Bugaboo - what's the big deal?

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I am just curious to know why bugaboos are so popular, I have already bought my travel system so I am not interested in buying one, I just want to know what all the hype is about thats all! (And why they cost an arm and a leg!)

meep be proud!

Bugaboos are the mimimalist's dream... clean lines and simple components.

I love my bug!

I love mine too - have found it very easy for the bus because it's so easy to manouvre

love my bug and we loves buses

I am a Bug owner too and love it - it's as light as a feather and great manouverability. (?sp?) Anyone who's ever taken ds for a walk comments on this. Will be very sad to see it go! meep - did you go out today?

Not yet! Mini-meep has lost her voice and is a bit sneezy so I have kept her in - but will have to brave the big bad world to get some medicine for her! Estimated time of departure: 3.30pm - I will be the one wearing shades and a false moustache wheeling my bug around the shopping centre with one hand!

Well I do grrrr abit when I cant get onto the bus with my little Mcclaren because there is 1 bugaboo on there taking up the space that 2 lightweight buggies could fit neatly into. So dont agree with Scottishmummy at all.

what is the grrrr?i travelled today next to a maclaren both fitted no problemo!have done so on daily vasis so bug can sit next to maclaren

but it's not just bugs that do that - all bigger prams would - and if your baby is under 6 months then a maclaren isn't a comfortable option.

Hold that head high meep! Hope mini-meep feels better soon too.

scottish mummy - maybe we're better 'drivers' than those kerala meets

i find it funny that bug really gets people goin i have seen much bigger prams and they dont get a mention but for the record
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Not everyone buys it for the looks/status stuff.

have to agree don't like look of the little wheels. but not buying it for the 'look' its the lightest, easiest to steer/move about and varsatile pram out there IMO.

its lighter, smaller, easier to move and looks more comfi than the buzz.

smaller than jané 's

need it for public transport (buses), in and out car, walking in woody type areas and high street shopping (and busy market area).
wanted something that i could face LO too. and put car seat in.

not many options out there to fit all that.

scottish mummy - i had the first one on your post for dd2, its a good push chair but weighs a ton and the seat can only face one way.

Not just bugaboos - feel the same about any enormous buggy which means I cant get on the bus! And may I say lots of my lovely friends have bugaboos so not biased against them in particular.

Northern Lurker DD was in the Mcclaren from birth - if you get a soft sheepskin lining they are just as comfy I think.

But then I needed a light buggy as was very doddery post birth due to severe SPD and c section. Would have been housebound with a heavier buggy as wouldnt have made it up our steps without a crane or strapping man to help

It is so weird how this buggy brings out some many strong feelings. weird.

I have been on both sides. The sensible me going "no, don't be silly. it's too much to spend on a buggy. your maclaren does the trick".

Then there is the other part of me suffering from severe buggy envy. I was sick as a parrot when my sister proudly told me she was getting a new cam. Was also miffed when she completely ignored my advice (ie bug not a sensible option when you live in Paris on 3rd floor, tiny flat, no lift).

Anyway I gave in to the buggy envy & bought a second hand frog off ebay. It is lovely. I love the fact that it is rear facing, that it stears beautifully but I left it too late & my DD is now too tall.

Apologies for long ramble. was trying to put into words my Bugaboo feelings.

Proud owner of Mothercare buggy here

I wouldn't have minded something like a bugaboo but they cost too much for me and DH plus I mostly use an Ergo carrier for DD

Some people spend beyond their means, for others a bugaboo/m&p is within their means... horses for courses...

I've become very obsessed with the whole issue of what buggy/travel system to buy. Baby not due til April so still have plenty of time.

I couldn't understand the fuss about the Bugaboo and I am the type of person who likes to go 'against the latest fads' and try to buy things based on practicality rather than pure style. In all my research done to date (believe me, I really am obsessed with this topic), I have decided I want a buggy that fulfils as many of the following as possible:

1. light-weight (must be