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Bugaboo Bee Plus (page 2 of 3)
niksydney
- 7 reviews
- 3 likes
Finally, a pram that works for us!
it's been quite a journey to a pram that works for us and our baby… we bought a phil and teds dot before our son was born and he hated it from day one… we bought a smaller stroller for the car, which was ok, but was difficult to manoeuvre. eventually, i sold both of these prams and shelled out for the bugaboo bee plus. i am so glad that i did… here's why!
it is so unbelievably easy to assemble and disassemble. you can do it with one hand, holding the baby with the other hand. getting in and out of cars is super easy, too… so, no need for a h...Read more
ouse pram and a car pram. and we have a small car (VW golf, with limited boot space), so that was important… it has a huge storage basket, so all of your bits and pieces can come along for the ride. the seat faces forward or backwards, sitting either really quite upright or reclining when asleep, at the pull of a lever. there is a removable liner, for messy kids and easy cleaning. the buckle is easy to use and adjust, as well as being comfortable for the bub… we purchased the sun shade, which was a great idea for australia. when it's really hot and sunny, our child is completely covered and shielded, which was important for us. he can see out the mesh sides, so he's happy, too. the handlebar is easily adjustable, to a substantial height, so my husband, who is 6'4" finds it comfortable to push.1 comment
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StruloveNew South Wales, Australia
- 2 reviews
Back to the Bee and very happy!
So, I posted a previous review for the Bee Plus back in Jan, but we actually ended up selling it as I felt that I needed a larger/full size stroller..which we ended up getting the Baby Jogger City Versa. Although we are also happy with the versa it is quiet heavy and I feel it's handy to have two prams anyhow for different situations. I went through several different brands including a Baby Jogger city mini and city mini GT (which I loved, but my baby apparently didn't), a Bumbleride Indie (which I hated the recline mechanism). My hubby loved t...Read more
he bugaboo bee when we first had it and was all for trying it out again...so after trying to decide between the Cameleon (which he wasn't impressed with, but I still like) the Stokke Xplory (which ended up being a neat idea, but too plastic for our taste) and the Bee plus, we decided to go back to the bee for several reasons: listed below. I do like how it's so easy to add stuff and customize the bugaboo products. Yes, it's expensive, but it's like creating your own looking stroller without having to change prams on a regular basis.. Now as far as manovourability..the bee is great on many surfaces, but it's really not an all terrain stroller. It struggles a little on grass, gravel etc, but that's why we still have the Versa..although truth be i would love the bugaboo buffalo. Lol Light weight, great look, reverse seat (which is a must with my daughter), very easy to push and great suspension for such small wheels, nice adjustable seat; handle bars etc Small basket, but expected for a compact pram. Although it's compact,it's not as compact as I would like. The rounded part of the frame makes it awkward to fit in the back of our hinds odyssey with the 3rd seat up..which I had to creative about.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
CamRHCondobolin
best pram
I got the bee because my mum convinced me that I would prefer a smaller pram after the first month ! and yes she is right I love love my bee its easy to set up and pack up its small and fits in my boot just fine with room to spare. its looks great. I was worried about the wheels being to small when I go waling but it is fine ! I have a big baby jogging pram with 3 wheels and pump up tiers and it is just as good as the big one ! recommend it to any one ! it is not cheap but any good pram isn't cheap ! there has been a few times I have had to get the pram out of the car with one hand due to bub being unsettled and it is doable. (any other pram(not stroller) would be impossible)
small easy n light !
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SamiSydney
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Bugaboo Bee
What a horrible product! I only purchased mine in January 2013 thinking that all the issues with the shimmying wheel and so on has been resolved but after paying so much $ it has not! they just come up with new excuses. Don't waste your money on this pram. Go with something more practical and durable. Their customer service is also very very poor. When I called them they said they were aware of the issue but under their ACCC obligation, they only have to replace the faulty part...after I said, you have done this twice already and its not any better, they were like, oh well lets try again! I never leave a bad review but BUGABOO SUCKS
everything. small, horrible wheels and bad customer service
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This review is about the Cameleon not the Bee
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JustaPersonCanberra Central 2601, ACT
- 15 reviews
Very happy
Really happy with this product. Bought it because it was light weight, has the reverse facing option, and it folded down in one piece and very easy to unfold. It also has a large basket and it is very slim line. All these factors are very important to me as I have a bad back so it needed to be light and I really wanted to see my baby when pushing the pram.
Expensive and I'm don't think it will be tall enough for my baby as he is growing very quickly and is likely to be a very tall baby.
6 comments
I agree! My son is 9 months old and barley fits in it because he is tall. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone
The Bee Plus has an adjustable seat back so it can move up three inches from the lowest position. The seat bottom to canopy height is 24" at max height and the top of the seat is 22" max height, so it... Read more
's not really a short seat. My average height 18 month old is still on the lowest height, so she's got plenty of room to grow in it with it being adjustable.I tried my two year old in it and he fitted fine too.. try adjusting the back as suggested..
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Leighanne53NSW, 2032
- 35 reviews
- 9 likes
Fantastic pram - worth every cent!
Everything you would want in a pram/stroller!
Purchased my bugaboo bee approx 3 months ago for my then 6 month old.
He is my 3rd child so I have plenty of experience of prams & strollers!!
I had always vowed I would never have a bugaboo...believing you we're just paying for the name and not getting anything more than a cheaper pram, and that it was merely a status symbol.
Well I eventually caved after reading such positive reviews about it.
Now I cannot believe I waited so long!!
So easy to push...I often push it onehanded so I can hol...Read more
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shopmumSydney
Definitely worth it, the perfect pram
After months of looking at prams, we went with this one and we are so glad we did. Our checklist for a pram was:
-Lightweight
-Thin (easy to manoeuvre in small spaces)
-Good-sized basket
-Easy handling and folding
-Faces 2 ways
This pram suited all of these. Price was a factor, however we realised that a pram would be used most days and so paying more money for a better quality pram would be worth it and we are so happy we made that decision. The Bee is very sturdy with excellent suspension and handling. If your lifestyle is mostly suburb...Read more
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thelovelymstPerth
I love this stroller!
After a lot of research we chose the Bugaboo Bee+ and so glad we did.
Our Bee has served us well, the cocoon (added accessory) was brilliant in winter. It kept our babe cosy and we didn't have to worry about blankets falling off or getting caught in the wheels.
The Bee+ is perfect for city living and public transport. It is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre with one hand, making it easy to carry a basket at the shops or an upset baby. It fits through all check outs and aisles without running over toes or clipping ankles. The basket is...Read more
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tmetAU
- 2 reviews
Works for me
When I was pregnant I did a lot of research into prams. I live at the top of a steep hill so wanted to get a light weight pram that I would use to go for walks with my bub (am not a jogger so no point getting a running style pram). I wanted a pram that could be front and rear facing. I also wanted a pram that would fold in one movement so that I didn't have to pull it apart into two pieces to put in the car boot like the strider. The Bee was the only pram that fitted my requirements. After 6 months using it I am really glad I got it. It also fi...Read more
tted my Maxi Cosi capsule which was helpful. I have been laughed at cause it's so low to the ground that it looks like a dolls pram but it's practical so that works for me more than having a fashionable pram. Light weight and adaptable with front and rear facing options. I will be able to use it for years. Doesn't look the best. Wheels a small and can give my daughter a bumpy ride on walks around the neighbourhood.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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MaddieWMelbourne
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
A great travel stroller
We got the Bee because our pram isn't suitable for travel. For a city travel stroller, it's great. It's lightweight, you can reverse the seat, it's extremely well made and it looks good. Since we are used to a heavier duty pram (the Joolz) the Bee isn't as easy to move around because it will be harder to move on grass, curbs, etc. But, that's expected with all lightweight strollers.
Well made, comfortable, very easy to move
sits very low
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Allyv83QLD, 4158
- 2 reviews
Not Worth The Money!
cant believe i wasted my money! the canopy although interchangeable is not big enough it does not provide adequate cover from the sun. The main problem is the seat, it seems to be very uncomfortable and my daughter did not fall asleep in it once, you an purchase liners for the seat but why spend more?! When the pram is folded down when the seat is in reverse, it often falls off the frame.
glides like air, great manoeuvrability
uncomfortable seat, canopy
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35fishAU
- 14 reviews
- 12 likes
love it
i have owned three prams and this is the best one by far -- wish i'd bought it first off.
it's SO narrow and fits in the smallest of spaces! it's lightweight, the one piece fold is perfect for quick trips in and out of the car (as your bubs grows...like a stroller.) it's smooth on most surfaces (bit bumpy on rough gravel surfaces), and the basket is deceptively large. i love that bub can face forward or back, and it's SO easy to swap the seat. i've often swapped the seat if walking and the sun gets in bub's eyes.
the handle height can b...Read more
e adjusted, and its so compact that it fits in my hatchback's boot very easily. it also comes with the adaptors so you can clip in a carseat capsule (no waking of a sleeping baby.) and the cocoon accessory is excellent for a newborn. i would have NO hesitation in recommending the bugaboo (I just wish I found it first and didn't bother buying two other prams first) yes, the accessories like sun canopy etc are expensive -- but it does come with the rain cover free. Lightweight, one piece fold, narrow, adjustable height handle, swap seat function, large basket, great design Expensive accessories, no viewing window in hood, wheels can shimmySimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
kalilaAU
- 3 reviews
Bugaboo Bee Plus
A great easy to push, light weight stroller. Decent sized basket, extendable seat and the opportunity to customise. Can be used from newborn as it lies down flat & is also compatible with some infant capsules. Easy to fold down and put up, fits in small boots and is great for zipping around the shops.
Easy to fold, light weight, fits everywhere, being able to change hoods, accessorise
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I was just interested to know if you had problems with shimmying wheels?
the wheels were only a problem for ones manufactured between Jan 2011 & Sept 15th 2011
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mariecookeWOLLONGONG
- 3 reviews
Small but perfectly formed
Living in a smaller town I purchased my bee plus from the Internet without seeing or test driving it. Personally from the pictures on the net I thought it was particularly ugly as I much preferred the look of the cameleon. In the end I went with the bee as I am not into bulky prams.
Needless to say I nervously awaited my package and when it arrived I was very happy and relieved! It's the cutest little pram I've ever seen, pushes like a dream and has all the benefits of a stroller yet still functions as a pram. I especially like the rear/...Read more
forward function and the fact you can fit a maxicosi capsule to it without removing the existing seat (which would be fabulous for people traveling. If you are on the fence you really should just bite the bullet and get this one (in my opinion :) Light, compact, resurfacing seat6 comments
Work for Baby Kingdom by any chance?
Trying to be funny by any chance? I'm just a fully qualified mum of four just stating an opinion that is just that... MY opinion.
I am currently looking at purchasing the Bugaboo Bee stroller, but have one little concern. I've read a few reviews on the stroller and some ppl have had front wheel problems which turns me against it... Read more
. You Didn't say you had any problems with the wheels, so is it as bad as they say?Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Compact and Light
I knew I wanted a smaller pram for bub 2 but I wasn't exactly sure what. The bee ticked all my boxes, it was light, narrow, easy to manouvre, suitable from birth to toddler, extendable handle, extendable seat height and depth and a great choice of colours. I figured it wouldn't be great on rough terrain, which I was ok with. But... then I began to have problems with the front wheels not swivelling, which made it just impossible to manouvere. I was sent replacement wheels which fixed the problem. But then the wheels began to shimmy, making it ju...Read more
st shudder and shake, and I'm sure not a pleasant ride for bub. I was sent washers to fit to the stroller which are suppose to fix the problem. Which they did for a while and now the shimmying has started again. They say the washers need to be replaced every so often which has been the case for me. I must say how disapointed I am, for such an expensive pram that problems like this occur. I love my stroller but this is a big sore point for me. I would only reccommend it if the problems were fixed. Light, compact, narrow, easy to manourve, suitable from birth to toddler, lots of colours to choose from. front wheels shimmy.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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PoshDragonBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Major front wheel problems!
I bought this buggy recently because I wanted something compact but still parent-facing. I can see that it would be a great product but for me the problem with the shimmying wheels overshadows any positives. I took this buggy out of the box, put it together and...voila...the wheels were wobbling all over the place! Disappointed, I put on one of the washer sets that came with the buggy as instructed in the manual and...voila...the wheels were still wobbling. I called the shop and was told to put two washers on each wheel. This did indeed stop th...Read more
e shimmying but made the wheels quite stiff so the buggy was not as smooth to push. The wheels were so stiff that they did not even swivel freely when the product was turned upside down. At this point I was so annoyed that I took it back to the shop for a refund. This was granted after much arguing on my part. While I liked many features of this buggy, I couldn't get past the wobbly wheels thing. Some people might be happy to put washers on a new product but I don't think it is a solution to the problem. Plus, Bugaboo admit the washers need to be replaced regularly. In my opinion, the product is basically faulty and should not be on sale. I actually can't believe people are still buying it - obviously they are sucked in by the Bugaboo brand. What fools. The seat can face both ways and folds in one piece. Seat is extendable for growing child and sits upright even when in parent-facing mode. Lightweight. Good size basket. Front wheels shimmy.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
nzangelsVIC, 3081
- 2 reviews
Easy to use!
I found this pram great, I am a small person so I was looking for a lightweight pram that was easy to fold up, can be used facing towards me or outwards and this was perfect, it fits into my boot space in my Nissan Pulsar with no issues, its a small pram, I did use it for my new born with a cocoon which is great so I don't need a blanket.
small, lightweight, face in and outwards, fits into small cars - can buy other colours if wanted
expensive, can not go off road, extras can be costly
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sonic2043SYDNEY
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
So compact and lightweight
After researching all I wanted in a pram such forward/rear facing, suitable from birth to toddler, lightweight, not chunky like 3 wheelers (which I hate with passion) car seat adaptable. The bugaboo bee ticked all my boxes. This is perfect for inner city living and using on public transport. It is very easy to maneuver and even be done one handed. It was an expensive purchase but well worth it I believe as it can be used as a stroller when bub gets bigger. The one great thing about the bee also is that you dont have to remove the seat to fold, ...Read more
which you have to on the cameleon. The bugaboo folds in one click. Also you can change the colour of the sun shade too if you want too. I have the yellow which I love as its bright and happy. The accessories are expensive such as the cocoon for newborn but I purchased mine on eBay for a bargain. Normally retails at about $150. Stylish, great for city living as its narrow and easy to fold It's expensive.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
edenmistAU
Fantastic!
I purchased the Bugaboo Bee Plus for my 3 month old. I previously owned a maclaren which I also used for my 2 older children. But I realized that baby number 3 was more happy being able to see me so I researched prams with reversible seats and found the Bee Plus ticked all the right boxes.
I have been more than happy with this stroller. It is lightweight and is so easy to fold and unfold. It is such a dream to push and it's a great looking pram. But more importantly, baby is very content in it.
It is rather expensive but I would have to...Read more
say it's worth every cent! Seeing as we'll be using it for the next 4 years or so, the price doesn't seem so bad. Lightweight, easy to fold/unfold, looks good, easy to reverse seat, can use from birth to toddler, easy to push. Expensive but worth it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
mountainsmum
- 91 reviews
- 14 likes
Excellent
We had another pram, which I also love, for different reasons. It was great around our local terrain, but we found it took up nearly our whole boot. It was too heavy to get in and out of the car etc. That's why we got the bee. It is so cute. Really light. I can actually pick up the pram with one hand and open it with a quick push of the foot on the brake. It fits into the boot so well, we have more than 2/3rds of the boot space spare in a Mazda 3. It manoeuvres easily (again can turn on the spot with one hand). Easy to change handle height, cha...Read more
nge the upright position of the seat and even the height of the seat. The seat also has an extending base for comfort for the growing child. All so user friendly.Comfortable for my child. Can buy accessories. I would recommend this pram. It's a really good pram for around town and car trips. I love love love this pram!!!! It is so compact, easy to put up and collapse. Gives me so much more boot space when we go out. It's really easy to steer. Comfortable for my daughter. Decent sized canopy. Light to push. Not so good for off roading. We live in the mountains so this pram is only for when we are walking on paths or at the shops. It doesn't handle too well going across bumpy grassy areas, but that's not why we bought the pram for in the first place. It is also on the more expensive side of prams, but worth it!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Chloeasked
Hi will the seat liners for the bee3 or bee5 be compatible with the bee plus?
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Customer ServiceBugaboo
Hi Chloe,
The harness on the Bee plus is different to the harness on the Bee5, therefore the current seat liner may not fit the Bee plus correctly. To be sure, can you reach out to our service team and include an image of your Bee plus harness. [email protected]
The Bugaboo Team
Katarina T.asked
Hello, I just bought Bee+ 2013 model. I would like to buy canopy which is Bugaboo Bee3. Will this fit on my Bee+ model please?
1 answer
Customer ServiceBugaboo
Hi Katarina T.
Yes this will fit.
The bugaboo team
May W.asked
How tall till the kid is to big for the seat?
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Customer ServiceBugaboo
Hi May W.
This will differ from child to child, the bugaboo bee plus will carry up to 17kg in the seat.
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Lori
I used the bugaboo bee from newborn until now, my son is now over two years old and its still a great pram.
I used no extra attachments for my newborn as the pram lies almost completely flat and h... Read more
e was very happy in it, so he must have been comfy enough. I love that you can grow the pram as the child grows. You can pull to extend the top of the pram and the leg part. I even took it into childcare for him to sleep in as he liked having his day naps in it. Childcare loved it since he just fell asleep as soon as they put him in it.