Comments on: The Buzz on the Bugaboo Bee http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/ Baby Stroller, Diaper Bags and more baby accessories. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:41:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Sara http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3971 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:13:17 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3971 Hi Erika-- so much helpful information here, THANK YOU. Just a quick follow-up on the car seat adaptor questions. Any idea whether there are differences between the UK and US versions of the Maxi Cosi carseat that would prevent the UK adaptors from working here? I have no problem with them not passing what I'm imagining to be fairly bureaucratic US regulatory hurdles, but wonder if the technical specs might differ. <strong>Hi Sara- I wish I could answer your question.  If we could ever actually get our paws on a European Maxi Cosi Cabrio maybe I could give you an answer but since I haven't seen one and Bugaboo just says "no" to using the UK one, I'm not sure what to tell you.  I'd poke around a bit more online and maybe you can find some infomation from some European sites.  But since there are all sorts of liability issues, we still don't recommend it.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> Hi Erika– so much helpful information here, THANK YOU. Just a quick follow-up on the car seat adaptor questions. Any idea whether there are differences between the UK and US versions of the Maxi Cosi carseat that would prevent the UK adaptors from working here? I have no problem with them not passing what I’m imagining to be fairly bureaucratic US regulatory hurdles, but wonder if the technical specs might differ.

Hi Sara- I wish I could answer your question.  If we could ever actually get our paws on a European Maxi Cosi Cabrio maybe I could give you an answer but since I haven’t seen one and Bugaboo just says “no” to using the UK one, I’m not sure what to tell you.  I’d poke around a bit more online and maybe you can find some infomation from some European sites.  But since there are all sorts of liability issues, we still don’t recommend it.  Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: Mary http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3879 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:51:42 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3879 I love my Bee stroller it is perfect for my 7 month old girl! But at the time when I bought it, the pink wasn't available. Is there any site where I can just by the colored canopies?  <strong>Hi Mary- Thanks for your post.  Unfortunately, we don't sell the pink canopy for the Bee at this time.  Sorry we couldn't help you out!  Erika</strong> I love my Bee stroller it is perfect for my 7 month old girl! But at the time when I bought it, the pink wasn’t available. Is there any site where I can just by the colored canopies?  Hi Mary- Thanks for your post.  Unfortunately, we don’t sell the pink canopy for the Bee at this time.  Sorry we couldn’t help you out!  Erika

]]> by: Nikki http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3875 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:22:28 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3875 Hi, Just wanted to let you know that the Bugaboo Bee is being advertised as compatible with Maxi Cosi car seats in the UK, with the adapters readily available. eg; http://www.johnlewis.com/230439637/Product.aspx Thanks for a great blog. Think its definately decided us on the Bee for our upcoming arrival! <strong>Hi Nikki-  Thanks for your post and I'm glad it helped you decide on the Bee.  I just want to remind our U.S. readers that there are currently no plans to introduce the Maxi Cosi adapter bars for the Bee here in the U.S.  They still have not passed U.S. safety testing.  Erika</strong> Hi,

Just wanted to let you know that the Bugaboo Bee is being advertised as compatible with Maxi Cosi car seats in the UK, with the adapters readily available. eg; http://www.johnlewis.com/230439637/Product.aspx

Thanks for a great blog. Think its definately decided us on the Bee for our upcoming arrival!

Hi Nikki-  Thanks for your post and I’m glad it helped you decide on the Bee.  I just want to remind our U.S. readers that there are currently no plans to introduce the Maxi Cosi adapter bars for the Bee here in the U.S.  They still have not passed U.S. safety testing.  Erika

]]> by: Al http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3758 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:34:38 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3758 Hi, After opening my Bee and getting it up and running, i had some problems with the alignment of the backrest adjustment (the arms would not move up and down when the lock is pressed), causing the the arm release button to be misaligned and extremely hard to push in and out especially in the rear facing mode. Suffice it to say i was very disappointed as i was expecting a higher build quality than this. Has anyone else experienced such a problem? If so, what did you do to fix it? I manually tried to slide the arms up and down and that seemed to work, but it is still stuck in the rear facing mode and is extremely hard to reverse. The store i purchased it from is not in my city- I contacted Bugaboo and they just suggested i take it back to have it checked. Any suggestions/ similar stories? Thanks a lot! <strong>Hi Al-  Thanks for your post.  I have not heard of this issue from any of our parents about their Bees.  In fact, we have generally gotten wonderful feedback about the Bee from our parents.  The retailer that sold you the Bee should be able to help assist you with getting it repaired.  If they are unhelpful, I would definitely contact Bugaboo again.  I have found their customer service to be very helpful.  Good luck!  Erika</strong> Hi,

After opening my Bee and getting it up and running, i had some problems with the alignment of the backrest adjustment (the arms would not move up and down when the lock is pressed), causing the the arm release button to be misaligned and extremely hard to push in and out especially in the rear facing mode.

Suffice it to say i was very disappointed as i was expecting a higher build quality than this. Has anyone else experienced such a problem? If so, what did you do to fix it? I manually tried to slide the arms up and down and that seemed to work, but it is still stuck in the rear facing mode and is extremely hard to reverse.

The store i purchased it from is not in my city- I contacted Bugaboo and they just suggested i take it back to have it checked. Any suggestions/ similar stories?

Thanks a lot!

Hi Al-  Thanks for your post.  I have not heard of this issue from any of our parents about their Bees.  In fact, we have generally gotten wonderful feedback about the Bee from our parents.  The retailer that sold you the Bee should be able to help assist you with getting it repaired.  If they are unhelpful, I would definitely contact Bugaboo again.  I have found their customer service to be very helpful.  Good luck!  Erika

]]> by: SAM RAFIQUE http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3607 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:31:37 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3607 Hello, I am due to give birth in 3 months and I am interested in purchasing the bee, I am also going to buy the accessories, baby nest for newborn, maxi-cosi car seat which can be attached to the bee with adapters. However, I was just wondering; can the car seat be attached with or without the saet. I have not yet seen a demonstration for attaching the car seat yet. I like the way the car seat attaches to the cameleon without the seat unit as it makes it look like a modern travel system, can the bee do that? do you have pictures or a specific website? thank u, sam <strong>Hi Sam-  The Bee is a great stroller, however, the Maxi Cosi infant seat is NOT compatible with the Bee.  If you want to use an infant seat with an adapter with the Bee, you need to get the Graco infant seat.  The Maxi Cosi adapter bars for the Bee were not released due to a safety issue.  You can use the the Graco adapter with the Bee without the seat attached where the seat is just used with the chassis.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> Hello,
I am due to give birth in 3 months and I am interested in purchasing the bee, I am also going to buy the accessories, baby nest for newborn, maxi-cosi car seat which can be attached to the bee with adapters. However, I was just wondering; can the car seat be attached with or without the saet. I have not yet seen a demonstration for attaching the car seat yet. I like the way the car seat attaches to the cameleon without the seat unit as it makes it look like a modern travel system, can the bee do that? do you have pictures or a specific website?

thank u, sam

Hi Sam-  The Bee is a great stroller, however, the Maxi Cosi infant seat is NOT compatible with the Bee.  If you want to use an infant seat with an adapter with the Bee, you need to get the Graco infant seat.  The Maxi Cosi adapter bars for the Bee were not released due to a safety issue.  You can use the the Graco adapter with the Bee without the seat attached where the seat is just used with the chassis.  Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: Meg http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3605 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:23:05 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3605 Hello, I'm hesitating between the bugaboo bee and the maclaren Techno XLR. Could you please tell me which one you would buy and why? Is the Bugaboo Bee worth the extra $200 (the extra $245 with the Graco car seat adapter)? Thank you very much!!!! <strong>Hi Meg-  Thanks for your post.  We sell Maclaren but we don't sell the Techno XLR so I can't give a comparison from hands on experience.  What I can tell you is that the Bee has some nice features that the Techno XLR does not have.  First, it has a reversible seat which I think is worth the money in itself.  Being able to stroll looking at your baby is such a positive thing for you and your baby.  The Bee is one of the only lighterweight strollers that offers this feature.  Second, the Bee has four wheel independent suspension which is pretty unique.  Since it does not have air tires, Bugaboo kicked up the suspension to make up for not have them.  Again, I haven't tried them both together, but in theory, the Bee should handle bumpy roads better.  If you have more questions, let me know!  Erika</strong> Hello,

I’m hesitating between the bugaboo bee and the maclaren Techno XLR. Could you please tell me which one you would buy and why? Is the Bugaboo Bee worth the extra $200 (the extra $245 with the Graco car seat adapter)? Thank you very much!!!!

Hi Meg-  Thanks for your post.  We sell Maclaren but we don’t sell the Techno XLR so I can’t give a comparison from hands on experience.  What I can tell you is that the Bee has some nice features that the Techno XLR does not have.  First, it has a reversible seat which I think is worth the money in itself.  Being able to stroll looking at your baby is such a positive thing for you and your baby.  The Bee is one of the only lighterweight strollers that offers this feature.  Second, the Bee has four wheel independent suspension which is pretty unique.  Since it does not have air tires, Bugaboo kicked up the suspension to make up for not have them.  Again, I haven’t tried them both together, but in theory, the Bee should handle bumpy roads better.  If you have more questions, let me know!  Erika

]]> by: Annie http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3530 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:31:17 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3530 Hi, I have a 8 months old baby and want to buy a bugaboo stroller but I couldn't decide between the frog, camelion or the bee. Which one would you recomment? Also I understand the 2008 camelion model just came out.Is it worth to spend more money to buy the 2008 model instead of 2007. Thanks <strong>Hi Annie- Unless you live in the city and need to take public transportation alot, I would choose the Cameleon or Frog over the Bee.  I personally use the Cameleon and I adore it.  I love the adjustable handlebar (not available on the Frog) and the endless color combinations.  The 2008 Cameleon has EVA foam tires, a new handlebar adjustment knob and great new colors.  Let us know if you have more questions!  Erika</strong> Hi, I have a 8 months old baby and want to buy a bugaboo stroller but I couldn’t decide between the frog, camelion or the bee. Which one would you recomment? Also I understand the 2008 camelion model just came out.Is it worth to spend more money to buy the 2008 model instead of 2007. Thanks

Hi Annie- Unless you live in the city and need to take public transportation alot, I would choose the Cameleon or Frog over the Bee.  I personally use the Cameleon and I adore it.  I love the adjustable handlebar (not available on the Frog) and the endless color combinations.  The 2008 Cameleon has EVA foam tires, a new handlebar adjustment knob and great new colors.  Let us know if you have more questions!  Erika

]]> by: Anna http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3513 Wed, 28 May 2008 08:30:31 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3513 Hi! Yet another compliment on your excellent blog! I need to know if the Bee will be ok for an infant when walking on cobble stones (we've got lots of those where I live) - will the individual suspensions really be enough or will the baby be close to a concussion after some time? Thanks! <strong>Hi Anna-  Thanks for the compliment on our blog!  Although I still think a stroller with air tires/large foam tires would be the best choice for cobble stones, we have heard from parents that they have been quite happy with their Bee on bumpy roads.  I think the suspension system should do a fine job of handling the bumps.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> Hi!
Yet another compliment on your excellent blog!
I need to know if the Bee will be ok for an infant when walking on cobble stones (we’ve got lots of those where I live) - will the individual suspensions really be enough or will the baby be close to a concussion after some time?
Thanks!

Hi Anna-  Thanks for the compliment on our blog!  Although I still think a stroller with air tires/large foam tires would be the best choice for cobble stones, we have heard from parents that they have been quite happy with their Bee on bumpy roads.  I think the suspension system should do a fine job of handling the bumps.  Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: Jodi Garvey http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3483 Mon, 26 May 2008 20:07:39 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3483 I have seen where sites are selling the maxi cosi bee adapter. I'm confused if this has been approved for safety. Even Neiman Marcus has it on their website. Any updated word?   <strong>Hi Jodi-  There is not a Maxi Cosi adapter available for the Bugaboo Bee.  It did not pass safety testing and Bugaboo has indefinitely delayed any release.  That is the latest that we have heard.  Hope that helps- Erika</strong> I have seen where sites are selling the maxi cosi bee adapter. I’m confused if this has been approved for safety. Even Neiman Marcus has it on their website. Any updated word?  

Hi Jodi-  There is not a Maxi Cosi adapter available for the Bugaboo Bee.  It did not pass safety testing and Bugaboo has indefinitely delayed any release.  That is the latest that we have heard.  Hope that helps- Erika

]]> by: marielle http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3175 Thu, 08 May 2008 21:31:10 +0000 http://strollermama.com/blog/2007/04/25/the-buzz-on-the-bugaboo-bee/#comment-3175 did anyone find a maxi-cosi infant car seat adapter yet for the Bugaboo Bee?  Our understanding here at StrollerMama.com is that Bugaboo has indefinately put off the release of the Maxi Cosi Bee adapter because they couldn't get it to work on the Bee frame in a way that they felt comfortable with.  The Bee Graco adapter is now in stock and it might be that this is the only car seat adapter that will be available for the Bee. did anyone find a maxi-cosi infant car seat adapter yet for the Bugaboo Bee?

 Our understanding here at StrollerMama.com is that Bugaboo has indefinately put off the release of the Maxi Cosi Bee adapter because they couldn’t get it to work on the Bee frame in a way that they felt comfortable with.  The Bee Graco adapter is now in stock and it might be that this is the only car seat adapter that will be available for the Bee.

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