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DescriptionThe Bugaboo Bee Plus is a fantastic little pushchair for nipping around town. It has a reversible seat so the child can face in either direction. A Maxi-Cosi car seat makes this a good travel system. The Bugaboo Bee can be folded with the seat on. Narrow for even the smallest of spaces and highly manoeuverable. With its extending backrest and seat bottom, this stroller is one that grows with your child.
The new Bugaboo Bee3 carrycot will fit the Bee Plus. The Mamas & Papas Armadillo is a forward facing lightweight pushchair. It boasts a huge lie flat seat and a one handed fold. The Armadillo has a smart black chassis and brightly coloured fabrics. The Mamas & Papas Armadillo has a small fold.

The Mamas & Papas Armadillo XT (the last photos in the set above,) has the extra benefits of an extending adjustable handlebar; larger wheels; extra styling details and an air vent in the hood.
(NOTE all details & measurements on this page relate to the Armadillo Flip although many details are the same. Please check before buying.)

ProsCompact, slim and nippy. One piece fold. 4-wheel suspension. Suitable from birth using the Baby Cocoon. Reversible seat. Extending seat back and seat bottom - easily adapts for use for different aged children. Travel system compatible. Large seat. Light to carry - can be hooked over a shoulder to carry upstairs. Decent sized basket. The new hard bottomed carrycot will fit.Very small folding. One handed fold. Looks smart and modern. Very long lie flat seat so suitable from birth - full length of 92cms with legs supported. Large basket. Adjustable leg rest. Large waterproof hood.

ConsRelatively large when folded for a small pushchair. An urban pushchair. Does not freestand. Fiddly to change the seat round. Difficult to unfold when the seat is parent facing. Too light, so that wheels are often off the ground when cornering. Expensive.Difficult harness buckle to do up. Breaks easily into 5 pieces. Difficult to pull the seat back up from the recline position. Very reclined seat even in the upright position. Hood obscures access to a sleeping child even when folded back. Forward facing only.

Maximum number of childrenOneOne

Type of pushchairSingleSingle

Converts to a single or doubleNoNo

Minimum age in seatBirthBirth

Carrycot available from birthCocoonNo

Car seat compatible withMaxi Cosi Cabriofix and PebbleMaxi Cosi Pebble and Cabriofix; Cybex Aton

Buggy board compatibleYesUnknown

Foot muff includedNoNo

Basket includedYesYes

Raincover includedYesYes

Adjustable leg restNoYes

Calf supportNoYes

HoodYes DetachableYes Fixed Individual

Hood with viewing windowNoYes

Sun protectionOptional SunshadeLarge Hood

Number of wheelsFourFour

Wheel typeFour small 6" foam filled wheels. The front two wheels are lockable swivel wheels4 small hard plastic wheels.

Safety harness5 Point Safety Harness3 Point Safety Harness

Seating positionsForward and ReverseForward Only

Seat reclineThree Recline PositionsSeveral Forward Facing Positions

Bumper barNoNo

Travel bagAvailableAvailable

Open pushchair length cms75

Open pushchair width cms5355

Open pushchair height cms100

Folded pushchair length cms8572

Folded pushchair width cms4555

Folded pushchair height cms3228

Pushchair weight kgs8.5Approx 8kgs

Maximum child age or weight1715kgs

Seat back height cms45-52.552

Front of seat width cms26.5

Back of seat width cms29

Seat depth cms28-34

Knee to foot rest cms20

Adjustable handlebarYes extendingNo

Handlebar height cms90-107100

One handed foldNoYes

Folding mechanismCompact FoldFolds in Half

BrakeFootFoot

SuspensionFront and RearUnknown

Available coloursBlack seat with a choice of hood colours: yellow, black, sand, red, royal blue and pink. There are also various limited editions produced.Armadillo: Lemon Drop; Coral Pink; Black Liquorice; Blue Fizz; Armadillo Stripe Special Edition (Multicoloured - includes a liner)

Armadillo XT: Teal Tide; Lemon Drop; Black Jack

Other options or featuresA baby cocoon or carrycot will be needed to support a newborn.
Lots of accessories available such as parasols, a seat liner, sun canopy, cup holder and wheeled board.One handed fold
Basket holds 3kgs

Recommended retail pricePushchair £459; Footmuff £89.95; Parasol £29.95; Baby Cocoon £67; Maxi Cosi Car Seat Adaptors £29.95; Transport Bag £89.95; Seat Liner £39.95; Bugaboo Bee³ carrycot on its own for Bee+ owners £200£199 Armadillo; £39.95 Footmuff; £39.00 Universal Sunshield with Insect Net UPF 50+; £59.95 Transit Bag; £29.95 Maxi Cosi or Aton Car Seat Adaptors; £20 Cupholder & Toddler Handle; £39 Messenger changing bag

£299 Armadillo XT

Additional informationBasket holds 16 Litres
Please note that the Bee Plus below is the All Black Limited Edition with the black chassis. The standard Bee Plus has a silver coloured chassis.

Front viewhttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-211.jpg

Front view hood uphttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-171.jpg

Rear viewhttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-531.jpg

Side viewhttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-301.jpg

Side view hood uphttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-62.jpg

Side view seat reclinedhttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-121.jpg

Newborn modehttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee-361.jpg

Travel system

Foldhttp://www.bestbuggy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Bugaboo-Bee2.jpg

Tandem front view

Tandem rear view

Tandem side view

Tandem side view hoods up

Tandem side view reclined

Tandem newborn mode

Tandem travel system

Tandem fold

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