The Bugaboo Dragonfly is Bugaboo's answer to a compact city reversible that also lies flat. Dragonfly's biggest strength is a very quick one-hand fold that, after you get the grip, can be truly almost instantaneous and also very flat, achievable even with the seat unit facing any direction. The folded stroller also has a carry strap as well as stands by itself when folded.
You'll appreciate the versatility, personalization, large and accessible storage basket space with 10 kg weight capacity, and also the sustainable, greener aspect of this stroller. The Dragonfly is best used as as a city stroller though and is not the best choice for all-terrain adventures.
Because of the reversibility of the seat, don't expect a crazy spacious seat - even with the high weight capacity of that, you most probably won't be able to fit a 4 years old in it.
The Bugaboo Dragonfly is Bugaboo's answer to a compact city reversible that also lies flat. Dragonfly's biggest strength is a very quick one-hand fold that, after you get the grip, can be truly almost instantaneous and also very flat, achievable even with the seat unit facing any direction. The folded stroller also has a carry strap as well as stands by itself when folded.
You'll appreciate the versatility, personalization, large and accessible storage basket space with 10 kg weight capacity, and also the sustainable, greener aspect of this stroller. The Dragonfly is best used as as a city stroller though and is not the best choice for all-terrain adventures.
Because of the reversibility of the seat, don't expect a crazy spacious seat - even with the high weight capacity of that, you most probably won't be able to fit a 4 years old in it.
Bugaboo Dragonfly Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 7.9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 106 cm x 52 cm x 104 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 90 cm x 52 cm x 36 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 22 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
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- 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
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Wheels with suspension
- Front
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism), Frame
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 98-105 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
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
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- No,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- 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
- No
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
- No
- 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 Dragonfly
Your questions about the Bugaboo Dragonfly
Will the Dragonfly lie flat for newborn use with a cocoon? We have limited space in our city home and don’t want to have a bassinet if the cocoon could work?
Hello, Louise,
The dragonfly reclines flat, and thus, yes, it could be used with a cocoon. It will need a narrower one, and you'll probably have to look for a universal one (as there is no dedicated cocoon for this stroller as far as I know), but it should work.
Alternatively, you can just look for a newborn insert, something to narrow down the space (like in car seats), or, if your baby will be born when it's colder, a thicker, good footmuff plus the lying position should do.
Is the Dragonfly cabin approved? It looks bigger than the butterfly when folded down.
Hi,
No, the folded dimensions are not that small and the stroller was not meant to be a cabin-friendly trvel stroller, more like lightweight urban reversible pushchair.
Please could you compare the Dragonfly to the Bee 6? It sounds lighter and easier to fold but is there less room for a growing child and is the suspension as good as the Bee 6? Torn between the two for everyday city use, conscious older pavements and occasional cobblestones might be worse in the Dragonfly?
Thanks so much!
Hey, Kay,
I think the two are actually comparable, space-wise - the Bee does grow in the backrest area, however is much less comfy because of the missing leg rest (and in the parent-facing mode, footrest). I think that especially for smaller kids the Dragonfly is much more practical, and the room is not that different, except maybe the Dragonfly being narrower.
About the wheels, both are urban moments, and will not really perform well on cobblestones - the Bee, having all wheels, will get stuck and be hard to push much more often than the Dragonfly. The suspension feels is in a way softer on the Bee, but that is actually a downside on cobblestones.
Personally I would go for the Dragonfly as it's a more compact, fresher desig, but both of these won't be crazy comfortable on bumpier roads, and you need to count on that.
Can you please compare Bugaboo Dragonfly vs Nuna Triv Next in terms of sturdiness, comfort and the ride quality? We live in city and need a sturdy stroller which can be folded easily to put in the trunk / closet. Our choice is between these two strollers and we can’t decide. Thank you for the advice
Hey, Mike,
The biggest advantage of the Dragonfly is the super low weight. And that, combined with the reversible seat, means practical, nimble steering and also folding, however not sturdiness per se - the lower the weight, the less the stroller will be sturdy. Both strollers are very similar, compared to features and comfort, and so if it comes down to sturdiness, the Nuna Triv Next, about 1 kg heavier, will be better in that aspect. Dragonfly will however be a bit more nice to steer - but worse on terrain.
The important thing to tell you here is that both strollers are quite light and none of those will be really crazy sturdy.