Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus Review
By BestTravelStroller.com Team · Updated November 2026
The Butterfly 2 Plus adds a lay-flat recline and a built-in newborn foot cover to the Butterfly, so the seat works from day one. It has the longest car seat list here.
How this was put together: this is research-based. We compared maker specs, manuals, airline rules and patterns in verified owner reviews; we have not tested these strollers ourselves. How we research. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus at a Glance
Buy it if
You fly with a newborn and want a seat that lies flat, plus the widest choice of car seats.
Skip it if
Every pound counts, or you want the stroller in the cabin on Air France or KLM, where its 21.8 in fold is a hair over the limit.
What stands out
- Lay-flat seat and newborn foot cover, so no bassinet needed
- Adapters fit Nuna PIPA, Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Clek and Bugaboo Turtle seats
- 17.6 lb basket plus a seat-back pocket
- 4-year warranty when bought from Bugaboo
What to watch for
- 16 lb, about 1.7 lb heavier than the Joolz Aer2
- Folds to 21.8 x 17.6 x 9.6 in, over a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on
- Adapters ($69.95) and transport bag cost extra
It is one of our best travel strollers, where you can see how it ranks.
| List price | $579 (Bugaboo) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16 lb |
| Folded size | 21.8 x 17.6 x 9.6 in |
| Fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on | No |
| Child weight limit | 50 lb |
| Age | Birth |
| Recline | Lay-flat to upright |
| Fold | One-second fold with a carry strap |
| Basket | 17.6 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years bought from Bugaboo; 2 years elsewhere, doubled when registered |
From Bugaboo’s US product page and manual, checked November 2026.
Will the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus Fit in the Overhead Bin?
What Bugaboo says: Bugaboo says the Butterfly 2 Plus is IATA-compatible, meaning its fold meets carry-on requirements, and adds that you should check with your airline.
Folded, the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus measures 21.8 x 17.6 x 9.6 in. That is bigger than a standard 22 x 14 x 9 in US carry-on in at least one direction, so it depends on the airline and on bin space.
| Airline cabin rule for strollers | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus on the maker’s numbers |
|---|---|
| United: 22 x 14 x 9 in | Over the limit |
| JetBlue: 22 x 14 x 9 in | Over the limit |
| Qantas: 22 x 14 x 9 in, 7 kg | Over the limit |
| Lufthansa: 55 x 40 x 23 cm | Over the limit |
| Air France: 55 x 45 x 25 cm | Over the limit |
| KLM: 55 x 45 x 25 cm, 10 kg | Over the limit |
| Spirit: 22 x 18 x 10 in | Within the limit |
| Singapore: 115 cm total, 7 kg | Over the limit |
| American: under 20 lb, must fit the bin | Under the weight limit |
Cabin space is first come, first served on most airlines, and the crew has the final say. Most airlines check a stroller free, at the gate or the counter; see airline stroller policies.
Can You Use the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus From Birth?
Yes. The seat reclines flat and has a built-in foot cover; car seat adapters are sold separately.
Car seats that fit
- Bugaboo Turtle Air and Turtle One
- Nuna PIPA series
- Maxi-Cosi Coral XP, Mico XP Max, Mico 30, Mico Luxe+
- Clek Liing
- Cybex Cloud and Aton series
- All with Butterfly 2 adapters ($69.95)
Check the exact adapter for your seat with Bugaboo before you buy; lists change between model years.
What Owners and Testers Report
- Butterfly series owners on Reddit are mostly positive; complaints include a less sturdy feel than full-size strollers and a harness that shifts (redditrecs.com)
- Some owners find it handles cobblestones and rough patches poorly (redditrecs.com)
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus Alternatives
- Joolz Aer2: The Aer2 lies fully flat from birth, folds with one hand, weighs 14.3 lb and carries a 17.6 lb basket. No other stroller here combines all four.
- UPPAbaby Minu V3: The Minu V3 pairs a seat that lies flat with a 20 lb basket and a 3-year warranty, which makes it a travel stroller you can also use every day. The cost is weight: 16.7 lb.
Sources
Specs come from Bugaboo’s own pages and manuals. We don’t link to other review sites, but we name them where their testing is relevant.
- www.bugaboo.com/us-en/strollers/bugaboo-butterfly-2-plus/bugaboo-butterfly-2-plus-travel-stroller-PM001624.html
- www.bugaboo.com/us-en/strollers/bugaboo-butterfly/
- www.bugaboo.com/us-en/accessories/adapters/bugaboo-butterfly-2-car-seat-adapters-400018003.html
- www.bugaboo.com/us-en/accessories/adapters/butterfly-adapters/
- www.bugaboo.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-BugabooSharedLibrary/default/dw24c32d03/PDFs/User%20guides/10056273_UG%20Butterfly_2_Plus_NA_AU_REV000_INV1.pdf
- www.nordstrom.com/s/bugaboo-butterfly-2-stroller/8409421
- www.bambibaby.com/products/bugaboo-butterfly-2
- www.tomsguide.com/home/bugaboo-butterfly-2-review