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Hello everyone!


I was wondering if anyone here had a bugaboo bee, and if so, what do you think of it?

I have a very large travel system for my 10 week old son, which I have been unable to use because it's just too heavy to lug up and down the stairs to our flat, and I also had a c-section which nixes carrying anything heavy anyway (It's been a very slow recovery) :/

We have a small folding buggy, but it was a cheapy one and keeps breaking. I am considering buying a Bee second-hand from ebay, but wondered if it was worth it? I know I'd probably be paying for the label, really...


Thanks in advance!

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Hi there,


We had a Pilko to begin with and bought a bee when the baby was 2.5 months old as I wanted something lighter and smaller. Really happy with it so far. Some people say that they are too narrow and babies can grow out of them quite quickly but I thought we'd get a really light cheaper buggy when the time comes.

If you do a search you'll find quite a few forumites' reviews of the Bee on here - there's been quite a lot of buggy chat recently :) - and apparently there's a new, slightly roomier version, the Bee plus out in March...


having said that you're not far off the baby being able to go in a Maclaren Quest (think is 3 months?) which is the kind of buggy many people end up getting as a second buggy anyway so you could possibly save some cash by getting that? Or if you'd like the lie-flat option the Maclaren XT is still pretty light and suitable from birth. Can see why you like the Bee tho!

its very light and i had a c section too, so was glad to have gone for a light buggy!


my little one is 4 months now and loves it. its very easy to fit onto buses and down narrow shop aisles, so has meant that i go out a lot which really brightens up my day and stops me getting cabin fever.


its was the best buggy i saw after looking at loads. i was mainly looking and weight and size. most buggies just seem enormous and i didn't want to be put off going out and about.


hope you heal soon xxx

Yes, thats the idea- to avoid getting cabin fever and thus, going mad. I find myself making excuses not to go out because of our big buggy and faulty 'lighter' one. With all the recomendations, think I'll be bidding on a Bee I have my eye on, via ebay.

Hiya, we liked our Bee, nippy and narrow for getting around the shops and on buses, light etc. But our daughter did seem squashed in it at 13-14 months. The brakes also went (though you can order a bracket from Bugaboo to correct this - apparently is a design flaw on ones made before a certain date).


We switched to a MacLaren Quest, which of course is v.light and folds up etc. but really don't like it, mainly 'cos it's a bumpy ride, rattly wheels. OK for a toddler but not as comfy for littler ones. Probably the same with all strollers.


Good luck with the bidding on ebay!

We also really like our Bee and we also bought our from Ebay. Our little girl is only 4 months old so I am not sure how it will work when she is bigger but for now it is great- it is tiny, buy a smooth ride and is great on the bus etc. The one that we got from ebay arrived good as new and we ended up saving over ?200 when you factor in the accessories. Good luck with the bidding- I found it (perhaps a bit sadly) exciting.

We have used our bugaboo bee since our daughters birth last April. We are really happy with it, although it has a little fault which I have reported yesterday to bugaboo, so lets see how well the customer service will do. (so far no reply) Otherwise it is lovely, agile, cute and I wonder why I would need one of those very big ones. We also took it onto 2 flights which was no problem. We have not really used it yet the other way round (baby facing world) but I believe it will fold a bit smaller.

It is expensive but also I would buy again. (if the little fault is sorted quickly)

was considering it but didn't buy in the end. took my friend's 2 year old son for a trial to the shop and he was not comfortable in it, it was too narrow for him and he just wanted to get out of it (and he's a little boy for his age) and I was supposed to have a massive baby. really glad I did not buy it. ended up getting phil and teds which is so comfy as the wheels are big and great off road for country walks, but no use for you as weight was not an issue: we have a house, so no stairs and my hubby usually puts it in the car. a friend bought it and it kept breaking allthe time and she ended up returning it to john lewis and asking for a full refund. good luck with your choice.

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