What's the maximum weight limit for a compact and lightweight stroller?

When used with a seat, Bugaboo compact strollers can support up to 22 kg/50 lbs, usually suitable for toddlers up to 4 years old. When used with a bassinet, the weight limit is 9 kg/20 lbs, suitable for newborns up until about 6 months. Depending on the model, the underseat basket on our compact strollers can carry up to 10 kg/22 lbs.

From what age can my child use a compact stroller? Can a toddler use it?

Our compact stroller range gives you options for your child’s journey from day one. Both the Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus and the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus are capable of carrying your child from birth until they reach about 4 years of age.

Two compact strollers in a row: Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus city stroller in Desert Taupe, and Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus travel stroller in Forest Green.

Light and compact strollers

Innovative designs for strolling the streets and seeing the world

What compact
strollers can do

Our compact and lightweight stroller range gives you unparalleled flexibility, whether you’re strolling in the neighborhood or globetrotting with your newborn.

A dad strolling on a city sidewalk pushing a Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus stroller with his baby seated inside.

City comfort, made compact

The Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus has a patented design that folds with the bassinet or seat. Use the bassinet from birth, then switch to the ergonomic and reversible seat when they’re older.

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Mom and child walk hand in hand while mom pushes a Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus travel stroller with a toddler inside. They are strolling by the sea.

The compact travel stroller

The one-second fold Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus can travel with your newborn until they grow into a curious toddler. The spacious seat lays flat, and the stroller folds into a compact size for air travel.

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Our light and compact strollers

Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus Seat

$1,099.00

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus

$579.00

Video: A dad quickly folds a Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus with one hand on the sidewalk.

Need-to-know
features

Our compact strollers differ from traditional designs. Innovative folding technology makes them easy to store in small spaces. They’re light and agile for sailing through busy streets too.

A close-up of a baby's bare feet resting on the seat of a Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus stroller, with a circular photo on the right showing the full stroller seat from above.

Urban life
without limits

Seize everything the city has to offer. Our compact strollers’ one-hand, one-piece folding mechanisms let you jump on the metro at a moment’s notice. Spacious ergonomic seats keep your baby comfortable on every journey, and their compact designs let you maximize on space at home too — perfect for inner city living.

A sequence of five Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus strollers in different stages of folding, from fully open to completely folded. Orange butterflies flutter around the strollers.

Compact design,
big on comfort

Compact design, big on comfort

Create next-level nap positions with our compact and lightweight strollers. The ergonomic seats are easy to adjust and can recline back for more relaxed journeys.

The world’s waiting

Our lightweight strollers are suitable for travel. They share a compact fold, so you can easily pack the car for a road trip. And the ultra-compact Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus is cabin-approved for overhead plane compartments.

A father holding her toddler in one arm as he carries a folded Bugaboo Butterfly travel stroller over her other shoulder with a carry strap.

Why choose Bugaboo

Designed for the future

Close-up of water droplets beading on a Bugaboo fabric surface in Dark Cherry red, suggesting water-resistant material.

Built to last

Our iconic strollers are designed for (at least) a decade of strolls. They also have a modular design, which makes it easy to repair and replace parts — if you ever need to.

A mom in casual streetwear with an exposed pregnant belly stands in a grassy field holding a Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew stroller, with trees and mountains in the background.

Materials for the future

From bio-based material to recycled fabrics and aluminum, we’re switching our materials for more sustainable ones — without compromising quality.

Powered by people

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We uphold high standards for health, safety, and fair pay in our own award-winning factory, and expect the same from our suppliers.

FAQs

Compact strollers differ from traditional ones by being specially tailored for urban living. With their lightweight, slim, and agile design, they effortlessly navigate busy streets. A quick and easy one-hand fold makes hopping on and off public transport a breeze. Their ultra-compact design allows for easy storage in tight spaces, helping you maximize space at home. A compact stroller is ideal as a secondary stroller alongside your primary one, perfect for those times when you need to travel light.

Bugaboo compact strollers are super easy to fold — you can do it with just one hand. Unfolding is also simple and takes no more than a few seconds. The Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus takes it a step further with its patented one-hand, one-piece fold mechanism, letting you fold without removing the seat or bassinet. Everything neatly folds into a self-standing package that you can tuck away in a closet, car trunk, or hallway.

Our lineup of compact strollers is designed for hassle-free travel by being small, lightweight, and easy to fold into a small package. If you're on a road trip, use them with a car seat for a seamless transition from road to car and back again. If you're traveling by plane, check out the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus. It's IATA-compatible and cabin-approved, which means you can take it on the plane as hand luggage. Do make sure to check your airline's specific rules before you go.

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