Best Baby Strollers

Bugaboo pushchairs have been gaining in popularity since their introduction in 1999 in their home country of Holland. Since then, sightings of movie stars with Bugaboo pushchairs have rocket the brand into the public eye and made Bugaboo the must-have pushchair for any mum that can afford one (and some who can’t). When Bugaboo’s creator, Max Barenbrug, started out, he set a goal to create a pushchair that was equally at home in the city or the country and, furthermore, to make this pushchair appealing to dads and mums alike.

By all measures, Barenbrug’s Bugaboo pushchair is a success and meets or exceeds his original goals. The Bugaboo family of pushchairs features models that come equipped with a revolutionary chassis that converts from city-smart to country-ready simply by changing the direction you push from. Large air-filled wheels provide a smooth ride in both modes, and when the smaller swivel wheels are in front, the Bugaboo is effortlessly maneuverable. Parents rave about how easy the Bugaboo is to push, even with one hand. Most Bugaboo pushchairs can also be converted into a two-wheeled cart suitable for pulling through sand or snow.

Dads will love the Bugaboo. Some dads claim that using a Bugaboo pushchair is like driving a sporty car. Unlike some other pushchair manufacturers, Bugaboo doesn’t make cutesy pushchairs with whimsical or juvenile fabrics. Bugaboo pushchairs come in combinations of solid colors that are stylish without being overly trendy. A Bugaboo pushchair could almost pass for a piece of sports equipment, a look that any dad would be happy to associate with. Handy dads will also appreciate all the ways you can adjust and tweak a Bugaboo pushchair, even if all those levers and knobs are baffling to the rest of us.

As you would expect from a luxury stroller, most Bugaboos come with a pram and a pushchair seat, both of which are reversible, so you can keep an eye on your baby or let her look out at the world. All Bugaboo models come with rain covers, mosquito nets, and under-seat bags. However, other essentials like a sunshade, car seat adaptor, and cup holder must be purchased separately, and Bugaboo accessories are not cheap.

Expect to pay well over £500 for the most basic Bugaboo model. With all the accessories, you can end up shelling out £700 or more! Bugaboo pushchairs are not only expensive, they fall short in some important ways. Because Bugaboo pushchairs (with the exception of the Bee) fold in two parts, they take up a lot of space in the boot, assuming they even fit in the first place. You can forget about taking a Bugaboo pushchair on the bus since carrying the chassis, seat, your bags, and your baby all at the same is nearly impossible. While the Bugaboo Bee features a one piece fold, it is still larger than most other light strollers.

If you can afford it, by all means, buy a Bugaboo and enjoy going anywhere without having to switch pushchairs every time the terrain changes. What’s more, your husband will probably be the one doing the pushing. If you’re like most of us and can only dream of spending £600 on a pushchair, you can always enjoy Bugaboo dreams while pushing your old buggy around town.