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Bugaboo Cameleon 3 All-Terrain Stroller Review

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is a luxury all-terrain stroller that has a reversible seat, and reversible handlebar and comes with a matching bassinet. It is a 3rd generation model of the Bugaboo Cameleon designed for everyday life.

You can take it to the park, shopping center, or for a walk in the neighborhood. Since the seat is removable, you can use it as a frame with an included matching bassinet or with an infant car seat (purchased separately). This buggy grows with your baby!

For this year, the handlebar and the bumper bar were upgraded to vegan leather which makes this stroller even more elegant.

The maneuverability is absolutely great! The all-terrain foam-filled 12″ rear wheels and adjustable front-wheel suspension will provide your child with a smooth ride. 

What is interesting about Cameleon 3 is that when you reverse the handlebar, the large rear wheels will become your front wheels allowing you to get through the rougher terrain like grass, mulch, or even snow.

One very unique feature of Cameleon 3 is its ability to transform into a TWO-WHEEL mode by removing the smaller front wheels. I’ve never seen a stroller do that! Supposedly, it will make it easier to go over sand or snow.

I have not tried it myself, but it does look very unstable to me. Other features that parents enjoy are a large canopy, a roomy seat, and a large basket. With all these great features Cameleon 3 weighs ONLY 21 lbs.

I gave it  5 out of 5 stars  because I absolutely love the design and the high quality of all the materials. This buggy will last you for years and multiple kids. Love the included bassinet for the newborn.

Since the all-terrain wheels are foam-filled I don’t have to worry about a flat. The canopy is the best! The weight is also important for me because I have a bad back so throwing heavy strollers around is not my thing.

Of course, it does have some drawbacks like bulky fold, lack of adjustable footrest (like on most luxury strollers), and lack of peekaboo window.  But the main problem I have with Cameleon 3 is the super high price of $1,219. What?! I know…

I would never be able to spend that much money on a stroller. It’s more like a down payment for a car for my child. LOL. It comes in eight colors and retails for $1,219.  It does include a bassinet, bumper bar, and rain cover. I also would like to see a cup holder included for that price.

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The canopy used to be large. Now it has a zipped-in extra penal that makes it absolutely HUGE. It goes all the way down past the bumper bar. Unfortunately just like all Bugaboo models it still does not have a peekaboo window. I also would like to see a mesh somewhere for better air circulation on a hot summer day.

I absolutely love this handlebar! It’s not only telescoping, but is also reversible which is a very rare feature. It goes from 39″ up to 44″ from the ground. Great for shorter and taller parents. 

To get over rougher terrain, you can reverse the handle so that the rear wheels are in the front. That way, it will be much easier to get over grass, mulch, or gravel. They say it can go over even snow (I have not tried that). Since 2017 the handle has been covered with vegan leather instead of foam.

To avoid tipping the stroller backward when the seat is fully reclined, hang your diaper bag on the frame using stroller hooks. You can also use it to hang your water bottle or shopping bags.

There is a strap attached to the handlebar that prevents the stroller from running away from you (not like you are going to jog with it, but I guess some people use it).

In a previous model, the hand brake made multiple clicking sounds when you lift it, now it’s just one click.

The seat is very roomy. It is 13″ wide and 23″ high from the back of the seat to the top of the canopy. The depth of the seat is 11″. It can hold a child from 6 months and up to 37.5 lbs.

Since the seat is one molded piece, it will keep its ‘V’ shape when reclined, so your child is ALWAYS in a sitting position even when he is sleeping. It has 3 recline positions that are adjusted by pushing two white buttons on both sides of the frame. You will need both hands.

I am not sure why wouldn’t they do a one-hand lever recline like on the Bugaboo Donkey model. The seat is also removable and reversible. All you need to do is push two buttons on both sides and swing it around. Easy! Now, your child will be facing you. The seat is made out of durable material that is also machine washable.

The footrest has a 9″ leg drop with plenty of room for a growing child.

INCLUDED! It is a removable swing-away bumper bar that is now covered with vegan leather.

It has a padded adjustable 5-point harness with a center release buckle. The straps slide up and down without re-threading!

It has a large easy-to-access basket that can fit a lot of stuff. It’s attached to the frame with snap straps instead of velcro. And what I REALLY like about it is that you don’t have to remove all the stuff from the basket before folding the stroller. There is a material that you can cinch up to keep all the stuff from falling out.

I can’t count how many times I folded my stroller forgetting there was stuff in the basket. One time, I forgot a bottle of sunscreen. Of course, it fell out when I folded the stroller AND I ran it over with my car when I was backing up. I thought my tire got flat when I heard a popping noise. LOL.

For even more storage I would recommend getting a universal stroller organizer. That way you can take not only your coffee cup, but also a LOT of stuff including keys, phone, water, wallet, snacks, diapers, toys, and more. The amount of stuff it can fit is unbelievable.

It rolls on four all-terrain foam-filled rubber wheels with 12″ wheels in the back and 6″ in the front. To remove the rear wheels, you just need to push a white button and the wheels pop right off. The front wheels are swivel but can be locked straight for more stability. These wheels can tackle ANYTHING!

The font wheels have an adjustable suspension system with four positions.

TWO-WHEEL MODE

Now this is a unique function that I’ve not seen yet. You can actually remove the small wheels and reconfigure the frame to transform it into a two-wheel mode. While in this mode it will be easier to get over snow and sand on the beach, it is not very stable, so I wouldn’t go very far. You will need to remove your child from the stroller before converting it.

FOLD/UNFOLD

The fold has been updated to make it easier. Thank God! There were SOO many complaints from parents who said the frame would lock up sometimes driving them crazy.

Have you ever seen a crazy-looking parent kicking and hitting a stroller out in the parking lot? That was probably a lucky owner of a Cameleon. LOL.

We (the parents) are pretty stressed out as it is, and a little stroller malfunction can push us right over the edge. Anyways, it’s still a two-piece two-hands fold. You need to remove the seat before folding the frame. To fold the frame, push two white buttons located on both sides of the frame and fold the frame down.

The new fold has a little less steps than the old one. The folded dimensions without the wheels are 35″L x 20″W x 12″H. Bulky! I also wish there would be something preventing the handlebar and the basket from scrapping the floor every time you fold and unfold it.

INCLUDED! One of the selling points of the Cameleon 3 is the included bassinet. You can easily convert your stroller into a fab pram by replacing the seat with the bassinet.

TRAVEL SYSTEM

You can convert it into a travel system by replacing the seat with an infant car seat. It works with the most popular brands like Peg Perego, Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Britax, Cybex, and Chicco. Check out my list of the top 10 safest car seats .

-Rain cover. INCLUDED!

-No peekaboo window. For such a large canopy there should be a peekaboo window. What luxury stroller doesn’t have one? I don’t know why none of the Bugaboo strollers have a peekaboo window.

-Bulky. It will take a LOT of room in your trunk. That big one-piece seat and the frame will not fit in a smaller car.

-No adjustable footrest . Since the seat is one molded piece, it does not have an adjustable footrest that many other similar luxury strollers have.

-Little storage. Except for the basket, there is no additional storage for small items like keys or cell phone. I would like to see a zipper pocket in the back of the canopy or the seat.

-High price.  It retails for $1,219 which is one of the most expensive strollers on the market.

-Low weight limit. The seat can accommodate a child only up to 37.5 lbs which is on a lower side compared to most of the stroller that has a weight limit around 50 lbs.

-Two-hand recline. I am not sure why they did this two-hand recline instead of a one-hand lever recline in the back of the seat like Bugaboo Donkey has. You need both hands to push buttons on both sides. Why?

Video Review

Here is another great video from BabyGizmo that goes over some of the accessories.

Stroller weight: 21 lbs Weight limit: 37.5 lbs Folded dimensions: 35″L x 20″W x 12″H Handlebar height: 39″ – 44″ Seat to canopy height: 23″ Rear wheels: 12″ Front wheels: 6″ Overall length: 34″ Overall width: 24″

Bugaboo provides a 3-year warranty from the original date of purchase and you have to be an original owner.

Available colors

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 has 8 different colors for the canopy and two seat colors plus 7 special collections that have different color combinations of the seat, canopy, and bumper bar.

Where to buy it

You can get Bugaboo Cameleon 3 in one of the eight beautiful colors for around $1,300. The price can vary depending on the color and the collection. This is an expensive luxury stroller that doesn’t have any good sales. It does include a bassinet, bumper bar, and rain cover.

5 thoughts on “Bugaboo Cameleon 3 All-Terrain Stroller Review”

This stroller is SUCH a disappointment! It is bulky, a hassle to fold up and takes up too much space in your car, the board for your older child to clip on the back is such a poor design! You have to walk on the side so your foot does not hit the board with every step! It also gets caught on curbs and you have to bend down to lift it, usually with your purse sliding off your shoulder because there is NO storage for keys or coffee or anything. Of course you can purchase those things separately for hundreds more! The storage basket underneath is useless because you cannot get anything in or out of it because the bassinet sits too low on top of it. For the amount of money this stroller costs it should be perfect!. Think twice before you buy this designer stroller. The ONLY thing it is good for is a leisure afternoon stroll and status symbol. I am so upset that I have spent over $1600.00 after all the add-ons. I wouldn’t mind it if it served every purpose but it does not even come close.

Hi Patty. I think the main features of Cameleon 3 are the all-terrain wheels and reversible seat. Everything else is about fashion and status. This is definitely not very practical stroller. I would recommend getting UPPAbaby Vista over Cameleon 3 any day of the week.

We had considered buying this stroller for a long time before our baby appeared. Finally, we decided to spend over 1,000 USD and truly believed it was a good decision and the stroller would serve at least 2 children. Initially, we were super happy with the purchase: light, easy to drive, stable, with so many practical functions! We absolutely loved it! It was a pleasure to go for walks, no matter the season or terrain as it was so easy and quick to reverse the handle bar and be able to chose the wheels that suited best. Also, we had no problems with folding the stroller into the car trunk. However, our love and admiration of the stroller dissipated some weeks ago when it appeared that one of the hinges in the frame got broken and it’s no longer possible to reverse the handlebar or to fold the stroller altogether. We contacted the manufacturer (through the supplier who was very concerned and helpful) and got the answer that the stroller is no longer under warranty so we have to bear the cost of repair. I am very disappointed for many reasons: first of all that the stroller has only a 2-year-warranty (although I have noticed on bugaboo.com that now the warranty can be extended by an extra year – a pity that it was not possible when we bought our stroller) even though it cost almost 1,200 USD. Secondly, that it got broken after such a short time. We won’t be able to use it properly and fully with the second baby (being on the way). Thirdly, that it is impossible to conduct any repair on your own as the stroller has only rivets, not screws, which can’t be mended. In general: I don’t recommend investing so much money in the stroller that breaks relatively quickly. We bought it almost 2 and half years ago but have used it less than that as we frequently travel for extensive periods of time and during those times are using a different stroller. For this money one can buy either a stroller that has a life-time warranty or two cheaper ones and then don’t feel bad when one breaks down. Shame!

I have a set of twins as well as a single baby that followed so I have a lot of experience with strollers—both single and double.

There are numerous issues with the Cameleon that make it not only ridiculously overpriced, but frankly not even as useful as the $200 Babytrend Snap’N’Go. If you are a new mom, please understand that your biggest priorities are: (1) safety (2) ease and usability and (3) ability to carry a lot of stuff at once. The Cameleon fails on all accounts.

So first– convertibility: Bugaboo does not make a carseat which means that any carseat you purchase will require a converter piece to fit on to the Cameleon and allow the carseat to work with the stroller. Maxicosi is supposed to be the best conversion for Bugaboo so I purchased the Maxicosi carseat and $60 corresponding converter. The converter sucks. It holds the car seat at a strange upright angle. It’s very difficult to get the carseat on and off of the converter and I’m often nervous that it’s not properly attached which means my baby is at risk of falling. If Maxicosi is indeed the best conversion, I cannot imagine how difficult and awkward it would be to fit a different manufacturer’s car seat into the Cameleon. Attention new moms: when your child is under about one year of age, you will not want to take him in and out of his car seat so that you can put him in his stroller. You will want to put his carseat directly into the stroller so that you don’t have to wake up him when he’s napping and also just because it’s way, way easier. So convertibility is a big issue not just for safety but for usability.

While we’re on the safety issue– the handle that controls the brakes on the Cameleon is a massive fail. It was a good idea in theory. In practice, it’s liable to injure a little hand and has indeed bruised my adult hand more than once. It is extremely tight—meaning that there’s a lot of tension involved in pulling and releasing the brake. So when I push the button to release the brake, the handle snaps violently back. Again—good idea in theory. In practice, it hurts. Literally.

The next issue is the underseat basket and it has made me want to kick and scream on a regular basis. It is a freaking joke. For one thing, it is absolutely tiny. For another, it rocks back and forth such that anything stored inside is in constant danger of falling out. Finally, because of the size and angle, I cannot reach anything that I store inside of it while the seat is on top. I have to remove the seat to put anything in it or take anything out of it which is a massive hassle—not to mention dangerous because I have no place to put the car seat when I do take it on and off which means my baby is sitting in his carseat on the ground in a parking lot while I attempt to cram the simplest of things into that sad basket. Perhaps the underseat basket is not a priority for other moms but for me—this alone is a deal breaker.

Now—on to the fold. When a carseat adapter is in place, the only thing that folds on the Cameleon is the handlebar, which means it remains giant an awkward and barely fits into the trunk of my Honda Odyssey.

In sum—I know Bugaboo is a status symbol and I will admit that the appearance is quite chic. But the aesthetics, as great as they may be, just aren’t worth the massive hassle. Unfortunately, I found the same to be true of the Donkey when I bought it five years ago for my twins.

The Bugaboo Comfort Board in my opinion RELATIVE to every other board on the market is hands down the BEST. I agree, it has every single problem in your comments, unfortunately no other board on the market has solved it nor has any manufacturer sorted out how to carry 2 children on a stroller when one child is too heavy to sit in the seat and too young to walk the distances.

I think the reason the Bugaboo Board is the best, comes down to mechanics; it is the only board I know with one wheel, not 2. Geometrically, it is very difficult to turn 6 wheels, which is every other board setup (4 wheels on the stroller and 2 wheels on the board). 6 wheels equals 3 axles (2 wheels per axle). Bugaboo has a total of 5 wheels (4 wheels on the stroller and 1 wheel on the board). 5 wheels equals 2 axles plus 1 swivel or a rotational point. Geometrically, this setup seems to make it much easier to steer as the 1 swivel wheel is much freer than an axle.

The way the single wheel typically gains lateral stability, meaning, keeping the board from see-sawing left or right vs. a 2 wheel board setup is by relying on the strength of the Bugaboo rear stroller axle & to some degree, weight. Effectively, the rear stroller axle acts as 2 axels in one. The reason I am guessing Bugaboo can do this is because it has not made its board universal; probably due to the fact there are so many Bugaboos sold that its ecosystem is big enough not to have to generate additional profit by making it fit other manufacturers.

Any board attached to the back of a stroller will get kicked, there is no way around this. A lot of people walk slightly back from the board but this results in back hunching which is quite uncomfortable for some. UPPAbaby’s PiggyBack tries to address this by making what seem to be a very shallow board but even the average stride, one still seems to end up kicking it. Lascal seems to address the kicking by making a high board with reasonably spread apart wheels so one can get their feet under the board; this is better but on occasion, one still kicks it. The old Bugaboo board seemingly addressed this by saying, rather than getting your 2 feet between the 2 wheels like other boards, we want you to get your feet to either side of the 1 wheel on centre; additionally, they tapered the back of the board to a round point to allow additional foot clearance. Unfortunately, one still on occasion kicks the board when turning since the wheel is wider rotated on its side than frontal.

Bugaboo’s new board probably took the view that most standard strollers are wide enough to accommodate a parent and child side by side. This resulted in their flip-able (left handed or right handed) solution where the parent can walk on the left or on the right of the child so one does not end up kicking the board. Obviously, as the push is now asymmetrically loaded, the stroller needs to be extremely nimble and frictionless (Bugaboo seems to market the one-hand on handle push and one hand to hold other child a lot) to turn which the Bugaboo is quite good at, at least based on the strollers we have tried.

The one caveat about all boards is that due to the extra axle or wheel, the overall wheelbase is longer making it harder to turn. Our experience is that it is best to stick to U-handle strollers vs. 2 individual handles one often finds on umbrella type strollers. A U-handle is wide making it easy to turn, a bit like wide handlebars on a bike. The 2 individual handles on umbrella strollers are harder to grasp and requires one to use a twisting action when a push and pull is all that is needed to turn. Additionally, most umbrella strollers seem due to their inherent geometry are softer than their full size counterparts which incidentally gain stability via the U-handle; in mechanics, a closed loop is more stable than an open loop.

As for the curbs, the Bugaboo board has a reasonably large wheel so I would not say it is better or worse than some other large wheel boards for curb hopping.

Believe me, we resisted the Bugaboo for 4 years because of the status symbol thing (we have a Maclaren) but when we had our second child, we needed a solution. We bought what we thought was the best board, unfortunately, the stroller came attached.

As a side note, the board turns slightly better with the Cameleon than the Bee. The Bee is designed to be light and narrow for the city and with that comes a loss of rigidity. A lot of the energy used to turn the Bee ends up going into counteracting its floppiness compared to the Cameleon. Kind of like moving a brick with a bamboo stick vs a 2×4 stud. The weight of the Cameleon also seems to help as the board is light in comparison. With a Bee, the board is relatively much heavier making it harder to keep your jumping child from laterally tipping over the entire assembly.

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Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Plus review

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 at a glance

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Plus is the most recent version of the Bugaboo's original Cameleon buggy as well as being an update of the Cameleon 3. A firm favourite due to its versatility and ease of use, the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Plus has super-soft fabric, adjustable suspension to let your child sleep or enjoy the ride with comfort and a reversible handlebar to make it easy to change strolling direction.

"I love the Cam 3 plus. I chose to buy this over the Fox as I am aware that it has fold issues and I previously owned a Cam 3 original which I could not fault. Packed well in the Bugaboo box, each part was protected and easy to locate. Assembly took no more than 20 mins, click the chassis into standing position, click in the 4 wheels, velcro up the fabric to seat frame, click onto chassis, again clip basket to frame, get the rods and clamps and fix the hood (Steel blue in my case - amazing) clamp into place. Sorted! A video on youtube will assist easily. I didn't need the manual. It feels amazing on the cobbled road and very solid for my baby to use. I have reverted back to a Cam 3 from a Bee 5 which couldn't handle the roads where I live. The best pram . Built to last."

"Lovely pram, bought it as our first wasn’t comfy enough and my DD loves the cam and sleeps well in it. Took 10 min to assemble! Just make sure it fits the boot of your car before buying as it is big."

"We had this pram for our little boy who is two now and he still uses it and is happy to go in when we are shopping etc. It is so easy to handle and control around shops as well as being ideal for outdoor walks and adventures! The frame is easy to fold and reassemble for ease when taking it in the car. We did buy a new car as in my old car I had to take the wheels off to fit it in the boot, however, it was a small car. It was easy to convert from the pram to pushchair and also allows for different formats, facing you or away, lying or sitting very upright. I highly recommend this pram."

"The Bugaboo Cam 3 is the best pram on the market and I am so pleased we bought it for our baby girl in the stunning grey melange. It's stylish yet practical, easily dismantled and super light and nippy on the wheels which are worlds apart from many other pram suppliers. Bugaboo is the Rolls Royce for prams and worth every penny of the price. A superb mechanic that the next stage fits beautifully in the Bugaboo frame so it mirrors your ever-growing baby/infant. The accessories compliment the pram perfectly and the Maxi Cosi Pebble Plus car seat fits into the Bugaboo frame very easily. I can guarantee that you will feel incredibly proud to push your baby in the Bugaboo Cam 3."

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Product Information

Pushchair weight: 9.6 kg/21.16 lbs Age range: 0 – 4 years old Front wheels: 15 cm/5.9 in Rear wheels: 30 cm/11.81 in Min – Max. adjustable handlebar height: 101 cm – 112 cm/39.7 in – 44 in On the seat: 17 kg/37.48 lbs In the underseat basket: 6 kg/8.8 lbs/22 liters/5.8 gallons Compact two-piece fold: 90 x 50 x 31 cm Lowest handlebar position: 94 x 59 x 101 cm Highest handlebar position: 94 x 59 x 112 cm

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Air traveling with bugaboo cameleon and/or car seat?

• j jbal Posted 08-27-12 I know it's not as safe , but I wouldn't take the car seat if I were you. I never used one w my <2yo dd. And I can't imagine them not letting you gate check the stroller--you need it to transport LO to the gate!
• b BabyStimpMom Posted 08-27-12 I have also gate checked the Uppa Baby Vista with the travel bag several times and never had a problem. I even took it on American Airlines, which has a stroller weight limit, and was never even questioned at the gate about its size or weight. We are flying next week with 2 kids and it will be LO first flight. We have a rental car so I am planning to bring both kids car seats, which will be checked with the luggage. If you aren't planning to drive in the car with LO I would not bring the car seat at it is rater cumbersome. If you have a carrier I would bring that as well. I am planning to wear LO (4 weeks old) once we gate check the stroller. Advertisement | page continues below
• m micetta72 Posted 08-12-13 Hi, can you please tell me what did you do at the end? I have to fly to Europe in one month. I have the bugaboo cameleon, the car seat and the travel bag for the bugaboo. I would really appreciate your help! Thank you!!!
• m mncp215 Posted 08-12-13 Pp, if you are renting a car, you can also get a carseat--at least most rental places have them, I think. Would save the trouble of dealing with it, and I don't think it costs a whole lot more.

Check with your airline as far as gate check policy goes. I flew internationally and several times nationally and have always gate checked my car seat and stroller. I have a rolling travel bag for the car seat (since it's huge) and i usually leave LO in the stroller till it's time to board. pulling the carseat with one hand and pushing baby in stroller with other. i only take my personal bag and diaper bag on plane with me and check all other luggage at check in.

then i take her out, put her in our ergo baby carrier before boarding, and gate check both the stroller and car seat. I feel better about them not getting as damaged because a million other people's luggage isnt being piled on top of them and they are tipically thrown on top of the pile.

also, good luck to you. thats a long day of travel, im glad you will have help!

• g gs1012 Posted 08-12-13 Check out the "traveling with children" board. The GOs travel a lot and are quick on answering. hope you have a great trip!
• m micetta72 Posted 08-13-13 I called Luftansa and asked them if I can gate check the Bugaboo Camaleon and they told me they cannot tell me and that it depends on the personnel at the airport....not very useful...

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Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Review

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is a top-quality stroller with a luxury feel , featuring a reversible handbar, seat, and has a bassinet included. This is already the third generation of this highly popular stroller with some important upgrades that make it even better.

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is perfect for any kind of activity , whenever you go to a park with your little one or need to do some shopping, it will do its job for sure. This stroller grows with your toddler as the seat is removable and you can easily attach the included bassinet or attach a baby car seat (sold separately).

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 will take you and your kid wherever you go

Comfy Seat of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

The seat of this stroller is big and comfy , 47cm (height) and 32cm (width). As it has been before it comes in a clean, elegant design with everything you need. The seat may be adjusted into on of three recline positions : fully horizontal, half upright and upright. If you want to recline the seat, you need to push the white buttons on both sides and fix the seat to the angle you desire. It is not a one-handed solution, but at the same time I have to say that it is really simple to use and does it job.

Strap adjustment of the 5-point harness is just perfect . The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 stands out here as all you need to do to adjust it is sliding the harnesses up and down. The rest of the harness is really great too, you may adjust it anyway you need. The buckle has a nice design too and as the whole harness it’s also easy to use by clipping it in both sides (one at a time). Your toddler will surely stay where he should be, safe and comfy.

Elegant design combined with safety

The hood doesn’t have a viewing window or visor and provides a good coverage . It’s worth adding that the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 comes in eight color versions to pick from, and the hood is the most visible aspect of customization available .

Placing your baby is a piece of cake as the bumper bar of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 got itself a new design in this version. It is opened by pressing a white button button and it will fully open up so nothing stands in your way to seat your kid.

Removing the seat works like a charm , I’m delighted with this. This time you have to push the blocks found at the seat’s posts bottom (and again, the color is… white, we have a pattern here) and you’ll see the seat popping up on the mounting so you can easily lift the seat off. And again, place the seat on the posts and just push to get the seat back in place. Nice, easy and quick, the way I like it. Good job, Bugaboo.

Great recline and easy-to-remove seat will make your life easier

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Handlebar

Here we go with another great feature of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3. It comes with an easily reversible handlebar that allows you to select a suitable setting for going through the city or some difficult terrain. It’s also pretty useful if you want to get your kid facing in the other direction without the necessity to remove and turn the seat. Of course, it will be a little more difficult to maneuvre the stroller, but it’s a fast solution.

But that’s just something that should be considered an extra feature of the reversible handbar as the main purpose is getting the stroller through some harder types of terrain or a bumpy road. The bigger rear wheels are at the front when the handbar is reversed so you could easily go through rough terrain , may it be sand or a path in the woods. The maneuverability in this setting is lower of course, because the swivel wheels become the back ones.

Nicely adjustable handlebar makes it easier to go through rough terrain

The parking brake is placed on the handlebar and reaching it shouldn’t be a problem at all, but using it requires a bit of attention. When you release it, the handle snaps back pretty quickly, so need to watch out for your fingers. The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 has an adjustable handle bar that may be extended by 8 inches. Some may find a little less easy to use than button systems found in other strollers as this one is based on friction knobs placed on bot sides of the handlebar.

Really Huge Canopy of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

The canopy was really big in the previous generations of this stroller. Now, in the third generation it just become literally HUGE . Still, there’s one thing that all the Bugaboo strollers have in common that could really make it even better than it is now – a viewing window. Especially if it would be a mesh one to provide more ventilation during the summer.

Bugaboo Cameleon 3’s canopy provides great amount of space for your growing kid

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Maneuverability

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is pretty agile and its small footprint helps here. The ride is pretty smooth , but it should be noted that there are some strollers that are better in this aspect. The frame is pretty flexible, making this stroller a bit more difficult to push than I’d like it to be. Pushing the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 with two hands is easy , but things get worse when you use just one. There’s a number of strollers out there that are easier to push with one hand and there’s space for some improvement here. There’s a possibility to tweak this stroller, as the swivel wheels and the suspension may be adjusted.

It’s better to use two hands to push this stroller, but the overall riding experience is smooth

Pushing the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 on harder terrain will be quite difficult in standard mode, but that’s where switching the handlbar comes in handy. It is a bit more difficult to steer the stroller in this mode, but surely does it job with the big wheels in front, helping you to go through curbs, or a bumpy sidewalk.

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The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 has another, rare, extreme riding setting, the off-road mode . In this setting you get a two-wheel stroller that will get you through sand or snow. Pretty extreme, but I was actually surprised that it really works. It’s not the easiest thing to push the stroller when it’s set up in this mode, but nobody would expect that going through some really tough terrain would be. Especially if we consider the fact, that most other strollers wouldn’t be ever able to go through such terrain at all.

Advanced suspension system protects your toddler from being tossed around

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Quality

Now this is one of the strongest points of the Bugaboo Cameleon. The fabric used here is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. The seat has been made with an exquisite woven canvas. At the first glance it looked like it could be easily torn, but we’ve tried hardly and.. nothing, it’s really durable. There’s some difference between the fabric used for particular parts of the stroller. The one on the footrest is rigid and thick, while the one on the canopy is softer.

The seat is made of a thinner one and the basket is made of the one used for canopy with a plastic piece inside to keep the basket’s shape. It seems that the frame, made of aluminum is a bit more stronger and durable than the one from the Bugaboo Bee3. It’s really robust and looks nice at the same time. Overall the details of the Bugaboo Cameleon3 look even better than Bee’s and that’s quite impressive if we mind the fact that the fabrics used are heavier.

Absolutely great quality of the materials used

The Bugaboo Cameleon3’s wheels are made of rubber and filled with foam . Thanks to this, they have the rubbers pros and still are as practical as the foam ones. Some may still prefer the inflatable ones, but I really like this solution, giving the little one a comfy ride, while you don’t have to worry about a flat.

Foam-filled rubber tires provide a smooth ride like inflatable ones – without worrying about a flat

The handlebar may be adjusted to any height between 39.8 to 44.2 inches . The tubes of the handlebar are nearly flat and some may like it, some not. It’s worth adding that the Bugaboo improved the handlebar as it is higher than the Bee3’s one. It may also be reversed, giving an extra option of the stroller’s configuration.

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The shocks have been only used for front wheels, but they may be adjusted to improve the riding comfort. The seat is a sling style one, nicely padded, that jiggles in a way reminding me the Baby Jogger City Selects. Altogether this creates a combination that gives a bit more comfy ride than an average stroller provides.

Adjustable handlebar of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 – comfort for parents of any height

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Brakes

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3’s brake is found on the handle. Sounds nice and convenient… but it’s not, sorry. While it is easy to put it on (only requires to lift the brake’s handle), it gets pretty worse the other side. If you want to release it, you need to push a button found on the mechanism’s fight. Doesn’t sound scary at all, but you may get hurt if you don’t be careful enough. First of all – it’s REALLY hard to push the button and when you manage to do it.. the lever of the brake goes down really fast and may hit your hand pretty bad. To avoid such an outcome, you need to use your both hands. Definitely not the best brake mechanism I’ve seen. Still, to be fair, I have to add that the brakes are really effective.

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Harness

Here we go with another strong point of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 – the harness. It’s a 5-point one and putting this one on is really easy . At the same time, taking it off is even easier . The crotch and shoulder straps may be easily adjusted to fit your kid perfectly and they feel really nice, providing both safety and comfort. The harness get a strong 5 and I’d like to see such one in all the strollers out there, nearly perfect . It has six pieces, but it’s really easy to put them together or apart aswell.

One of the best harnesses I’ve ever seen. Top notch.

Folding the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

The seat needs to be removed first if you want to fold this stroller. When you’re done you need to push the white buttons found on the handle’s inside and drop the handle down. Next, you need to grab the chassis’ centre and lift to get the frame folded. It’s not the easiest folding process I’ve seen and takes some time to get used to, but gets easier in time.

Unfolding is a bit easier, you just need to grab the handle and pull it to open the chasis.

It takes a little time to get used to the folding process

The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 Weight and Folded Size

These are another points that need some further improvement. The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 is one of the heavier ones , unfortunately as it comes at 25 pounds. When folded, it’s one of the bigger strollers I’ve seen, not really impressive. Let the numbers do the talking: the folded Cameleon 3 measures a total of 16,002 cubic inches, while the competition comes at less than 6,500. Huge difference. Same for the weight, the lightest strollers come at around 17-18 pounds. The size of the stroller won’t be a problem only if you have a lot of storage space.

Folding of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 isn’t the easiest one, but the rest of the features make up for this little incovenience

Does the folding process compensate the weight and size issue? Unfortunately, no. Folding requires using both hands. You won’t find a carry handle or an auto lock feature. The Bugaboo Cameleon 3 won’t stand when folded. The process is more like disassembly than folding in fact. You need to remove all the parts and in case you’d like to travel somewhere this means you’ll be carrying a bunch of items.

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As I’ve wrote above, you have to remove the seat if you want to fold this stroller (still, I’m not pretty sure if it’s real folding, when I remind some other strollers). It takes quite some time to remove it and imagine yourself with all the separate things to carry around when on public transport. It’s “easier” when driving a car, but still – time-consuming and not really convenient. Unfolding the stroller is just a little bit easier.

You rather need a car to transport the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

Bugaboo Cameleon vs UPPAbaby Cruz

Bugaboo Cameleon is a class in itself. Bugaboo strollers are recognizable and well known around the world. However, this brand also means a considerable price, which not everyone can afford. If you are considering a cheaper alternative to Bugaboo Cameleon stroller, you can think about buying UPPAbaby Cruz. It is also a great stroller, which is recommended by many parents (read reviews of its users here) . Below is my summary of both strollers.

Pros and cons of the Bugaboo Cameleon 3

• The seat may be reversed
• Moderately light when taking its size into consideration
• Nice wheels , combining the pros of rubber and foam
• High position of the bassinet/seat
• Good maneuverability
• The handlebar may be easily adjusted
• Compatible with multiple baby car seats
• Large basket with impressive storage space
• Easy to clean
• Highest quality fabrics
• 37.5 lbs limit
• Quite pricey
• Folding and unfolding process
• Doesn’t handle harder terrain as easily as it should
• Requires a lot of space to store it

I’ve got some really mixed feelings about the Bugaboo Cameleon 3. Reading the specification I got all hyped up as it looked really impressive and justified the price. I fell in love with the harness, so easy to use. I adore the quality of fabrics used, looking great with an amazing touch. These are the strongest features of this stroller. Still, everyday life requires more than just the look and feel, and here the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 fails in other aspects. The maneuverability is good, but just not as good as I’d expect it to be and seen in some other strollers. The brake may hit your hand, folding is difficult and it takes time. You need quite a lot of space to store this one. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad stroller, just could’ve been better.

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Do you know if the 3rd generation Bugaboo Cameleon Frame fits in the first generation frame? I’m trying to buy new fabric seats for my new baby but I can’t find it so I’m thinking of buying the 3rd generation seat frame so I have more options to seat fabrics.

Hello Nancy! You should definitely buy these fabrics without buying a new frame. As far as I know the Bugaboo Cameleon 3 plus seat fabric is compatible with the Bugaboo Cameleon (2007) seat frame.

Hey I was wondering if the Bugaboo Canopy are compatible with the uppababy Cruz stroller

Hello Rosa! As far as I know it fits the Uppababy Vista for sure, so I think it should also fit Cruz. Of course Bugaboo Donkey canopy wires and canopy clamps are necessary to make this switch.

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With super soft fabrics all around, your baby will feel just as snug and comfy as if they’re being held by you.

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Nothing like the adjustable suspension to let your child sleep or enjoy the ride with comfort, without getting startled by bumps on the way–no matter how fast they grow.

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When naptime is over, it’s time to explore the world and discover all its new shapes, sizes, and colors. And no matter who is steering, easily reverse the handlebar any time your little co-pilot shows you where to go next.

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Loved by parents since 2005 and designed to help families go further to discover the world together. The iconic Cameleon design gives you all the quality you’d expect for less than you thought.

Easy going strolls

The original go-everywhere pushchair makes a trip to the shops or a walk in the woods easy-going fun. You can always connect with your child by flipping the handlebar over the seat to face them.

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Flipping the reversible handlebar will also make it easy to change strolling direction and go into the all terrain mode. Put the bigger wheels in front to maintain grip when sidewalks turn to sand.

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It all started over 20 years ago. Its innovative concept and design have revolutionized the pushchair market and remain iconic up until today. Part of the journey of more than half a million families, it has been loved by them ever since.

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All hardware and parts can be replaced for easily refreshing the style, repair, or maintenance of your pushchair if needed. This makes the Bugaboo Cameleon a highly sustainable product, playing a key role in our commitment to reducing impact on the environment.

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You can bring the larger wheels to the front, placing your Bugaboo Cameleon into the two-wheel position to pull it, instead of pushing it through more difficult terrains. The special configuration helps reduce traction, making it easier for you to move it through sand and snow, for example.

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We combine ingenious Dutch design with creative ergonomic solutions; that’s why folding, storing, and pushing our pushchair is just as easy as falling asleep in them. With comfort ready for any discovery, your child can grow into a happy and curious little individual while always feeling safe and cosy.

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We’ve been designing durable, easy to care for products since the get-go. Replaceable parts, washable fabrics, puncture proof go-everywhere wheels and do-anything suspension mean you’ll enjoy your pushchair for a long, long time and then some.

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Each pushchair is meticulously tested, built to last, and made to exceed every industry safety and quality standard there is. From choosing chemical free materials to quick-lock solutions that help you fasten a safety harness in a heartbeat. Every one of our products is made to give you peace of mind while using it.

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We want to excite families about the everyday with the help of a fantastic range of products that easily mix and match to fit any need–from fabric colours to helpful accessories. We encourage parents to discover a world of something new together with their kids, every single day. So, a trip to the store becomes a sightseeing tour, and a walk on the beach turns into a treasure hunt.

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• Suitable from birth to toddler
• Car seat compatible
• Small swivel front wheels for easy maneuverability
• Reversible the handlebar to put big wheels forward when taking on rough terrain
• Adjustable swivel wheel suspension for a comfortable ride at every phase of your child’s growth
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• Stroller width: 59cm
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• Designed to hold up to 17kg
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