Bugaboo Donkey
The Bugaboo Donkey is an extremely versatile high-end stroller for one child, twins or siblings with a small age gap. It was released in 2011. It is the first stroller to be priced at over £1,000.
Its unique chassis can be extended or narrowed in three simple clicks. On the chassis, you can attach one or two seats, carrycots, car seats or any combination of one of these with an optional side basket, which can be also carried as a handbag. The carrycot and the bucket seat textiles are attached to the same frame. The Donkey is only 74 cm wide despite the side-by-side seats. It will pass through regular 80 cm doors easily. However, you should keep in mind that the car seats with adapters widen the stroller. One car seat widens it to 80 cm, two to 86 cm. The large air-filled tires are easy to maneuver and can handle all kinds of terrain. When shopping, you will appreciate the huge basket with high weight capacity.
The stroller is available in different configurations. The Mono is designed for one child with one chassis, a carrycot, a seat and a side basket. The Duo is suitable for siblings of different ages with two frames with seats, one fabric set for the carrycot and a side basket. The Twin is designed for twins, and it comes with two carrycots, two seats and a side basket. In addition, it can also be purchased as a separate chassis and assembled according to your needs.
The Donkey has under gone several improvements. From2012, the exchangeable hoods can be extended. Models since 2014 have a longer brackets attaching the seat/carrycot onto the chassis. Seats from previous years will therefore not fit. Since 2017, the chassis folds more compact and can be folded with the seats or even the carrycots attached. The foam handles were covered with leatherette.
The Donkey also comes in special and limited editions. One of the most popular is the 2016 Weekender with a matching travel bag that fits into the place of one of the seats. There are also the Diesel Denim, or the 2017 collaborations Niark1 and the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome.
The Bugaboo Donkey is an extremely versatile high-end stroller for one child, twins or siblings with a small age gap. It was released in 2011. It is the first stroller to be priced at over £1,000.
Its unique chassis can be extended or narrowed in three simple clicks. On the chassis, you can attach one or two seats, carrycots, car seats or any combination of one of these with an optional side basket, which can be also carried as a handbag. The carrycot and the bucket seat textiles are attached to the same frame. The Donkey is only 74 cm wide despite the side-by-side seats. It will pass through regular 80 cm doors easily. However, you should keep in mind that the car seats with adapters widen the stroller. One car seat widens it to 80 cm, two to 86 cm. The large air-filled tires are easy to maneuver and can handle all kinds of terrain. When shopping, you will appreciate the huge basket with high weight capacity.
The stroller is available in different configurations. The Mono is designed for one child with one chassis, a carrycot, a seat and a side basket. The Duo is suitable for siblings of different ages with two frames with seats, one fabric set for the carrycot and a side basket. The Twin is designed for twins, and it comes with two carrycots, two seats and a side basket. In addition, it can also be purchased as a separate chassis and assembled according to your needs.
The Donkey has under gone several improvements. From2012, the exchangeable hoods can be extended. Models since 2014 have a longer brackets attaching the seat/carrycot onto the chassis. Seats from previous years will therefore not fit. Since 2017, the chassis folds more compact and can be folded with the seats or even the carrycots attached. The foam handles were covered with leatherette.
The Donkey also comes in special and limited editions. One of the most popular is the 2016 Weekender with a matching travel bag that fits into the place of one of the seats. There are also the Diesel Denim, or the 2017 collaborations Niark1 and the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome.
Bugaboo Donkey Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Chassis-only, Double sibling stroller (side-by-side)
- Stroller weight
- 13 kg (alt. 15 kg)
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 106 cm x 60-74 cm x 114 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 87 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 17 kg
- First seat's maximum weight capacity
- 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
- Yes
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 26 x 23 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 94 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)
- Yes
- 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)
- Yes
The 2nd Seat unit
- Full-size second seat
- Yes
- Second seat's maximum weight capacity
- 17 kg
- Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Second seat unit's reversibility
- Yes
- L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
- Yes
- Second seat's reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Second seat's backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- Second seat features a one-handed backrest recline
- Yes
- Second seat features a leg rest
- Yes
- Second seat features a footrest
- Yes
- Second seat unit's backrest height
- 49 cm
- Second seat's width x depth of the sitting surface
- 26 x 23 cm
- Total length of the second seat unit
- 94 cm
- Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Second seat's equipped with a bumper bar
- Yes
- Usable also in single-child configuration
- Yes
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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- No
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Rear wheels type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Front wheels diameter
- 25 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 30 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- Yes
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Suspension type
- Frame
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Folds with both seats attached
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam, Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 88-106 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
- 10 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 76 x 30 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- 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
- Two car seats at the same time compatibility
- 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
- Yes
Parent reviews of the Bugaboo Donkey
THE stroller 😍
A lot of satisfaction.
- Large, inflatable wheels
- Adjustable handle
- Huge basket
- Side basket
- Reversible
- Bulky for the car trunk
There is nothing to complain about - it's THE stroller you need. It can handle any terrain.
Unfortunately for us, not much of a stroller for the price. Feels unfinished, technically bad design, no handbrake, no total suspension... for me, a very unfortunate design, where the whole weight rests on two joints that are too stressed. Extendable handle - when I put a not very heavy bag on it, the stroller falls over very easily.
Very little room in the bottom basket. If used for two children at the same time, very little storage space...
In my opinion, not very compact - the chassis together with the seat is not very efficient to fold e.g. in the car.
The "cradle" style seat is not, according to our physiotherapist, suitable for the proper development of mainly hip joints etc, which of course leads to another downsides, in my opinion uncomfortable position for sleeping, the child cannot choose a natural position without having to have his legs up - he sits lying down...
Design-wise, very nice. For some, even practical because of the possibility of narrowing it down to a mono version for just one child. Great that the seats/cots can be freely rearranged, reversed in/against direction of travel...
- large, air-filled wheels
- summer canopies with mosquito net
- low weight
- compact and easy to fold
- beautiful design
- possible to use as mono as well as duo stroller
The best twin stroller on the market. Thanks to air-filled wheels, it glides through every kind of terrain. As the only model, it allows the children to sit facing both forward, both rearward, as well as in opposite directions. If you need to only take one child with you, you just don’t take the second seat unit...
- loads and loads of storage space in Mono version
- many accessories
- beautiful colors
- so many possible variations
- easy to use
- stable
- slightly larger (dimensions)
- a little heavy
Perfect stroller even in the Mono version. Lots of storage space, no additional bag needed. Driveability is great even in snow and on harsh surfaces. It passes through any door - but you need to have a large car boot; otherwise, you need to click off more elements of the chassis. Fortunately, in our car, it fit in one piece.