Bugaboo - Butterfly Travel Stroller Series
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Butterfly 2 travel stroller
Butterfly Travel Stroller
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"Edited to add that we used it on several flights and it’s been a dream. We put it in the overhead (American Air) for one of the flights and had no issues."
"it goes in the overhead compartment of an airplane WITHOUT removing any wheels"
"fits in the overhead compartment of both domestic and international flight aircrafts ... it can be really helpful to have it on hand and make sure it doesn’t get damaged during transport"
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"Lightweight and indestructible because we travel and between me and the airlines, our gear gets treated like deep fried trash."
"Hands down we used and still use the bugaboo butterfly. ... We also like to travel and we used to travel with my daughter when she was a newborn every 2 weeks for a medical condition that required going out of state."
"baby is now a 4 year toddler and bugaboo butterfly is still stroller of choice"
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"It’s also the only one I found that had a true one hand open/close."
"Bugaboo has been great the one hand fold is brilliant for that last minute toddler pick up and fold."
"has a one-move open unlike the yoyo"
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"It immediately became clear that Bugaboo’s product was far superior when it came to shocks/ensuring a smooth ride."
"The wheels aren't huge but I used it on cobbles in Spain and it was fine 😊"
"the wheels have continued to impress me when I push it on random terrain (dirt/rocky paths, grass occasionally)"
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"Has a huge basket compared to the others"
"The one handed fold / unfold & large basket is unparalleled in my opinion."
"has one of the biggest baskets in the travel market"
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"Stormy blue has faded so so badly with only 2 weeks of use on two sun holidays! ... Really surprised and shocked at how much it has."
"We did note the one in store had quite pulled fabric as you mentioned"
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"It’s not newborn compatible, it doesn’t recline nearly enough for that."
"I would say it's better for babies that are more upright, cuz it doesn't fully fold back"
"less comfortable for baby (in particular the butterfly doesn’t let him sit up that straight and also doesn’t recline as far)"
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"the criticisms about being a rough ride on uneven terrain are 100% warranted though because of the wheel size"
"Travel strollers usually don’t have the suspension or wheel size you’d want to navigate rough terrain. ... We have the bugaboo butterfly for a travel stroller which is pretty similar to the Aer. It would be miserable or impossible to use on cobblestone."
"What both the bugaboo and the Joolz is NOT good for is the rough terrain of Central Park. ... We tried it and it was terrible. ... A lot of the Central Park winding paths have bumpy roads because of the large tree roots so it was such a pain to maneuver."
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"It also reclines more than we like now that she’s able to sit up."
"It’s not newborn compatible, it doesn’t recline nearly enough for that."
"I would say it's better for babies that are more upright, cuz it doesn't fully fold back"
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"Also tips over if you hang anything on the handle"
"it felt quite tippy to me, even with baby in it"
010490 1.0I love my bugaboo butterfly
208breezy 1.0Depends on your needs. I’d consider the doona more maybe if I live in a city and would be moving from taxi/ride share to public transport to shops etc often but I don’t so I decided against it for a lot of other reasons. I have the Nuna mixx with the pipa and just got a bugaboo butterfly as a travel stroller because the mixx is great for parks, bigger events etc it’s a little bulky to travel with or throw in and out of the back of the car frequently.
4gotmypsswrd 1.0Got the Nuna Triv next because it was supposed to be lightweight without compromising features. I hated it. Hate the fold. Hate that it doesn’t stay folded/flops open all the time. Hate the stupid buckles that always get twisted. It was heavy/bulky to me. Getting it in and out of my car just pissed me off. Got the butterfly 2 and am so much happier. Is it as smooth as ride as the triv? Nope but my baby could not care less. If you value easy, one handed fold and a lightweight, well-thought out design (the buckles are so much easier!) get the butterfly.
accidental_tourist 1.0So I went to the store, set on buying either the butterfly, the yoyo or the minu. Once I saw the products I was somewhat disappointed and bought a regular stroller with fantastic wheels and springs. Great canopy and other useful and comfortable features. We also planned to travel a lot which is why we thought about the one and done travel stroller, but to put in perspective, we go out for walks twice a day. And that's not counting the days we actually have destinations to go to. I cannot imagine going through all the terrain we did with just a travel stroller. My vote is to get a regular stroller, and then look for a travel stroller second hand. (Well actually if you find a good deal, a second hand main stroller is fine too). What I would not cut the budget on is the car seat, get that new.
Accurate_Pin5099 1.0Bugaboo Kangaroo is far superior to the Uppababy. We have a Silver Cross Wave but if I were to go back and do it all over again I’d get a Bugaboo all the way. We do have the Bugaboo Butterfly as our travel stroller and use that way more (fits in overhead bin on airplane!)
Have you tried both of these strollers in person? Not sure where you are located but most Nordstroms typically carry both and their baby gear experts can walk you through the differences. The quality of the bugaboo fabric & build felt better as well as suspension. The uppababy strollers I tried felt cheap in comparison. Bugaboo Butterfly is worth getting for travel alone! We started using it when our son was maybe 5 months old and that’s all we use now. We’re at Disneyland this week and have a Thule jogging stroller and the Silver Cross Wave and Bugaboo Butterfly. Brought the Butterfly on this trip and are so glad we did!
aclapham 1.0I was about to say I love our butterfly but it def doesn’t lay flat! I wish it did!!
Adventurous-Ant-7885 1.0I sold my minu v3 and bought a butterfly! The minu was creaky and got stuck closed alllll the time!
aerisceres 1.0Same here! My brother lent me his Vista and we bought the Bugaboo Butterfly before our first trip. My husband hated using a stroller until he tried the Bugaboo. I’m using the Vista with my second now since he is little and the bassinet is 10/10 but I find the Vista so heavy in general and it barely fits in our car with a seat attached. I’m thinking of getting the Bugaboo attachment for my oldest so he can stand when we use the stroller once my youngest is older. We will probably also baby-wear my youngest a lot until summer comes so we’re not in a rush.
Affectionate_Ear3330 1.0I have the butterfly and want that Aer+ 😭. True bigger basket and has sturdy feel but the Joolz is lighter by -3 or -4 lbs and I find once baby is older than 6months lighter stroller is most important
Aggravating-Bee-1970 1.0How big are the kids? We love our Bugaboo Butterfly for all travel. Its super lightweight, folds up tiny (fits under the cabin beds or in the closet) and I can maneuver it one handed pretty easily. It's good up to 50lbs
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