Life after a bugaboo bee...suggestions?!

[SEGirl]

Hi

I can't seem to get hold of a set of back wheels for the old bee model, they've stopped making them it seems...grrr! So our Bee will be going to Bugaboo heaven, so sad as I have loved the bee, but with a one year old I don't want to fork out on a new one and wondered what other good alternatives there are out there. We do A LOT of walking & public transport so it needs to be quite sturdy but I want something light too, that doesn't cost the earth, is this even possible?! I was thinking a Maclaren might do the job but not sure which model etc?

Thanks

[Pamela78]

Hi

Was in a similar position to you last year - but then I discovered the Baby Jogger City Mini and I'm completely in love! I wish I'd bought it from birth - it's light but sturdy, easy to manoeuvre and has a ridiculously quick and easy fold. Plus it looks comfortable for my daughter and has a great sun shade on it.

x

[newguy42]

Hi

We're in the same situation as you, with a one year old and an older bugaboo with rubbish rear wheels! According to this https://www.facebook.com/BugabooRepairGuy you can put the bugaboo bee plus rear wheels on an old bugaboo. We haven't got round to ordering any or trying it yet, but it might be worth a try if you're less lazy than us?!

[crystal7]

I also do loads of walking and use public transport regularly. We replaced our Bee with a Maclaren Quest. It's not as nice to push as the Bee and harder to steer 1 handed but my son sleeps well in it and it is very lightweight and narrow so perfect for buses/trains/lugging up steps.

[londonhypnobirthing]

Another vote for the Baby Jogger City Mini. No looking back for us and wish we'd gone straight for this and bypassed the Bee altogether.

[Giacomelli]

I have had a baby jogger city mini from birth and it's great. Only disadvantage is that it doesn't fit behind the annoying bar on the bus like the mclarens and other umbrella buggies do.

[number 2]

Have sent you a pm with an offer of help!

[SEGirl]

Thanks for all the advice. The Bugaboo fairy stepped in and we now have some lovely wheels and are fully mobile again. Though I know she will grow out of it so will def keep suggestions in mind for when the time comes.