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Bugaboo Bee5 Review

Bugaboo Bee5
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Bottom Line

Bugaboo bee5 stroller is your perfect choice for city-streets traveling. The city-streets life moves fast with congested streets, and this is where the bugaboo 5 bee comes in. It’s equipped with many features that increase its maneuverability, making it ideal for city living. In terms of adjustability, you can recline the seat in three positions: flat, incline, and upright. This urban pushchair is ideal for stylish, classy, and urban parents.

If you are looking for a classy yet comfortable unit, our Bugaboo Bee 5 review is ideal for you. The all-wheel suspension and lockable wheels will give you and your child an excellent experience.

Even though bee5 is not the lightest stroller in the market, it is light enough for any adult to pick it up and down the stairs in subways. The frame is light yet strong, which increases durability.

What We Like

  • It is easy to clean
  • All-wheel suspension for increased maneuverability
  • Many customizable options
  • Lightweight and durable frame
  • Compact when folded
  • Height adjustable backrest
  • Car seat compatible with different car-seats adapters

What We Don't Like

  • It is relatively expensive
  • It does not have a peek a boo screen
  • Custom accessories can be pricey

Getting the right stroller in the already saturated market could be a tore order. There are thousands of options in the market, and you can easily be confused about what is best for them. Some mums spend hours on the internet as well as visiting stores searching for the best prams. Maybe you are a new mum, or you’ve never purchased a stroller am assuring you without help you may end up getting a unit that you don’t like for one reason or another.

However, if you are aware of the product specs getting the right stroller should be easy. We understand many families are interested in strollers that can beat all stream type, from bumpy paths to snowy or sandy beaches. Other familiar tastes are the child’s safety, maneuverability, portability, and some parents’ style is also a significant factor.

Luckily you can sit and relax; our team of experts has tested different strollers to help you make the right decision. We tested the bugaboo bee 5, and we can attest to its efficiency and comfort. Bee 5 is the ideal choice for any family, easy to steer, easy to fold, and lightweight.

Overview

Bugaboo is a Dutch company that has won the hearts of celebrities’ households by their classy and stylish strollers. More than ten years ago, the company launched its first bee stroller. The previous incarnation was bee 3 while they skipped number 4 to manufacture bee 5 since the number 4 has a negative mythical connotation in China. Our Bugaboo Bee 5 review is equipped with numerous features to make it better than the previous buggies.

According to our Bugaboo Bee 5 review, it is a foldable and lightweight pushchair that you can convert into a pram. It has been improved to surpass the previous Bee 3. The wheels have been improved to make the Bugaboo Bee 5 more stable with a better swivel. The Bee 5 is 200g heavier than Bee 3 with a larger storage basket while the height remains the same.

The style in this buggy will blow your mind, as this is where the manufacturer focused more. You can still have the bright yellow canopy blended with a piece of black fabric, although the new options include mélange fabric with beautiful patterns.

Things to consider before buying Bugaboo Bee5 stroller

Bugaboo Bee 5 is an ideal stroller for all on the go families. Its diverse car seat compatibility will allow you to choose your preferred seat for your travel system. This variety of choices of the car-seats unit ensures you are not limited to one brand. The stroller is designed to serve you regardless of the terrains. The seat reclines will allow your baby to nap, especially when you are strolling for long distances.

Bee 5 is suitable for many parents, including:

  • Bee 5 is ideal for city-dwelling families since it is built in a way it maneuvers on busy streets. The front tires are smaller than other strollers to allow you to turn with ease when strolling on busy roads. The stroller is compact when folded, so it occupies a minimal space making it suitable for small apartments.
  • Those using public transport. Bee5 is suitable for use when taking a bus or a train. It is easy to get it into the van and move past the protruding squeezed seats on the bus. The stroller is thin, so you can slot into small spaces on the train without blocking other passengers. The wheels’ swivel will help you to turn as you get off the bus or the train.
  • Families on the go. With Bugaboo Bee 5 being compatible with different brands, it is easy to convert it into a traveling system. For newborns, you can use the carrycot on the car-seat unit to ensure that your child is safe and comfortable.
  • Parents who walk a lot. If you like walking with your child, bugaboo bee5 is suitable for you. The all-wheel suspension and the lockable front wheels will give you and your child a smooth ride. It is open, so as you walk, you can interact with your child to make your journey less annoying. The adjustable handle will help you to choose your perfect height and make steering comfortable and relaxed.

Key Features

Setup process

It’s essential to let you know that the manufacturers’ manual is explained in pictorial form. However, the setup process is not complicated if you can follow the pictures keenly. It will take you just a few minutes to assemble your stroller and start using it.

In the box, there are canopy wires, the chassis, the front, rear wheels, the set, the frame.

  • Assemble the chassis by pushing down the button in the middle.
  • Fix the wheel caps into your front and rear wheels by lining up the bike’s holes and the holes on the cap.
  • Connect the wheel into the frame.
  • Connect the seat into the frame
  • Place the fabric on the seat and ensure you get all the shoulder straps out of the seat unit fabric.
  • To attach the sun canopy, fix the canopy wires into the canopy fabric, and place the hook on the canopy wires.
  • Fix the handlebar leather fabric; ensure you button until you hear a click.

Age range: From birth up to 36 months

Bugaboo Bee5 is suitable for your baby from birth to toddlerhood. To make it ideal from newborn, you will need to use a carrycot that is sold separately. The maximum weight for the child in the carrycot is 9kg. The carrycot is only suitable for children who cannot sit up without help.

When using the stroller for the infant, always ensures that the canopy is fully reclined. The canopy will offer your baby a critical containment to ensure that your child is held firmly.

Bee 5 seat is suitable for children from zero to thirty-six months that is approximately up to babies weighing 17kgs.

Design: Elegant and stylish

Bugaboo Bee5 is a full-size stroller with a beautiful look and urban prowess. Bee five scores better than most standard strollers. This bugaboo stroller’s goal is to offer families a stylish and comfortable life.

It has a cup holder and a sizable under-seat basket, which holds all your essential requirements. On the storage basket, there is a small extra pocket to help you stay organized. The storage basket is designed to fit a large diaper pack with a weight limit of up to 8.8 lbs.

Car seat compatible. The use of car seat adapters makes the bugaboo bee five compatible with many brands such as;

  • Kiddy evolution pro 2, kiddy evolution I-size, kiddy evolution I-size 2
  • Nuna pipa icon, Nuna pipa lite lx, Nuna pipa lite
  • Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi-Cosi rock, Maxi-Cosi pebble plus, Maxi- Cosi Pebble, Maxi-Cosi rock
  • Besafe iwi go*1, Besafe iwi go modular
  • Cybex Aton q, Cybex Aton 5, Cybex Aton q i- size

The wide range of seat compatibility gives each family the freedom to choose one that suits their taste.

The seat unit reclines smoothly to an infinite position, which is almost flat; this will help your child take a nap comfortably. The footrest is well padded to ensure the comfort of your little one. It is large enough to accommodate toddlers in their early stages. The adjustable backrest allows your child to grow in this stroller.

The canopy is two stages with an opening that covers from above, and it can zip to extend the awning to include your child from head to toe, protecting them from direct wind. The sunshade has a peek-a-boo window to allow you to check on your child while strolling.

The 5-point adjustable harness has a quick-release button, which makes adjustments easy. To adjust the harness height, press the release button to your preferred height.

Bugaboo bee5 has an all-wheel suspension with lockable front wheels to give your baby a smooth ride in rough terrains. The lockable front tires help in increasing maneuverability on the busy streets. The front wheels are made to provide extra stability as well as swivel maneuverability. The four wheels’ independent suspension offers a damping mechanism to offer additional shock absorption for your little one.

The handlebar has ten adjusting positions from 90 cm to 108 cm, making the stroller ideal for parents of different heights. Those parents with back problems can adjust the handlebar also so that they do not bend as they steer. The handlebar is shaped and designed in a way that makes it easy to steer one-handed. It is also covered with a leather-like fabric, which helps in increasing the foam.

The chassis is curved, which means that only a few parts need to fold. This gives it extra strength and durability. The bee 5 is made using a heavy-duty stroller frame, making it suitable for urban setup and more challenging terrain.

The seat is 50 cm from the ground, which is a few centimeters low compared to the Bugaboo Cameleon. However, this is a proper height for parents to interact with the child and check on them.

It comes with a hood with two panels, and a third panel zippered to virtually cover your baby completely. The hood is made using a soft material and a wireframe, which ensures no noise when opening and closing when the little one is sleeping. The fabric is also machined washable to help you keep your stroller clean and smart. The UPF 50+sun protection ensures that your child is protected even when there is strong sunlight.

Bee 5 is the best customizable unit in that it allows you to choose from a range of colors for your extendable canopy, seat fabric, and bassinet to display your style. The changeable wheel caps and grips give you more opportunities to customize your stroller to suit your style. The six luxurious seat fabric and eleven hood choices will help you take your form to the next level.

The footbrake is situated at the center of the frame, making it easy to engage and disengage quickly.

Our Bugaboo Bee 5 review found that it is very easy to clean since the fabric is machine washable (30degrees) and detachable. It is recommended from the Bugaboo Bee 5 review that the carrycot should be hand washed. You can periodically remove the swivel wheels and brush off the sand and dirt. Clean the chassis with lukewarm water and a soft towel to wipe out all the trash. On the handlebar foam, use a sponge, warm water, and liquid soap and rub gently to remove all the dirt, then you can wipe the soap residue with a damp cloth.

Portability: Easy to fold and lightweight

Bee 5 stroller will give you a feel of a lightweight alternative. The unit weighs 21.7 lbs, which is much lighter than most standard strollers. You can fold the bee 5 easily with one hand in a few seconds. The unit is a one-hand one-piece fold that is compact and can fit anywhere.

When folded, bee 5 measures 90cm length by 98 cm when the backrest and the seat are not extended, although the height gets up to 105 cm when the place the backrest is extended. The bee five strollers is a one-hand fold buggy that folds entirely in a few steps.

  • Put your thumb on the button on the side.
  • Curl the finger under the lip
  • Push in the black button
  • Keep pulling the button until the frame folds in on its own

To fold this stroller using two hands, you will need to press the two black buttons simultaneously. The bee 5 folds down into one piece even when the seat unit is attached; this makes it easy to carry your unit upstairs.

The bugaboo bee 5 is easy to use in trains and buses; this stroller’s maneuverability will help you fit in protruding seat edges of the buses without blocking other passengers, making it an ideal choice for urban parents.

Safety: It has passed all safety tests

Bee 5 has undergone over 1500 safety tests to ensure a safe ride for your little one. The buttons are also tested and designed to be clicked over 100000 times.

The use of shoulder straps to your baby ensures the little one remains on the seat unit even in case of a crash. The padded headrest will also protect your baby’s head even when you’re strolling on bumpy terrain.

Price: Relatively expensive

Bugaboo Bee5 retails from $ 650 to $ 750, and this is within the range of the strollers of its quality. For this price, you are paying for the chassis, the sun canopy, and the seat unit. Bearing in mind that the stroller will serve you for over three years, we recommend it. Bugaboo Bee5 is durable and lightweight, so you are not investing only in style but also convenience and comfort for your child.

The other accessories, such as the bassinet, and the carrycot, are sold separately. This luxurious unit is worth the money you spend on it since it will serve you for several years. To accessorize your stroller, you can choose to get these optional extras;

  • Carrycot
  • Car seat adapters
  • Baby cocoon
  • Seat liner
  • Carrycot sun canopy and bugaboo tote bag

Specs

Product name: Bugaboo Bee5 complete stroller.

Product brand: Bugaboo

Dimensions: 38×21.1×34.1 inches

Weight: 9.4 kg with carrycot, 8.9 kg with the chassis seat

Frame colors: black and silver

Colors: Grey melange, blue melange, dark navy, black, coral ruby red, sky blue, soft pink, sunrise yellow, taupe

Material: Polyester

The set includes: rain cover (other accessories are optional)

Dimension folded: 32 CM H× 46.5 CM W ×85 CM L.

Warranty: 2 years from the date of purchase

Competitors

Maxi-Cosi Zelia 5-in-1 Modular Travel System Night Black

This is a versatile stroller with five modes of use. Like bee5, the stroller has a lockable wheel swivel. The only difference is that bee5 has all-wheel suspension, which increases its maneuverability. It also has height-adjustable handlebars, although it does not adjust too many positions as bee 5 bugaboo, which adjusts up to nine locations. Unlike bee5, the stroller needs adapters to use the car seats, although, for the bee5, you will need an adapter when using a car seat from a different brand. The stroller features a mico 30 seat unit, which comes with four distinct color options: violet caspia, night black, grayish-blue, and bright blue, which is a different one from bee5, which provides various color options for the canopy, wheel caps, and seat fabric. Maxi-Cosi is more substantial than most standard strollers with bee 5 included. The shoulder straps are bait bulk for the newborn; you can remove them if you notice they are burdening your little one. Maxi –Cosi retails between $350 and $400, which is slightly cheaper than bugaboo bee5.

Evenflo Gold Pivot Xpand Single –to-Double

Evenflo Gold keeps you ready to travel with a single child or twins; you can easily convert it into a double stroller without using any tools. Unlike bugaboo bee5, the Evenflo can be installed live via video support to ensure that your seat is secure. Both these strollers have easy to operate brakes, although those of bee5 are easily accessible since they are positioned at the center of the frame. They both have all-wheel suspension and front swivel for smooth strolling. However, the front wheels in bee5 are smaller, making it easier to turn while in busy streets. This stroller has a modular design that will help you convert to an angled seat for smaller babies, a feature that bee5 lacks. This stroller cost between $200 and $ 250, which is cheaper than bee5.

Cynebaby Toddler Baby Stroller Carriage

Cynebaby is a big stroller suitable for children from 0-3 years. The packaging size is 20.5× 10.2× 34.1 inches, which is larger than Bugaboo bee5. The wheels of Cynebaby are made of rubber, which may give you a bumpy ride while those of bee 5 are all suspension to give you a smooth ride. Cynebaby cannot be carried on an airplane, which is different from the bugaboo bee, which can be taken on planes even though it does not fit on plane shelves. They both have extendable canopies, although bee five canopies are large. The Cynebaby does not offer a wide variety of colors hence limiting those parents who would like to mix and match different colors. This stroller retails at 150 to 200 dollars in most stores.

Our verdict

From our Bugaboo Bee5 review, this unit combines all the useful features of the previous bugaboo strollers. It is lightweight, maneuverable, easy to steer, and robust all these packed together to bring you a perfect stroller for your family.

The stroller is made with easy to clean fabric which is removable and machine washable to keep your stroller tidy. The design focuses on busy urban parents who are much focused on maneuverability and style. This pram is one-handed and steers like a dream. You can guide this buggy with your child on board. It’s a one-fold stroller that becomes compact after folding.

Get this stroller that stands out in the city streets, with different color customization, allowing mums to mix and match colors according to their taste and preference.

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