Bugaboo Bee 3
.eli
The Bugaboo Bee 3 is the third generation of the very popular light stroller. It was released in 2014. The high-end Bee 3 is the most compact Bugaboo stroller. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. The chassis of the improved model is sturdier with a larger shopping basket. The smooth ride of the small wheels is ensured by the soft suspension. The visible front springs are more dense in the third version.
The reversible seat is narrower than those in the older models. It is located low on the chassis. The seat has no leg rest, but can be extended. You can also extend the backrest adjusting the position of the hood as well. The Bee 3 thus fully adapts to a baby´s needs when growing. The seat can be adjusted from completely flat to a very upright position. The shell of the seat is now completely black including the strap fastening. Only the adjustment mechanism is in light grey. The harness was also changed - when unfastened, the straps spring to the sides. This makes it easier to put the child into the seat. Each of the harness straps has to be inserted into the buckle separately. The improved seat textiles are lighter and more breathable with protruding soft side panels. The improved, specifically-shaped hood has more distinctive edges. On sunny days, you can even extend it. Similarly to the popular Bugaboo Cameleon, the Bee can be customized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available. In addition to the 8 basic hood colors, you can choose a silver or a black chassis and one of 4 colors of the seat textiles.
The Bee 3 is suitable from birth thanks to the full recline. For added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. In addition to a car seat, you can now attach a carrycot to the chassis. The carrycot will use the hood from the seat.
The stroller was also released in limited editions, best known of which are: the design collaboration with Diesel (Diesel Rock), Missoni, Modern Pastel or various variations of Andy Warhol and Van Gogh.
The Bugaboo Bee 3 is the third generation of the very popular light stroller. It was released in 2014. The high-end Bee 3 is the most compact Bugaboo stroller. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. The chassis of the improved model is sturdier with a larger shopping basket. The smooth ride of the small wheels is ensured by the soft suspension. The visible front springs are more dense in the third version.
The reversible seat is narrower than those in the older models. It is located low on the chassis. The seat has no leg rest, but can be extended. You can also extend the backrest adjusting the position of the hood as well. The Bee 3 thus fully adapts to a baby´s needs when growing. The seat can be adjusted from completely flat to a very upright position. The shell of the seat is now completely black including the strap fastening. Only the adjustment mechanism is in light grey. The harness was also changed - when unfastened, the straps spring to the sides. This makes it easier to put the child into the seat. Each of the harness straps has to be inserted into the buckle separately. The improved seat textiles are lighter and more breathable with protruding soft side panels. The improved, specifically-shaped hood has more distinctive edges. On sunny days, you can even extend it. Similarly to the popular Bugaboo Cameleon, the Bee can be customized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available. In addition to the 8 basic hood colors, you can choose a silver or a black chassis and one of 4 colors of the seat textiles.
The Bee 3 is suitable from birth thanks to the full recline. For added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. In addition to a car seat, you can now attach a carrycot to the chassis. The carrycot will use the hood from the seat.
The stroller was also released in limited editions, best known of which are: the design collaboration with Diesel (Diesel Rock), Missoni, Modern Pastel or various variations of Andy Warhol and Van Gogh.
Bugaboo Bee 3 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8.7 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 89 cm x 53 cm x 88 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 90 cm x 46.5 cm x 32 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 17 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-48 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- Yes
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- Yes
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 53 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 29 x 25.5 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 87 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- Yes
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- No
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar can be purchased separately
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 15 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- Yes
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 89-106 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 4 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 72 x 30 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- No
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the Bugaboo Bee 3
- Good looking
- Comfortable for baby
- Surprisingly big basket - it's like Mary Poppins bag!
- Easy to put up and down
- Not so light weight or compact for something advertised as both
- Some may have trouble adjusting to basket only being accessible from the front
- Pricey new - but often able to buy second hand much cheaper!
We love this stroller!
It feels so zippy and light to push, and is super comfortable for Bub - he's had many a nap in it! Love that Bugaboo offer spare parts and new hoods etc to update the look, even though this stroller is now older!
- reversible seat unit
- low weight
- it folds almost by itself
- extendable back- and leg rest
- quality frame - no scratches
- well-made 5-point harness
- difficult access to the shopping basket
- small wheels
- too soft of a suspension system (some may take this as an advantage, however)
I didn't like those little wheels that got stuck in every ridge in the sidewalk. Very soft, almost rocking suspension also won’t fit everybody. Otherwise, quite nice for vacations. I also liked the extendable hood and the lay-flat, non-bucket type of seat unit. The seat going in both direction I take as a big plus as well 👍🏻 Super was also the well-made, quality frame, which did not scratch.
Excellent travel stroller, just - for all-terrain use you’ll need one more stroller. We also used the carrycot. For having in the car, or for summer - a great help... I recommend for those who often go to shopping centers and downtown; also, if you travel a lot by car.
- maneuverability
- compact fold
- design
- option to change the hoods as well as the seat unit fabrics
- the only disadvantage is the fact that the seat is very low to the ground
I really like it - design- or function-wise. Moreover, my little daughter is happy in it 🙂
In the role of a buggy for an older toddler, I was very happy with it. I don't really have any reproaches to be made. I recommend it.
I miss something to extend the leg rest when the baby falls asleep. For older children (mine was 1.5 years old), the canopy is too close to the head - when open, and my daughter is in the sitting position, her head touches the canopy. Otherwise, maximum satisfaction; it’s lightweight and compact.
- Easy manipulation
- Excellent ride
- So many accessories to choose from - summer canopies, inserts, organizers...
- Ok for light terrain
- Not a winter kind of stroller
- No way to put a footmuff inside
- Adjusting of the seat - it doesn't click in and doesn't hold where it should
At first, I was not that happy about the fact that you can't use it as a main stroller because of its inability to tackle snow, ice... I intensively started to use it from the spring. It's high-quality, great to push, and with beautiful (even though expensive) accessories.
- fully used for two children
- changing of the accessories
- great for travels
- winter/snow is difficult to handle with those small wheels
- no other complaints :-)
For me, a top stroller for a child over 1 year. Absolutely satisfied - fully used with both of my children. I loved changing the accessories as well as traveling with it 😉
It’s handy, but its wheels are too small.
- very lightweight
- easy manipulation
- small wheels
The best buggy for summer, 0 points in snowy winter though... It's an urban buggy.
Your questions about the Bugaboo Bee 3
Hi! Does anyone have experience using this stroller on travels by plane? Could I take this on board an Emirates flight and put on the in board over head cabin luggage? Thanks you!
Hello, Saniya,
The Bee 3's folded dimensions of 90 cm x 46.5 cm x 32 cm definitely won't fit the carry-on (cabin luggage) requirements, no. This will not be allowed on an airline.
However, you usually can take any stroller with you if you have a 2 years old or younger with you as baby's free luggage - the stroller would be taken from you when boarding, and given back to you when getting off the plane. Be sure to check the rules with your airline.