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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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
Light enough to lift into an overhead bin.
Folded, it's 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in, built to fit most overhead bins.
The seat lies flat, so it works from day one, up to about 48 months.
Plenty of room to grow.
Room for a diaper bag and a small grocery run.
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.
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.
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.
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 seat | How it attaches | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Bugaboo Turtle One by Nuna | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA Lite | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA Lite LX | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA RX | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA Aire | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA Aire RX | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Nuna PIPA Urbn | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Maxi-Cosi Coral XP | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico XP Max | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico 30 | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Maxi-Cosi Mico Luxe+ | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Clek Liing | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Cybex Cloud Q | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Cybex Aton M | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Cybex Aton 2 | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Cybex Cloud G Lux with SensorSafe | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 car seat adapters | Source (opens in a new tab) |
Safety and recalls
- Safety standard:
Required by US law for all strollers (16 CFR 1227).
- Recalls:
No recalls on this model.
- Car seat fit:
19 car seats need an adapter.
Full specs
| Weight | 16 lb | Source (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|---|
| Folded size | 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Open size | 17.6 × 37.2 × 40.5 in | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Child weight limit | 50 lb | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Minimum age | From birth with seat fully flat (car seat recommended for newborn comfort); to about 48 months | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Minimum age | From birth | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Fold | One-second ultra-compact fold | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Basket capacity | 17.6 lb | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Seat recline | Fully flat to fully upright | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Wheels and suspension | 5.5 in front / 6 in rear wheels; full suspension | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Brake | Foot brake pedal (manual parts list: 'Brake pedal') | Source (opens in a new tab) |
| Airline carry-on claim | IATA-compatible; folded dimensions meet carry-on requirements and fit overhead compartments | Source (opens in a new tab) |
About this page
Written by the My First Stroller team. Specs checked . Every number links to the brand page it came from.





