Travel & umbrella

Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus

A small-folding travel stroller with a seat that lies flat. It keeps going until about age four.

  • 16 lb
  • From birth
  • Built for overhead bins
  • Kids up to 50 lb

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Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
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Quick answer

Is the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus worth it?

The bottom line

The travel stroller to get if your baby is tiny and you fly.

Why we picked it
It works from birth, and it's built to fit most overhead bins. So it can come on the plane with you.
Watch out for
Every infant car seat needs an adapter.

If you'll fly or ride trains with a baby, it's an easy stroller to bring along. It weighs 16 lb, folds in one move, and the seat lies flat, so you can use it from day one.

It's not just a backup stroller, either. The basket holds 17.6 lb and it's rated for kids up to 50 lb.

The trade-off? Want to click in an infant car seat? You'll need to buy adapters. And it's built for sidewalks, not trails.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Who it's for

  • Great if you travel a lot and want a stroller that fits in the overhead bin.
  • Works from birth, with a seat that lies fully flat.
  • Folds in about a second.

Who should skip it

  • Not for you if you want car seats to click right in. Every one needs an adapter.

The numbers that matter

16lb
Weight

Light enough to lift into an overhead bin.

21.8in
Folded size

Folded, it's 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in, built to fit most overhead bins.

0–4years
Age range

The seat lies flat, so it works from day one, up to about 48 months.

50lb
Child weight limit

Plenty of room to grow.

17.6lb
Basket

Room for a diaper bag and a small grocery run.

6in
Rear wheels

5.5 in up front, with full suspension for bumpy sidewalks.

Folding and carrying

It's a one-second fold, and one parent reviewer says that's no exaggeration. You press the buttons on the handlebar, push it in, and it folds into a small, upright package.

At 16 lb, it's easy to grab and go.

This is one of the easiest folds I have ever experienced with a pushchair. I could easily fold this pram while holding a baby.

Daisy Naylor, parent of a 10-month-old and a 3-year-old (on the Butterfly 2) · MadeForMums (opens in a new tab), Apr 16, 2026

Flying with it

This is the big reason to buy it. It's built to fit most overhead bins, but check your airline's size rules first. If it fits, you can skip the gate check and the wait at the jet bridge.

That compact fold makes it small enough to fit in the airplane overhead bin and light and manageable enough for even a weakling like me to lift overhead.

Angela Lashbrook, parent of a toddler (on the Butterfly 2) · Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab), Sep 19, 2025

Clicking in a car seat

The seat goes from fully flat to fully upright.

Want to click in an infant car seat? You'll need the Butterfly 2 car seat adapters. With them, 19 infant car seats from Bugaboo, Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, Clek and Cybex click on.

What it's like day to day

The basket

It holds 17.6 lb, which is big for a stroller this small. A diaper bag, snacks and a jacket fit fine.

The ride

The wheels are 5.5 in in front and 6 in in back, with full suspension. It handles curbs and cracked sidewalks well. It's made for the city more than for trails.

The brake

It's a foot pedal, so you can tap it on and off.

What parents say

The fold gets the most love. Reviewers also remind you to check your airline, since bins aren't the same on every plane.

It collapses in seconds, is compact when folded and isn't too heavy to carry.

Daisy Naylor (on the Butterfly 2) · MadeForMums (opens in a new tab), Apr 16, 2026

Quotes are from editorial reviews, linked with their dates.

Car seats, safety and specs

Car seats that fit(19)

All 19 need an adapter.

Car seats that fit the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
Car seatHow it attachesSource
Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by NunaBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Bugaboo Turtle Air by NunaBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Bugaboo Turtle One by NunaBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPA LiteBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPA Lite LXBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPABugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPA RXBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPA AireBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPA Aire RXBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Nuna PIPA UrbnBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Maxi-Cosi Coral XPBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Maxi-Cosi Mico XP MaxBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Maxi-Cosi Mico 30Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Clek LiingBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Cybex Cloud QBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Cybex Aton MBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Cybex Aton 2Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Cybex Cloud G Lux with SensorSafeBugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adaptersSource (opens in a new tab)
Safety and recalls
Full specs
Full specs for the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
Weight16 lbSource (opens in a new tab)
Folded size17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 inSource (opens in a new tab)
Open size17.6 × 37.2 × 40.5 inSource (opens in a new tab)
Child weight limit50 lbSource (opens in a new tab)
Minimum ageFrom birth with seat fully flat (car seat recommended for newborn comfort); to about 48 monthsSource (opens in a new tab)
Minimum ageFrom birthSource (opens in a new tab)
FoldOne-second ultra-compact foldSource (opens in a new tab)
Basket capacity17.6 lbSource (opens in a new tab)
Seat reclineFully flat to fully uprightSource (opens in a new tab)
Wheels and suspension5.5 in front / 6 in rear wheels; full suspensionSource (opens in a new tab)
BrakeFoot brake pedal (manual parts list: 'Brake pedal')Source (opens in a new tab)
Airline carry-on claimIATA-compatible; folded dimensions meet carry-on requirements and fit overhead compartmentsSource (opens in a new tab)
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Written by the My First Stroller team. Specs checked . Every number links to the brand page it came from.

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