Mums review the ultra-compact Bugaboo Butterfly seat pram

Finding a stylish pram that’s comfortable, sturdy and lightweight is a challenge for many parents. But Bugaboo’s new Butterfly Seat Pram ticks all those boxes and also offers a unique one-second, one-hand fold experience that parents will love!  

Weighing only 7.3kgs but with a capacity of 22kgs, the Bugaboo Butterfly is easy to manoeuvre, yet is super sturdy to tackle all types of terrain. It’s perfect for taking bubs on a walk, a weekend getaway or even storing in the overhead locker of an airplane.

That’s right – the Bugaboo Butterfly is an ideal travel stroller as it’s IATA compatible, which makes it possible to take on airplanes as carry-on luggage!

For it’s compact size, the Butterfly’s storage capacity is impressive. It’s large under-seat basket can carry up to 8kgs, which makes shopping with bubs easier.

The Butterfly is built for comfort – it’s integrated leg rest allows for 5 different positions whether your child is playing or napping. The pram also comes with a large 4-panel sun canopy, a rain cover and an integrated carry strap that allows for hands-free carrying. 

We asked two mums from the Tell Me Baby community to review the Bugaboo Butterfly Seat Pram and here’s what they thought:

What our reviewers thought of the Bugaboo Butterfly seat pram

Liv, mum to a 14-month old says: I give this stroller five stars out of five. I can’t stop talking about how impressed I am with this stroller. I even have people booking in to borrow it for their next holiday!

Tay, mum to a 1 year old says: The butterfly is really easy to use – it makes mum life just that little bit easier. I’ve used other compact or travel strollers before and this is by far the best. So lightweight and easy to manoeuvre.

First impressions of the Bugaboo Butterfly seat pram

Liv says: When I first unpacked the Bugaboo Butterfly, I was very impressed with how compact it was and that it didn’t require much assembly! The instructions were straightforward to follow to put the padded seat in, and the stroller was ready to go in a few minutes. My son was already climbing in, thanks to the adjustable footrest. 

Tay says: My first impression of the Butterfly is that it looks very sturdy and luxurious for a compact pram. Design wise it’s very sleek and modern.

The pram was very easy to assemble, there were not many parts that needed to be put together, all we had to do was take the pram out and pop the pram liner seat on, there was no further assembly needed.

The comfort factor

Liv says: My son, who is 13kg, looks pretty comfortable in the Bugaboo Butterfly and naps really well in it while we are on the go (and also at home when he’s being difficult). I love that there is a mesh panel (if you unzip it) so you can keep an eye on your baby while they sleep (or while you are trying to get them to sleep in the stroller). The sun canopy is large enough to block out the sun – larger than other strollers I’ve used, anyway. 

Tay says: The seat is very spacious and my son doesn’t look or feel cramped at all. It’s a much larger seat than other compact strollers I have tried. The length is great and with tall boys very handy for me.

Ease of use on different terrains

Liv says: I found the Bugaboo Butterfly easy to steer! Even one-handed while drinking a coffee. I bought a cheap coffee holder and attached it to the handlebar as a bonus. I’ve pushed it over grass and gravel, up steps and down with no issues. And it has excellent turning capabilities and feels like it would be a very smooth ride for bubs. 

Tay says: The suspension is great, really easy to use on different surfaces and even with one hand. 

I really like that it has a large seat and carries up to 22kgs, having boys that have always been taller than average they tend to grow out of things before their age, so having a larger seat and weight capacity is a huge plus.

Folding/unfolding and storage

Liv says: Folding and unfolding the Butterfly is so easy compared to other strollers I have tried – it takes seconds, and you’re ready to go. I also love how stylish it is. We have a blue colour, and I love it.

The size of the stroller is deceiving but in a good way. When folded up, it’s small enough to fit in tiny spaces (I took it on a shuttle bus, and it fit in my leg space), but when you fold it out, there’s plenty of room for my son to sit and recline.

Tay says: This has to be my favourite feature of the pram of how easy it is unfold and fold again. You really only need one hand and it unfolds in one second! There are 2 buttons on the handle that you just push with one hand and you fold. It’s so simple and easy and great if my other hand is busy or holding something else which is often. Unfolding is just as easy. 

Ease of carrying the stroller

Liv says: Carrying this stroller when you aren’t using it is a breeze. You can put a strap over your shoulder, or you can use the footrest to lift it. It makes a great travel companion that would easily fit in even the smallest boot spaces. We recently went away for a weekend, and having a smaller stroller instead of our big bulky pram meant our car wasn’t overflowing like it usually is. I would 100% take this is on a plane, it is that compact and easy to carry.

Tay says: The carry strap is comfortable and easy to pop it on your shoulder, so you are able to be hands free. It can also be carried by the handlebar or the leg rest, however I found using the carry strap the most convenient way.

I can’t wait to try this out on the plane as it’s IATA compatible, which means I can wheel it right on the plane and pop it in the overhead locker.

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