The original Butterfly stroller first launched in 2022 so the Butterfly 2 marks its first upgrade in nearly three years. The major highlights of the recently re-designed stroller? I’ll admit that the size and “one-second fold” are total stand-outs. On our British Airways flight, I was able to push it down the aisle of the plane, which was a total win. Then to be able to fold it with the single push of a button while also holding my baby and corralling my seven-year-old to not bump into other passengers as he took his seat? It just felt so effortless.
Of course there’s more: Like all Bugaboo strollers, the Butterfly 2 doesn’t just move, it glides. I found this to be impressive while traversing locations like Battersea Park (even off-roading there), but also navigating around people at the airport at a faster clip. This is a stroller that takes every corner, every turn with ease. (This is likely due to the full suspension that comes paired with its wheels, which are slightly bigger—5.5 inches for the front two wheels, 6 inches for the back—with this new design.)
The under-carriage storage felt sturdy, the seat was easy to wipe down. I also deeply appreciated the five-point harness for comfort, but also safety. (Please let’s not revisit the moment I thought the step down from the airport shuttle in Copenhagen was less steep and my baby tipped almost fully forward, but was held completely safe and secure thanks to the strap design.)
Finally, the recline! The revised version tips fully flat, so that baby can easily snooze on the go. (There’s also a comfy footrest that adjusts as your child grows.) Whether we were at the Eiffel Tower or Tivoli Gardens, this was such a lifesaver and meant that my 7-year-old could continue racing around while my son still enjoyed a quality nap. (The pics of him happily dozing by epic hydrangeas are ones I will treasure.)