Bugaboo Bee Reviews and Specifications
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| Manufacturers description |
| The Bugaboo Bee is a compact, nimble, one-piece foldable pushchair for parents who live life on the fly.
With a maximum unfolded width of only 20 inches, a unique suspension swivel-wheel system that makes easy 360 degree turns, and a one-piece integrated design that almost folds on its own, the bugaboo Bee keeps up with the pace of modern parenting. go compact Make small spaces feel larger. The Bugaboo Bee is a full pushchair has a maximum unfolded width of only 20 inches and a minimal one-piece design that folds into a snug little bundle with an effortless motion. go easy Being sponatneous requires making adjustments on the fly. the Bugaboo Bee has a full set of flexible features that includes a height-adjustable handlebar; transforms from infant to toddler with a seat that reverses, reclines and extends; adaptability for various car seats; and an integrated design that almost folds on its own. go nimble Life throws obstacles, especially at parents. The Bugaboo Bee helps you avoid them with easy one-handed steering, forgiving foam-filled tires, suspension and unique swivel wheels that make navigating simple and graceful. |
| Suitability | ||
| This pram is suitable | From birth | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 8 kg | 17.6 lbs |
| Seat | ||
| Seat capacity | 17 kg | 37.4 lbs |
| Can direction of seat be reversed? | Yes | |
| Wheels | ||
| Number of Wheels that Swivel | 2 | |
| Handle | ||
| Handle height adjustable? | Yes | |
| Handle reversible? | No | |
| Toddler seat | ||
| Toddler Seat Option? | Not available | |
| Bassinet | ||
| Bassinet | Not available | |
Reader Reviews
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Reviewed by: kotori from Australia, Dec 06, 2009General Review
-I absolutely love this pram!After drooling over US release I was planning to have one shipped out to Oz. As it happened I couldn't talk my husband into the Bee until we were able to see it in-store, and we purchased it when our baby was 2 months.
I continue to alternate between facing me and facing forwards.
Every time I use the pram I have a zing of joy over it's easiness - it's incredibly easy to unfold, collapse, extend the handles, and wheel. It steers like a dream. If you watch the promo video it really will turn on a dime and all the quick turns and ballet-like movements are quite possible. Getting in and out of tight spaces is a cinch, and the way it turns is a beautiful thing. . .
My Bee is permanently in our car and pulled out multiple times a day. It does a lot of shopping, and the only shops it can't traverse are those with steps or mezzanie levels.
The Bee (with child in) is easy to carry on your own down a set of stairs, or up, if you have to.
Mainly mine is used for city living and strolls or exercise walks - it is fine on the beach paths or any sort of pavement and grass and the absolute only time I have a problem steering is over gravel - the whole pram shudders and it basically has to be shoved through the gravel.
It's obviously not a jogging pram but as that's not a consideration for me it perfectly suits my needs.
The way it is so light (9.kg) makes it great for weak post-pregnancy muscles, or just the weary baby-toting arms - and it's very easy to unfold and fold.
Although it can be unfolded with one hand, I grasp both lower parts of the handle to unfold it, as I have noticed a very slight tendency for the handle extension to slide out if used to one-handedly unfold, but I'm just protective of my pram.
When we saw the shop demo the first time, the sales assistant was obviously completely unfamiliar with it (well it''d only arrived the previous week), and made it go through all sorts of moans and groans and creaking - none of which my pram does!
I also had a problem 6months in with the brakes only occasionally working - apparently this was happening to everyone and Bugaboo released a brake attachement which was posted to me for attaching and they now are extremely firm brakes, although it can take a minute for one side to disengage (an odd quirk I have not taken up with manufacturer).
The versatility with the handle extension (important feature for my family, as my 8yr old loves to push the pram, myself, at 5.7 & my husband at 6.3) and the option of forwards and outwards facing make the Bee top of it's game for a lightweight stroller.
Although the Cameleon is dearer, it wasn't cost which drove me to the Bee it was it's functionality - it can be collapsed WITH seat attached. Most reversible models and other brands need you to remove the seat before folding and honestly who wants to do that a billion times a day, while your baby is potentially screaming in the car or other people are waiting for your carpark, or the sun is burning down on you and the car is boiling hot - ARGH! sounds like recipe for frazzled mum-dom.
The hood is also fantastic as it is super long, although with these long hot summer days I'm planning to buy the umbrella to match. And the cupholder!
When I purchased my Bee I also bought the Breezy, but I have to say it's pretty unnecessary, I would in retrospect have preferred either the umbrella or cupholder. With our Queensland heat we didn't need the baby cocoon or the other footmuff, so saved on those options.
I have twice taken everything apart to wash, and that was a fairly simple proceedure (once I referred to the manual!!). It cleans up nicely, and the canvas is very durable. A wonderful friend gave me a beautiful liner for my Bee, and I have used that the whole time, which also makes cleaning a cinch, especially as my baby is now a toddler who loves to munch in the pram!
I'm trying to be ovjective and think of the negatives, and I'm usually very good at being critical, but this pram still makes me happy every time I use it. Particularly the one-handed pushing!
After a year we only have two more height adjustments to use on the seat, so it may become a problem in another 6 months, but I do have a very large baby (been 2 sizes ahead the whole time). Also the seat harness is now kind of cutting into her leg - I will solve this (hopefully) by getting one of those velcro shoulder protectors and putting it on the lower part of the harness which passes between her legs. I do have concerns on the length that will extend to.
Otherwise, I recommend this pram to anyone who is looking for an easy & versatile pram.
Pros
Single handed unfoldQuick to collapse
Collapses with seat still in place
Handles extendable
Lightweight
Compact (fit probably every small boot)
Smooth glide easy steer
Easy seatharness (clip in one side at a time, unclip one handed)
Multiple heights for seat harness
Larger than usual hood
Easy access to bottom tray
Multiple accessories like:
Breezy canopy,
Umbrella
cup-holder
baby cocoon
winter muff
Travel bag (so getting this the next time I need to fly anywhere)
Wonderful Bee purpose made accessories available online like hoods, or liners
Steers beautifully one handed. Glides smoothly over paving, grass or most surfaces.
Mounts kerbs easily.
Under tray very accessible and detachable for more streamlined look.
Hood provides heaps of sun protection.
Very light.
Very compact (fits in hatchback mazda 2.)
Cons
No good for gravel, must be forcibly pushed.Brake needed upgrades - now sold with brake attachment for perfect braking every time.
Some models stiff.
the bottom strap which comes up between the legs is not very long.
Can be tricky to reverse direction of seat - buttons stiff.
Nice to push, difficult to do everything else with
Reviewed by: MrsDarcy from Sydney, Oct 05, 2009General Review
I bought a Bee brand new and wasnt impressed with it. I've never been sold on the looks, but that could have been overcome if I liked the stroller. I liked the colour range, and that was about it. The seat was narrow and hard- not very well padded. It was a pain to fold and unfold and seemed to require a lot of brute strength- not great when you are pregnant. It turns well, but is a pain over bumpy terrain. The seat reverse is pretty much impossible. I'd save up your money and get a Cameleon instead.Pros
Quality brandGood colour range
Good resale value
Handles well
Cons
Small basketHard to reverse
Bad over grass and bumpy terrain
Stiff to fold and unfold
fantastic city pram
Reviewed by: helen from london, Jun 07, 2009General Review
bought this pram after carrying my baby in a sling for the first few weeks. Its an amazing city pram easy to steer and get on and off buses and tube trains.Small and light appearance means people arent put off helping on stairs when neededPros
lighteasy to steer including one handed
enough space in basket for shopping
Cons
a bit bumpy when going off roadbrakes not great need to be checked and kicked into place