Baby strollers used to be dull, lump and purely functional pieces of metal before the Bugaboo pushchairs came along. The design by 2 Dutch men was initially turned down by countless stroller manufacturers but their belief if an elegant and highly functional stroller paid off when they started manufacturing it themselves. It has since become synonymous with sheeck and high fashion thanks to the countless celebrities jumping unto the Bugaboo trend and making it the world’s most sought after stroller.

The Dutch are famous for their innovative designs and their insatiable attention to detail and practicality. Nowhere is this more evident than with the Bugaboo pushchairs and not only do they look great, they are extremely tough, practical and comfortable. Bugaboo pushchairs look and work very differently from any other stroller out there. Although there has since been many attempts to “copy” them, there is still only one baby stroller as good as this.

Bugaboo strollers come in 3 models which vary in price and functionality. The Bugaboo Chameleon is the most expensive and most versatile, while the original Bugaboo Frog is priced in the mid range with the Bugaboo Bee as the cheapest.

The Bee is weird looking but its fun, vibrant and packed with all the great features of a Bugaboo stroller. Although it’s the cheapest model it still has all the best features of the Bugaboo. With a streamlines frame and smaller wheels its not as rugged as the more expensive models but it still comes with a reversible seat and 4 wheel suspension.

The Bugaboo Bee is specifically designed as a small, compact and light weight solution. Its ideal for parents on the move and it can quickly turn into a Travel System. It also fits most major car seats and its extremely compact when folded up. The Bugaboo Bee only weighs 17 lbs and comes with a range of unique extras – including the famous bee-like rain cover.

Price Range: $759 (Recommended Price)

Ideal For: Parents on the move and is perfect as a travel companion. Its also great for parents on a budget who wants all the great looks and features of a Bugaboo without spending a fortune.

Negatives: The adjustable handlebars don’t extend smoothly and tends to get stuck. Some seat positions can make it hard to fold up the stroller.

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One of the best features of the Bugaboo Frog is the reversible handle allowing your baby to face both ways. The light weight frame makes this almost half the weight of traditional baby strollers while still being twice as strong as most of them.

The Bugaboo Frog folds up with ease – allowing any mom to quickly collapse the pram and pop it into the car. The reversible 3 position seat comes with a 5 point safety harness and the Bugaboo strollers have the highest safety rating possible.  The seat also has a special car seat connector – allowing you to directly connect several brands of car seats to the Bugaboo Frog’s base. The seat can also convert into a bassinet that allows it to be both a pram and a stroller by just making one quick adjustment.

Obviously the most attractive feature of the Bugaboo Frog is its looks and like all the other Bugaboos it comes in a variety of vibrant colors that you can mix and match to create your own unique look.

Price Range: $759 (Recommended Price)

Best For: Urban Environments and parents looking for a stylish and highly flexible and practical solution.

Negatives: Handle bars don’t adjust vertically for taller parents. Some popular colors have a long waiting time.

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While the Cameleon is based on the Frog, it comes packed with extras that justifies the higher price tag. It comes with an adjustable suspension and an Aerosleep mattress that’s guaranteed to give your child the smoothest ride on any terrain.

You will find that many of the additional addons that you can buy separately comes standard with the Cameleon and if you are planning on going all out with your stroller then this is the perfect option. It really is like a Cameleon and can transform and adjust to fulfill your needs at every stage of your baby’s growth. It can also adapt to virtually any terrain or conditions and gives you the greatest amount of flexibility of all the Bugaboo strollers.

The Cameleon is not for parents on a Budget but if you can afford to splash out then you will find that its well worth the money. This is pure luxury for any baby and with an infinite amount of color combinations your stroller is sure to stand out.

Price Range: $899 (Recommended Price)

Ideal For: Parents who are looking for maximum flexibility and a the ultimate in style.

Negatives: The biggest drawback is the price. Its almost $150 more than its counterpart the Frog and although you get a lot of added extras and features its still a heavy price tag.

The Bugaboo Gecko has 2 large inflatable wheel and 2 small swivel wheels. What makes the design so unique is the fact that the handle bar can swivel front to back to allow the larger wheels to be either in the front or at the back. This will allow you to negotiate virtually any terrain with ease. If you are in the city, have the small swivel wheels in the front and use the larger back wheels to easily hop over sidewalks. If you are on the beach, flip the handle bars and let the larger wheels in the front easily drive you through the sand. The suspension on the Gecko is superb and it will give you and your baby a smooth ride no matter how rocky the road ahead.

The seat of the Gecko is yet another great innovation comes with some very practical and unique features. Firstly, the 5 point safety harness provides maximum safety and peace of mind. It has 3 different tilt positions – sitting, reclining and lying. It also has a back pad, foot support and a seat pad (all washable). The seat can face either forward or backwards and the Gecko seat can easily convert into a bassinet.

The bassinet is safe to use for babies up to 6 months (or 20 pounds) and it includes the frame, the fabric, a base plate and an apron. It can either be fixed to the stroller or taken off and carried by hand. The Gecko seat comes with a connector accessory that allows you to attach infant car seats directly to your infant car seats. This will allow your baby to sleep undisturbed while you are jetsetting as a busy mom.

The Bugaboo Gecko truly is an all terrain stroller. It comes with a UV resistant sun canopy, a mosquito net and a rain cover so no matter where you are going, your baby stays safe and you stay comfortable not having to struggle with make shift solutions. At the end of a trip you can easily collapse your Gecko and chuck it in the back of the car. The compact design and light-weight frame makes it a breeze to handle.

While it all sounds too good to be true, the Gecko does have its downsides. Its quite expensive and you do pay a premium for the design and the “good looks”. In its class its definitely at the upper end of the price range. Some people complain about the handles being too low for tall people and that some of the plastic clips can get stuck. Overall its very robust and if you can afford to treat yourself and your baby this will be a good investment.

The Bugaboo Donkey mono-come-double side by side stroller that offers a lot of flexibility. Unlike all other double strollers this one allows you 3 configurations that is not only quick to change but each one of the 3 offers a vastly different functionality. The main focus of the Donkey is on parent;s need for storage – especially parents with 2 kids.

For parents with twins, it can be used in a more traditional side-by-side configuration and compared to other doubles its a very compact design with Bugaboo’s trademark technology that is both lightweight and easy to handle and assemble.

For parents with a baby and a toddler, one click can transform the stroller into a back to front design which can also be used for one child with an additional storage compartment. The whole thing can also collapse into a single which is as compact as the Bugaboo Cameleon.

If you are looking for a double stroller that is both compact and highly flexible with ample storage space, then the Bugaboo Donkey is the one. It is a bit more expensive than other models but in the end you pay for the flexibility and the fact that you only really need one stroller for life.

1. Bugaboo Strollers
The Bugaboo Stroller first became a phenomenon when it was featured on an episode of “Sex and the City.” The company has come out with a number of models over the years and has become one of the leading stroller companies available. They are built to last and are made of high quality materials.
The Bugaboo Frog, for instance, is one of the most creative strollers on the market today. It is made to be comfortable for the child and parents while pushing the stroller. The unique design of the suspension makes the smooth riding stroller a popular choice for parents. Children who are sleeping in the stroller won’t feel a thing no matter what kind of terrain you are traveling over on your walk.

2. Mclaren Strollers
Mclaren strollers are designed with busy parents in mind. The stroller is very lightweight and will fold up with only one hand, which is very convenient for parents who are too busy to fuss with a difficult stroller. It is made of high quality materials and will last for many years. The seat in this stroller is fixed, but it is comfortable for children of all ages.

3. Graco Strollers
Graco strollers has come up with a solution for parents of two children who need to sit in a stroller. The DuoGlider model is also compatible with the SnugRide car seat so parents can easily put the babies in the car without too much trouble. The seat in the rear of the stroller can lie flat for an infant while both seats provide adequate support for newborn babies. The Graco stroller is an excellent model for getting around town easily and conveniently with two babies. The front and back design allows the stroller to easily maneuver through store aisles with both children.

Its fully convertible and offers parents three configurations: mono, duo and double. Each one of these configurations has its own unique uses and benefits but the important thing is that it caters to the needs of parents with more than one child or even parents who travel a lot and who needs the additional storage space (that most parents underestimate when they first buy a stroller).

Lets quickly look at the 3 configurations of the Bugaboo double and how each can benefit you.

1. Mono Configuration
In the mono configuration the Bugaboo Donkey is no wider than the Cameleon and is ideal for a single child. The main difference is that it offers a lot more storage opportunity and if you are a parent who likes to show with your baby or toddler then this is ideal. In this configuration it is a full single.

2. Side By Side
This is much more like a traditional double stroller but thanks to the innovative design it offers a lot more storage space that is much needed when traveling around with two kids. In this configuration it is a full double.

3. Duo ( or Back To Front)
In this configuration you have one seat facing forward and one seat facing backward. A great use for this would be to have baby in one sat and a toddler in another. You can also use this where the “second seat” is used as a storage compartment.

As the first Bugaboo double it certainly brought a lot of innovation and practical use to the table. What makes Bugaboo so great is the focus on practicality and switching between these 3 different configurations is as simple as as few clicking a few knobs. Its lightweight, very comfortable and easy to handle.

Do you need a Bugaboo Footmuff? This one of a ind accessory is yet another great addition to two or the most  popular models and is specifically designed for the Gecko and Cameleon models but the Bugaboo Bee now also has a footmuff.. The footmuff is basically like a “sleeping bag” that you slip your baby into to keep him or her warm in cold weather.

Its specifically designed for very cold conditions and the fact that is seals all the way round means that you baby will never be cold – and you never have to struggle with blankets and excessive clothing again.

The Bugaboo footmuff accommodates the 5-point harness so that you can rest assured that your child is safely in the stroller at all times. The footmuffs come in all the standard Bugaboo colors and you can mix and match color with your stroller. There’s even a special edition in the Paul Frank range with various Paul Frank prints for your footmuff.

The footmuff is made from high quality synthetic material and the inside is lines with a thick high quality fleece. Its 100% machine washable and is a great addition for any baby in colder areas. Bugaboo footmuffs are probably not suited for warmer climates and is ideal for extreme weather conditions.

Since its quite an expensive accessory you need to make sure that you really need it otherwise you might as well invest in something that you will use.

There are currently 4 different models on the market and a whole host of accessories that can increase the functionality of each model. They all bring something unique and depending on your needs different models will be more or less appropriate. The familiar design and striking colors is standard across all range and the quality of parts is consistent in even the cheapest model.

Bugaboo Bee:

The Bugaboo Bee is the cheapest model and its also the most compact and the most light weight. Its specifically designed for parents on the go and if you travel a lot then this is a great option. It weighs just 17lbs with most major car seats that allows you to use it as a travel system. The seat is reversible and the wheels are foam filled to make for a smooth ride on even the roughest surfaces. It also comes as standard with a full rain cover and 4 wheeled suspension. Read more…

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Bugaboo Frog:

This was the first Bugaboo pram and is still the most popular. It started a craze back in 1999 that started with celebrity parents and soon caught on in mainstream culture. Its still one of the coolest looking baby prams around and it has the track record to back it up.

With a chassis and a seat that can easily convert into a bassinet you have both a pram and a stroller and with a reversible handle bar you can easily switch the direction in which the baby face.The Frog got its name from the unique wheel design that allows it to jump over curbs – which makes it ideal for parents in urban areas. Read more…

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Bugaboo Cameleon:

The Cameleon is all about offer parents maximum flexibility in a pram/stroller. The design philosophy behind the Cameleon is that its “one stroller for life” and that is can change and adopt as your baby grows up. Its basically the same as The Bugaboo Frog but it comes a a series of enhancements that makes it more flexible.

Its got a bigger weight capacity which makes it ideal if you need to carry luggage along with your child. It also has a much better suspension, a mattress lines seat and adjustable suspension. All things being equal it can be seen as the Frog’s “big brother” and although its quite a bit more expensive some of the additional features makes it well worth it. Read more…

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Bugaboo Donkey:

The Donkey is the much anticipated Bugaboo double pram and when it comes to ultimate flexibility it does not get any better than this. The Donkey includes all the usual features you’d expect and its specifically designed for parents with 2 children.

It can be used in any one of three possible configurations that can either have 2 children side-by-side; a baby and a toddler (for instance) facing opposite directions of it can be a single with an additional storage compartment.Its one of the most compact double strollers and with the flexibility it offers its in a class of its own. Read more…