Bugaboo Bee
The Bugaboo Bee is the first version of the very popular light stroller. It was released in 2007. The Bee is the most compact Bugaboo stroller. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. In the first generation, the small wheels are full and white. A smooth ride through the city is ensured by the soft suspension. The reversible seat is located lower. The seat has no leg rest, but can be extended. You can adjust the backrest from a very upright position to a full recline. The massive hood has a typical rounded shape. Similarly to the popular Bugaboo Cameleon, the Bee can be customized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available.
The Bee is suitable for use right from birth. You can place your baby in the seat, for added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. A car seat can also be attached to the chassis, creating a travel system. The Bee was also released in the limited Denim edition.
The Bugaboo Bee is the first version of the very popular light stroller. It was released in 2007. The Bee is the most compact Bugaboo stroller. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. In the first generation, the small wheels are full and white. A smooth ride through the city is ensured by the soft suspension. The reversible seat is located lower. The seat has no leg rest, but can be extended. You can adjust the backrest from a very upright position to a full recline. The massive hood has a typical rounded shape. Similarly to the popular Bugaboo Cameleon, the Bee can be customized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available.
The Bee is suitable for use right from birth. You can place your baby in the seat, for added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. A car seat can also be attached to the chassis, creating a travel system. The Bee was also released in the limited Denim edition.
Bugaboo Bee Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 7.7 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 89 cm x 53 cm x 88 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 88 cm x 53 cm x 31 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)
- 0-36 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
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- Yes
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 46 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 38 x 25.5 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 84 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
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- 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
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Foldable
- Small yet spacious for baby
- Travels over rough terrain (rocky road, forest path ) without the slightest hesitation
- It's harder to reverse the seat forwards and backwards, I've had a bit of trouble with it
- Too bad there's no canopy extension
Wow!!! Just a blast, the stroller pleasantly surprised me - what it can go over with grace, how small it is, but how it is still spacious for the baby. Absolutely awesome, I love it more and more 💓💓
I don't understand this type of stroller - how it could even exist. It's horrible, mostly the chassis - I don't get of what one sees on it, omg.
- Lightweight
- Foldable and compact
- Versatile
- Easy to clean + easy maintenance
- Large storage space
- Comfortable for the child
- One-piece fold
- Not good for harsh terrain
- Not good for a large, heavy child (ok up to three years)
We had it from the birth of our daughter up to her circa 3 1/2 years, and we combined it with other types. It was with us on all of our vacations. It tackles any sidewalks, gravel roads, and even sand easily. The only problem was a real forest terrain.
I liked that my child slept on an almost-flat surface. This first-gen model has an extendable sitting space, meaning you can enlarge the surface where the child sits/lays. The storage is incredible, large. The generous hood and a lightweight frame make it a versatile helper. If you live in the city and travel rather often, I strongly recommend it.
Good only for short walks and/or for a small baby.
- Compactness
- Low weight
- Maneuverability
- Shopping basket
- Nice, protecting hood
- Doesn't lay flat
For me, an excellent buggy. I appreciate the hood that covers the sides as well (compared to the newer models). A small, silly stroller - it's so silly it's beautiful 🙏✍🏻
- compact
- big sun canopy
- big shopping basket
- difficult to reverse the seat unit
- crooked seat sides
- canopy gets broken over time
My little one refused to get on it. The folding was great, even though it was a little harder than I expected. The canopy broke (the joints on it often crack). The seat unit could be reversed, but the process was very challenging to do, with about 4 actions to be done (and the seat unit also gave off some fearsome crackling noises; apparently it is like that even with a brand new one). The sides of the seat unit creased inwards. Otherwise, the manipulation with the stroller was quite nice. I guess I got a faulty one...