Bugaboo single-handedly redefined the stroller market and is still one of the hottest strollers around. True to its name, the Cameleon lets you mix and match colors on the base and tailored fabric so that you can find your own unique style! Why it's a giggle pick: Bugaboo has long been one of the best premium all-utility strollers on the market. Who it's perfect for: The parent who wants a fully-loaded, multi-stage stroller they can use from day one, with best-in-class suspension. * Note: Because you can mix and match colors, the base and fabric will be listed as two separate items in your shopping cart and registry; however, you will receive a complete stroller. Click here for more product details .
We tested a lot of different strollers and thought long and hard before investing in this one but we are so glad we did! It is great to look at and is extremely comfortable to use once you get the hang of it. The suspension is fantastic for both city and off-road strolling. The bassinet is a great feature for the first months and can be used inside and outside the house. Our baby has slept through numerous walks, shopping trips and restaurant dinners in it. The car seat adapter (we have a Maxi Cosi) takes a bit of getting used to but is fine. Great features such as safety strap, adjustable handle etc - and the extras you can buy (parasol etc) are also stylish and practical. This is the best stroller out there and well worth the money.
Review 2 for Bugaboo Cameleon
BingLocation:
Palo Alto, CA
Gender:
female
Age:
36 - 49
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
space constrained
55
Date: November 2, 2009
smooth ride
I am very happy with this purchase. It is so smooth and I love all the different functions it has. I also like that is comes apart in two pieces. It takes a little practice, but once you got it, it is quick and easy to take it apart or put it together. I have a 5 series BMW and it fits great in the trunk. The one thing I don't like about it is the back wheels are a little wide -- you gotta watch where you're going with those things. But other than that, I wouldn't change a thing and I'd buy it again.
Review 3 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
San Francisco, CA
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
55
Date: October 26, 2009
cameleon stands up to the hype
I spent months deciding between the uppababy & Bugaboo, and ultimately the bugaboo won out b/c of it's more compact size. I may come to regret this decision when child #2 comes around, but for now I am loving it! Living in the city storage space is at a premium, so I actually prefer that the bassinet and seat are not two seperate pieces. I didn't want to buy a co-sleeper that I would only be able to use for a few months, so my baby slept in the bassinet on a stand in our room for the first few months. Now I know why the bugaboo has such a huge following!!
Review 4 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
chicago, IL
Gender:
female
Age:
36 - 49
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
55
Date: October 16, 2009
great choice
I can speak for hours about this product. It is safe, easy and a great choice if you live in a city like Chicago. You can even walk your two dogs and walk your baby at the same time with the piece in mind that your baby is safe. Love the one handle because being a mom, I can go everywhere, open doors and even hop in a bus
Review 5 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
San Francisco, CA
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
space constrained
55
Date: October 12, 2009
All Around Great Stroller
I love this stroller. PROS: It started out as the perfect bassinet for my baby. If she fell asleep in the living room, I could easily roll her to her bedroom. She slept in our room and the stroller was the perfect height for our bed. I could easily check on her from my bed or place a comforting hand on her. Then when she grew out of it around 3 months we progressed to the stroller. I love the 3 positions. If we are on a walk and she falls asleep, I just put her in the reclined position and she's down for a nap. I also love the fact that I can sit her up in the stroller and push her around the house. She's at that stage when she wants to see the world from an upright position. We (husband and I) love how easy it is to manuver in this city. Very sturdy, well made!! Worth every dime. The only CONS: learning curve to open and close. Should not take on a plane (they get stolen)
Review 6 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
new york, ny
Gender:
female
Age:
36 - 49
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
45
Date: October 12, 2009
great for city..
...but a little challenging in the 'burbs. we go back and forth between the city and the suburbs and... show full review ...but a little challenging in the 'burbs. we go back and forth between the city and the suburbs and while this is a great stroller for urban life, it is not as great for the country. the stroller is in 2 parts and the base is LARGE. i have a small wagon and this stroller takes up the entire trunk! the bassinet didn't even fit in the back and had to go into the front seat. now i am thinking about buying another smaller stroller... not a great solution but better than buying a new car!
This stroller does it all. I love the way I've been able to have my baby face me and now that he is 18mths I've turned it around as he loves the stimulation of facing forward. The various tilting positions are great, the sunshade is very effective, and it's a very smooth ride for the baby and for you pushing it! It's incredibly easy to steer and navigate through narrow spaces. The only prohibitive thing about this stroller is it is not really suitable for bus travel as it doesn't fold with one hand like a light weight umbrella stroller. However, all the other positives more than outweigh that and it's such a comfortable stroller for the baby that I'm sure bugaboo babies get more sleep in their strollers than other babies. This is a quality product that has been very well designed.
Review 8 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
Corte Madera, CA
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
55
Date: October 11, 2009
Smooth steering and maneuvering!
This stroller glides effortlessly and is very easy to steer/maneuver with one hand. Great suspension! Another wonderful things is how easy it folds/unfolds. I also love being able to clip my Graco Snugride into the carseat adapter without having to wake my baby when I transition him from the car to the stroller. Overall, I am very happy with this stroller!
Review 9 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
Chicago, IL
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
45
Date: October 10, 2009
the luxury SUV of strollers
OK, so we love this stroller for its easy maneuverability, the great bassinet (which our son loves to stretch out and nap in), and the all-terrain wheels which are great for getting over city curbs, steps, etc. However, it's not light or small, which means it takes up a big chunk of space in our trunk - and it REALLY should have been designed with a one-hand release button for folding. Overall, I like it and would buy it again, despite the hefty price tag and the slight design flaws.
I have a 4 year old, a 1.5 year old and i'm due with #3 in november. this stroller has been wonderful for me for both my kids and i plan to use it for #3 as well. i use it all the time and it's still in great condition. i bought the footboard accessory (instead of getting a double stroller) and my oldest son loves riding on it...now that he's starting to outgrow the stroller, but 1.5 year old enjoys riding the footboard -- which is perfect, since the carriage/seat will be occupied by the new baby soon. it's so sturdy, great to use when walking around town -- the wheels work wonders on the sidewalks (and city terrain). i have totally gotten my money's worth with this stroller!
Review 11 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
New Jersey
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
full-time parent
55
Date: October 9, 2009
Looooove the Bugaboo!
Alright, I'll be honest, it took time to get used to it, it was heavy and bulky and annoying to take apart everytime since we had little room. But as we got a hang of it, we enjoyed it more each day and everything it had to offer. So sturdy, large canape to hide your little one from the wind and sun, durable foam wheels, a convienient break handle, huge storage underneath, I can go on and on. Its our stroller of choice (We have a Maclaren too). It's warm, cozy and my 16 months old son loves to ride in it. There is however one tiny complaint, I wish that the harness was sturdier and more secure, it slides out of place easily and it's especially scary when the stroller is in full upright position. But otherwise, its a SUPER STROLLER!
Review 12 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
Brooklyn, NY
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
35
Date: October 9, 2009
Bugaboo not for Brooklyn townhouses!
If I lived in an elevator building with no stairs, I would rate the Bugaboo Cameleon a 5. Excellent suspension for going over cobblestones and the broken sidewalks in Brooklyn, really easy one-handed driving, and big and comfortable. One negative? My child doesn't like the bassinet of the Bugaboo, even at 6 weeks old. He much prefers to be seated upright and look around, as the Graco car seat/Snap n Go allows him to do. However, with the Bugaboo/Graco car seat adapter, I can get the suspension of the Bugaboo with the seating that my son prefers.
So why a 3? If you live in a building that requires stairs to enter or you have small doors, I would not recommend the Bugaboo. Despite being lighter than the Uppa Baby, it's very heavy to maneuver up and down stairs on a daily basis. And the Cameleon (and Frog) is too wide to go through many townhouse front doors so it requires a multi-step process to get in the front door. On a cold, rainy day, this is not fun!
If I had known that getting in and out of my building would be so time consuming and difficult with the Bugaboo, I would have used the Snap n Go and then transitioned to the MacLaren at 3 months.
Review 13 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
Santa Monica, CA
Gender:
female
Age:
36 - 49
Status:
parent
Kids:
2
Lifestyle:
full-time parent
55
Date: October 8, 2009
Best Stroller ever Made!
The Bugaboo is the Rolls Royce of Strollers. It is the one MUST HAVE for all parents. This stroller not only is functional, but your kids will love to ride in it. It is perfect for city dwellers, suburban settlers, rural residents alike. This stroller will take your baby from infancy to toddlerhood. The seat reclines to several positions to keep your tot comfortable and happy and the storage space and cup holder (sold separately) keeps parents delighted. This stroller is five stars. I couldn't live without mine.
Review 14 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
New York
Gender:
female
Age:
36 - 49
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
55
Date: October 7, 2009
The Jaguar of Strollers
This stroller moves so well and so quietly that we can push it around the apartment to "rock" our baby to sleep without worrying about disturbing the downstairs neighbors!
Review 15 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
New York, NY
Gender:
female
Age:
36 - 49
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
55
Date: October 7, 2009
Great for navigating the city and parks
The Bugaboo Cameleon is an amazing stroller. It is solid, easy to push, has great storage and is very comfortable for the child- a true "work horse". We use it whenever we are going to the park or for walking around the city. The only negative is that it is tough to take to restaurants or travel with because it doesn't collapse like an umbrella stroller. Living in NYC, we hoped to minimize stroller clutter so we tried to find one stroller that "did everything". Very difficult to do! Honestly, if you walk alot and spend a lot of time going to parks and playgrounds in the city, you need two strollers- a bugaboo and an umbrella.
Review 16 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
New York, NY
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
55
Date: October 6, 2009
so great
such a great stroller. good for walks in the park. easy to change from bassinette to seat. Hard to fold if you are in and out of cars, subway, etc but I'm not so it's perfect!
Review 17 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
London
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
city dweller
45
Date: October 5, 2009
Great for public transportation
I love this stroller and not just because I am Dutch. I bought it when we lived in the US and used it to walk around everywhere. Now, in London, with an almost 3-year old, I use it even more. The thing I love best is that I just ride it into the taxi (no taking apart, folding) or bus and go wherever we have plans. It's held up really well through some seriously heavy use: airtravel, transatlantic move, lots of walking around with heavy groceries hanging from it, and perhaps somewhat unwisely, using it as a moving cart... The small downside is that I would not recommend it for airtravel or lots of car use where you require to fold it up. We ended up getting a second one-hand fold stroller (Peg Perego) and have just accepted two is the minimum.
I love the bugaboo for walking throughout town and going on some light trial walks. It is really comfortable for the kids and a breeze to push. I have two major complaints.. the sun shade needs to be bigger and it is not anywhere near transportable. It takes up a big part of the trunk anytime we need to take it someplace. Otherwise I love using it and also have the sleeping bag which is great for cool days and the adaptor for the car seat which has definitely come in handy in the early days when you don't want to move the baby around too much.
Review 19 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
Los Angeles, CA
Gender:
female
Age:
26 - 35
Status:
parent
Kids:
2
Lifestyle:
space constrained
45
Date: October 5, 2009
Fabulous stroller but complicated..
With my oldest child (now 5) we went through a handful of strollers before we found one that performed well. She was in the 100th percentile for weight and height, and even at a year old we weren't surprised when we'd hear a stroller start to creak or become difficult to steer when she rode in it. So when we found out we were having baby #2, we decided to buy the best stroller we could afford. So we bought the Cameleon.
We had high expectation for the ticket price and we haven't been disappointed! This thing steers like a DREAM and handles effortlessly with my chunky little monkey on board. It is versatile and fairly easy to use, except for folding it down to put in the car and setting it back up again. It definitely takes some getting used to, and I'd highly recommend practicing before you take it out on a trip.
Review 20 for Bugaboo Cameleon
AnonymousLocation:
tracy, ca
Gender:
female
Age:
50 or older
Status:
parent
Kids:
1
Lifestyle:
office parent
55
Date: October 5, 2009
love it and my son did too!
The best purchase we made! Comfort, easy to maneuver. The bassinet was the best. We have other strollers and this was the one we used the first year!
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