Our Review of the Bugaboo Frog stroller
The Bugaboo Frog is the model that started it all for Bugaboo. Quite simply, The Bugaboo Frog is one of the most high-tech, versatile, and functional strollers out there. The Frog, along with the Bugaboo Cameleon, has been well hyped by celebrities, and can be spotted in hip urban neighborhoods across the globe.
Named for its unique frog-like suspension swivel wheels, the Bugaboo Frog gives you maximum transportation options and minimum headaches (or backaches). Using nothing but intuitive engineering (buttons and click-locks and releases) this stroller adapts easily to fit your needs. The Bugaboo Frog has a ton of features, accessories, and a wealth of possible configurations.
The Bugaboo Frog's strength comes from its lightweight aluminum chassis. Two 12" stationary wheels provide stability, while two swiveling 6" wheels offer maximum maneuverability. The 3-position seat or bassinet anchors onto the frame. The bassinet feature (note - roomier than most) is great for a newborn and will accommodate a child up to about 6 months. Note: Do not use the bassinet as a car seat.
Once you've mastered the basic set-up, it's simple to convert the Bugaboo Frog and adapt it to any situation. Your passenger can opt to face forward or backward. With the simple flip of the handlebar, you can lead with the larger fixed wheels to maneuver over bumpy paths at the park or navigate through fresh snow.
At the beach, Bugaboo's clever 2-wheel position makes it simple to trek across the sand. The underseat storage basket attaches to the bottom of the chassis. While this storage isn't immediately accessible while strolling, it can hold up to 8 lbs and cinches to keep your belongings secure. Designed to be totally portable, the Bugaboo Frog folds easily to stow in the trunk or take on the train.
(Please Note: The seat of the Bugaboo Frog MUST be removed before folding. And proper folding of all Bugaboo strollers is a multi-step process.)
Bugaboo also offers some great accessories that help you get the most out of your stroller. One of the most popular is the car seat adapter. which allows you to connect either the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio or Graco SnugRide infant car seat onto the Bugaboo Frog chassis for a complete travel system solution.
Take some time to watch the instructional CD-ROM or read the manual that comes with the Bugaboo Frog?it gives you a chance to get familiar with the Bugaboo Frog so you can make the most of each option and feature.
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Specs
- Capacity
- 1 Child
- Maximum Seat Capacity
- 44 lbs.
- Stroller Weight
- 20 lbs.
- Front Wheel Size
- 6" or 12"
Dimensions
- Width
- 23.65"
- Ground to Handle
- 42"
- Stroller Length
- 37"
- Seat Back
- 19"
- Hip to Knee
- 9"
- Knee to Foot
- 9"
- Folded Dimensions w/out wheels
- 35" x 20" x 10"
- Bassinet Length
- 28"
- Underseat Storage Capacity
- 4.8 gals / 18 L
Infant Car Seat Compatibility
- Fits Graco Snugride
- Fits Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
- Fits Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30
- Fits Maxi-Cosi Mico
- 5-Point harness
- Aluminum frame
- 'Frog'-like suspension in the small swivel wheels Allows curbs and bumps to be easily navigated
- 3-in-one system for your 0-3 year old child
- Multi-use Carry Handle, compatible with bassinet and seat
- Seat adjustable to 3 position reclining seat
- Two small swiveling wheels for easy city maneuvering
- Converts to a two wheel position to be pulled on the beach or snow
- Reversible handlebar
- Adjustable/reversible/removable seat/bassinet: Child can face either way
- Parking brake near handlebar
- Underseat bag
- Generous 3 position adjustable/removable sun canopy
- Rain cover and mosquito net included
- Folds down very easy and compact
- All fabrics machine washable
- 2 year warranty (must mail in warranty card!)
- Best All-Around Stroller, 2003, Fit Pregnancy Magazine
- Product of the Year, 2003, Belgium
- Product of the Year, 2003, England
- Best Design of the Year, 2002, Italy
- Best Design of the Year, 2001, Holland
Bugaboo Frog stroller Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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Great looking.... but not much to back it up
Reviewer: Anonymous , Dallas, TX
Date: August 19, 2009
I love buying nice things. Generally, I rest assured knowing I paid top dollar for a quality product and minimal hassle should something arise. Unfortunately, in the case of Bugaboo - the price tag seems to be not much more than one's dues for the status symbol.
**Pros: Great looking stroller; Smooth ride; The bassinet feature was used frequently as a newborn; I like the brake system - very convenient as opposed to one at the foot of a stroller.
**Cons: Bulky - I drive an H3 and it takes up the entire cargo area; 2 piece fold is not convenient if you're holding a baby. I end up putting my child in a hot car while I take apart this stroller; The rear wheels need additional air every week or so. This stroller has never been outside of a mall so what on earth could have damaged the tires. My plan was to use the wheeled board for a 2nd child but much to my dismay it extends awkwardly far beyond the stroller handle so that one must push the stroller from the side if you want to use it - so it appears I'll be purchasing a new stroller for baby number two after all; The Frog does not maneuver as well as a Maclaren in shopping stores, I am constantly catching on racks/etc; No cup holder..... I expect more from a company selling 'luxury' baby products. I am sad to say that this was a purchase I regret and am already looking at selling my Frog despite the fact my daughter is only 7 months old. (This is coming from someone who spent $800 on nursery bedding and absolutely love them. This isn't a buyer's remorse issue with our Frog, this is a Quality & Service vs. Price Tag issue.)
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stylish not practical
Reviewer: Anonymous , wayne, nj
Date: April 14, 2009
i've purchased this stroller for my second child hoping that it would be one and only we ll ever need. however, it has some improvements to be made. the handlebar is slightly wobbly. the basket is useless. you have to use the same frame for the bassinete and the seat- so you can't have both at the same time. traveling by plane with it requires an extra suitcase just for the stroller.
the good side of it is that it is easy to steer, lightweight and cute. an eye catcher.
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Love It
Reviewer: Shirley , Brooklyn,NY
Date: March 14, 2009
Good looking and great. Very light. It is expensive but it is worth it. Anyone who buys it, its great.
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As good as my imagination!
Reviewer: Kristen , Worthington, KY
Date: December 22, 2008
I'll start by saying that our baby is still on the way, so I can't review whether he likes it or hates it. However, I absolutely love it so far. The package came very quickly (2 days), and although it was a little difficult to put together, I'm fairly sure it was user error and not the stroller's fault! It is a great size, and I can see that I could maneuver through aisles at the store easily. I was worried that the wheels would stick out too far on the sides to make this possible, but they don't. It is also very easy to switch from the bassinet to the seat and to rotate and recline the seat. It can be done with the push of a button. The fabric is thick and I can see that it will last through many washings. I was also worried about the underseat basket looking small in the pictures, but it is a great size. I also think that the tires seem like they'd take a beating...nothing flimsy about them. I researched strollers until I was ready to scream, and I'm positive I made the right decision with this one. It was expensive, but it wasn't an impulse buy. By the time I'd decided that this was the right one, I'd saved the money. On another note, I can't imagine why anyone would need the Chameleon instead of the Frog. There's nothing the Frog doesn't do! The only real difference seemed to be the color choices, but I really like the bright red Frog. I'd buy it all over again!
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Some good, some bad
Reviewer: Anonymous , Toronto, ON
Date: November 21, 2008
I'm actually a nanny, so I did not purchase this stroller. However, I have used many (many) strollers in the past with previous charges. This one has some really amazing points - it is comparably light weight (I've carried it, including baby, up several flights of stairs with no problems), great steering (one handed is a breeze), and has some convenient accessories (love the umbrella!). However, no snack tray!!! This is a nightmare. And a handle tray for phone/keys/etc would have been a great addition. Having used it Monday-Friday every week for the past 8 months,I can vouch that it is a sturdy, quality product. However, given the price and other, more convenient options available, I have to say, I would not likely buy this one for myself.
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Bugaboo Frog - A lifesaver, LITERALLY!
Reviewer: Joyce R. , Westfield, NJ
Date: October 02, 2008
I am writing to you to tell you a story that you should either feel free to use as marketing or just know you made a very significant difference in one family's life.
My 3 year daughter was recently hit by a very reckless driver while being strolled in the Bugaboo Frog which she was in since she was born. She was comfortably asleep, which probably helped and my wonderful smart nanny had her completely strapped in even though she was 3 and probably didn't "need" to be. I am told by people who witnessed the accident that it flipped about 3 times and landed on it's side. Obviously my daughter was awoken and scared, but conscious. My nanny was obviously distraught, but also ok. The police at the scene comforted them both and called me immediately at work. The police officer in charge at the scene said to me, "I always made fun of all those woman who bought these expensive $800 strollers, but I stand corrected. Your daughter was absolutely spared any major injuries because of this thing." Thankfully my daughter Heidi had a few scratches, but overall completely fine.
There is nothing like getting that phone call for any parent and my husband and I got to the hospital as fast as possible. It was terrible. Additionally, I was about 8 1/2 months pregnant with our second daughter who now rides comfortably in the same stroller. Besides a little cut in the rubber on the frame and a very faded hood it serves us just fine. I feel good knowing she too is as safe as any child could be in this crazy world we live in. I spent over 15 years living in an urban setting (NYC/Hoboken, NJ) and 3 months after I move to suburban Westfield, NJ this happens. You never do know, but thank you from our family for making such a great product.
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Comfort, durability,lightweight,elegant is what you pay for. Red Bugaboo Frog.
Reviewer: a.c.d , u.c., ca.
Date: August 25, 2008
An amazing piece, my daughter loves it. It's expensive but you'll have what you all wanted. Usable until your child reaches 4 years old. Fabric does'nt fade,it will look new as long as you have it. What's missing is the car seat adaptor, as a suggestion, Bugaboo should include adaptors if you want to go with graco, peg or maxi cosi but not an option. Cup holder should be included too. But above all I really like it and I'm planning to get the navy blue color for the future baby boy. Thanks Bugaboo.
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Bugaboo Frog -Versatility & smoothness are a dream
Reviewer: Liz Gogo , Mountain View, CA
Date: August 16, 2008
I am dubbed "the stroller queen" (by my husband), as I have owned more than my fair share of strollers. With baby #2, my obsession has gotten worse. What I have found now, after purchasing 8 different strollers (ranging from umbrella to jogger), is that there is no ONE perfect stroller. That said, my Bugaboo Frog stroller comes pretty close. The only reason I give it a 4 instead of 5 stars is that I can't fold it down by myself while holding a baby. Otherwise, it is great, even for the price.
I actually prefer the Bugaboo Frog for jogging over the Baby Jogger II my first baby rolled in. I'm a fairly serious runner and I researched it well for #1. I was happy with my choice until we decided to try biking as a family. Adding a bike trailer to our townhouse garage put us over the top to busting at the seams. At this point, I switched the Baby Jogger to a Chariot Cougar. Another fantastic and versatile stroller. But still not my favorite for running.
My Bugaboo Frog is smooth and more comfortable for my baby than either other jogging stroller because of the bassinet option and the fully reclining seat option. I didn't want to wait the 6 months to put baby #2 in a jogging stroller. For me, combining my runs with baby's naptime are essential while #1 is at preschool. The Frog absorbs the bumps well enough, moves smoothly over the sidewalks and driveways and has a more comfortable handle bar than either the Baby Jogger or the Chariot. I'm 5'1", so maybe that makes the difference. When I researched with #1, the conclusion of most runners was that a fixed front wheel was best. My Baby Jogger always developed a slight pull to the right, so I had to lift and recorrect constantly. I think the fact that the Bugaboo's two front wheels swivel make it much easier to steer. One front swivel would definitely be a problem, but two make turns a dream. The shocks absorb the bumps and my baby sleeps peacefully (which is amazing because #2 is NOT the sleeper #1 was!). When I first ran with baby padded snuggly in the bassinet, I did feel a little silly, as running while pushing a pram is not the athletic look I am used to, but who cares if it works?! Sleeping baby and running mama = happy household.
And that makes hubby happy, even after the price. And, he adds, "great re-sale value".
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Bugaboo Frog - 2 Yrs Later, We STILL Love It!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Maryland
Date: July 10, 2008
Absolutely LOVE the Bugaboo Frog stroller. If you do a lot of errand running on foot, this stroller is a lifesaver. I can't imagine shoving over cracked sidewalks, overgrown paths, and crumbly asphalt, with anything else. At the beach, we convert into the admittedly odd 2-wheeled mode, and pull our daughter over the sand with ease. The basket is spacious and sturdy. I've managed to fit a gallon milk jug in there on a grocery run! We've used our Bugaboo Frog for almost 2 and a half years, and it's held up remarkably well despite not-so-gentle treatment. The cover comes off easily and can be thrown in the washer, something that can't be said for the stoller my mother bought, which is gross with food stains and dirt. As some other reviewers have said, this stroller also serves double duty as a bassinet bed when your child is a newborn.
The only thing keeping this review from being 5 stars, is the lack of an easy way to lash the two halves of the stroller together when it's folded. This stroller folds into two pieces: the frame, and the seat/bassinet. I don't mind having the two pieces as opposed to one. Having two pieces makes it easier to arrange the stroller in cramped car trunks. The only problem is that having the two pieces makes it almost impossible to carry this stroller folded, if you're alone and also have a baby or small child with you. I wish they had come up with some kind of clasp or strap. It would still be awkward, but as it is, the one thing I can't do with our Bugaboo is take it on a bus or train without another adult to lend a hand.
All in all, that is a small concern with what has otherwise been a fantastic stroller, and worth every single penny of its purchase price.
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