Travel strollers
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel Stroller
Our take
A 16 lb cabin-size stroller that lies flat with a newborn foot cover, a roomy seat, a big canopy and a basket that holds nearly 18 lb. The priciest travel stroller in the test, and car seat adapters cost extra.
16 lbCabin-size foldLie-flat
Consider instead: Joolz Aer2 for a lighter, cheaper fold.
Before you buy
Do you need it?Nice to have A compact stroller is great for travel and errands. Some families buy one instead of a full-size stroller.
Cost per monthAbout $16 a month over a typical 36 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionMockingbird Travel Stroller: About $399, scored 79 (Good).
Secondhand?Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand after checking the brakes, fold and recall list.
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Flat recline for naps
- Spacious seat and big canopy
- Large basket for its size
Recurring complaints
- Expensive
- Adapters sold separately
- Fixed handlebar
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.
Materials & safety check
1 of 1 checks clear.
RecallsNone for the Butterfly; Bugaboo's last stroller recall was a Dragonfly seat (Dec 2023)
When to buy it
Registry
Pick one that works with your infant car seat
By 36 weeks
Practice the fold and car seat click-in
~6 months
Baby can ride in the seat once they sit with good head control
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Sources
- Mommyhood101: Best travel strollers of 2026, testedmommyhood101.com
- CPSC recall database: "stroller" recalls since 2019saferproducts.gov