I’m sure by now you’ve all heard of Bugaboo, or at least seen one of their incredible strollers. If you have not, well you’re in luck! Today we’re going to talk Bugaboo!
Bugaboo was founded in 1999 by designer Max Barenbrug and physician Eduard Zanen. The word Bugaboo means mobility, a dutch company headquartered in Amsterdam with offices around the globe. Their passion is to make a product that encourages people to get out and explore the world.
With a brand of strollers and accessories that are top of the line both in quality and aesthetically, it makes sense that they’re recognized world wide. Strollers catering to all clients, whether it be for strolling or all terrain, Bugaboo has you covered.
The Urban – The Bugaboo Bee3
Compact, lightweight, and ready from birth to toddler, the Bee3 is the perfect city stroller. Suitable from birth to 37.5 lbs, weighing in at a mere 19.2 lbs. The smaller wheels and lightweight make it ideal for city strolls and travel. You have the option of a few different packages when purchasing, The Complete includes base, seat fabric and extendable sun canopy. You can purchase the Complete + Pram Body and this includes the pram body base, and pram tailored fabric set, allowing you to use with bassinet. Being able to choose seat and canopy fabric allows you to really customize your seat to your lifestyle. Bright and vibrant, or mellow and chill you decide. The seat grows with your child, allowing you to have them face your or the world, as well as extend the seat with just a click! If you’re a true city slicker, or travel often this is the perfect stroller for you.
The Iconic – Bugaboo Cameleon3
The Cameleon3 is the original Bugaboo stroller. This fully loaded stroller adapts to every lifestyle, and stage of life. It comes with a full bassinet for the newborn months, and a toddler seat that can face you or the world after the first 6 months. A car seat adapter can be purchased separately to make quick trips to and from the car a breeze. A fully extendable canopy, in the colour of your choice make sunny days a welcome warmth. The stroller itself is fully adaptable making it great for sidewalk strolls, or Gatineau Park hikes, mall days or snowy trails. The handle bar is fully adjustable meaning you can take full advantage of either your front wheels being the smaller or larger. A simple move of the handle bar and you’ve got large all terrain wheels for rugged terrain or small easy to maneuver wheels for the mall! With such adaptability you can’t help but think, but how big is it? It’s weighs a mere 21 lbs, and is 35″ x 20″ x 12 folded. Functional and compact! A true Icon.
The All-Terrain – Bugaboo Buffalo
The rugged, all-terrain performance stroller, designed for parents who are ready to explore. With large wheels, robust and spacious frame and multiple luggage options this stroller will get you through so much, no matter how rough your expedition. The stroller comes with a pram/seat body, base seat fabric, extendable sun canopy and bassinet apron. Like most Bugaboos the stroller is newborn ready and can be used until your child reaches 37.5 lbs. You can fully customs the colour of the canopy, with basic colours or special edition designer prints, allowing your rugged stroller to be fashionable too! If you’re looking for a stroller that will keep up with your active lifestyle, whether it be hikes in the mountain, or snowshoeing in Algonquin Park this is the stroller for you!
The Convertible – Bugaboo Donkey
The single turned double! Bugaboo Donkey is ready for your only child, or your twins! The stroller converts from a single, to a side by side double for children of two different ages, and a side by side double for twins. As a single stroller, the Donkey allows space for a bassinet, car seat or toddler seat, while leaving space for the included side luggage basket. In the duo formation you have many different options, including bassinet and toddler seat, toddle seat and car seat, car seat and bassinet and more. You can purchase the twin extension set, which allows you to have a double toddler seat formation. Although the frame is fairly wide it has a very compact fold, making storage or travel easy, the frame weighs in at 29.2 lbs with the single seat attached and 33.4 lbs with double seat attachment. The stroller can be used up to 37.5 lbs, both as a single and a duo. Not only is this stroller great for a single child, it’s perfect for 2! Whether you’re having twins or just planning for the future, the Donkey is the perfect new addition to your growing family.
The Jogging Extension – Bugaboo Runner
The newest Bugaboo Family Member is the Runner. The runner is designed for just that, running! With 3 large wheels, a front that stays in the locked position making it the safest and easiest jogging/running stroller. The neat thing about the runner is you can purchase the complete set, frame and seat, or if you’ve previously owned a Bugaboo you can use your seat from your other stroller. The runner frame is compatible with the Bugaboo Cameleon3, Bugaboo Bee (as of 2010), Bugaboo Donkey (version 1.1) and the Bugaboo Buffalo seats. All you have to do is purchase a seat adapter, which allows the use of so many seats. The runner isn’t compatible with any bassinets or car seats for safety reasons. The runner has a 37.5 lb weight limit, and weighs 27.9 lbs.
If you’re looking for a running stroller, that you can use around the neighbourhood or in a local marathon(seriously, it’s happened!) stop looking, this is the stroller for you!
Bugaboo Accessories
Bugaboo currently has over 200 accessories, including different coloured and pattered seat covers and canopy’s, travel bags, blankets and cup holders. You can purchase car seat adapters for all Bugaboo strollers, allowing you to use your stroller with a car seat. A great winter accessory is the Bugaboo Footmuff, it attaches directly to your stroller and acts as a little cocoon to keep your little one nice and warm! How about the Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board? It attaches to the back of your favourite Bugaboo stroller, and lets your big kid ride along. With so many accessories you can customize your stroller to your lifestyle with no problem!
