Bugaboo Bee 5
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The Bugaboo Bee 5 is the fourth generation of a very popular light stroller new for 2017. The Bee 4 evokes the word “before” and that´s why this name was not used. The high-end Bee 5 is the most compact Bugaboo stroller when folded. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. Integrated attachment points were added to the chassis of the stroller, it is therefore very simple to snap on an umbrella, a beverage holder or a sibling board. The indication whether the chassis is properly assembled are now laser engraved symbols replacing the painted markings used in previous models. When shopping, you will appreciate a spacious shopping basket. It also has a separate pocket for a rain cover. Thanks to improved wheels with softer suspension, the ride will be even more comfortable. The problem of clogging of the wheels of the previous version was solved by a new, simpler cleaning system.
The reversible seat is located lower. The seat has no leg rest, but it is rather deep. The two layers of padding make the seat even more comfortable. The seat textiles will no longer fit onto the previous versions. For a more fancy look, the Bee 5 has a hidden harness fastening and a logo on the rear of the backrest. Similar to the popularBugaboo Cameleon, the Bee 5 can be customized by changing the hoods. You can choose the hood design from the basic Core collection, the higher Premium collection or the luxurious patterned Signature collection. Summer variations with ventilation are also available. The new generation offers even greater possibility of customization with wheel caps and leatherette handles in new colors. A new feature of 2019 is a stand-alone position in the folded state, possible thanks to the added pull-out foot.
The Bee 5 is suitable from birth thanks to the full recline. For added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. You can also attach a car seat or a carrycot to the chassis. The carrycot will use the hood from the seat.
You can put the Bee 5 together individually, or you can buy a complete All In One Box set. It was also released in limited editions Tone and Niark1. Since November 2017, the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome designer collection is also available.
The Bugaboo Bee 5 is the fourth generation of a very popular light stroller new for 2017. The Bee 4 evokes the word “before” and that´s why this name was not used. The high-end Bee 5 is the most compact Bugaboo stroller when folded. It is therefore a luxury alternative to an umbrella stroller. Integrated attachment points were added to the chassis of the stroller, it is therefore very simple to snap on an umbrella, a beverage holder or a sibling board. The indication whether the chassis is properly assembled are now laser engraved symbols replacing the painted markings used in previous models. When shopping, you will appreciate a spacious shopping basket. It also has a separate pocket for a rain cover. Thanks to improved wheels with softer suspension, the ride will be even more comfortable. The problem of clogging of the wheels of the previous version was solved by a new, simpler cleaning system.
The reversible seat is located lower. The seat has no leg rest, but it is rather deep. The two layers of padding make the seat even more comfortable. The seat textiles will no longer fit onto the previous versions. For a more fancy look, the Bee 5 has a hidden harness fastening and a logo on the rear of the backrest. Similar to the popularBugaboo Cameleon, the Bee 5 can be customized by changing the hoods. You can choose the hood design from the basic Core collection, the higher Premium collection or the luxurious patterned Signature collection. Summer variations with ventilation are also available. The new generation offers even greater possibility of customization with wheel caps and leatherette handles in new colors. A new feature of 2019 is a stand-alone position in the folded state, possible thanks to the added pull-out foot.
The Bee 5 is suitable from birth thanks to the full recline. For added comfort a Baby Cocoon is also available. You can also attach a car seat or a carrycot to the chassis. The carrycot will use the hood from the seat.
You can put the Bee 5 together individually, or you can buy a complete All In One Box set. It was also released in limited editions Tone and Niark1. Since November 2017, the tiger-patterned We Are Handsome designer collection is also available.
Bugaboo Bee 5 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8.9 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
- 49.5 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 39 x 40 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 89.5 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
- Yes
- 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
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- 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
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Parent reviews of the Bugaboo Bee 5
We use them instead of a buggy. Spacious, comfortable. The seat can be stretched both in height and seat length. Adjustable handle, great storage, lightweight... best for me.
- Beautiful accessories
- High quality
- No belly bar
I'm missing an original belly bar. And it doesn't handle curbs very well. Otherwise, great. I love Bugaboo ;)
- Small
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Stylish
- Small wheels that cannot handle terrain
- Small basket
- No leg rest
- Small hood
- Use/performance vs. price is the price too high
The Bee5 was a beautiful and soft stroller, but we didn't use it much unfortunately. I find it unusable for toddlers under 2 years. It lacks a footrest, the baby is uncomfortable to sit in, my older daughter was also missing a footrest - she didn't want to sleep in it. The basket is terribly small - and overall the wheels were quite troublesome in the snow or on our broken sidewalks...
- Good center of gravity
- Seat enlargement option
- Optional canopies/fabrics/handle covers
- Easy fold
- Quality materials
- An empty pushchair is crazy noisy when pushed
- Small wheels
- Long and heavy after folding (for a travel stroller)
- No legrest
It didn't fit our lifestyle at all - I owned it for two weeks and had to sell it afterwards.
Fisrt, I really minded the plastic seat. When the pushchair is empty and you push it, it clacks and is so noisy that I was ashamed to push it. When the child's inside, it's okay, but my little one wants to walk quite often, I cannot hold her inside all the time.
Next, the size&weight versus the wheel size. The wheels are SOOO tiny, which I could accept, but if this should be a travel stroller, I feel it is way too long after folding, and heavy - and it doesn't stand by itself, even... So not the best for traveling.
I must praise the height adjustability of the backrest - a nice feature, even if, funnily, that is probably the reason of the noisy empty seat. I like that you can swap the canopies and the changing of the handle covers or fabric sets. Even the suspension is nice, but I sometimes couldn't care less with all the noisy ride 🙈
I also minded the missing legrest, mainly when the child faces the parent - there's no place to put her feet on. The biggest plus is, on the other hand, a very good center of gravity - the buggy was stable and easy to steer in both directions of the seat.
A very handy buggy that can handle even a 4-your-old.
- goes through worse terrain - like a dirt road - acceptably
- length of the sleeping surface
- lightweight
- handles brilliantly
- stylish
Bugaboo did not disappoint me again 🤦🏻♀️
- Front wheels lock
- Adjustable handlebar
- Compactness
- Smooth to push
- Not suitable for cobblestones
Compact, simple, lightweight, practical. Not suitable for cobblestones. But you can lock the front wheels if needed.
- easy pushing
- stable chassis
- length-adjustable backrest as well as the sitting area
- reversible seat
- 3 seat positions
- variability of accessories
- heavier than a buggy
A superb push and suspension; it tackles even terrain and curbs. You can adjust the length of the sitting surface - as well as of the backrest. The only thing I am sorry about is the fact that we bought it when our baby was 20 months old - we should have gotten it sooner.
- small
- compact
- with sturdy chassis
This buggy is TOP, and the Bugaboo service as well - I recommend it strongly 😉😉👍
- complete personalization
- beautiful colors
- easy manipulation
- wide range of original accessories
- compact
- high quality
- hard to handle on gravel-covered surfaces
A handy city buggy - doesn't take up much space at home nor in the car. I don’t recommend having it as an only stroller - it’s quite perfect, but you need to consider the terrain you’ll push it on.