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Bugaboo Bee truly suitable for newborns? Does it lie completely flat?

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gdc · 04/04/2009 22:50

Thought I had worked out which pushchair was for us, until I read this quote from the Which? review of the Bugaboo Bee:

"Although it reclines to five different positions, the seat is not suitable for newborn babies, because it doesn't let them lie flat."

Is this really the case?

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misdee · 04/04/2009 22:52

its almost flat. i've used it fine for dd4 since birth, with the baby nest to pad it out.

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gdc · 04/04/2009 22:52

The mumsnet reviews of suitable from birth pushchairs doesn't feature the Bee, so maybe that's my answer...

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misdee · 04/04/2009 22:55

but that has the mac techno which is a higher recline position than the bee.

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gdc · 04/04/2009 22:56

Thanks misdee. Does this mean that there is flat and then there is really flat, and some think it only needs to be flat to be suitable for new borns, and others think this is not good enough as it needs to be really flat, if you see what I mean?

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misdee · 04/04/2009 22:59

pretty much. yes.

i had a buggy from america which was classed as suitable from birth there (maclaren one) but it didnt recline as far back as the techno0 here, and was the same reline angle of the quest (3months+) iyswim

go and have a look a the bee and the recline of the angle. it is flatter than the maclaren but not a 'true' flat like a carrycot would be, due to the adjustable back.

its a great buggy though.

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gdc · 04/04/2009 23:00

I might be confused. To be suitable for "from birth", does this mean:

Flat as in parallel to the ground (recline?); or
Flat as in perfectly straight.

Or both?

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misdee · 04/04/2009 23:03

some class an 180degree angle to be the best from birth position.

i think the techno is 170degrtee

the mac quest is 150-ish.

some thing that flat=perfectly straight with regards to buggies but IMO that only happens with carrycots.

just remembered my bee is ibn the hall, will do a quick pixc of it reclined flat for you and add to my profile.

misdee · 04/04/2009 23:10

pic is in my profile.

you may find you have a baby who doesnt want to lie flat. dd4 doesnt' she hates being flat. i have even switched her crib to a hammock as she prefers it.

Disenchantegg3 · 04/04/2009 23:13

My DD hates being flat, at 3 months she sits upright in the bee!

I would be happy with a newborn in a bee with a nest or padded footmuff x

misdee · 04/04/2009 23:13

dis, did the hood arrive? i kept forgetting about it.

Disenchantegg3 · 04/04/2009 23:15

Yea, I said thanks to lisa through email and on a thread she was on.

I put a friggin hole in it when i was trying to put rods through, luckily it was through the inside stitching so not visable from outside!

misdee · 04/04/2009 23:16

oh no! can it be repaired?

SparklyGothKat · 04/04/2009 23:16

misdee!!! MSN!!!

Disenchantegg3 · 04/04/2009 23:19

Idunno, I cant sew , i sort of pulled the seams apart if that makes sense.

Ooh that sounds urgent!

misdee · 04/04/2009 23:20

i dont have msn on this pc sgk. lol

are you near the phone? will call if you want

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gdc · 04/04/2009 23:34

Thanks for the pic misdee. I had seen the Bee in a shop, so feel I have a good idea for it's 'flatness', I'm just not sure what is actually 'necessary'.

Does anyone know if there is any evidence to suggest a newborn not lying 'properly' flat (ie 180 degrees) is in any way detrimental?

Thanks again.

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tallbirduk · 05/04/2009 22:41

My DS went in our Bee from newborn with the baby nest and was fine. I think the nest does make it flatter as it isn't contoured at all (if you can imagine what I mean?) - would definately recommend both the pram & the nest - lovely.

(DS is 9 months now).

BeehiveBaby · 05/04/2009 22:45

It is certainly flatter than many other 'from birth' buggies. In fact I never use the flattest postion for DD2 to nap on because it just looks odd to have a toddler lying that flat out, whereas with a 'from birth' stroller, you just let the seat drop as far as it will go as a rule.

SalLikesCoffee · 12/04/2009 12:43

I used my Bee from newborn too, with an added sheepskin fleece to make it extra cosy. The benefit of that was that it could be used when cold or hot (breathes easily). I think it was this one.

As far as completely lying flat - it goes almost completely flat. Tbh, ds didn't like being flat most of the time anyway, and I never left him in his buggy for hours, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

It's a great buggy for ease of use - great steering, small (good for shops, buses).
Only negative is that I seriously doubt it'll last them until 3 - then again, I do have a little fatty

I'd choose the same one again, for what it's worth.

Good luck with your choice.

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