheels which is not ideal. - the front wheels (steering ability) lock is done independently on the wheel and can easily be locked by accident by brushing a door or something which can cause unexpected manoverability issues (usually at worst possible time) - this pram can not really be taken off road even firm gravel presents a problem. - in pushchair mode that is a flap that is really low over the head (My child is tall for her age). Not sure if it is a build failure on my part or there by design. - the build was a moderate challenge compared to my previous pram. (Previous one required connecting 4 wheels - this one required about 45mins assembly and dozens of parts) - the seat (in pushchair mode) only seems to have 3 settings. Very upright, very laid back and horizontal . It could really use one between the first two.