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MumTo3
- 15 reviews
- 4 likes
Exellent
The best pram I have had! It fits through all supermarket aisles, maneuvers nicely, and very stylish.
You cna have the baby facing you or away from you, and its very snuggly.
Compact and versatile. Looks funky and has great accessories.
Expensive
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kmjl80
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Perfect
I never really had looked at other prams when I had to buy one - I had my heart set on the bugaboo & that's what I was getting! It has been a great pram so far (for the 14 months I have been using it) and have had no trouble with it. I have pushed one of my friend's prams just for a few minutes (don't know what brand) and it was like pushing a dodgy shopping trolley you get at the supermarket - at that point I knew my money was well spent... You can control it with as little as one finger & has excellent brakes - you can put the brake on whil...Read more
e going down an escalator & the fully packed pram will not get away from you. A couple of little annoying things are that; when my son is in his seat - his head reaches the very top and rubs against the sun canopy (so not sure what will happen when he grows some more (only 14 months old); as this pram is very expensive, you would expect that all the accessories you can think of would be included in the price - any additional accessories are also very hard on your wallet... For example the footmuff is close to the $200 mark; I don't like the fact when putting it in or out of the car, it is in 2 seperate pieces - to fit in my boot the seat has to sit snuggly on the base - so when I take it all out the seat has to be put down on the carpark ground to set up the frame (very annoying if raining!) it tends to get a bit dirty from this.. Overall - I would recommend this pram to anyone that would be willing to spend that much (it was the most I spent on one thing for my son) - Husbands / partners will probably find it hard to justify spending that much on a pram (I copped it - but he knew that I would not be 100% happy with any other pram I had), at the end of the day you will be the one pushing it around the most! To anyone considering buying one, make sure you do not pay full price! You can ask the shop - any of them - for what their best price is (I know this can be embarrassing but is well worth it).. you can save hundreds - play them against eachother for a best price - I saved about $250 Very stylish & a dream to push around - holds it's value very well (if you look after it you can re-sell it on ebay or privately) - comes with the bassinet Very expensive, nearly all accessories are an 'extra' - so there goes more money, once pulled down - is in 2 pieces, not ideal if you have more than one child
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Exellent
Fantastic pram design and quality finish. Yes it is expensive roughly $1700 but well worth the investment- you will use it everyday for the next couple of years. I'd also recommend in buying a quality car seat- safety comes first.
IF YOU LOVE QUALITY PRODUCTS BUGABOO IS FOR U!!! I have had mine for almost 3 years and still in great condition. Versatile from the shopping mall to going to the park. Designed well and excellent materials used- fabrics etc and fairly light weight for that type of pram only 9kg ( compared to similar prams on market)E...Read more
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JALPUKA
- 3 reviews
Average
I was SO in love with the stroller before bub came and done alot of research. After putting it up and down to go into car I was SO disappointed with product at how easy it got scrathed and damaged. I emailed bugaboo through their website and still no response back from them. Went back to store where purchased and after 6 weeks of waiting had to chase them again too, and still dont have a new cap. If I walked everywhere and never put the Bug in the car I wouldve been raving about this. For the cash I paid, disapointed with the frame and very ...Read more
disapointed at the manufaturer for not getting back to me! Very light - I have to carry baby and pram up stairs to a unit. Looks great. Good accessories. You can easily move the pram into different positions. Comes with bassinet which ou premmie baby slept in being too small for cot. Alot of storage room in the bag. The seat can be taken off frame and used as seat on floor. Y NIGHTMARE to put frame up and down. After about 4 weeks of use the cap on the front of the small wheel came off. I have since noticed many others with the same cap missing. Wheels scratched with putting pram up and down to go into car. The middle of the small wheels are starting to rust! The frame easily scratches. Very light in the wind - hold on to it tight esp when your bub doest weigh much -I always use the wriststrap. Hard to get accessories in this country.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Sucked in
We got sucked in by the Bugaboo "Mystique". When shopping for our new baby we felt that if we didn't spend the money, we we'd be shortchanging him, but in this case the opposite was true. The Bugaboo was cumbersome, difficult to use and really not that well designed (aesthetics aside). It's got some funky features, but most of them are more trouble than they're worth. Save your money and buy a practical umbrella style stroller that is lighter, smaller, simpler, and that your baby will comfortably sleep in after they're a few months old. We ...Read more
eventually switched and realised the suckers we were. I suspect most of the Bugaboo advocates out there just don't know any better. Colours, the bassinet. High price, complex functionality, size (when other reviewers say it's small I feel they must be speaking about a different product!)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Bad
The very first time we took our new baby out in the bugaboo, the zipper that attaches the apron on top of the bassinet broke. It took 3 months to get a new bassinet. It was cold and windy so the apron would have really been handy. When our baby got too big for the bassinet, I went to put the seat on, but surpise the mechanism that locks the seats into a positions didn't work. I had a totally unsafe pram and had to wait again to get a replacement. As it turns out the lady at the shop where I bought my pram told me it is very common for things t...Read more
o brake in this expensive pram. It's obviously not very good quality, you just pay for the name. And they only give you 2 years of warranty, so watch out. Looks good, easy steer and light to push If something breaks, it can take up to 3 months to get a replacement part, which is very inconvenient!!!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Good
once we mastered the assembly very pleased with product. great lightweight frame very liftable (even for new fragile mummy). only major downside is the UV filter which does little or nothing in full sun. wouldn't bother purchasing shade just use bunny rug.
Agility, light weight, quick to assemble (for me!!) multi direction facing (++ haven't seen any other prams where baby can face mum out walking past the basinette stage), funky design
price, very difficult for grandma to get head around assembly, UV shade is a joke
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JacAndrew
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Good
The way it moves around in all terrains is great - have been on dirt tracks, rocky tracks, grass and sand without any bogs or probs. I like that I've been able to fit into small spaces to eat when I see other prams haven't a hope of getting in/around tables,tight spots and lifts.
Bassinet was great against windy wet weather- especially with the zip up wind proof cover and rain protector- I knew baby was safe from the cold and wet at all times being a NB. Comes also with a mozzie protector netting- light and airy which is a plus. Can fit through...Read more
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missnerissAustralia
- 4 reviews
Good pram
It is a good pram and has done me well, but it does not fit upto a 4 year old. If you are like me, you can become obssesed with collecting all the bits and colour toppings that you can get with it and so it can be very expensive. It is a dream to steer and I have owned several prams and this rates as the best. It fits fine into the boot of my car (other people that have said it is bulky must be comparing to a stroller becase it takes up half the room of what my 3 wheeler does!). Unlike others I have had no troubles when it comes to dealing ...Read more
with Bugaboo direct - all emails where responded to within 3 days and the replacement straps where received within a fortnight. So if you're looking at buying a Bug - go for it, but you will need to buy a stroller when bubs gets bigger - it will not last all the way through as bubs will look to big in it. Easy to manoeuvre and fits through small areas. Great selction of colour choices and accessories. Child sits higher. Light weight. My son still likes to go in it and he is nearly 3. Can steer it with one hand, unlike strollers. Handles the country roads/paths where I live with ease (reason why I still use it as my stroller is useless with its small wheels). Sun hood can be pulled down for good protection. Will not fit a child to the age of 4, my 2 year old looks too big in it. The brake does not fully lock the wheels so it can still be moved. Very hard to get the hang of folding/unfolding it. Harness straps "slip" so I have to tighten them all the time (and the clip on the side harness straps broke). Frame feels loose (it is meant to be like this, but I think it feels shoddy). UV shade is a joke! Pram tips easy (if you go down a gutter make sure you hold it tight as it will tip foward). When using the toddler board it can be tricky pushing it. When unfolding the pram it can get "stuck" in the wheel clamp and is very hard to get out and in doing so the adjustable handle goes out of wack (you'll understand what I mean if you have one - the 2008 model)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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loulouz
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Everyone should have one
I recommend this pram to anyone who wants the bassinette/seat option for a pram. be awarethat it is a two piece pram, but this also makes it very light to pick up. although it has four wheels, it is good for walking also - in all terrains - it is very easy to move about with the pram as it has a very tight turning circle and also its width is one of the thinnest on the market.
The pram is very easy to manoenvre and is also very light weight. With limited space in my boot i needed a pram which was compact. i love the idea of a bassinette and the...Read more
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Jocelynaus
- 27 reviews
- 1 like
So good
I love this pram, I recommend it highly because of it's smooth ride, tiny turning circle and great appearance. It is excellent for my son to sleep in and for him to view and interact with the world from. I love chatting to him facing me while shopping, or facing him ut to take the park in, or rolling it up to cafe tables as his high chair.
However it is not without quirks some could see as faults, like the process of getting it into/out of the car as 2 peice this is awkard compared to other prams I've owned. Also it is touchy about uneven g...Read more
round and not as good as it's predessor off road. If considering a used one be aware the models have changed significantly over the years, check unfolding mechanisms as the 2 sliding button arrangement (pre-2007) and swivelling knobs (2007) are annoying. I upgraded to a 2008 chassis with 2 white tab like buttons and found that helps. The suspension and handling is excellent. It is very attractive and a joy to own. The 2 peice fold is disappointing. It handles poorly with large wheels forward. It is very expensive.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
krissySydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Overall good!
Overall, the pram is great for steering in shopping malls if you don't mind assembling it due to the two pieces it comes in.Is lightweight and has great colour choice, as is the new canvas breezy, no fleece here thanks!My little boy seems to enjoy sleeping in it, so must be doing okay.Good resale value.
I have recently purchased the 2008 cameleon bugaboo with foam tyres, which takes the hassle out of pumping flat tyres, it very easy to maneouvre, lightweight, great choice of colours, extra options available!It is a head turner though.
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rubybena
- 4 reviews
Love
i love it, i come from a cooler climate so warmth wasa priority consideration, also aesthetics and visual appreciation was a must!. componantry can all be purchased sep as you need which is great, no waste. we love ours.
love that it fully protects bub against cold breezes/wind/rain/sun yet she is still fully in view. and it is totally cool!
no zipping around in small places!
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Love the pram
I love the Bugaboo Cameleon. My baby has always been very comfortable in it - from bassinet to seat. Love the many fabric and colour choices.
Easy to manouvre, sturdy, great raincover and sunscreen, great design, excellent lock on handle, love the fact that it can be used with a car seat.
Could do with a little window in the hood so that baby can be seen when (s)he is facing forward. Would have liked the seat to be totally flat when fully reclined - a small baby's legs will stick straight up in the air when the seat is fully reclined.
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SarahD
- 19 reviews
- 1 like
Cant live without it
I could not live without my bugaboo - its suits my lifestyle and personality. I am a young mum and wanted a pram that I was proud to push my child in.
I absolutely love my bugaboo. I initially bought a steelcraft pram and ended up selling it on ebay 4motnhs later cause I had to have a bugaboo. It so easy to use and my baby loves it. Its very stylish
The cost - yes it is very expensive but worth every dollar.Can only accommodate for 1 child - have just purchased the skateboard for my 2 year old. Hopefully he will stay on it!
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This pram is...
This pram is supreme, it is a great pram and lovely to push. I argue with my husband on who turn it is to push, as we both love pushing it!
A beautiful pram to push, it is a joy not to have to fight against it when steering.
When is bassinett mode, hard to place items in under carriage.
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Love it!
LOVE IT. If you can afford to purchase one i would do it all over again. I love the height my little boy sits up at compared to other prams and how easy it is to push.
It's light weight, easy to monouvre and groovy.
It's tricky to put up....but once you master it it's ok. Sunshade was hopeless on the seat, i was only able to attach it to the bassinet.
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Getting stock
The Australian distributer has no stock, the bugaboo website looks nice, good graphics etc. BUT..... In australia there is no acutual warehouse (where cargo can be sent out from), it's all in a customs bonded depot in Sydney so if you get the wrong thing then be prepeared to waqit upto 8-12 weeks to recieve the right goods. All stock is held and only released by Bugaboo international. So if no e-mail from bugaboo international then no product to the stores. Very, Very poor distributership.
Good design, easy to fold up and down (once you get the knack) lightweight easy to steer etc.
WARNING ABOUT BUYING THIS PRAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Very Good High Quality
This is a very good, high quality pram, and the things that people like about it, and the reasons why people buy it are all valid. However, it is let down by some flaws (see con's), The frame and the suspension on the tyres are excellent, esp. if you are planning on doing lots of walking over different terrain, but I would recommend to anyone considering to buy one to walk into it with open eyes and not be blinded by the Bugaboo "mystique", and be aware that not all babies are going to like the rigid seat to sleep.
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MaryAnn13
- 2 reviews
Best Investment
The best investment - a must have!!! Easy to push, stylish & versatile. My daughter is very comfortable in it. Up to 6 months, my daughter slept in the bassinet during the day.
Easy to steer. Looks great. Converts from bassinet to seat.
A bit expensive - but worth every cent. A bit tricky to assemble- but you get use to it. Quite large when folded down into 2 pieces.
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Questions & Answers
Tiffanyasked
Hi, i have a 2005 bugaboo cameleon which i LOVE ! I need to replace one of the wheels in the back. I know they changed the wheels. So what type if wheel do i need and how can i purchase one ?
2 answers
Customer ServiceBugaboo
Hi Tiffany,
Unfortunately we do not carry the tyres for the original Cameleon any longer.
You may want to get in touch with an authorised repair agent. For more information please contact our customer care team: https://service.bugaboo.com/GeneralQuestionForm?lang=en_AU
Thanks,
The Bugaboo Team
Thank you fir your reply!
I have called before and no one carries the part. I will try on the internet, but what should i be looking or asking for? I believe they changed the material of the wheel ?
Jennifer S.asked
What car seat adaptor can I use with a 1st Generation Chameleon and a graco snug ride click and connect infant car seat?
1 answer
Customer ServiceBugaboo
Hi Jennifer S.
We carry the maxi cosi adapter for the Cameleon - this adapter can be used with the Maxi Cosi Mico Plus & Nuna Pipa Klik capsules.
We cannot guarantee this adapter will be compatible with another branded capsule in Australia.
The Bugaboo Team.
JPitittoasked
Hello- does the comfort wheelboard fit a Gen 1 Cameleon? Also the pram seems to need a wheel alignment, what can I do to fix this?
1 answer
Customer ServiceBugaboo
Hi there,
The Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board 2017 is compatible with all Cameleon prams when used in conjunction with this adapter:
https://www.bugaboo.com/au-en/accessories/adapters/bugaboo-comfort-wheeled-boardplus-adapter-for-bugaboo-cameleon3-881591.html
With regards to your wheel alignment, you may want to get in contact with an authorised repair agent. Please contact our service team and they will pass on contact details. [email protected]
Thanks,
The Bugaboo Team
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