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Pushchairs
Bugaboo Bee raincover
Gangle · 30/11/2009 16:12
Mine is falling apart. Does anyone know where I can buy a new one?
Naivenewbie · 30/11/2009 16:58
I don't know the answer to this but now that I have spotted you, can I ask your opinion of your bugaboo bee? We're thinking of going for this for our first baby. I've had a play with one in my local store and it's so light and easy to manoeuvre so I like that. But how substantial does it feel to you? Did you have it from birth? I wish the seat was a bit higher, seems that baby would be rather far away from you. Did you worry baby was a little exposed? (Mine is due in Feb so still pretty chilly I expect) Did the fact that it doesn't lie totally flat bother you? Did your baby quickly grow out of it?
Yikes, I have so many questions. The thing is, I love the look and feel of the bee, they're so cool compared to other buggies. Which colour did you go for???
Gangle · 30/11/2009 17:08
Hello! I LOVE the Bee although if I was having my first I would be very tempted by the Chameleon but I think the Bee wins on the basis that it is so cool, light and easy to use. The Chameleon has the huge carrycot which is quite cumbersome whereas in the Bee you just recline the seat and use the nest which is gorgeous and snug, not at all exposed. I had a silver cross S4 to begin with because DH thought it looked cool (??) but I just felt the baby was lost in it so we got the Bee when DS was about 3 months. He is now 20 months and we are still using the Bee although I sometimes wonder how much longer it will last especially as we are now thinking about putting a buggy board on it for DS when DS2 arrives in March. It does feel less substantial than other buggies but is still strong enough and if you travel a lot like we do then it's great to have a light buggy which can still lay flat. I agree that when you first get it the seat does seem low - don't know why they didn't design it so that the seat is higher - but you really don't notice it after a few weeks. We originally bought the version with the red hood but recently bought a black hood as well! Would definitely recommend the Bee.
tallbirduk · 30/11/2009 21:34
I had mine since DS was newborn - lovely and comfy with the cocoon in it. He is 17 months now and I have used the Bee a lot as I don't really drive anywhere so it's seen a lot of walking! It's held up just fine.
It is soooo light and easy to push, looks smashing and (in my opinion) comfier and more useful than a carrycot for a new born.
I went for yellow. Still love it
Hel79 · 30/11/2009 21:58
I would contact Bugaboo directly about your rain cover - they will probably send you out a new one. My friend and I have both hit snags with bugaboos and they have always been great sending out replacement parts without any question. I call them on 02073855338 - you will need the chassis number off your frame. x
Aranea · 30/11/2009 22:00
My raincover split, and I took it back to the shop. They contacted bugaboo for me (they did need the chassis number) and got a replacement.
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