Bugaboo Bee+
The Bugaboo Bee+ is the second generation of the very popular light stroller. It was released in the spring of 2010. The high-end Bee+ is the most compact Bugaboo stroller. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. The small wheels of the second generation are lighter, with a star-shaped spokes which that became typical for this stroller. A smooth ride through the city is ensured by the soft suspension. You can hear the clicking sound when adjusting the handlebar. It helps you orientate in the individual positions.
The seat is located low. Reversing the seat has been substantially simplified. The seat has no leg rest, but can be extended. A great advantage of the second generation is the possibility to extend the backrest. The Bee+ thus fully adapts to the growing child’s needs. You can adjust the backrest from a very upright position to a full recline. The adjusting button is now simpler than that of the older version. The seat is well padded, now without side panels. The improved hood is simpler and slightly shorter. It has remained typically rounded. Similarly to the popular Bugaboo Cameleon, the Bee can be customized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available.
Thanks to the full recline, the Bee+ can be used right from birth. For added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. You can also attach a car seat to create a travel system.
The Bee+ is also available in limited editions, best known of which are Neon Pop/Fluorescent, All Black, Summer Bee, Denim, Pendleton, or various variations of Andy Warhol and Van Gogh.
The Bugaboo Bee+ is the second generation of the very popular light stroller. It was released in the spring of 2010. The high-end Bee+ is the most compact Bugaboo stroller. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. The small wheels of the second generation are lighter, with a star-shaped spokes which that became typical for this stroller. A smooth ride through the city is ensured by the soft suspension. You can hear the clicking sound when adjusting the handlebar. It helps you orientate in the individual positions.
The seat is located low. Reversing the seat has been substantially simplified. The seat has no leg rest, but can be extended. A great advantage of the second generation is the possibility to extend the backrest. The Bee+ thus fully adapts to the growing child’s needs. You can adjust the backrest from a very upright position to a full recline. The adjusting button is now simpler than that of the older version. The seat is well padded, now without side panels. The improved hood is simpler and slightly shorter. It has remained typically rounded. Similarly to the popular Bugaboo Cameleon, the Bee can be customized by changing the hoods. Summer variations with ventilation are also available.
Thanks to the full recline, the Bee+ can be used right from birth. For added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. You can also attach a car seat to create a travel system.
The Bee+ is also available in limited editions, best known of which are Neon Pop/Fluorescent, All Black, Summer Bee, Denim, Pendleton, or various variations of Andy Warhol and Van Gogh.
Bugaboo Bee+ Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 89 cm x 53 cm x 88 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 89 cm x 46 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)
- 0-48 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
- 36 x 25.5 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)
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- 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+
Our ❤️ After the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 this is super compact for travel.
- Light
- Compact
- Short leg part
- Small wheels (larger bumps are difficult to navigate on)
It's a compact, small stroller that I primarily bought for the car as a backup. It serves its purpose perfectly.
It folds great, is lightweight and spacious at the same time. The only drawback I see is that it doesn't have an extended leg rest, so sleeping in it is not very comfortable for my son. But as a travel stroller for the city it is absolutely great.
- lightweight
- easy to fold
- takes up minimum space
- possibility to change accessories (footmuffs, canopies, seat liners, etc.)
- I used it with Baby Cocoon with my first daughter and in winter
- with the second daughter we bought a carrycot from Bee5
- I liked that it was low
- large shopping basket
- wheels not for a too difficult terrain (forest and dirt roads were fine)
- front wheels wobble (Bee Plus line's fault)
- child belly bar not included - I bought it separately
Definitely a great pram for me. Not only because of its minimal weight and compactness, but also because of the amazing possibilities to change the accessories and thus personalize the stroller. In addition, all Bee following ranges offer accessories that can also be used on the Bee Plus.
- design
- easy folding
- close to the ground
- unstable
Not for us. This stroller, even if beautifully designed, did not fit us all. It is too tiny, too close to the ground, and the maneuverability is quite hectic.
- lightweight
- small - takes up very little space
- quick folding/unfolding
- stylish
- interchangeable canopies
- can get stuck in a hole in the sidewalk
- rattles a bit
Our second stroller - and I use it the most. It’s small, compact, lightweight. It is no problem for me to lift it with both hands, even with my little one in it, and carry it up the stairs. Occasional drive through a bit of snow or grass is also absolutely doable. The ability to change the canopies will certainly come in handy for those mums, who don’t like a stereotype. 🙂 The only disadvantage of this stroller - here and there it gets stuck in a hole in the sidewalk, but it's probably like this with every stroller with small wheels. Also, there’s a little bit of rattling, but nothing terrible - one will get used to it quite quickly.
- excellent fold
- reversible seat
- spacious seat
- deep, extendable hood
- option to change fabrics to fit your taste
- footrest only when the seat is facing forward
A perfect stroller for "mobile" moms. It is super sturdy and suspended well enough even for broken sidewalks. The reversible seat unit is awesome and easy to reverse, at least when compared to the Bee Classic. The handlebar is really long, so you don’t kick the rear axle. The non-extending hood is mostly useless, but for a larger child, it’s enough. The seat can be enlarged (extendable seating surface as well as the backrest), which is great too. A child with a height of 90 cm has a lot of space in it. I miss a bit the footrest when the seat is in the opposite direction. I love it. It's beautiful. 😘
- lightweight
- compact
- comfy
- just like me, my kid loves it
- not for rough terrain - gravel, sand
The best stroller we've ever had! At first, I criticized it (when my friend owned it), but later I fell in love with it 🙂 A great
advantage is that I don't even need to fold it to get it in the car 🙂
- praent facing seat
- gel wheels
- adjustable single parent handle
- wide range of accessories available for purchase
- strap for better safety¨
- positioning
- there is nowhere to rest the baby's feet when the seat is turned to face you
A great stroller. You'd expect it to have a lot of shortcomings from such a buggy, especially in terms of handling, and it's the opposite.
- Beautiful
- Customizable with accessories, hoods, etc.
- Takes quite some space after folding
- Fold/unfold needs both hands
- Impossible to reverse the seat unit one-handedly, as well as not possible to reverse it with a child in it
- Over time, it creaks like a heap of plastic
Didn’t fit me at all. I don’t think it’s worth so much money.
The Bee’s seat unit bothered me a bit, otherwise a great stroller - no reservations.