Reviews for Bugaboo Bee 2009 stroller

I love the maneuverability of the Bugaboo Bee, but there are a few issues that "bug" me. First, the adjustable handlebar has given us lots of problems. When we first got the stroller, the handlebar was barely adjustable and then it eventually froze. When we finally were able to get the handlebar to extend again, one of the sides stopped locking in place (clip doesn't stay closed). We believe the rubber-stops that hold the handlebar in place are defective. Second, when the seat is facing backwards, it is very difficult to open up. The seat kept getting in the way, falling past the seat ledge, so that we had to re-collapse the stroller and try to re-open it while holding on to the seat. Third, my son is always fighting to sit up more. The Bee needs one more setting that is less reclined. Fourth, for over $500, the Bee should come with a basic cup holder.

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I am a first time mom and I absolutely love the Bugaboo Bee. It is light weight easy to maneuver and beautiful! My baby loves it and is always falling asleep in it.... I recommend it greatly!

This is my 2nd Bugaboo Bee that I have purchased. The 1st one we use in the city and when we go on vacation and the 2nd one for the grandparent's house when we're there for our annual visits.

My daughter is an average sized 22 mo. old, but I bought the Bee when she was less than a year old and the top of her head already touches the top of the canopy. This is such a great stroller. I wish Bugaboo would have made it bigger or atleast extended the hight of the canopy. It would just be a matter of redesigning the canopy wires.

I received the Bugaboo Bee Stroller only a few days after ordering it! I am very happy with BugabooStrollers.com's service! and the stroller is a dream. It handles extremely well with one hand. I can even fold and carry with one hand! The basket is very large and easy to access while baby is in seat, and my daughter loves being able to face me. We use this as our travel stroller instead of the typical umbrella stroller. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and who I purchased it from.

i love the Bugaboo Bee Stroller, but the braking mechanism sometimes doesn't work. Sometimes the pin that locks into the wheels won't catch or it'll catch on just one wheel and cause the stroller to spin if you're on a slope. The first time it happened my daughter and I were at a parking garage. I parked the stroller next to my car with the brakes on and my daughter still in it. As I turned around the stroller started to roll away! OMG! We were so lucky that there weren't any cars backing up! So 3 stars for the Bee, but 5 stars for Bugaboo customer service because they're sending me a replacement chassis sometime in Sept. because it's on back order.

My 5 stars go first to this website and people behind it. I had decided very last moment to purchase this stroller, because we are going home to visit in Europe and it was just before 4th of July when I made up my mind... Well it didn't make any difference to a very lovely lady on the phone, who helped me to find a way to get the stroller in time (we are leaving in couple of days) and here it is already! The Bugaboo Bee stroller, absolutely meeting my expectations, or even exceeding it. I was a bit worried about the narrow seat everyone mentions and our daughter is pretty tall for her 21 months, but she fits in just perfectly! We own a Bugaboo Gecko stroller too, so it will remain the main outdoor stroller, but for travelling abroad (which we do quite often) the Bee is gonna be the one to take along, because of the comfort of use. (It really is not convenient to take apart the Gecko at the gate at the airport, take the wheels off, fit it all neatly in the travel bag, especially not with a very active toddler around). We also have a Maclaren umbrella stroller, but the Bee beats it by a mile. Does this all sound like I would recommend the Bugaboo Bee? That's right, I would! :-)

Love it! So easy to use, and rides great!