Reviews for Bugaboo Bee 2009 stroller

Will make this short and sweet: I purchased this stroller 8-10 months ago. My brakes fail constantly, the handle is loose and no longer sturdy, it's SOOO difficult to turn the seat around, and a plastic piece simply broke off where the seat snaps onto when open. It doesn't stand by itself when folded (if this matters to you). It DOES fold easily. Basically, watch out for the handle and the breaks. I've been reading other reviews and see that it is OBVIOUSLY a big problem. I'm going to contact Bugaboo about it. One last thing to watch out for: Our son is 14 months and literally hasn't fit in the stroller for MONTHS! He sits leaning all the way forward bc he can't lean back! Other parents are having the same problem. I'm torn because it's a great stroller in concept! It's got a beautiful ride, it's so smooth and maneuvers like no other stroller. It looks different, but it lacks a lot. I asked Bugaboo if they would consider adding a tray as an accessory you could purchase for the stroller and they told me no because it "wasn't aesthetically pleasing"!! I'm sorry, but find a way to make it "aesthetically pleasing" because parents need FUNCTIONALITY!!!!! I'm over it!!

i completely agree with the previous reviews,the Bee has a handle problem, i wasn't able to move it more than once (and my husband actually did it) it is stuck in place and not at all flexible. second, it is no easy to change the seat position as shown on the dvd in fact you have to pull so hard my thumbs hurt everytime. otherwise, i like the slidness of it, the light weight and it is easy to fold and unfold. and the seat is good i don't find it to be small although my daughter is on the big side she is very comfy. the sun and rain covers are perfect, the cup holder not so much, it is big sized and turns in all directions risking to split the hot liquids. it is a fancy cute stroller and i would buy it again in spite of all the flaws mentionned because my daughter loves it.

I bought the bugaboo bee for my daughter and I must say that I'm not all that impressed ... considering the price tag. Closing it is a bit of a problem. You literally have to practice at home before taking this thing out. Secondly, the nest is a fabulos accessory, except you can't close the stroller with the nest on! This stroller is supposed to be for people on the go, but the reality is that it is a little too complex for that. Lastly, the storage basket is tiny tiny tiny. You cannot fit a stndard diaper bag under there. On the positive side my daughter loves the ride. It maneuvers well and gives a smooth ride.

I have just purchased the bee 3 weeks ago. my son is 3 months old. i was a little skeptical and have always favored the Maclaren strollers because of there light weight, and easy fold. I primarily choose the bee because of it's rear facing option and it also being light weight. So far i have had problems folding the while it's rear facing. the seat falls below and prevents it from locking, and also opening you really need to pull hard it's not as easy as the video makes it look. it's also a rather small stroller depending on how my son grows i'm not sure if he will fit in the bee past 2yrs. The rain cove is also not easy the way you have to hook it and then unhook it takes a bit of time if it's raining you will be soaked before you were able to put the plastic on. It also doesn't have a feature allowing yo to lift the rain cover with ease and not with out completely taking it off. The possitives of the bee like i said are the options to rear or font face, it is pretty light, and it moves very smoothly. it also has alot of accessory options. I do have a feeling i will have wind up purchasing a Maclaren in the next 5-7 months ans the Bee will wind up in the closet for the most part. i feel for $500+ this stroller should of been pretty flawless.

We purchased this stroller in May 2008 before our son was born. I truly tried to give the thing a chance, which is why I waited this long to write this. We wanted something that we could use in the car, etc. that was easy to transport and unfold. We also own two Bugaboo Cameleons , one for our daughter and one for our son. While the ease of folding, etc. is great, the stroller is so small. Our daughter is a very tiny too, 5% percentile for height and weight, and is completely snug in the thing and much prefers her Cameleon . Our baby is on the larger side, and there is no way that he is going to comfortably fit in it by his first birthday. So, I guess that if you do not mind spending this much on a stroller for a year then it is for you. Having bought our first Cameleon within a month of them originally being introduced in 2005 and never having had a single problem with it, and owning the 2008 model Cameleon which I am also in love with (love the foam filled wheels) I really feel that these are a way better option over the Bee. I think that the Bee is a great concept, and I know that everyone was looking for a one step fold compact Bugaboo and the company listened, but it really is far from perfect and truly no replacement or substitute for the Frog(never tried but have heard great things) or the best stroller ever, the Cameleon. Cameleon is definitely worth the few extra folding steps and money- you will get many years vs. one year if you are lucky with the Bee. When we are travelling by air now we dont even use the Bee, we actually bought a Maclaren Quest which our daughter is very comfy in, and fold up the Cameleon for the baby. (whatever Bug you have, def. purchase the travel bag and protect your investment!) And, if we we are going by car, we actually fold up both Cameleons and bring them with us. That is how truly disappointed we are with the Bee, the new dust collector in our garage.

I purchased the Bugaboo Bee Stroller for my daughter before she was born. I first had problems folding the stroller when the chassis facing me. When she turned 5 months old, I change the chassis to face outward. Then folding the stroller became easy. I also purchased the cup older which is not good when the chassis is facing outward. The cup holder tends to pop off when it bumps into things. When I purchased the stroller, I knew I was having a girl; at that time pink was not an option to me until after she was born. My only wish is that I can purchase the sun canopy separate in different colors so I can switch the colors from time to time. Other than that I love my Bee and recommend it to my friends.

i am on my fourth Bugaboo Bee since June 2008 (manufacture date November '07) - First bee had defective handles (they moved even when in lock position - see other reviewers also); second bee's hind wheel developed a bump and caused the stroller to "hiccup": i just returned my third bee because the brakes also failed on more than one ocassion - stepping on the brake pad only caused one hind wheel to lock - not both, and this usually happened on uneven surfaces. If i had to do this over again, i would wait until these flaws are fixed before paying $500+ for a stroller. Kudos to Bugaboo service for quick replacements, but i have lost confidence in this stroller. It has gotten to the point that every time i use the stroller, i double check the handles, the wheels, and the brakes...which i should not have to do! supposed this new chassis (manufacture date sept'08) has solved these issues - keeping my fingers crossed.

Whilst I really like most things about the Bugaboo Bee, my enjoyment of this buggy has unfortunately been seriously overshadowed by the recurring handlebar problems we have experienced. I have returned the bee FOUR times for a replacement since buying it in March. Problems with the handlebar have included sticking, locking, and then not working at all. Whilst head office have been sympathetic, helpful and extremely efficient sending replacements(Victoria you have been brilliant) I have now lost confidence in this model and as I unpack my latest frame I am left wondering how long it will be before yet another Bee flies back to Amsterdam.