Reviews for Bugaboo Bee 2009 stroller

AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR SEVERAL MONTHS FOR A STROLLER I PURCHASED THE BUGABOO BEE 2009. I WANTED A STROLLER TO FIT MY NEWBORN WITHOUT HAVING TO USE A CAR SEAT/AND CAR SEAT ADAPTER. I MUST SAY MY DAUGHTER FITS IN THE STROLLER VERY NICELY. THE STROLLER IS A GREAT SIZE TO USE WHEN OUT SHOPPING CAN CUT THE CURVES IN THE STORES NICELY. ONLY FLAW IS THAT U HAVE TO USE BOTH HANDS TO OPEN AND CLOSE, OK IF U HAVE A CAR BUT IF YOU DONT WHERE WOULD U PUT THE BABY?

The Bee is great because the seat can face forward and backwards. The stroller is easy to maneuver and I know I can fit in tight spaces and tight doorways. The basket underneath fits a lot of stuff which is great. We needed a light weight stroller to carry up stairs in NYC so this fit our needs. One thing I don't like is that the seat does not come as forward as the other Bugaboo models. I notice in the other Bugaboo strollers, the kids can sit upright but the Bee's seat does not come forward as much. As a result I have stopped using the shoulder straps and only buckle the waist straps so my 10 month old can sit upright and forward and look around. Also, the "wings" on the seat seem to squish my son's arms in. In winter when the sleeping bag is attached there is even less room.

I have a Bugaboo Bee and it is the absolute best. I can go anywhere in New York City with my stroller. On the subway I can get in between without the fear of my Bee not fitting, getting stuck or being in people's way. It is not heavy or bulky. My daughter loves it she sleeps all day in that stroller. Being that she is an infant it felt good to be able to face the stroller forward so she could see me and feel secure. That was my main reason for choosing this stroller everything else just fell in place. The basket is not too big but it holds everything. I have recommended this stroller to many couples and they went ahead and bought it. I also bought the baby nest which was perfect this winter. I never used my raincover when it was windy as long as I had that baby nest. I also got the cup holder which I lost because the piece that attach to the stroller snapped of. It doesn't latch properly. I live in an apartment and the stroller gets folded neatly in a corner. The stroller gets complimented on, all the time. This stroller is worth the money I don't plan on buying another stroller, ever.
I Love, Love, Love my BEE.
Thanks Bugaboo

First off let me say I have owned the cameleon and currently the frog and love them both. I bought the bee about a year ago for a lighter weight umbrella stroller. I don't mind the size (your kid doesn't always have to be under the canopy if he or she is like 4-use more like an umbrella stroller) and I love the look. But several months ago the left side of the handle bar stopped clicking into place. It won't stay closed and it makes it akward to push the stroller! I want to get it fixed but since I can't find my reciept I would have to purchase a whole other chassis which is over 200 bucks! What a joke to spend seriously around 600 bucks on a stroller only to have it break a year later. Other than that I love it, but people ask me all the time if I would recommend it and I can't say that I would.

Comments from The Staff:

Thank you so much for your review. I?m sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your Bugaboo Bee. We try to provide as much information we can on our website and through our customer service staff to ensure customers like you end up with a product that is perfect for your needs.

The issue that you are expereincing is a manufacturers defect, and the stroller is under warranty with Bugaboo for 2 years from the date of purchase. If you are unable to locate your original purchase receipt, and you purchased the stroller from us, you can contact us and we can provide you with a copy of your receipt. If you didn't purchase from us, I'm sure if you contact the retailer you purchased from, they too can provide you with a copy of your reciept. To contact us, give us a call at 1-800-573-4452, shoot us an email or even chat with someone online now.

Thank you for your feedback!
Melissa T.
(BugabooStrollers.com)

I went around and around about purchasing the Bee. I am a single mom, my daughter is 15 months old, and I worried the stroller would be too small, she'd outgrow it too soon, I worried about the cost of the stroller, would I really get value out of it? I finally decided to just buy it, and if I wasn't happy, return it. So I purchased the return insurance, and it was a waste of money! I absolutely love the Bee! So does my daughter. She hated her last stroller, she doesnt like to look out, I think she likes seeing mommy. So the Bee is perfect. We went for our first ride last night after I put it together, which btw was super easy, and she loved it! It isnt teeny tiny like other people have complained, my daughter is in the 75th percentile, and she has plenty of wiggle room. Dont worry about size, or the cost! It is so worth it, the quality, ease of handling, everything is great. I only am sad I didnt buy this sooner! I am like others who've went through a couple bad strollers. Thank you Bugaboo! I am telling everyone I know! Great product!

In my opinion, the makers of Bugaboo Strollers designed their product for people like me; ALWAYS on the go!! We live in downtown L.A. and it's so, so easy to drink my coffee held in one hand while I'm steering the stroller with the other! The features I love the most, 1) the canopy provides plenty of shade 2) It's feather light so it's perfect for a person who's very petite 3) It folds effortlessly 4) most important it's so stylish it matches me. I'd say make the investment it is so worth it!! I now have less back pains too:)

I purchased a Bugaboo Bee in May of 2008 for my daughter, who was 21 months old at the time. She had grown out of her Cameleon (her heels were hitting the seat frame). Since I loved my Cameleon, I figured the same would be true for the Bee. Was I ever WRONG! Although true to design the basket is wonderfully accessible and the stroller folds up well, there are two major design flaws. One, the canopy dips too low. Therefore, the child's field of vision is obstructed by the canopy, which winds up brusihing the top of their head. This must be terribly annoying! The second major design flaw is in the seat. It is far too narrow and the side flaps of the seat are not anchored to the frame in any way. When the child sits in the stroller the side flaps cave into the child's body...again, making it seem awfully claustrophobic...

We purchased a Bugaboo Bee recently to supplement our Bugaboo Frog which I also love. Two Bugaboos seemed a bit extravagant to me but we are expecting our second child and our second car is a mini. The Frog's bassinet is too large to fit inside without folding a seat down. And both seats will be occupied. So we wanted something of equal quality that slotted into a tiny trunk nicely. Enter the Bee. It's great and it fits. The other NECESSARY requirement I had but found difficult to fill was that the stroller allow baby to face me but remain lightweight...I also love the amazing Bugaboo suspension which the Bee shares, and the deep recline. As for travel, we also wanted something we could maneuver airports with easily. Carrying our Frog through an airport in the travel bag feels a lot like hauling a cello. But packing it away as you're being called to board well that's just comical. Now with the Bee I anticipate an easy collapse, checking it at the gate no fuss no muss, when we travel abroad this July. Side note: it's a 2 handed collapse but a simple one handed open for me. I can carry my toddler and release it, all while pregnant. When buying it we got a free promotional baby cocoon as part of our purchase which sealed the deal. I'd also like to address size since it seems to be the biggest complaint. When purchasing our Frog 3 years ago, we had to choose between a Frog and a Chameleon and were told one of the main differences (colour choices aside) was the dimensions of the bassinet frame (which the European designers had increased very slightly in size to accommodate big American babies)...That being irrelevant to us, we opted for the slightly cheaper, lighter and smaller Frog. But as these things go I ended up having one of those massive children (10lbs plus at birth) and still he fit the bassinet just fine and we used it as his exclusive bed for the first 4 months of his life. I am finding that yet again with the Bee there is also much ado about nothing. My son is now 2 and a half and still topping the percentiles on the growth charts and he has NO problem fitting into the seat and his head doesn't touch the canopy. He loves the Bee and is forever telling me it's "comfy."