Reviews for Bugaboo Bee stroller

I have just purchased the bee 3 weeks ago. my son is 3 months old. i was a little skeptical and have always favored the Maclaren strollers because of there light weight, and easy fold. I primarily choose the bee because of it's rear facing option and it also being light weight. So far i have had problems folding the while it's rear facing. the seat falls below and prevents it from locking, and also opening you really need to pull hard it's not as easy as the video makes it look. it's also a rather small stroller depending on how my son grows i'm not sure if he will fit in the bee past 2yrs. The rain cove is also not easy the way you have to hook it and then unhook it takes a bit of time if it's raining you will be soaked before you were able to put the plastic on. It also doesn't have a feature allowing yo to lift the rain cover with ease and not with out completely taking it off. The possitives of the bee like i said are the options to rear or font face, it is pretty light, and it moves very smoothly. it also has alot of accessory options. I do have a feeling i will have wind up purchasing a Maclaren in the next 5-7 months ans the Bee will wind up in the closet for the most part. i feel for $500+ this stroller should of been pretty flawless.

We purchased this stroller in May 2008 before our son was born. I truly tried to give the thing a chance, which is why I waited this long to write this. We wanted something that we could use in the car, etc. that was easy to transport and unfold. We also own two Bugaboo Cameleons , one for our daughter and one for our son. While the ease of folding, etc. is great, the stroller is so small. Our daughter is a very tiny too, 5% percentile for height and weight, and is completely snug in the thing and much prefers her Cameleon . Our baby is on the larger side, and there is no way that he is going to comfortably fit in it by his first birthday. So, I guess that if you do not mind spending this much on a stroller for a year then it is for you. Having bought our first Cameleon within a month of them originally being introduced in 2005 and never having had a single problem with it, and owning the 2008 model Cameleon which I am also in love with (love the foam filled wheels) I really feel that these are a way better option over the Bee. I think that the Bee is a great concept, and I know that everyone was looking for a one step fold compact Bugaboo and the company listened, but it really is far from perfect and truly no replacement or substitute for the Frog(never tried but have heard great things) or the best stroller ever, the Cameleon. Cameleon is definitely worth the few extra folding steps and money- you will get many years vs. one year if you are lucky with the Bee. When we are travelling by air now we dont even use the Bee, we actually bought a Maclaren Quest which our daughter is very comfy in, and fold up the Cameleon for the baby. (whatever Bug you have, def. purchase the travel bag and protect your investment!) And, if we we are going by car, we actually fold up both Cameleons and bring them with us. That is how truly disappointed we are with the Bee, the new dust collector in our garage.

I purchased the Bugaboo Bee Stroller for my daughter before she was born. I first had problems folding the stroller when the chassis facing me. When she turned 5 months old, I change the chassis to face outward. Then folding the stroller became easy. I also purchased the cup older which is not good when the chassis is facing outward. The cup holder tends to pop off when it bumps into things. When I purchased the stroller, I knew I was having a girl; at that time pink was not an option to me until after she was born. My only wish is that I can purchase the sun canopy separate in different colors so I can switch the colors from time to time. Other than that I love my Bee and recommend it to my friends.

i am on my fourth Bugaboo Bee since June 2008 (manufacture date November '07) - First bee had defective handles (they moved even when in lock position - see other reviewers also); second bee's hind wheel developed a bump and caused the stroller to "hiccup": i just returned my third bee because the brakes also failed on more than one ocassion - stepping on the brake pad only caused one hind wheel to lock - not both, and this usually happened on uneven surfaces. If i had to do this over again, i would wait until these flaws are fixed before paying $500+ for a stroller. Kudos to Bugaboo service for quick replacements, but i have lost confidence in this stroller. It has gotten to the point that every time i use the stroller, i double check the handles, the wheels, and the brakes...which i should not have to do! supposed this new chassis (manufacture date sept'08) has solved these issues - keeping my fingers crossed.

Whilst I really like most things about the Bugaboo Bee, my enjoyment of this buggy has unfortunately been seriously overshadowed by the recurring handlebar problems we have experienced. I have returned the bee FOUR times for a replacement since buying it in March. Problems with the handlebar have included sticking, locking, and then not working at all. Whilst head office have been sympathetic, helpful and extremely efficient sending replacements(Victoria you have been brilliant) I have now lost confidence in this model and as I unpack my latest frame I am left wondering how long it will be before yet another Bee flies back to Amsterdam.

I have also experienced the problem with the adjustable handle bar sticking and then one of the catches flopping open. I had it returned as faulty and have been given a new one - only to find this one has started doing the same thing. I thought it was me so haven't returned the new one, but I now see there is probably an issue with the handle locks, i.e. they stick and rub until they wear down and no longer work. With the exception of this one point I am very happy with the bee. I find unfolding and folding it easy, however as a 6'+ man it is easier for me than my wife. It is light and I found the price comparable to the bigger heavier travel systems that we decided against. Most people I know only use their big travel system long enough for the baby to progress to a light stroller - Quinny or McClaren - I am hoping that using the lightweight bee from birth we will get more use from it.

I love the maneuverability of the Bugaboo Bee, but there are a few issues that "bug" me. First, the adjustable handlebar has given us lots of problems. When we first got the stroller, the handlebar was barely adjustable and then it eventually froze. When we finally were able to get the handlebar to extend again, one of the sides stopped locking in place (clip doesn't stay closed). We believe the rubber-stops that hold the handlebar in place are defective. Second, when the seat is facing backwards, it is very difficult to open up. The seat kept getting in the way, falling past the seat ledge, so that we had to re-collapse the stroller and try to re-open it while holding on to the seat. Third, my son is always fighting to sit up more. The Bee needs one more setting that is less reclined. Fourth, for over $500, the Bee should come with a basic cup holder.

Comments from The Staff:

I appreciate your concerns and have forwarded your comments to the Manufacturer. If you suspect your stroller may have a defect please contact Bugaboo directly at 800-460-2922.

I am a first time mom and I absolutely love the Bugaboo Bee. It is light weight easy to maneuver and beautiful! My baby loves it and is always falling asleep in it.... I recommend it greatly!