https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:32:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2730362 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:05:40 +0000 tinyperson 2730362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lioneyes: fantastic! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2730309 Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:24:47 +0000 lioneyes 2730309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>update- they are sending me a new chassis. told me not to use the mommy hooks (i only use them for very light stuff) and it should all be ok. YAY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2729723 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:55:54 +0000 lioneyes 2729723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all. I didn't register online BUT i did send in the warranty card for the extended. So I sent them a whole email with video and will see what they say.</p> <p>The issue with buying a used piece is, it's a Cameleon3 and older models won't work with our whees and seat, etc., AND, it's the entire chassis. So unless someone is selling the entire stroller at a ridiculously low price, it would make more sense to pay to replace the chassis.</p> <p>Hopefully their customer service will come through. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2729687 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:44:53 +0000 PinkElephant 2729687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate to be a downer, but I've found Bugaboo's customer service to be horrific. One of the clips on our seatbelt snapped, and coroner service's solution was that I buy a new seat for over $100 (to replace a cheap plastic clip). </p> <p>If you are not under warranty, check your local mom's list service or Facebook buy/sell page. I see people offloading bits and pieces of their Cameleon on these all the time - that is how I replaced my seatbelt for a lot less money than gone by through bugaboo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2729683 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:33:01 +0000 tinyperson 2729683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have pretty good customer service. When we got ours, my husband thought the handle bar was really wobbly. I didn't think it was an issue, but he contacted them and they sent us a new one right away. We were under warranty.</p> <p>I haven't had any problems with our frame, other than some squeaking (but that's because it needed a good cleaning). I would contact them and see what they say. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2729659 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 23:56:53 +0000 lamariniere 2729659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you register your stroller online with Bugaboo when you bought it? I registered mine and was able to find warranty info (we had 3 years) when I logged in. Our Bugaboo broke about a week after the warranty ran out. I didn't feel like it was safe to use. The store where we bought it repaired it for about €30, they lent us a stroller in the meantime, and it has been fine ever since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/broken-bugaoo-cameleon-help#post-2729518 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:55:31 +0000 lioneyes 2729518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, today while taking a steep curb in my Bugaboo Cameleon, I heard a cracking noise and then the handle flopped down. I have been hearing clicks when I go over curbs occasionally, and this was a big one. It is not catching in the central locking mechanism, to the point where I can move the handle all the way forward, over the seat, so it's in the "off road position" without pressing down the white buttons.</p> <p>I am frantically trying to find the receipt from purchase (Sept 2014) and hoping I have the extended 3 year warranty (I think I do?)</p> <p>Questions-<br /> -Has anyone dealt with this? A non-Bugaboo affiliated repair place said the only thing to do is replace the chassis ($400+) so I hope it's under warranty</p> <p>-Is it unsafe to use in the meantime? The brake still works, I am just a little concerned about going over curbs. I need my stroller though! We live in the city and walk EVERYWHERE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-331623 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:03:04 +0000 shopaholic 331623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch &amp; @crumbs - You both make a great point! My friend's 2 1/2 year old twins never want to stay in their stroller, but of course she still needs it to corral them in or when they get tired. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-331133 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:26:34 +0000 SugarplumsMom 331133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no idea and I'm curious about this myself, although we already bought a convertible pram/stroller. But according to DH's co-workers, you'll want a lightweight stroller once you have a toddler, regardless of how much you spent on your infant-style one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-331064 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:02:07 +0000 looch 331064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son is about 25 pounds and he's 21 months old. He wants to walk in the majority of situations we are out and about now, so think about that too...even though the weight on the stroller accommodates higher, your kid might not want to be hanging out in there for that long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330972 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 22:19:16 +0000 shopaholic 330972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@foodnerd81 - Thanks for the info! I keep hearing about the Uppa Baby Vista - may have to look at that too!<br /> @chitownro - LOL! Girl, I feel you! I had baby fever bad too! The Donkey is pretty cool looking I have to admit! You might have the right idea with just starting with that!<br /> @Yin - Thanks for the info! 15 months and ready to switch? How much does your LO weigh now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330951 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:59:37 +0000 yin 330951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Although my LO can still use his stroller, we opted to switch to an umbrella stroller (uppababy g-luxe) around 15 months. It is lightweight and takes up much less space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330950 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:57:36 +0000 ChitownRo 330950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pre-TTC but have had serious baby fever for some time now. I'm thinking that I will just buy a double stroller to begin - b/c we plan on having at least 2-3 kids. Now I just need to convince my DH that it is ok to spend so much $$ on a great stroller like the Bugaboo Donkey :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bugaboo-Donkey-Base-Stroller-Black/dp/B006290WBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1349751311&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=bugaboo+donkey" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Bugaboo-Donkey-Base-Stroller-Black/dp/B006290WBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1349751311&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=bugaboo+donkey</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330924 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:37:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 330924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister has the Bugaboo Cameleon and is thinking about getting a new, smaller stroller soon for her 19 mo old son. For regular walks while they are still in the city, its great, but she wants something light that she can carry up and down stairs on the subway while she is also carrying him. But they are also moving to the suburbs soon, so she will be in and out of the car a lot too, so now she is thinking of the Citi Mini and they already have a super cheap umbrella stroller.<br /> Uppa Baby Vista has the option of adding that little seat below. Its similar to the Bugaboo, but just a little bigger and can fit the extra seat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330838 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:46:42 +0000 shopaholic 330838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamabehr - Oh! I HAVE seen those like stacking strollers recently! LOL! I actually always think it looks so funny and sad for the kid sitting "underneath". But no doubt, they look very practical! Hmm...will have to discuss with the hubs!</p> <p>@babyboymom - Thanks! I guess that's kind of the answer I was looking for. So most people switch to an umbrella stroller around 2 y/o because they start to get heavy. That's what I had no idea about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330825 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:42:21 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 330825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree that sometime after age 2 people switch to an umbrella stroller. We have a city mini and LO at 15 months it's starting to get heavy, and he already likes to get out on long walks to walk part of the the time. If we weren't having another baby I would probably switch to an umbrella sooner than later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330814 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:36:23 +0000 MamaBehr 330814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are two options that I found, the Britax B-Ready <a href="http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-ready-configurations" rel="nofollow">http://www.britaxusa.com/strollers/b-ready-configurations</a> (which is what I have and LOVE LOVE LOVE it) and Phil and Ted's <a href="http://philandteds.com/nz/Products/Push/navigator" rel="nofollow">http://philandteds.com/nz/Products/Push/navigator</a> . Those are the two that I have found. </p> <p>I just got my double jogging BOB stroller and it is AH-MA-ZING! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330804 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:33:03 +0000 hilsy85 330804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I think kids probably need to be lifted into it, although maybe they can do it themselves by stepping onto the foot part? As long as someone is holding it, of course...but it looks high enough to me that they would need help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330797 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:30:10 +0000 shopaholic 330797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mamabehr - Ooh! You do make a great point! Yes, we do plan on having a #2 hopefully around 2 yrs later? But then again, ask us after we have baby #1 right? :) Are there strollers that you can use for one &amp; then 2 kids? I know that some of the strollers you can attach a standing board? P.S. I will be getting a BOB too for jogging and our mountain place.</p> <p>@hilsy - Three sounds pretty reasonable. Is the Bugaboo hard for them to get in and out of at that age? I'll have to start keeping an eye out for toddler moms now (in addition to babies and preggers! lol!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330791 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:25:06 +0000 hilsy85 330791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can definitely use the bugaboo cam from birth until the kid's at least 3. Around here, for older kids (like 3-4), I usually see them in umbrella strollers like the Maclaren or Uppababy G luxe. I guess once kids get that heavy, it's easier to use a lighter stroller--also, one that they can easily get into and out of on their own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330790 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:24:59 +0000 MamaBehr 330790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would have to say that it depends on what you are doing and the kid. If we are going to do a long day at the zoo or an amusement park, I'm pretty sure I'm going to want the option to throw a 4 year old in the stroller. I do a baby boot camp thing almost every day, and my two year old spends most of the time out of the stroller (she likes to "work out" with me), but when we are moving (jogging around the park etc) she needs to be in. If I continue doing this when she is four, she'll have to be able to go in a stroller for some of the class. </p> <p>However, do you plan to have a second? And if so, when? My second came when my first had just turned two, so we had to buy new strollers (I say strollers because we got a jogging one and a regular one, the regular one fits in stores better). So maybe look into strollers that can go from one kiddo to two? (I wish I had, but the thought of a second baby seemed soooo far away!!) This was suppose to answer the question about which stroller, because you could use a stroller that becomes a double for a very long time. </p> <p>Does that help? Did I answer your questions? I'm so tired hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stroller-life-amp-kids-weight#post-330768 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:17:41 +0000 shopaholic 330768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am doing research on some strollers, but I think I am pretty set on getting the Bugaboo Cameleon. It seems to be the stroller of choice around here, I'd say about 80% of the strollers I see while out eating/shopping are Bugaboos. Besides that I see a lot of City Minis and Orbits?</p> <p>I was wondering HOW LONG do they ride in this kind of stroller though? The website says "to toddler" and has a weight limit of 40lbs I think (from what I could find on a review). How old are kids usually when they are 40lbs? And I was wondering if WHICH first stroller I buy makes a difference in how long we'll use it? I mean, is it even feasible to think you would use one stroller from birth to say, 4 years old?</p> <p>Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-42284 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:20:50 +0000 venice4504 42284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.childmode.com/2011/12/27/bugaboo-bee-strollers-recalled-due-to-fall-hazard-includes-missoni-edition/" rel="nofollow">http://www.childmode.com/2011/12/27/bugaboo-bee-strollers-recalled-due-to-fall-hazard-includes-missoni-edition/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-42241 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:52:24 +0000 Katm558 42241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think that the Bee just got recalled... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-41988 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:52:13 +0000 venice4504 41988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Cruz just came out around the end of October/early November. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-41928 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:31:46 +0000 banana 41928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Bugaboo Bee and I love it. The only con i guess is that it sits a little low so sometimes it's hard for my husband to get LO in/out of the chair without overarching his back. Other than that, love everything about it. Steers like no other! And I love how it's light, easy to fold and compact. We live in California so we're always driving around from place to place. Much easier to load/unload a lightweight stroller than a heavier one. And the front/rear facing option was really nice too when LO was napping.</p> <p>My husband (who is actually super frugal with his money...aka cheap!) even thought it was a good purchase for the money. </p> <p>I've never heard of the Uppababy Cruz (is it new?) so can't comment much on that. I guess it all depends on what features you're looking for. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions regarding the Bee. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-41682 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:23:04 +0000 mrs. wagon 41682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the UppaBaby Vista and we chose it because of one of the features you mentioned, how baby is high up and you don't have to bend down so far to check on them, replace pacifiers, etc. Plus I think at the time we purchased, it was the only stroller that was front and back facing. </p> <p>The Vista is not super light (not sure how the Cruz is different) but it works for us since we're in the 'burbs. So we just schlep it in and out of the back of our SUV. The handling/suspension is AWESOME. My husband really appreciates the no-flat tires-- they are solid rubber instead of inflated. Plus you can lock the front wheels to make it a jogging stroller if you want.</p> <p>Hope this helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-41681 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:22:11 +0000 venice4504 41681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Cruz has the same suspension as my Vista and it's nice. It however has smaller back wheels which would lead me to think that the ride would not be as smooth on anything not pavement. The sunshades are great as is the fact the baby can face you in the seat. The Vista's basket is huge, but the Cruz looks like it's a tad smaller. Still huge though. The Cruz weighs 22# and honestly for 3 more pounds you get so much more from the Vista.</p> <p>I know there is someone on here that has a Bee in NYC I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/uppababy-cruz-vs-bugaboo-bee#post-41667 Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:15:54 +0000 sugar 41667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi All, we thought we could get away with the snap and go for a few months, but ours is a hand-me-down and it kinda sucks. Plus, I ended up with a c-section and can't carry the car seat down the stairs of our apt. </p> <p>We are currently debating between the Cruz and the Bee. I thought I wanted the City Mini until I saw the Cruz- and fell in love with all the high end features. I like that it is high up, has an infant insert, is light weight and can be both front and back facing. Plus, right now it is 15% off at Right Start. </p> <p>My Husband is in love with the Bee. It is the lightest weight stroller and it has great suspension. Great for City strolling and to get around local parks. </p> <p>We live in the City and with carriers this will be my only way to get out with the Baby for the next 6 months on Mat leave. We only have one car and my husband drives to work every day. </p> <p>Looking for input since I like the Cruz and hubby likes the Bee. </p>