Bugaboo Kangaroo Stroller Review
The Bugaboo Kangaroo, launched in September 2024, is a single-to-double tandem stroller that grows with your family: add the sibling seat for a second child and a wheeled board for a third. It rides on large wheels with suspension and includes car seat adapters, but at 28.77 lbs and $1,099 and up it is a heavy, premium pick that you will gate-check when you fly.
Bugaboo Kangaroo Specifications
Travel Score: How Airplane-Friendly Is the Bugaboo Kangaroo?
One-piece fold is 19.6 x 24.4 x 38.1 inches and two-piece is 36.22 x 20.87 x 14.17 inches, too large for overhead bins.
28.77 lbs fully assembled per Bugaboo, heavy to carry through an airport.
Smooth ride and a big basket, but the 24.4 inch width makes crowded gate areas harder.
One-hand fold that stands on its own, per Bugaboo.
Folded size is far beyond overhead bin space, so plan to gate-check. Bugaboo makes no IATA claim.
Gate Check & Airline Info
The Kangaroo is too large for most overhead bins (one-piece fold 19.6 x 24.4 x 38.1 inches; two-piece fold 36.22 x 20.87 x 14.17 inches). Plan to gate-check it. See Velivolo's overhead bin size guide for how bin sizes compare.
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- Grows from single to double, with room for a third child on a wheeled board (accessories sold separately)
- Car seat adapters included in the box
- Extra-large underseat basket holds up to 28.6 lbs (70 L)
- Large 8.5 inch front and 12 inch rear wheels with suspension
- One-hand, self-standing fold
- Adjustable handlebar from 38.9 to 42.5 inches
- Reversible seat with recline and an extendable UPF 50+ canopy
- Heavy at 28.77 lbs fully assembled
- Folds too large for overhead bins, so plan to gate-check
- Premium price starting at $1,099
- Sibling seat, wheeled board and (in the base set) bassinet are extra
- Main seat is for toddlers from 6 months, so newborns need the bassinet or an infant car seat
Who Should Buy the Bugaboo Kangaroo?
Families planning a second (or third) child
The sibling seat turns it into a tandem double, and a wheeled board adds a ride for a third child.
Parents who want one stroller from birth
Use the bassinet or an infant car seat on the included adapters from birth, then the 50 lb main seat up to about age 4.
Parents who walk on mixed terrain
Large wheels and suspension are built for smoother rides on varied surfaces, per Bugaboo.
Families who mostly drive
It is heavy for flying, but the two-piece compact fold helps it fit in a car trunk.
Key Features of the Bugaboo Kangaroo
Single-to-Double Tandem Design
Add the sibling seat (sold separately) in the lower position to stroll with a baby and toddler, and a wheeled board for a third child. Bugaboo cites more than 20 configurations.
Car Seat Adapters Included
The Kangaroo comes with car seat adapters, so it works with the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna and many popular infant car seats out of the box, per Bugaboo.
Extra-Large Underseat Basket
Holds up to 28.6 lbs (70 L) and stays easy to reach even in a double set-up.
Big Wheels and Suspension
8.5 inch front and 12 inch rear wheels with suspension for smoother strolls.
One-Hand Self-Standing Fold
Fold it in one piece and it stands on its own, or separate it into a two-piece compact fold for tighter spaces.
Reversible Seat
The padded seat faces you or the world, with recline, an adjustable footrest and a reflective five-point harness.
Real-World Performance
Airport travel
Limited. At 28.77 lbs with a large fold, it is a gate-check stroller, and it is too big for overhead bins.
Car trunk and storage
Limited. Even the two-piece compact fold measures 36.22 x 20.87 x 14.17 inches, so it needs a roomy trunk.
Two kids on the go
Excellent. The tandem sibling seat and optional wheeled board let one stroller carry up to three children.
Newborn use
Very good. The bassinet (up to 20 lbs) or an infant car seat on the included adapters work from birth.
City sidewalks
Very good. A smooth ride and a huge basket, though the 24.4 inch width takes more space in tight shops.
Parks and mixed terrain
Very good. Large wheels and suspension are built for varied surfaces, per Bugaboo.
Airport & Travel Tips for the Bugaboo Kangaroo
Plan to gate-check the Kangaroo
It is too large for overhead bins. Ask for a gate-check tag at check-in or at the gate, and see Velivolo's overhead bin size guide for how bin sizes compare.
Use the two-piece fold for the car
Bugaboo lists the two-piece compact fold at 36.22 x 20.87 x 14.17 inches, handy for rental cars and smaller trunks.
Practice the fold at home
Bugaboo's fold steps start with locking the front wheels and lowering the handlebar. Practice before travel day so the jet bridge goes quickly.
Bring the included car seat adapters
If you fly with an infant car seat, pack the adapters so you can click the seat onto the stroller at your destination.
Safety & Certifications
Certifications
Safety Features
- Reflective five-point harness
- Included car seat adapters for compatible infant car seats
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Bugaboo Kangaroo come out?
Bugaboo announced the Kangaroo on September 12, 2024, and it was available on bugaboo.com from launch. As of November 1, 2026, Bugaboo still sells it on its US site.
Can the Bugaboo Kangaroo fit in an airplane overhead bin?
No. Bugaboo lists the one-piece self-standing fold at 19.6 x 24.4 x 38.1 inches and the two-piece compact fold at 36.22 x 20.87 x 14.17 inches, which is too large for most overhead bins. Plan to gate-check it, and see Velivolo's overhead bin size guide for how bin sizes compare.
How does the Bugaboo Kangaroo turn into a double?
Bugaboo says you convert the chassis by moving the seat lug bar, then add the sibling seat (sold separately) in the lower position. The main seat is used in the upper position.
What are the weight limits on the Bugaboo Kangaroo?
Bugaboo lists 50 lbs for the main seat, 40 lbs for the sibling seat, 20 lbs for the bassinet and 28.6 lbs for the underseat basket.
Can the Bugaboo Kangaroo carry three children?
Bugaboo says that with the sibling seat and a wheeled board, both sold separately, it can carry up to three children.
Which car seats work with the Bugaboo Kangaroo?
Bugaboo says the Kangaroo comes with car seat adapters included, making it compatible with the Bugaboo Turtle Air Shield by Nuna and many popular infant car seats. Check with Bugaboo for your specific seat.
How much does the Bugaboo Kangaroo cost?
On bugaboo.com (checked November 1, 2026), the Kangaroo stroller is $1,099, the Kangaroo stroller and bassinet is $1,349, and the Kangaroo Family System is $1,648.
Sources
- 1Bugaboo: Kangaroo stroller official US product page (2026) — Official specs, price, folded dimensions, weight limits and included car seat adapters. Source
- 2Bugaboo: Kangaroo stroller and bassinet official US product page (2026) — Official bassinet set price and bassinet weight limit. Source
- 3Bugaboo: Kangaroo Family System official US product page (2026) — Official Family System price and sibling seat capacity. Source
- 4Bugaboo press release: Introducing the all-new Bugaboo Kangaroo (PR Newswire) (2024) — Bugaboo's official launch announcement, September 12, 2024. Source
Last reviewed: 2026-11-01
Lia Tuso
Founder & CPST
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (US, Canada, UK, Australia). Every product review is personally verified for travel safety and real-world usability.
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